FEMALE HURRICANE HOCKEY PROGRAM
🏒 CRMHA Female Hurricanes Hockey Program - Join the Movement!
Campbell River Minor Hockey Association proudly offers the Female Hurricanes Program — a welcoming and skill-building environment where girls aged 5-18 can thrive on and off the ice.
🌟 Program Highlights:
- All-Girls Teams from U7 to U18 (ages 5-18)
- One practice per week, plus games and tournaments
- Optional co-ed participation (dual registration available)
- Season runs from September to March
- Friendly, supportive coaches with a focus on fun and skill development
- Opportunities to travel for tournaments and make lifelong friends
🧡 Why Female Hockey?
Female hockey is one of the fastest-growing sports in Canada, and for good reason:
- Girls build confidence, teamwork, and resilience
- Many players feel more comfortable learning and competing in female-only environments
- Lifelong friendships form through shared experiences and travel
- Female hockey opens doors to scholarships, provincial teams, and leadership roles
👨?👩?👧 Parent Tips: Supporting Your Female Player
- Encourage, Don’t Pressure: Let your daughter enjoy the game at her own pace. Support effort over outcome.
- Gear Up Right: A well-fitting helmet, skates, and protective gear are essential.
- Get Involved: Volunteer as a team manager, fundraiser, or just cheer in the stands. Community makes the season better for everyone!
- Know the Pathways: Female hockey offers long-term opportunities — from high school and college play to Team BC and beyond.
- Ask Questions: Whether you’re new to hockey or new to the area, the CRMHA team is happy to guide you.
📌 Registration Options:
- Female Hurricanes Only
- Co-Ed House League Only
- Dual Registration (both programs)
We encourage families to choose the path that best fits your child's confidence and comfort level.
💬 Testimonials:
“My daughter had never played hockey before joining the Hurricanes, and now she’s hooked! The team environment is incredible.” — CRMHA Parent
“It’s amazing to watch these girls grow as players and as people. Female hockey is something special.” — Hurricanes Coach
Let’s grow the game, one girl at a time! 💪🥅🏒
HURRICANE PROGRAM INFORMATION PACKAGE
The Campbell River Minor Hockey Association (CRMHA) proudly offers the Female Hurricane Hockey Program, a dynamic initiative designed to foster the growth and development of female minor hockey players in Campbell River. Catering to girls aged 5 through 18, the program emphasizes skill development, team spirit, and a love for the game in a supportive environment.
Contact Information - Chad Braithwaite, CRMHA Female Coordinator - braithwaitehockey@gmail.com
Program Overview
The Female Hurricane Hockey Program offers girls the opportunity to play hockey in a fun, inclusive, and development-focused environment. The season runs from the September long weekend through the end of March.. Girls can register regardless of prior skating or hockey experience.
Registration Options
Co-Ed House Only
- Co-ed recreational league only
- Package: RECREATION CO-ED LEAGUE
- 2-3 ice times/week (including early mornings)
- Does not include Female Hurricanes participation
Female Hurricane Hockey Program Only
- Focused entirely on the Female program
- Package: FEMALE HURRICANES PROGRAM ONLY
- 1-2 ice times/week (including possible early morning)
- Games played in the Female Island League (VIAHA) if enough players per division
- Travel required for away games (e.g., Port McNeil, Parksville, Nanaimo, Duncan, Victoria)
- Must attend both home and away games
Co-Ed + Female Dual Registration
- Combines both Co-Ed and Female programs
- Package: RECREATION CO-ED LEAGUE PLUS FEMALE DEV
- 3-5 ice times/week
- Female games/practices take priority
- Dual Roster form required
- Mandatory attendance at all female games/tournaments
** There is a possibility of a U11 Development Team should there be enough interest. This team would play against other female teams as well as playing against co-ed house teams.
Program Structure:
- Season Duration: Early September through late March.
- Practice & Game Schedule: Teams typically have one practice per week, with potential additional sessions on weekends. U11 to U18 divisions participate in up to 12 league games per season, including home and away matches across Vancouver Island.
Typical Team Structure (Subject to Registration Numbers)
- 1 team for U7/U9
- 1-2 teams for U11
- 1-2 teams for U13
- 1 team for U15/U18 combined
- Balanced teams created through coach evaluations or VIAHA assessments
Practice & Game Schedule
- 1 practice per week. Practice times TBD and may vary during early season
- Additional practices possible on Saturdays/Sundays if ice is available
- Game play (U11 and up):
- Up to 12 league games
- 2-6 exhibition games
- 1-3 tournaments
- Travel for games typically on weekends, across Vancouver Island
Schedule Notes
- League breaks (no league games, but practices or tournaments may occur):
- Thanksgiving weekend
- Christmas break
- Family Day weekend
- VIAHA Playoffs (Late Feb-Early March)
Game & Tournament Details
- U7/U9: Practices only, potential for half-ice exhibition games or jamborees
- U11-U18:
- League games
- Exhibition games
- Tournaments:
- Female Richmond March Break Tournament
- Campbell River “Stormfest” Tournament (last weekend of March)
- Optional additional tournaments: Nanaimo, Victoria, Vancouver, Seattle, Chilliwack, and more
Goalie Information
- U7-U11: Goalie position rotated unless a full-time goalie is registered
- U13 & U15: Full-time goalies assigned if registered
- Goalie Discount: Full-time goalies receive a discount on registration
- Loaner goalie equipment available
Required Equipment
CRMHA provides:
- Game jersey (for game day)
- Socks
- Loaner goalie equipment (if needed)
Parents must provide:
- CSA-approved helmet with full-face cage
- BNQ-certified neck guard
- Mouth guard (optional but recommended)
- Shoulder & elbow pads
- Jill
- Hockey pants
- Shin guards
- Garter belt/Velcro shorts
- Skates
- Stick
- Gloves
Recommended extras:
- Hockey bag
- Stick & sock tape
- Base layers (long-sleeved shirt/pants)
- Hair ties or headband
Questions?
Contact Information
📧 Chad Braithwaite, CRMHA Female Coordinator - braithwaitehockey@gmail.com
