General Information
Welcome to Collingwood Girls Hockey Association. Lightning Girls Hockey is turning 10 and we can't wait to Celebrate with you!!
Local League/House League games are played within the Simcoe Muskoka Girls Hockey League, SMGHL. This includes Collingwood, Barrie, Midland, Orillia and Huntsville. Players can expect 1-1.5 weekly practices; power skating and skill development included. Games are played on weekends for most age divisions. U15 and U18 schedules could be revised to include some mid week games. House (Local) League players will be evaluated in the fall and placed on a team. Where there are multiple HL teams in one division, COLGHA strives to create an equal point system among each team.
Competitive League games are played within the OWHL Southern League. Competitive Play is governed by the Ontario Women's Hockey League, (OWHL). Players can expect 1.5-2 weekly practices; power skating and skill development included in most divisions. Dry-land training and further development is based on team preference. League games are played mid week and/or weekends. The Travel loop is determined in the fall by the OWHA. Players that wish to tryout for a Competitive Team will participate in Spring Tryouts, April/May 2026 for the 2026-2027 season. Please review the TRYOUT INFORMATION 2026-27 on our WEBSITE.
COLGHA 2026-2027 REGISTRATION FEES EXPLAINED
REGISTRATION FEE
ALL House/Local and Competitive Players WILL pay a BASE REGISTRATION FEE. Registration Fees cover ice allocation, referees, timekeepers, OWHA and Hockey Canada Insurance for players and volunteer bench staff, association overhead and administration costs, the use of game jerseys U9 and up, offsets the cost of U7 and U11HL jerseys, one exhibition game, and SMGHL/OWHL league fees.
COMPETITIVE FEE
ALL Competitive Players WILL pay an additional COMPETITIVE FEE upon accepting a competitive team placement. Competitive Fees cover increased ice allocation, playdown and playoff ice, additional referee and timekeeper costs, OWHL league registration and Provincial bond fees, an additional exhibition game and additional association administration and overhead costs.
TEAM FEE
ALL House/Local and Competitive Players WILL be asked to pay a "TEAM FEE" to their team bank account to cover additional costs that will be incurred by the team during the season.
Team fees are set, collected and managed by the team manager, and are separate from and in addition to the Registration Fee and/or Competitive Fee payable to COLGHA. Sponsorship and/or Team Fundraising can help with this extra team cost, which is determined by the team(s) each season. Team Fees, which are determined by the team (coaches, manager, families) fund additional exhibition games, extra team activities, practice jerseys, team swag, tournaments, team equipment and admin costs such as bank fees, thank you cards, sponsor plaks etc.
FUNDRAISING- Families WILL be asked to participate in our Annual Fundraiser.
$200.00 Association Fundraiser Deposit
- Each player in the association will be responsible for selling at least one book of tickets for the annual Association Fundraiser. Each book of 10 tickets is valued at $200 ($20/ticket).
- At the time of registration, each player will commit to a $200 deposit for her book of 10 tickets.
- Families will recoup these funds through the sale of the book of tickets and subsequently, keep those funds, up to the cost of one book of tickets ($200).
- Players will receive their book of tickets for the Association Fundraiser very early in the season. The third and final payment on November 1, 2026 covers the $200 Fundraiser Booklet, thereby providing all families ample time to sell their 10 tickets and collect the funds necessary to make that final payment.
- It is understood that some players will have difficulty selling their book of tickets, so please reach out to teammates who often will be able to sell more than one book of tickets.
- In all the years we’ve had this association fundraiser, we haven’t been aware of any issues selling the equivalent of one book of tickets per player on each team.
- Additional books of tickets can be requested through your Team Manager once all players on your team have sold their full book of tickets.
- Prizes to be determined.
- The association-wide fundraiser:
- helps COLGHA maintain a low registration fee
- provides opportunities for skill development programs
- funds the purchase of association-wide equipment (pucks, jerseys, goalie equipment..)
- helps the association provide player assistance to families in need
- provides individual player and team photos
- allows our teams to celebrate the season at a year-end banquet and awards night
COLGHA 2026-2027 REGISTRATION FEES
| DIVISION All ages as of December 31st 2026 | REGISTRATION FEE | COMPETITIVE FEE | TEAM FEE | RAFFLE DEPOSIT | TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE HOUSE LEAGUE (LOCAL) | TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE COMPETITIVE (REP) |
| U7 Little Lightning Program 2020, 2021 & 2022 4, 5 & 6 yrs | $460 | N/A | N/A | $200 | HL $660 | |
| U9 HL/Rep 2018-2019 7 & 8 | $780 | B $350 | TBD by Team | $200 | HL $980 | Rep $1,330 |
| U11 HL/Rep 2016-2017 9 & 10 | $860 | A $450 B/BB $450 | TBD by Team | $200 | HL $1,060 | Rep A $1,510 Rep BB $1,510 Rep B $1,510 |
| U13 HL/Rep 2014-2015 11 & 12 | $860 | A $500 B/BB $450 | TBD by Team | $200 | HL $1,060 | Rep A $1,560 Rep BB $1,510 Rep B $1,510 |
| U15 HL/Rep 2012-2013 13 & 14 | $860 | A $600 B/BB $500 | TBD by Team | $200 | HL $1,060 | Rep A $1,660 Rep BB $1,560 Rep B $1,560 |
| U18 HL/Rep 2009, 2010 and 2011 15, 16 & 17 | $860 | A $600 BB $600 B $500 | TBD by Team | $200 | HL $1,060 | Rep A $1,660 Rep BB $1,660 Rep B $1,560 |
| Senior Open Age 18 + | TBD by Team | A/BB $750 C $650 |
FIRST SHIFT PROGRAM FALL 2026
COLGHA is proud to offer the Bauer First Shift Program once again for the 2026-2027 Fall Session. Fitting date is set for mid November, with a 6 week on ice development session to follow. Registration and further details will open June 2026. Please check our website and social media pages for up to date information.
