Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Who is the Nickel Centre Minor Hockey Association?

2. Who runs the Association?

3. Can I get a copy of the NCMHA Constitutionand its By-laws?

4. What programs are offered by the NCMHA?

5. How long is the hockey season?

6. How much does it cost to play hockey in Nickel Centre? (revised Mar. '07)

7. What age group does  my child belong in?

8. What do the registration fees include?

9. Is any player equipment supplied?

10. How and when do I register?

11. My child is not sure if he/she will like hockey, can he/she pull out after having registered?

12. What is NCMHA's refund policy?

13. Does the NCMHA have select teams or use a tiered player system?

14. My child is not a great skater can he/she still play in a younger age group that would be better suited to his/her abilities?

15. My child is a strong player; can he play in an older group that would be better suited to his abilities?

16. Where can I find information on other hockey associations in the Sudbury area?

17. We live in Nickel Centre but my child goes to school in Sudbury. Can my child play with his school friends  on a Sudbury team?

18. Can my child play for Nickel Centre and his high school hockey team?

19. Who can play hockey for Nickel Centre?

20. What is N.C.M.H.A.'s policy on player releases?

21. My Nickel Centre child wishes to tryout for AAA hockey. Do I need a release just to tryout?

22. We just moved to Nickel Centre and my child wishes to play hockey. What paper work do I need?

23. What is the difference between Houseleague and Rep (also referred to as NOHA or Traveling Team) hockey?

24. What is NCMHA's policy on tournaments?

25. I am unhappy about my child's coach. What can I do?

26. I wish to make a complaint to the Association’s executive. How do I?

27. Does the NCMHA hold any tournaments?

28. How are coaches selected?

29. Do NCMHA's coaches require any specific training?

30. How can I volunteer to be a coach?

31. I don't or can't coach a team. How else can I help my child's team or the Association?

32. Who selects player for rep teams?

33. How are teams selected in house league?

34. I would like to volunteer and help out. What do I need to do?

If your question cannot be answered by one of the above questions please do not hesitate to contact the Association directly with your specific question.  Click here to email Association directly.