The First Shift (Newmarket Minor Hockey)

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For further information on any NMHA program, please contact the NMHA office via email at: [email protected] or call 905-898-0714


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THE FIRST SHIFT
- www.thefirstshift.ca -  The First Shift is designed to break down the barriers to entry, creating a welcoming environment for new-to-hockey families, and delivering a program that is accessible, affordable, safe and most importantly, fun! 
OPEN TO CHILDREN BETWEEN 6-10 WHO HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY PLAYED ORGANIZED HOCKEY
REGISTER (https://event.hockeycanada.ca/EMS/Event.aspx?eid=3dad8b82-b038-4ed9-8081-7ed5243cde66)

Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions.


NMHA Programs - NMHA offers a variety of programs geared towards ALL skill levels. 

House League

For players 4 to 20
Mini / Minor Tyke
o 5 & 6 year olds
o It IS a learn to skate AND learn to play hockey
Regular House League 
o from 7 years old to 20 year olds
o Twice a week commitment
o Welcomes ALL skill levels
o ALL age groups are non-body checking
o Focus is on having fun
o Teams are balanced to ensure a fun and competitive level for all
o Hockey Development Specialty Clinics for players and goalies

Rostered Select

Consist of House League players
Play a number of exhibition games and/or tournaments
It’s a house league plus offering a representative experience at a reduced level, time and money.  

Representative – AE, A, AA

AA - NMHA first teams are defined, as the most competitive teams in our Association, and as such the best players available must play for the first team in each category.
A - NMHA second teams are defined as development teams, to enable our Association to develop players for the first teams.
AE - NMHA third teams are defined as development teams, to enable our Association to develop players for our first and second teams


NEWMARKET POND HOCKEY – Let’s Play Hockey A beginner pond hockey program designed for children and youth looking to get involved in this sport. This hockey program will entail a instructional session followed by a scrimmage. This program administered by the Town of Newmarket and is run in partnership with Newmarket Minor Hockey Association.  
 For more information contact: https://play.newmarket.ca/Start/Start.asp


NEWMARKET NIGHTHAWKS – This organization was established to give developmentally challenged players the opportunity to participate in a hockey program geared to their own unique abilities.
 For more information contact: www.newmarket-nighthawks.com