New Player Registration (ages 5-20)
Please read through all info on this page. If you have any further questions before sending in paper work please contact our Registrar at registrar@vfiha.com
Initiation U7 (Birth Years 2018-2019) & Novice U9 (Birth Years 2016-2017): We are offering a 'New to Vancouver Female Hockey' Discount Rate - U7: $225, U9: $325. If you are registering an Initiation/Novice-aged player who is new to our association, you will receive the discount rate
If an age group is currently full - make sure to join our wait list! We are actively trying to open up more spots/teams, and knowing how many players are on our list helps determine demand
Equipment Loan Program
We offer an equipment loan program to all new players, if required. We can loan you a full set of equipment, with the exception of skates and Jill, for the duration of the season. A refundable deposit is required, and will be returned to you when the equipment is returned at the end of the season. Get in touch with our Registrar if you are interested in this.
Financial Assistance
There may be financial assistance available through an independent third-party agency, as well as our own Cheryl Clark Access Fund Click here for more information
Parent/Player Handbook
Check out our Parent/Player Handbook, which contains answers to many frequently asked questions: Vancouver Female Parent/Player Handbook
Pay by Installments is Now Available
During registration, you can choose to pay by installments or with a single payment.
Installments – Pay $100 when registering, and then equal monthly payments starting in August through December. On the last screen, when entering your credit card info, choose “Pay by Installment Plan” instead of “Pay in Full (default).”
Vancouver Female Hockey Boundary
You must live within the City of Vancouver or UBC to register with us (there are specific exemptions to this - rep teams or no female team - ask our Registrar for more details).
Registration Details
For all of the following situations, registration forms and required documents are to be submitted to the registrar by email as a pdf file to registrar@vfiha.com. Once the Registrar has created a Hockey Canada number, the new registrant will be contacted and directed to complete the online registration process.
Please see this document for a required document checklist. Make sure all paper work is submitted at one time.
New Players Born In Canada
- Registration form - PCAHA Player Registration Form
- Copy of your child's Birth Certificate
- Date moved to Vancouver
- Proof of residence - 2 pieces* (full copies)
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Documents that are considered acceptable are the following:
-utility bills (hydro, gas, water) – preferred (we require the complete first page, including pay stub
-cable/satellite/internet
-property/contents insurance
-property tax bill/assessment
-car insurance/driver’s license
-bank/visa statement
-GST statement, income tax assessment, child tax credit
-School registration confirming address
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New Players Transferring From A Minor Hockey Association That Are Born In Canada Or Have Canadian Citizenship
- Signed Player Movement form: Player Movement Form
- Registration form: PCAHA Player Registration Form
- Date moved to Vancouver
- Supporting documentation: Please refer to page 3 of the player movement form for what documentation is required.
Players Born Outside Of Canada
Permanent Residents
We are required to determine the residence of the parent(s) of players born outside of Canada. In doing so, it must be determined that the parent(s) are more than temporary residents of B.C. if, the player is to be deemed eligible to participate on a team which registers on Hockey Canada Registration Certificates.
Canadian Citizenship Card-Passport/Landed Immigrant/Permanent Resident Status
In these cases, it will have to be determined that the parent(s) are more than just temporary residents of B.C. The parents must provide proof of Permanent Resident Status (or documentation proving that Permanent Residence status is in process). If BC Hockey/Hockey Canada determines that the parent(s) are permanent residents of Canada, the player may be approved to play at all levels. If not, the player will be approved to play recreational “C” hockey only.
New Players that are Permanent Residents or If Born In The US
- Player registration form PCAHA Player Registration Form
- Application for Player Movement (if player played previously in another Country) Player Movement Form
- Copy of player’s Birth Certificate
- Date moved to Vancouver
- Proof of residence – 2 pieces* (full copies)
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Documents that are considered acceptable are the following:
-utility bills (hydro, gas, water) – preferred (we require the complete first page, including pay stub
-cable/satellite/internet
-property/contents insurance
-property tax bill/assessment
-car insurance/driver’s license
-bank/visa statement
-GST statement, income tax assessment, child tax credit
-School registration confirming address
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- Copy of player’s Passport (if Canadian Passport provided, Proof of Status in Canada not required)
- Proof of status in Canada (copy of one the items below)
- Canadian Citizenship Card or copy of confirmation of application of Citizenship (including file #)
- Canadian passport
- Permanent Residence Card or copy of confirmation of application of permanent residency (including file #)
- IIHF U18 Player Transfer Letter of Approval
- Unlimited Transfer Card Request
- If Born In USA then please send in firm below
- USAH HC Written Letter of Approval - US to Canada letter of approval for Minor
If Born Outside North America
- Player registration form PCAHA Player Registration Form
- Application for Player Movement (if player played previously in another Country) Player Movement Form
- Copy of player’s Birth Certificate
- Date moved to Vancouver
- Proof of residence – 2 pieces* (full copies)
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Documents that are considered acceptable are the following:
-utility bills (hydro, gas, water) – preferred (we require the complete first page, including pay stub
-cable/satellite/internet
-property/contents insurance
-property tax bill/assessment
-car insurance/driver’s license
-bank/visa statement
-GST statement, income tax assessment, child tax credit
-School registration confirming address
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- Copy of player’s Passport (if Canadian Passport provided, Proof of Status in Canada not required)
- Proof of status in Canada (copy of one the items below)
- Canadian Citizenship Card or copy of confirmation of application of Citizenship (including file #)
- Canadian passport
- Permanent Residence Card or copy of confirmation of application of permanent residency (including file #)
- IIHF Letter of Authorization - International Transfer
- IIHF Unlimited Transfer Card Request Form
- Letter from parent requesting unlimited transfer indicating that the whole family
Players Born Outside Of Canada - Work Visa
These situations involve non-Canadian parents who are residing in Canada on a long term work permit (e.g. embassy or consulate employees, professional athletes, international corporate employees here for a specific job or time frame). The parents must provide a copy of the appropriate work visa.
- Player registration form PCAHA Player Registration Form
- Application for Player Movement (if player played previously in another Country) Player Movement Form
- Copy of player’s Birth Certificate
- Date moved to Vancouver
- Copy of player’s Passport
- Proof of residence – 2 pieces* (full copies)
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Documents that are considered acceptable are the following:
-utility bills (hydro, gas, water) – preferred (we require the complete first page, including pay stub
-cable/satellite/internet
-property/contents insurance
-property tax bill/assessment
-car insurance/driver’s license
-bank/visa statement
-GST statement, income tax assessment, child tax credit
-School registration confirming address
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