🏒 OHF Player Movement & Tryout FAQ (2025-2026)
🏒With the new OHF Player Movement Policy, there are important updates to tryouts and evaluations.
Below are answers to some of the common questions we have been receiving, to help families navigate the process.
PLEASE NOTE: Full FAQ's and additional information can be found on the OHF website -
CLICK HERE to access the information.
🔄 General Player Movement Questions
🏠 Can my child try out for teams at any Minor Hockey Association?
✅ Yes! Players can attend tryouts at different Associations. While Associations can set internal restrictions on external players attending their programming, they cannot prevent a player from leaving. This policy impacts players in the U10 to U18 age groups.
📄 Do I need a Permission to Skate (PTS) form or any type of paperwork to attend tryouts with Waterloo Minor Hockey?
❌ No! Permission to Skate forms are not required to attend tryouts at any minor hockey Centre. You only need to register for tryouts to be eligible.
🏒 Are players required to be given three evaluation skates before they can be released?
❌ No! There is no requirement for a player to be provided with three evaluations before release. Additionally, there is no minimum number of evaluations a player must attend before trying out elsewhere
📆 Do players need to register in advance for evaluations?
✅ Yes! All players must be registered and have paid for player evaluations before they can attend and be offered a spot on a team
🔄 Will I need a release from my current home centre to register for tryouts?
Players will automatically remain registered with their 2024-2025 team until:
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U13 & below ➡ April 19 at 12:00:01 AM
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U14 & above ➡ April 21 at 12:00:01 AM
After that, they are automatically released and no further action is required (no additional paperwork is required to attend tryouts outside of your home association - you only need to register for tryouts).
🏒 Tryouts & Evaluation Process
📅 When do tryout registrations open?
Tryout registration officially opens on April 2nd at 12:00 PM. Players must register before attending any on-ice sessions.
🥅 Will there be special ice times for goalies?
✅ Yes! A goalie-only ice time will be available for those who purchased a AAA Pass (this ice time is in addition to the regular tryout ice times). Additional goalie skates will also be scheduled for AA and BB tryouts only - stay tuned for more information.
These updates in the OHF Player Movement policy are designed to provide more flexibility and choice for families while ensuring fairness across all teams.
📌 For full details, visit: OHF Player Movement
Please also, don't hesitate to reach out to the WMHA Helpdesk for support and information.
Our email is: [email protected].