New, Registration (Bradford Bulldogs)

To encourage, govern, organize, and develop Minor hockey programs for all ages up to and including the Juvenile age divisions for players in the Township of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

To serve and protect the mutual interests of all its members.

To recognize the integrity of local community programs and to encourage a strong sense of community pride and participation.

To enhance the positive values associated with hockey by providing leadership and initiatives to develop players, coaches, officials and local volunteers.

In June of 2013 the OMHA announced a move to become a complete ‘Respect’ integrated association. In addition to Team Officials, the OMHA now requires that all On-ice Volunteers, On-ice Officials and Parents to complete the appropriate ‘Respect’ education. 

Respect in Sport is informative on-line training program for parents of active children. It is designed to reinforce the role of a parent in activities of young athletes. It is an opportunity to create greater awareness about our roles within sport for our children and remind us all of what is truly important about sport and children. This program is focused on ensuring the safety of our children, encouraging positive and effective communication and how to enhance a child's fun and camaraderie. Certification is a mandatory requirement whether your child participates in a Representative, House League or Local League program. 
 
At least one parent or guardian of each player registered in minor hockey in the OMHA is required to complete the Respect in Sport – Parent Program as a condition of participation. In other words, if at least one parent does not complete the course your child/children will be ineligible to play hockey until such time as the course has been successfully completed. 

It will cost $12 (+tax) for each family to complete the Respect in Sport certification.   The cost of the program directs funding towards:

• Hockey Canada for E-learning Fund Contribution and Administration of the program (HCR integration, etc.)
• Promotion of the program and administration of the program
• Canadian Red Cross as Curriculum Partners 
• PayPal/Invoicing Fees
  Respect Group for the maintenance of the program in both official languages, hosting, platform optimization, content updates (annually), 24 - 7 bilingual technical 
• support, local user support and registrar training.

This is NOT a fee being collected by the BWGMHA, nor being directed back to the BWGMHA. 

To access and complete the course please click the following link Respect in Sport Course Link

As with most sports, kids’ hockey is different than the professional game you may watch on television. Our association is committed to keeping your child safe. We do this by having:

• strict rules for equipment and behaviour,
• a strong emphasis on teaching skills over contact,
• no bodychecking allowed until the U14 level,
• the option of no bodychecking in the higher age levels,
• trained game officials who enforce league rules,
• certified coaches and trainers for every team.

We believe hockey is a sport for life, where positive team experiences are always the priority.

Our typical season will begin in September/October and wrap up in March.

Operating as a non-profit organization, we depend on volunteers to maintain our strong programming. You don’t need to be a hockey expert to join our volunteer team, and we would encourage you to contact our Administrator to discuss opportunities. If you are interested in becoming a coach or helping with on ice activities this intention can be noted on your child’s application. Questions can also be directed to the contact noted above.