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‘A’ & Gold
Invitation Only
Red Select
Invitation Only
News:
Registration and Evaluation Schedule for 2025/26
Further evaluations possible, please review regularly.
| Date | Event | Time | Venue |
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| PPW's: 6 Year Old (2019) Player Evaluation - 80 min. | Port Credit Memorial Arena |
First Shift Program
*** First Shift Hockey Program Information ***
First Shift is a six-week, beginner-friendly “learn-to-play” hockey program for children aged 6–10 who have never played organized hockey before.
Key Features:
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Cost: Typically $299, which covers:
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A full head-to-toe Bauer equipment set.
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A Welcome Event where equipment fitting and “how to dress” instructions are provided. PCHA’s day is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 5th. at Tomken Arena, 2nd floor meeting room at 1pm.
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Six weekly, one-hour on-ice sessions following a Hockey Canada curriculum. PCHA’s program days are held on Saturdays starting Oct. 18th. – Nov 22nd., at 2pm each Saturday.
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Participant insurance
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Program Structure:
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Small instructor-to-child ratios (e.g. 1 : 4), with groups capped at 30 to 45 participants based on local availability.
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Fun, confidence-building approach using games, skill stations, skating, puck handling, shooting, and passing.
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Transition Pathway: After completing First Shift, families are encouraged to continue via the “Second Shift” program.
- For any questions regarding the PCHA program, please email Bill Beaton about First Shift Program
Exciting News for Goaltenders!
Port Credit Hockey is thrilled to announce that effective immediately, House League Goaltenders in U11 and up will not have a registration fee. That’s right—$0.00 to register!
We know the unique challenges and costs that come with having a goalie in the family. This initiative is our way of helping to reduce the financial burden for families while ensuring that every aspiring goalie has the opportunity to get on the ice without hesitation.
Events:
Calendar 2025
- Truth & Reconciliation Day – Sept. 30th., Mississauga arenas closed
- Regular season commence for all House League age Groups including Red – Sat., Oct. 4th.
- U10A & up Regular season begins – Mon., Oct. 6th.
- Final Convening meeting (Team and Players are set) – Sun., Nov. 9th.
- Christmas Break… No MHL games scheduled – Dec. 23rd. – Jan. 2nd.
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Our Programs:
The Port Credit Hockey Association provides Hockey Development Programs that includes
a player-centric approach to development with the following principles;
Establish the “Gold Standard” for all hockey programming
Provide all participants with a positive experience focusing on building a strong skill base
Adhering to the principles of Hockey Canada’s Long-Term Participant Development in the design and application of age-specific programs
Committed in providing programs in a fun and safe environment that is designed on the skills of the players.
Participants will;
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- Learn the fundamentals and play the game of hockey
- Learn life skills and good sportsmanship
Paperweight (Initiation (U7)) and House League (Recreational (U8 – U18))
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- The mainstream recreational programs are the Paperweight League which is designed for children aged 4-6 and the House League designed for players 7-20. Players are convened into levels where they play against other players and or on teams with like skills.
Enhanced Red House League (Select (U11 – U18))
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- The Red level program, still considered recreational, is designed for players and families to want to experience a more competitive and committed program than the mainstream House League. Players attend try-outs and must be selected to a team.
Competitive Leagues, Gold (U8-U9) and ‘A’ (U10 – U18)
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- The Gold (players 7-8) and ‘A’ (players 9-18) level programs build upon the same Port Credit Hockey principles, however are designed for the highly competitive and committed players wanting to go beyond the recreational league. Players attend try-outs and must be selected to a team.
Hockey for Beginners, 1st Shift and 2nd Shift (ages 6 – 10 years old)
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- The 1st. shift and 2nd. shift programs are designed for older age participants who want to learn the basics of skating and playing hockey. These programs can be a precursor for entering the mainstream recreational house program.
Port Credit Hockey serves all players from within or around Mississauga, come one come all!
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