REGISTRATION
Please read through the information below to ensure you are ready to register through the appropriate registration portal in the gold section near the bottom of this page.
GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
BOW RIVER BRUINS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION BOUNDARIES:
Players must hold permanent residency on September 1st with one or more parents or legal guardians in one of the following communities:
- Bowness
- Crestmont
- Greenwood
- Greenbriar
- Lynx Ridge
- Montgomery
- Point McKay
- Rockland Park
- Rocky Ridge
- Royal Oak
- Trinity Hills
- Tuscany
- Valley Ridge
AGE RANGE OF PLAYERS:
Players must be between the ages of 5 – 17 years of age as of December 31 (Junior C ages 18-21)
PROOF OF RESIDENCY:
Proof of residency can be asked for at any time. Documents that will be accepted are:
- a current utility bill in your name (must include service address as well as mailing address)
- proof of community school enrollment
- current GST statement or income tax assessment
- homeowner/rental insurance statement
- If moving prior to start of season - a signed purchase/rental agreement with possession date
- if moving to a home under construction – a signed builder agreement with possession date
Please note that property tax bills, cell phone bills, and driver’s licenses will NOT be accepted as proof of residency.
NEW APRIL 2026
SHIFT FORWARD - PARENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENT:
This program is mandated by Hockey Alberta. All players must have an active Shift Forward - Parent Certificate before they can access the registration system.
Important Update: As of April 15th, Hockey Canada has replaced the Respect in Sport - Parent program with their internal program, Shift Forward. RIS-Parent certificates will be a recognized equivalent through the duration of their expiry. For detailed information on this transition, please visit the Hockey Alberta website.
NOTE: The Shift Forward - Coach certificate is not equivalent and cannot be used to fulfill the Parent requirement.
Program Details & Requirements
- Mandatory Completion: At least one parent or guardian must complete this one-hour online course.
- Costs: There is a fee for this program. BRBHA does not cover this cost, and users are required to pay at the time of registration.
- Access: BRBHA does not have administrative access to this program on your behalf.
- Requirements: You must have your player’s Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) ID (also known as a Hockey ID) ready to take the course.
Shift Forward Parent Registration Instructions
To access the program, you must use the Spordle registry for clinics and classes.
STEPS 1 and 2:
- If you do not have a Spordle Account or have not linked your players' profiles to your Spordle Account, your must set this up first.
- Create a Spordle Account: If you do not have a personal Spordle account, you must create one first.
- Link Your Player(s) to your Spordle Account: Once logged in, you must link your child(ren) to your account using their HCR ID.
- Need help? View the Guide: How to Create a Spordle Account and Link Profiles
STEP 3:
- Register the Player for SHIFT FORWARD: Ensure you are registering your child, not yourself. You will be prompted to log in to Spordle—simply follow the on-screen instructions. Click Here to Access the Shift Forward Program
- Note: if you have more than one child, the badge/certificate is automatically loaded into your other players' profiles - please ensure all your players are linked to your Spordle Account before starting the program
STEP 4:
- Confirm Completion: Once the course is finished, please email your confirmation to admin@bowriverhockey.ca.
HOCKEY CANADA ID:
Registration will require your player's Hockey Canada ID. If you do not know this you can retrieve it through your Spordle Account as shown below.
If you do not have one and need to create one, please click the button at the bottom of this page "Entirely New to Hockey" for more detailed instructions.
- Find Hockey Canada ID through your Spordle account
HOW TO REGISTER:
- Online Registration for Bow River Community Hockey and Northwest House League Hockey opens through the registration portals at the bottom of this page – JUNE 15th
- Please Note: Only members with accounts in good standing will be permitted to register. Once accounts are brought up to date, registration will be allowed.
2026-2027 Fees will be updated soon
Please note: Late fees will be applied after July 15th
PAYMENT METHODS:
On-line registration will accept VISA, VISA Debit, MasterCard, MasterCard Debit, and American Express as the preferred methods of payment.
Arrangements for Money Orders or Cash can be made by contacting the BRBHA Administrator by email admin@bowriverhockey.ca .
BRBHA does NOT accept personal cheques as a form of payment.
Registrations can be paid in full or on a 4 instalment payment plan (25% at time of registration, 25% July 1, 25% Aug 1, and 25% Sept 1)
If you require a different payment arrangement please email your proposal to the BRBHA Administrator admin@bowriverhockey.ca .
Players will not be permitted to skate with a team until fees are paid in full – All fees are due by September 1.
CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:
To view our policy click here: REFUND POLICY
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
There are options for families who are not able to provide complete payment at the time of registration. If you have questions please direct them to the BRBHA Adminstrator admin@bowriverhockey.ca.
Below are a few of the programs available to families. Please note, these programs have varying deadlines and qualifications and require differing financial documents. It is recommended you familiarize yourself with requirements and gather documents prior to applying.
