GUELPH, ONTARIO
Get a child into hockey in Guelph
If your child is still finding their feet on skates, start with skating school. If they are ready for a team, compare Mini Gryphons and house league by birth year and weekly commitment.
GMHA’s 2026–27 registration page says registration opened August 6 and closed September 18, 2026. If you missed it, contact the association about any remaining places. The season starts October 17, 2026.
Which program fits?
| Your child | Start by checking | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Is new to skates or still working on balance | Skating School | Time to learn to move comfortably before managing a puck and other players. For ages 3–10. |
| Is U6–U9 and ready to try hockey | Mini Gryphons | GMHA’s younger-player hockey program. |
| Is U10–U18 and wants a regular team | House league | Organized practices and games for the season. |
| Wants a more competitive route | Advanced League or rep | Evaluations and separate registration rules may apply. |
Age groups and fees
| Program | Birth year | Fee listed |
|---|---|---|
| Skating School, September–December | Ages 3–10 | $220 |
| Skating School, January–March | Ages 3–10 | $220 |
| U6 Mini Gryphons | 2021 | $600 |
| U7 Mini Gryphons | 2020 | $600 |
| U8 Mini Gryphons | 2019 | $600 |
| U9 Mini Gryphons | 2018 | $600 |
| U10/U11 House League | 2016–2017 | $625 |
| U12/U13 House League | 2014–2015 | $625 |
| U14/U15 House League | 2012–2013 | $625 |
| U16/U18 House League | 2009–2011 | $625 |
Before you pay
- Check the birth year. Divisions are tied to birth year. A school grade alone will not tell you which one to choose.
- Look at the commitment. Ask about practice and game frequency, assigned rinks, evaluations and travel before committing.
- Read the total cost. Registration is only part of it; gear and travel add to the season cost. Check refund terms directly with GMHA.
- Get the paperwork ready. New families may need a Hockey Canada profile and a parent course. GMHA’s registration FAQ sets out the steps.
- Check gear before the first skate. Use the GMHA equipment list and ask about fit and program-specific requirements.
Choosing between house league and rep
House league gives your child a team, practices and games without a rep-team selection process. A child interested in rep or an advanced program should read the evaluation rules early. GMHA says some evaluations use separate sign-ups, and a player hoping to fall back to house league should secure that spot separately. GMHA listed evaluation skates on the weekends of September 26 and October 4, 2026.
Reaching GMHA
The office is at 100 Crimea Street, Unit C11, phone 519-824-5910. It lists in-person hours of Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use the GMHA contact page for email.
Girls’ hockey
Girls can play with GMHA or with the Guelph Girls Hockey Association, which runs its own beginner program, house league and rep teams. See girls’ hockey in Guelph.
New to hockey?
Read a child’s first season for a first-week checklist. If your child wants to skate casually first, try public skating.