Info

The Beitel Hockey U11 Summer League is a fun, fast-paced Friday night hockey league designed to give young players the opportunity to enjoy the game, improve their skills, and build confidence throughout the summer.

The main focus of the U11 division is development, creativity, teamwork, and having fun in a positive competitive environment. We want this league to become something players genuinely look forward to every Friday while also helping them improve their hockey skills over the offseason.

The league is designed to help players:

• Build confidence with the puck

• Improve hockey IQ and decision making

• Develop creativity in open ice

• Get more puck touches and offensive opportunities

• Learn how to compete in fair and challenging situations

• Improve skating, passing, and awareness through fast-paced 4v4 hockey

We are working hard to keep the overall skill level throughout the league as balanced as possible so all players can receive meaningful ice time, proper competition, and opportunities to improve.

The league will consist of two teams with rosters made up of 10 skaters and 1 goalie per team. We believe this roster size creates the best environment for player development by balancing ice time, rest time, and opportunities with the puck while still allowing teams to continue playing effectively if players miss games during summer holidays.

The season includes organized weekly Friday games throughout the summer with referees, scorekeepers, standings, jerseys, and a unique playoff format that keeps every game important and exciting.

Registration costs:

• $375 per player

• $300 per goalie

Included with registration:

• Team jersey and socks

• Fully organized and reffed games

• Online standings and scores

• Scorekeepers for every game

• End-of-season awards

• A fun and competitive summer hockey experience

At the end of the season, teams will compete for the Candy Cup Championship. Throughout the summer, every game matters because regular season wins help determine the starting score for the championship game.

Along with competing for the Candy Cup, the league will also hand out individual awards at the end of the season:

• Hardest Worker

• Most Improved

• Best Playmaker

These awards are designed to recognize players who show effort, improvement, teamwork, and positivity throughout the summer while also giving players something exciting to work toward every week.

The league will also be selling Beitel Hockey merchandise throughout the summer, and registered players will receive discounted pricing on all league merchandise.

Click Here to see League Schedule

League Philosophy

The goal of the Beitel Hockey U11 Summer League is to create a fun, competitive, and positive environment where young players can develop their skills while building confidence and enjoying the game with their friends.

While competition is part of the league, the main priority is making sure every player is challenged appropriately, receives fair opportunities, and enjoys coming to the rink every week.

We strongly believe young players improve the most when they:

• Touch the puck often

• Play in competitive but fair situations

• Feel confident trying creative plays

• Receive consistent ice time

• Compete against players at similar skill levels

Our goal is to create an environment where players can improve their game over the summer while still having fun and building a love for hockey.

We also want feedback from players and parents throughout the season. If there are concerns, ideas, or suggestions to improve the league experience, we strongly encourage families to contact league staff. We want to continue improving this league all the time and make it the best possible experience for everyone involved.

Age Groups & Team Structure

The league will primarily consist of players born in 2015 and 2016.

Players born in 2014 or 2017 are welcome to register but must receive special approval from league staff before being accepted into the league. This is done to help maintain a fair, safe, and balanced level of competition for all players.

Teams will be created by the league in an effort to balance overall skill levels and create competitive games throughout the summer.

Players and families are encouraged to provide teammate requests during registration. While requests cannot be guaranteed, the league will do its best to place friends together whenever possible so players can enjoy the summer experience with their buddies.

If a goalie cannot attend a game, the league will do its best to find a replacement goalie whenever possible.

The league strongly requests open communication from players and parents regarding absences so adjustments can be made ahead of time to help maintain fair and competitive games.

Game Format

• Weekly Friday games throughout the summer

• Fully reffed games

• Scorekeeper present for every game

• Online standings and scores updated throughout the season

• Team jerseys and socks included

• Fast-paced 4v4 hockey format

Each game includes:

• 5-minute warmup

• Two 26-minute runtime periods

• 2-minute intermission

If a game is tied at the end of regulation, the game will end in a tie.

Offsides will result in a change of possession instead of a faceoff in order to keep the game moving and maximize puck touches and ice time for players.

Icings are allowed.

Penalties will follow standard Hockey Canada rules 

Body checking is not permitted, but body contact is allowed similar to most U11 winter leagues 

Full hockey equipment is required at all times, including a neck guard.

Bench Volunteers & Ice Time Management

In order to help games run smoothly, the league hopes to have one parent volunteer on each bench every game whenever possible.

Parent volunteers will help with:

• Managing fair shift lengths

• Opening bench doors

• Helping maintain balanced and competitive matchups

• Supporting a positive environment on the bench

Parent volunteers are encouraged to help keep stronger players matched against stronger players whenever necessary in order to maintain fair and competitive gameplay for all players.

The league wants all players to receive fair opportunities, meaningful ice time, and enjoyable matchups throughout the summer.

If a player is consistently taking excessive ice time, the referee and parent volunteer reserve the right to shorten that player’s shifts or temporarily sit the player for a short period of time in order to help maintain fairness, competition, and enjoyment for everyone involved.

The goal is not to punish players, but rather to ensure every child receives opportunities to play, develop confidence, and improve their game throughout the summer.

Playoff Format – The Candy Cup

The U11 league will feature a unique playoff system

Each regular season game will count toward the final championship game:

• Every game win earns that team 1 goal toward the final game scoreboard

• If a game ends in a tie, no goal is awarded

• After all regular season games are completed, the earned goals will be added onto the scoreboard before the final championship game begins

Example:
If Team Red wins 5 regular season games and Team Black wins 3, the championship game would begin with Team Red leading 5-3.

The winner of the final championship game will win the Candy Cup.

Suspension Policy

If an official believes an incident may deserve supplemental discipline, it will be reported to league management for review. Suspensions will then be determined by the league.

The league reserves the right to suspend any player for any reasonable length of time without refund for missed games.

While suspensions are expected to be rare, this policy is in place to prevent dangerous or inappropriate behaviour that could negatively affect the fun and positive atmosphere of the league.

Refund Policy

Once a player has registered and paid for the league, no refunds will be provided if the player decides to quit or is unable to continue participating for any reason.

League fees are used to secure ice times, jerseys, referees, league operations, and other expenses prior to the start of the season and during the season.

Ice Cancellation Policy

In the event of rink issues, severe weather, emergencies, or circumstances outside of the league’s control, games may be postponed or cancelled.

If a cancellation occurs, league staff will communicate updates to players and parents as soon as possible through league communication channels.

The league will do its best to reschedule cancelled games whenever possible; however, rescheduled ice times may occasionally need to take place on days other than Fridays depending on rink availability. The league will still make every reasonable effort to keep games on their originally scheduled day whenever possible.

If an ice time is unable to be rescheduled each player will be refunded $30 for the ice time

Liability Waiver & Disclaimer

By registering for and participating in the Beitel Hockey U11 Summer League, players and parents acknowledge and accept that hockey is a physical sport that carries inherent risks of injury.

All participants take part in league activities at their own risk. The league, its organizers, staff, volunteers, referees, and affiliates will not be held liable for injuries, accidents, lost equipment, or damages that may occur during league activities.

All players are responsible for wearing proper protective equipment and following league rules at all times.

The league maintains hockey liability insurance; however, participation in the league confirms acceptance of all risks associated with hockey and agreement to follow all league rules and policies.

Click here for Registration Page