- The Flames Even Strength Program (FESP) https://www.hockeycalgary.ca/registration/financial-assistance/flames-evenstrength-program This program provides assistance to low-income families with up to a maximum of $750 per registered player in minor hockey. For more information on FESP funding, contact Pam Douglas at the Hockey Calgary office at pam.douglas@hockeycalgary.com.
- Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund https://assistfund.hockeycanadafoundation.ca/en/index.html The Hockey Canada Foundation Assist Fund is a $1 million fund that has been created to provide help to Canadians experiencing financial challenges. The Assist Fund will provide up to $500 per player in registration fee subsidies to approved applicants who are registered with a Hockey Canada-sanctioned association, helping young Canadians get back on the ice in their communities. This fund is distributed on a first-come-first-served basis, so apply as early as possible.
Applicants are not restricted to the above mentioned programs. Those who do not qualify for funding through any program listed above are welcome to source out a different assistance program on their own.
It is expected that any remaining fees not covered by any/all assistance program(s) will be covered by the player’s family. This difference must be paid by Sept 1.
ELITE AA/AAA TRY-OUTS:
The cost to play elite hockey is substantially more than community as most teams have travel requirements, more practices and games, and off ice training. Players must try-out to make one of these teams. The cost associated with trying out is paid to NWCAA and GHC.
NORTHWEST CALGARY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: In Calgary, "Elite" or “Quadrant Hockey” is made up of 4 hockey associations for U13 AAA and U15 through U18 AA and AAA. Bow River feeds into quadrant teams at the NWCAA. All players registering for elite team try-outs at NWCAA must also register with Bow River by selecting the Bow River $500 Elite Try-out deposit. Bow River will refund this deposit should you secure a spot on an elite team. We will collect the balance of your community fees from you if you are released from tryouts at the elite level. Bow River Community hockey fees will be due in full at the time of release.
*If you do not register with us during regular registration, the BRBHA will not be able to guarantee your player a spot. Should a spot be available, you will be subject to a $250 late fee.
CALGARY FIRE: Girls Hockey Calgary’s elite AA and AAA teams for U13 through U18 are hosted by the CALGARY FIRE. Players registering for elite team try-outs with GHC must indicate whether they wish to remain with GHC or return to Bow River if they are unsuccessful. If their intent is to return to Bow River they must let the Administrator at GHC know. They will also need to register at Bow River by selecting the Bow River $500 Elite Try-out deposit. Bow River will refund this deposit should you secure a spot on an elite team. We will collect the balance of your community fees from you if you are released from tryouts at the elite level. Bow River Community hockey fees will be due in full at the time of release.
*If you do not register with us during regular registration, the BRBHA will not be able to guarantee your player a spot. Should a spot be available, you will be subject to a $250 late fee.
Choosing the Bow River Elite try-out deposit in the Bow River registration process only tells BRBHA of your player's intent, it DOES NOT register your player with the NWCAA or GHC. You will need to contact the North West Calgary Athletic Association or Girls Hockey Calgary directly by visiting their website.
It is the player/parent's responsibility to inform Bow River's administrator whether or not they have made an elite team. Timely communication of this information is crucial so that plans can be made to include the player (or not include as the case may be) in our evaluation process.
Still have questions?
REGISTRATION PORTALS
BOW RIVER COMMUNITY REGISTRATION
2026-27
This registration is for all Bow River Community Hockey players (U7/U9/U11/U13/U15/U18). If you are not a returning player, please follow the steps outlined at the bottom of this page.
Before you begin:
- Have you read the registration information page?
- Do you have your player's Hockey Canada ID?
- Has your Respect in Sport - Parent expired? Please complete your SHIFT FORWARD - PARENT certification.
NW HOUSE LEAGUE REGISTRATION
2026-27
This registration is for all NW House League Hockey players (U9/U11/U13). If you are not a returning player, please follow the steps outlined at the bottom of this page.
Before you begin:
- Have you read the registration information page?
- Do you have your player's Hockey Canada ID?
- Has your Respect in Sport - Parent expired? Please complete your SHIFT FORWARD - PARENT certification.
BOW RIVER JR C (U21) TRYOUT REGISTRATION
2026-27
This registration is for Bow River Junior C (U21) Tryouts.
Before you begin:
- Do you have your player's Hockey Canada ID?
- If your Hockey Canada ID is not under our association in the Hockey Canada Registry (ie. you are registered, or have played somewhere else), please contact the Administrator to be transferred. admin@bowriverhockey.ca
STEPS FOR NEW BRUINS PRIOR TO REGISTRATION:
ENTIRELY NEW TO HOCKEY
My player has never registered with any minor hockey association before and lives within the Bow River boundaries.
NEW TO BOW RIVER
My player has a Hockey Canada ID and has played for an other minor hockey association, but will be transferring to the Bow River Bruins.
NEW PLAYER IN OUR FAMILY
We are an existing Bow River family with a new player in our family who has not played minor hockey before.
Bow River Bruins Hockey Association
PO BOX 27048 RPO Tuscany SDM
Calgary, Alberta T3L 2Y1