MEMBER INFORMATION - 2025-26 Season
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by Hockey PEI Communications // @HockeyPEI // Sunday, September 7th, 2025
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE - Welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Hockey excitement is in the air! As we begin a new season, we share some updates and reminders to our members.
U9 SEASON STRUCTURE (MINOR & FEMALE HOCKEY)
Minor Council, Female Council and the Board of Directors have approved the seasonal structure of U9 hockey to align with Option 2 of the Hockey Canada U9 models. This change will split the season between the half-ice model and use of full ice. The first half of the season operates within the half-ice model for learning and development and starting January 15th, teams will transition to full ice for the remainder of the season. We believe this model provides a balanced approach to learning for our members in this 7 and 8 year old category. The U9 Policy will be shared with teams at upcoming league meetings providing further info on structure and playing rules. General U9 model information can be found here on Hockey Canada’s website: Under-9 Hockey | Seasonal Structure & Annual Calendar
U18 MINOR - CHANGES TO CATEGORIES OF PLAY
Minor Council and the Board of Directors approved a change to the categories of play at the U18 age group. This change removes the reference to the ‘AAA” category to be redefined as per the chart below. The change is being implemented to better align with the categories of play used across the Atlantic region. This will help to eliminate category confusion when travelling and open the door more off-island tournament opportunities for U18 teams in our region. The structure and operation of leagues will remain the same with only the category reference changed.
Previous categories:
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS / UPDATES
RESPECT IN SPORT CERTIFICATION REPLACED BY THE SHIFT FORWARD PROGRAM - the new Hockey Canada Shift Forward program will replace the previously required Respect in Sport Certification. Any new team officials or volunteers requiring this certification in 2025-2026 will complete The Shift Forward program. Members with Respect in Sport certification will be valid to the end of the 2026-2027 season. Beginning the 2027-2028 season members will need to renew their RIS certification to the Shift Forward program.
REMINDER that ALL certifications must be obtained by December 1st of each season.
For further information on the certifications required Click Here
To register for an online clinic Click Here
OFFICIATING CLINICS: Prior to registering for upcoming clinics please contact your local Minor Hockey Association to
approve participation. Further information on the Hockey Canada Officiating Pathway can be found here. To Register
for upcoming clinics click here.
PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP DATES:
Dates to be announced soon for 2026.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
As we begin the 2025-2026 season we remind all member players, parents, team officials and volunteers of the Hockey PEI Code of Conduct. Hockey PEI is committed to providing an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and kindness. Hockey PEI members are expected to conduct themselves, at all times, in a manner consistent with the values of Hockey PEI which includes fairness, integrity, and respect. It is up to all of us to demonstrate the spirt of good sportsmanship, leadership and ethical conduct. To foster and grow the sport we all love! Have a great season!
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