The Leitrim Minor Hockey Association House League program focuses on fun, development, and inclusion.

Our goal is to help players learn the game in a positive environment while building confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and community connection.

LMHA is part of the Gloucester Hockey Association (District 9), along with Blackburn, Eastend, Metcalfe, and Russell. Cumberland also currently interlocks with the GHA for House League play at all age divisions. Players are grouped by age and placed into balanced tiers based on skill level.

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How Teams Are Formed

• Rust-off skates and sort-outs begin after Labour Day weekend
• Each division is led by a Convenor, who communicates through TeamSnap
• Players are evaluated through drills and/or scrimmages
• Teams are formed with a focus on:
  • Balanced rosters
  • Similar skill levels
  • Positive development experiences

Our philosophy:
There is a place for every player who wants to play. Balanced teams create the best opportunity for development and fun.

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Schedule & Time Commitment

• Typically 1 practice + 1 game per week
• Practices:
  • Scheduled by LMHA
  • Could be at any City of Ottawa rinks across the Gloucester area
  • Weeknights (after 5:00 p.m.) or weekends
• Games:
  • Scheduled by GHA
  • Begin in October
  • Played at rinks across the district
  • Days/times vary (including evenings) by age division

Division Notes

• U9–U13: Games are typically on weekends
• U15–U21: Games are often on weeknights

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Team Fees & Additional Costs

• Team fees: up to $350 per player (in addition to registration)
• Used for:
  • Tournaments
  • Development sessions
  • Exhibition games
  • Team activities
• Teams may fundraise to offset costs or expand activities
• Budgets are:
  • Managed at the team level
  • Approved by parents
  • Overseen by the Board

Note:
Out-of-town tournaments may occur. Travel and accommodations are not included in team fees.

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Registration

Program fees are listed on the registration page and vary each season.