West Calgary House League

Registration information

Below is an outline of what you will find on this page:
  • Age groups offered
  • How to register under a number of scenarios
  • "What program is right for me?" information

Age groups

AGE GROUPSBIRTH YEAR REQUIREMENTS
U9January 1- December 31: 2018-2017
U11January 1- December 31: 2016-2015
U7, U13-U18

Players may alternatively register with their Home Association Community League or Recreational Hockey Calgary when looking for U7, U13-U18


Here are possible scenarios that an incoming player will fall under

Not sure if House League is right for you? Please visit this link: What program is right for me

  • Existing WCHL Player
  • Existing Community Player
  • New To Hockey Player
  • Played for another Hockey program or league and is new to the WCHL boundaries (ie moved to Calgary or into a new community within Calgary)
    Please see below for the instructions that best fit your scenario 

Existing WCHL player

**I'm a returning player to WCHL**


  • You are free to register via the registration button

Existing Community Player 

**I have played for Glenlake, Trails West, or Springbank in the past and would like to transition out of the community league to play in the WCHL for U9 and or U11**


  • Players must have their profiles shared with WCHL for Hockey Canada Registry purposes only
  • You must contact your primary home association, see below contacts, to have your registrar share your profile.
  • Please state your player's first and last name in the email stating you would like to register for WCHL

  • Glenlake
  • Trails West
  • Springbank

NEW to Hockey Player

**I have never played hockey and will be registering for the first time ever**

STEP 1: (parent) Complete the required step for Respect in Sport - Parent

  • Please choose the appropriate primary home association according to your address. You will fall into either Glenlake, Trails West, or Springbank boundaries. You must choose ONE of these.
  • If you do not know which boundary you are in, please check out this interactive community association map
  • Adding a new player (sibling) to an existing certificate:
    • You do NOT have to repeat the course, but you DO have to log into your Rescept in Sport account and add the new child to your profile.
  • If you require assistance, please contact Respect in Sport Group's helpdesk at 1-866-956-9791 (available 6 am - 10 pm MST)

STEP 2: (parent) Proof of Player Age and Residency

E-mail your home association's Admin with the following information:

  • The subject line should read: New to hockey – Child’s name
    • Please indicate which league you are registering for, WCHL
    • Proof of age: Scanned copy or clear digital photo of the player’s Birth Certificate or Passport.
    • Proof of Respect in Sport - Parent: Copy of Respect in Sport Certificate or Respect in Sport Certificate Number.
    • Proof of Residency:
      • THREE Current proof of residency with your name and address, these must be scanned or clear digital photos
        • PLEASE NOTE: A driver’s license, cellular phone bill, or property tax bill will NOT be accepted as proof of residence
      • Recent Utility Bill – please make sure it reflects both the mailing and service address (the entire page must be visible)
      • Proof of Community school enrollment
      • Current GST statement or Income Tax Assessment
      • Homeowner or Rental Insurance Statement

If you do not have any of the above due to a new home possession date, please see below as your temporary proof of residency:

  • A signed purchase/rental agreement with a possession date.
  • If moving to a home under construction, a signed builder agreement with a possession date
  • Homeowner insurance statement
  • Proof of school enrollment
  • If utilities are in place
  • All of the above dates must coincide with Hockey Calgary's regulations that all players must be within boundaries by September 1st of the start of the current season.

STEP 3: (admin) Upon review of your child’s profile, your home association admin will contact you to advise that you may proceed with registration.

Played for another Hockey program or League and is new to the wchl boundaries

**I have played for another hockey league in Canada or internationally and have moved into the WCHL Boundaries. I have looked into the two leagues offered (link below), community and house league, and feel house league is the best fit**
What program is right for me
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 STEP 1:  (parent) An up-to-date Respect in Sport - Parent is required for all transferring players to be approved.

STEP 2:  (parent) Proof of Residency

NOTE: Does the player have a family member who is a coach? If they would like to coach, a transfer will be required for them as well. Please be sure to follow the "Coach Transfer" instructions below, and the coach transfer will be included in the Player's transfer.

E-mail your primary home association's Admin with the following information:
If you do not know which boundary you are in, please check out this interactive community association map

  • The subject line should read: Transferring to WCHL – Child’s name
    • Proof of age: Scanned copy or clear digital photo of the player’s Birth Certificate or Passport.
    • Proof of Respect in Sport - Parent: Copy of Respect in Sport Certificate or Respect in Sport Certificate Number.
    • Parent Declaration Form:  Hockey Calgary Parent Declaration Form. Both parents must sign. CLICK HERE
    • Coach Transfer - if you have a family member who would like to continue coaching, their profile will need to be transferred as well. Please provide their full name (the name on your RIS-Activity Leader) and birthdate in order for the transfer to be completed.
    • Proof of Residency: THREE of the below:
      • Current proof of residency with your name and address; these must be scanned or clear digital photos
      • Recent Utility Bill – please make sure it reflects both the mailing and service address (the entire page must be visible)
      • Proof of Community school enrollment
      • Current GST statement or Income Tax Assessment
      • Homeowner or Rental Insurance Statement
        • PLEASE NOTE: A driver’s license, cellular phone bill, or property tax bill will NOT be accepted as proof of residence

If you do not have any of the above due to a new home possession date, please see below as your temporary proof of residency:

  • A signed purchase/rental agreement with a possession date.
  • If moving to a home under construction, a signed builder agreement with a possession date
  • Homeowner insurance statement
  • Proof of school enrollment
  • If utilities are in place
  • All of the above dates must coincide with Hockey Calgary's regulations that all players must be within boundaries by September 1st of the start of the current season.

The above steps are for transferring within Canada, If you are transferring your player internationally, you must contact your primary home association for further steps needed to be taken.

STEP 3: (admin) Upon review of your child’s profile, your home association admin will contact you to advise that you may proceed with registration

**Transfers may take over a week to process through the Hockey Canada Registry System.  It is advised that transfer requests be done well in advance of fee increase dates in order to provide sufficient time for the transfer process to be completed.