Please read about 2023/2024 registration processes below:
Registration will be done via credit card, when you register there will be 3 different purchase options for players.
All players involved in WWHA are required to pay a $25.00 membership fee once per season, this will cover the cost of CARHA Insurance.
Regular League ($575 - includes $50.00 jersey deposit that you get back when you return your jersey at the end of the season)(Goalies $300): This is a mixed game for players level 3-10 with 8 teams of 15 players. Games are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday mornings. Players must be ranked a level 3 or above to be eligible to register in the WWHA Regular League. All new players to the league and players ranked Level 1-4 must attend at least 1 Development Skills Clinic in the pre-season to establish their level prior to the draft. When you register for regular league a $5 fee will be charged to your credit card and the remainder of the league fees will be put on hold until your spot in the league is confirmed at the draft.
Development Dark League ($575 - includes $50.00 jersey deposit that you get back when you return your jersey at the end of the season)(Goalies $275): Leveled play for players level 1-5. Ice times are Monday early mornings and Thursday evenings. Registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received and given a registrar number. WWHA executives will create teams for development teams in the dark league.
Advanced Dark League ($350.00 - includes $50.00 jersey deposit that you get back when you return your jersey at the end of the season)(Goalies $175): Early Wednesday morning games for players leveled 6-10. Registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received and given a registrar number. Individuals will create “teams” of 5. Each team must not contain a cumulative player level sum of 40 or higher. There will be 6 teams of 5 players in advanced dark league. Pairs of two 5-player teams will play each other weekly. If a 5-player team is short players they can call in subs from the 2 advanced dark league teams that are NOT scheduled to play that week.
Regular League Draft Info: Registrar (Roster) for 12 out of 15 players on each team will be determined at the draft in September 2023. The final three (3) players and goalies for each team will be assigned to teams by the WWHA executive after the draft. These players will be chosen from the remaining players not selected in the draft and players ranked levels 3-4. This will be done to ensure a fair team distribution and to ensure that players continue to develop within the league. Drafting pairs will be selected on a first come first serve basis and must be able to attend the entire draft. Drafters must be a level 4 or higher. All new players to the league and players ranked Level 1-4 must attend at least 1 Development Skills Clinic in the pre season to establish their level.
Player Rankings:
Level 1 - Players at this level are just learning to skate and have very limited knowledge of the fundamentals of the game i.e. positioning, rules, team concepts. This level is for the true beginner who has never played the game nor has had much experience watching or following the game. Skating - Stick handling - Passing - Shooting skills are all in the 1 to 2 out of 10 range.
Level 2 - Players at this level are becoming more comfortable on their skates but still have a hard time with skating both forward and backwards. They've acquired some basic skills to get up and down the ice but still struggle with carrying the puck, making passes and taking shots. Players in this group would also include those who are not natural athletes and may take more time to develop their skills. Skating - Stick handling - Passing - Shooting skills are all in the 1 to 2 out of 10 range.
Level 3 - Players at this level are becoming more comfortable on their skates, but still struggle going backwards. They are probably just getting comfortable with positional play, learning to skate with their heads up, learning the rules, team concepts and understand offensive and defensive zones. Skating - Stick handling - Passing - Shooting skills are all in the 3 to 4 out of 10 range.
Level 4 - Players at this level are comfortable skating forward and can now skate backwards fairly comfortably. They are starting to understand positioning, team concepts, can skate backwards, but are still working on stick handling, passing, crossovers etc. Skating - Stick handling - Passing - Shooting skills are all in the 3 to 4 out of 10 range.
Level 5 - Most Level 5 skaters have not had significant coaching or played significant youth hockey as a child, but are generally athletic, have good knowledge of the game, skating and puck handling skills and can play at a general competitive level. Simply put, Level 5 players are solid in most areas of the game.
Level 6 - Players at this level are comfortable in a fast paced game and are able to keep up with the play. They are in average physical shape. Skating - Stick handling - Passing - Shooting skills are in the 5 to 6 out of 10 range.
Level 7 - Players have substantial hockey abilities, skills, knowledge and experience. Most Level 7's have been coached and have played considerable hockey in the past.
Level 8 - Players at this level play at a high level in all areas of the game. They understand the rules, team concepts, are skilled a stick handling, passing, puck control etc. They are in good physical shape. Skating - Stick handling - Passing - Shooting skills are all in the 6 to 7 out of 10 range.
Level 9 - Players at this level play at a high level in all areas of the game. They understand the rules, team concepts, are skilled a stick handling, passing, puck control etc. They are in above average physical shape. Skating - Stick handling - Passing - Shooting skills are all in the 8 out of 10 range.
Level 10 - Confident and skillful team player, and may have played for a representative hockey team at one time (i.e., Senior A-AAA, University/College). Prefer a short bench, comfortable providing guidance to new players and communicating with refs.
