Timbits U7 Players: Youth born in 2018 & 2019 & 2020

*** U7-2 and U7-3 Evaluations will be October 5th and 6th from 8:15am-11:15am on the SMC Fountain ice, specifics on the groupings to follow. 

Under 7 Q&A Update, Please read the information below,  and our frequently asked questions document. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timbits U7

• Timbits U7 stands for Timbits Under 7, formally known as the Initiation Program.  It is the Division set by Hockey Canada for players who turn 4, 5 and 6 years old by December 31st, 2024.  
• If it's your player's first year of hockey or you recently moved to the TASA area, please review our New Members page.
• All registration questions should be emailed to [email protected]

Teams:  Timbits U7 has three divisions. Timbits U7-1 (2020) , Timbits U7-2 (2019) & U7-3 (2018)

• Teams in Timbits U7-2 & U7-3 will be evaluated, balanced and assigned accordingly
• All teams are co-ed
• Coaches will be assigned post-evaluations 

Gear: Are you looking to buy hockey equipment for the first time? Here's what you need and (where it goes) 

Season Format: October 2024 - March 2025

• 20 weekends - 40 ice times
• Teams will be split into 4-5 groups on the ice
• Groups will remain the same throughout the season

Jamborees:  Players can play in a maximum of 3 jamborees per season. These fees are additional to registration and will be collected independently from the season registration process.

Rules and Regulations: Documented in Section 18 on the site: Hockey Nova Scotia

Respect in Sport: This is a mandatory online course for Families new to hockey. 

Financial Assistance: Families may require financial aid for registration and team fees. Families have several options, including:

• The Victor T. Shea Assistance Fund: Victor T Shae Assistance is available to families in TASA who may require assistance with registration fees and/or gear purchasing. The Victor Shea family set up this fund to ensure that children were not prevented from playing hockey due to financial restraints.  
• First Shift  
• Jump Start 
• KidSport 
• Hockey Canada Assist Fund 
• Grindstone Award Foundation  

Further questions:  Please email [email protected]