To ensure the smooth operation of our league, it is essential that parents step up to volunteer in key roles such as coaches, evaluation support and team managers. Without sufficient volunteers, we will not be able to continue running the league effectively.

• Volunteer bonds will be post date to the credit card used during the registration process for April 15th of each season.  Families who have paid the optional volunteer commitment during the registration process and complete the required volunteer bond will have their monies refunded back to the credit card used during the registration process.  Those families who do not complete their volunteer commitment will have their April 15th payment processed.​​​​​​​
• Detailed role descriptions and volunteer bond commitments are available by clicking HERE

We have worked closely with Hockey Calgary to secure ice at George Blundun/Optimist arenas (Optimist Park) for WCHL practices and games. This location is central to WCHL member boundaries and helps reduce travel time for families during the season.

Ice Shortfalls:

• In cases where ice is unavailable at Optimist Park, additional ice will be pooled from Southwest quadrant arenas (Trails West, Glenlake, and Springbank).
• These secondary locations will be rotated equally across teams in the age groups affected.

This program is mandated by Hockey Canada. 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. 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. Glenlake does not cover this cost, and users are required to pay at the time of registration.

• Access: Glenlake 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.
  
  

First-Time Registration Instructions

To access the program, you must use the Spordle registry for clinics and classes.

• Create a Spordle Account: If you do not have a personal Spordle account, you must create one first.

• Link Your Player: Once logged in, you must link your child(ren) to your account using their HCR ID.

  • Need help? View the Guide: How to Create and Link a Spordle Account

• Register the Player: Ensure you are registering your child, not yourself. You will be prompted to log in to Spordle—simply follow the on-screen instructions.
  
  

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 account before starting the program.

The First Shift - Parent

• House League coaches must meet the same qualifications as the community stream under the Hockey Alberta coach guidelines.
• Coaches may request reimbursement for clinic fees after being officially selected for a coaching staff position.
• Reimbursement requests should only be submitted after the qualification deadline (November 15th). Please wait for the ALL CALL email
• All interested coaches must complete the WCHL Coach Application: Coach Application.

​​​​​​Please refer to the Coaches page for more information

Player withdrawal requests should be directed to the Age Group Coordinator, who will forward them to the applicable association Administrator for processing.
Note: Late fees are non-refundable.

Refund Breakdown:

• Prior to Pre-Skate → Full refund minus a $50 administrative fee
• Prior to Evaluation Skates → Full refund minus a $100 administrative fee
• Prior to Team Placement → Full refund minus a $200 administrative fee
• After Team Placement → No refund

The WCHL Festival will occur over the Family Day long weekend, with no games scheduled on Monday.

Scheduling & Locations:

• Games will begin on each age division’s usual weekday but may include additional weekday Festival games.
• The majority of games will be held at Optimist/George Blundun.
• Additional games may take place at Joe Kryzka, Shouldice, Rose Kohn, Frank McCool, and 7 Chiefs arenas.

Why the Family Day Long Weekend?

We understand that hosting the WCHL Festival during this weekend may not be ideal for all families. However:

• The WCHL is the only House League in Hockey Calgary that offers a year-end Festival.
• Ice availability is extremely limited during the season, and scheduling the Festival on another weekend would negatively impact ice time for both House League and Community teams.

To help balance this, we have not scheduled any games on Family Day Monday.