As we prepare for the 2026–27 hockey season, Chebucto Minor Hockey is now accepting applications from individuals interested in coaching within our programs.

Please apply at this link/form here.

Strong coaching is about much more than systems, drills and winning games. Our coaches play an important role in creating the environment our players experience every time they come to the rink. We are looking for coaches who are committed to player development while also demonstrating the values we expect throughout CMHA: respect, integrity, responsibility, teamwork and care for others.

We encourage applications from experienced coaches as well as parents and community members who are interested in becoming more involved. CMHA will support coaches in completing the appropriate Hockey Canada certification and development requirements for their level.

Even if you are unsure whether coaching is for you, we encourage you to apply. Building a strong hockey program requires good people who want to make a positive difference for our players.

Thank you to everyone who gives their time to make hockey possible at Chebucto. We look forward to another great season at the rink.

Craig Messervey and Bryan Esbaugh
Executive Vice-President and President
Chebucto Minor Hockey Association

Hello CMHA Familes,

Please see the attached regarding the closing of the Halifax Forum.

The vote as to what will be happening is going to city council in the fall. We encourage everyone to sign the petition (link below) and share on social media (this will be posted on the CMHAs socials). 

The users of the Halifax Forum cannot go 3 years without a viable alternative.

We feel HRM should prioritize building a new 4-pad arena to address the city's growing ice shortage before closing the Forum. This approach would preserve access to ice for thousands of athletes and families while creating the additional capacity our community desperately needs.

Build first. Close later.

It's the solution that creates the least disruption for the minor hockey, ringette, figure skating, recreational, and community groups that rely on the Halifax Forum every day.

Click here to sign - https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-halifax-forum-redevelopment-project?recruiter=1420772621&recruited_by_id=a0d15d10-74a4-11f1-93a7-99365cb8bf84&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylink&share_id=KJgg6HpyYW

Thanks for considering this issue.

Bryan Esbaugh

President CMHA

Tryout information for U11 and U13 are now posted under our tryouts tab. Please note that all dates and times are subject to change. Any updates will be communicated and posted on the website as they become available.  

2026-2027 Season Registration Information

Registration opens Monday July 13, 2026.

Registration Fees

• U7 - $800
• U9 - $910
• U11 and older - $995
• U18 Rec  - $950

Competitive Tryouts (U11, U13, U15, U18)

All players who wish to tryout for a competitive team are required to pay a non-refundable $200 tryout fee, $285 for U13AAA.  This fee is built into the competitive registration fee.

Further information is available on the 2026-2027 Registration information tab.

Pre-season conditioning registration is now open!

You can register here through GrayJay Pay - please note that player sessions will be capped at 25 players per session.

GOALIES

This year, for our goalies, we want to encourage our younger players to give it a try early. Any players registering for U7 in the fall who want to give being a goalie a try will have the pre-season conditioning fee waived.  Any players registering for U9 in the fall who want to try being a goalie are also encouraged to register for the goalie sessions.

If you are U7 or U9 and do not have goalie gear, the association can provide gear- we ask that you reach out to Alex at U9@Chebuctominorhockey.com so she can ensure we have enough gear for all the kids who want to come out. 

Players who are trying the position at the preseason goalie sessions will have a separate goalie coach on the ice with them. For anyone needing assistance, we will have coaches available to help your kids get dressed in the goalie gear.

U7 Goalies: Registration will be available through GrayJay at Noon today. In the meantime you can reach out to our Technical Director Paul Hunt at Technical.Director@Chebuctominorhockey.com with any questions.

Breagh Hyde
VP Administration
Admin@chebutominorhockey.com

Hello Chebucto Families,

The 2026-2027 Pre-Season Conditioning schedules are now up on our website under the development tab, or you can click the link here.

Registration opens Friday June 26th, 2026 through GrayJay pay.