WINTER FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM 2027
Open Age. Pending our grant submission to the Town of Collingwood, the approximate cost is $100-$180, TBA. This program is geared toward players that do not want to commit to a team (new skaters of any age). Skill development once a week, for 8 weeks. Check our website and social media for updated program information. This program will follow our Bauer First Shift Program and begin in January 2027.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
COLGHA is committed to inclusive and accessible hockey. In our first year of operation COLGHA was given an incredible donation towards player assistance. We continue to build and draw from this gift. Should players and families need assistance in order to participate in our hockey programs, we kindly ask them to reach out to our Registrar at collingwoodgirlshockey@outlook.com
REGISTRATION DETAILS AND PAYMENT PLANS FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON
In order to be processed all Registrations must include the following:
1. Online Registration success email.
2. Season fees for all divisions are set up with a deposit and three payment due dates.
3. Parent Respect in Sport and a copy of your player's Birth Certificate can be updated through your RAMP account at any time through the hockey season. It is your responsibility to complete Respect in Sport for Parents. We will be following up with families that have not completed this. Respect in Sport for Parents
| Team or Division | Association Fee Total | Payment 1 Due at Registration | Payment 2 July 1, 2026 | Payment 3 Aug 1, 2026 | Payment 3 Nov 1, 2026 |
| U7 Little Lightning | $660 | $180 | $160 | $160 | $160 |
| U9HL | $980 | $260 | $240 | $240 | $240 |
| U11HL | $1,060 | $280 | $260 | $260 | $260 |
| U13HL | $1,060 | $280 | $260 | $260 | $260 |
| U15HL | $1,060 | $280 | $260 | $260 | $260 |
| U18HL | $1,060 | $280 | $260 | $260 | $260 |
| U9B | Rep Pkg $350 | $200 | $150 | ||
| U11A, BB, B | $1,510 | $610 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| U13BB, B | $1,510 | $610 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| U13A | $1,560 | $660 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| U15BB, B | $1,560 | $660 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| U18B | $1,560 | $660 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| U15A | $1,660 | $610 | $350 | $350 | $350 |
| U18BB | $1,660 | $610 | $350 | $350 | $350 |
| U18A | $1,660 | $610 | $350 | $350 | $350 |
| Senior A, BB | $750 | $225 | $175 | $175 | $175 |
| Senior C | $650 | $200 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
Please Note ** Senior Division, 18+
COLGHA will host two Senior Teams for the 2026-27 Season, pending registration numbers.
The first will be a Senior A/BB Team, while the second will be a Senior C Team. Both teams are competitive, and will participate in tournaments, exhibition games, and Provincial Playdowns.
COLGHA will be offering Spring tryouts for the 2026-2027 Senior A/BB Team. Players that are NOT chosen for the Senior A/BB Team AND players that DO NOT wish to tryout will be encouraged to register for the Senior C Team. Senior C registration will open in June 2026.
Players who are registered with a female hockey association other than Collingwood GHA must provide a valid Permission to Tryout form or be released to OWHA Releases.
Tryout dates and times are posted to the WEBSITE.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Offline payments such as cash or cheque MUST be arranged with the Treasurer. Please email treasurer@collingwoodgirlshockey.com and collingwoodgirlshockey@outlook.com to arrange.
2. E transfer to collingwoodgirlshockey@outlook.com Please include your PLAYERS FULL NAME AND DIVISION with your transfer. Auto deposit has been initiated, a password is not required. (If a password is required, please make the answer HOCKEY).
3. Credit Card payments are PREFERRED and initiated within the registration system.
4. Financial Assistance, if you are receiving support, please choose offline payment and complete your player registration without payment. If you are applying other credits, please indicate (i.e. Lace 'em Up, Jump Start, or a Private Sponsor). Forward the voucher to the Registrar as soon as you receive it. To make arrangements please contact the Registrar at collingwoodgirlshockey@outlook.com
To Access Online registration please click on ONLINE REGISTRATION.
REGISTRATION for the 2026-2027 season will open in June 2026, Stay Tuned!!
REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS
1. Requests for refunds will be reviewed on an individual basis, and determined by such factors as fees already paid by the Association on behalf of the Player (i.e. Hockey Canada Insurance), and Registration Fee prorated to expenses paid by the Association to the date of refund request.
2. A minimum administration fee of $100 will be deducted from all refunds to cover player/staff insurance and miscellaneous expenses incurred with registration costs.
3. All refund requests must be made through the Registrar. Please note that total payment must be received by November 1st 2026.
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors!
