Advanced Hockey League/Select Information
Advanced League hockey competes in a formal, competitive league made up of Tri-County associations, including Brampton, Halton Hills, Orangeville, Guelph, CW, Hespeler, Oakville, Erin, Flamborough, Woolwich and more.
WHAT IS ADVANCED LEAGUE?
The 'Advanced League' is a recreational competitive program that will offer players an enriched hockey experience, enhancing competitiveness, all within a structured seasonal framework that will cultivate healthy competition among different associations.
An FAQ to help with the information below can be found by clicking here.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE ADVANCED LEAGUE:
The Advanced League is a structured league governed by both the Tri-county Minor Hockey League and the OMHA. The league is designed for 2 distinct programs to play within and against each other, which are:
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ADVANCED LEAGUE
FULL TIME
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An upgraded hockey program that offersplayers a more competitive edge and increased ice time outside the House League Program. The full-time teams will replace the current select programming. Teams participating exclusively in the Tri-County Advanced League for heightened competition and progression.
For HHMH, U11 through to U18 will tryout out for Advanced Full Time Teams.
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ADVANCED LEAGUE
PART TIME
(SELECT)
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This hybrid program follows Select rules and regulations, combining participation in the House League Program and the Select program, that competes part-time in the Tri-County Advanced League. It's designed for players seeking the House League experience with a little added ice time.
For HHMH, it is planned to enter the U10 age group in the part-time select program.
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*AT HHMH, AGE GROUPS WILL EITHER HAVE AN ADVANCED FULL TIME TEAM OR AN ADVANCED PART TIME TEAM (SELECT).
COMPARISON FOR ADVANCED LEAGUE TEAMS SCHEDULING AND COMMITMENT:
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PARTICIPATION |
GAMES/
MONTH
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WHEN DO
THEY PLAY?
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TOURNAMENTS |
| FULL TIME |
Teams would only play in the
*AL – not HL
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Approx 5 to 6 games per month
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Weekend &
Weeknight
options
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Approx. 3 to 4 per season
*Extra tournaments permitted during Christmas, March break and End of Season.
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PART TIME
(10 SELECT) |
U10/11 Select would play in HL + Select within the AL
Any other age group for Select will only be considered in the Fall of 2025, and those teams will play a traditional select program. |
3 games/month |
Weeknights
only - HL is on weekends |
3 in season tournaments that do not impact the House League Division games. |
HOW DO THE ADVANCED LEAGUE TRYOUTS WORK?
In order for your child to play on an Advance League team (full time or part time), your child must register and partake in the essential evaluation process, U11 to U16 tryouts are Spring 2025, U10 Select and U18 Adv. L will be held September 2025.
More information regarding Evaluations (Tryouts) can be found on our Registration/General information page.
Please note: The U10 division, will have Select evaluations ONLY in the Fall (subject to change pending player registration) taking part in the Adv. PT league.
This determination is made in recognition of the shift from 1/2 ice to full ice transitioning from U9. Its objective is to afford them supplementary opportunities for skill development and hockey comprehension within a less rigorous hockey regimen.
*The above information (age groups participating) is subject to change pending interest and registration numbers.