Cost Information 2026-27

   

Everything you need to know about cost of hockey!

U7 base fee is $325 plus $115 Hockey Canada mandatory fee. They are on the ice twice a week. Player families must sell 500 Even Split Tickets per family or pay $300 opt out fee.

U9 base fee is $475 plus $115 Hockey Canada mandatory fee.They are on the ice three times a week or more.  Player families must sell 500 Even Split Tickets or Pay $300 opt out fee.

An additional fee may be applicable for U9 advanced team players later in the season. (approx. $75)

U11-U18 base fee is $575 plus $115 Hockey Canada mandatory fee. They are on the ice three or more times a week.

U11-U18 players selected for a rep team (A, AA, AAA) pay an additional rep fee to cover costs of longer games, more officials, exclusive practice times, league scheduling fees, two sets of jerseys (home and away).  

Depending on the expenses of the team this can range from $300-1000.


INSTALLMENTS:

Payments can be made in installments through the Gray Jay registration system.


Rep fee (if applicable) is due by November 30.
All players must have account in good standing by November 30. 

Ticket opt out fees will be due in the first week of January after the busy Christmas draws.
Players who have not sold any tickets by this time will be assessed the fee and it will be due in full by Jan 8.


DISCOUNTS AND ASSISTANCE:

1. Goalies in U9 and U11 and C leagues will be provided gear. If goalies have their own gear, they are eligible for a $150 annual rebate.

2. Families with three children in Blizzard don't pay a regular season registration fee for the youngest child. Register her as normal, and the rebate will be applied to your account after registration. The mandatory Hockey Canada fee is still applied.

3. Jersey deposits ($100 each) are assessed to player accounts. Jerseys are returned after each season. 

Players pay for items they keep:  team socks ($25-30), a re-useable name bar for the back of their jersey ($25) and a tracksuit or other Blizzard apparel if so desired.

4. All Blizzard players can benefit from the even split program discount by selling the minimum 500 tickets (per family). i.e. if you have 2 or 3 children in the partner draw, the total minimum is 500.  

6. Several financial assistance programs are available for low income players. We can assist with your application.  You need your Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment and the receipt from your Blizzard registration. More about financial assistance here: https://www.capebretonblizzard.ca/l/50/Cape-Breton-Blizzard/pages/1790/Financial-Assistance/