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WCMHA
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The WCMHA and our Fit in the Amateur Hockey Universe

Once you know how the various hockey organizations fit together, it makes reasonable sense, but for many hockey parents, and not just those that are new to minor hockey, it is a bit of a mystery. This is intended to unravel that mystery!

Hockey Canada
Formerly known as the Canadian Hockey Association (CHA), Hockey Canada is the sole governing body for amateur hockey in Canada. Hockey Canada makes major decisions such as player divisions (age). It has 13 branches, including the Ottawa District Hockey Association (ODHA). See more at www.hockeycanada.ca

Ottawa District Hockey Association (ODHA)
The ODHA is the governing body of amateur hockey in the Ottawa area, and in Hockey Canada context, is our branch. Included in this is direct management of the officiating program, development programs (including Speak Out - for bench staff), and other administrative responsibilities. The ODHA governs the junior leagues in the area directly (Central Junior A Hockey League (CJHL), The Eastern Ontario Junior B Hockey League, and The Eastern Ontario Junior C Hockey League). The Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association (ODMHA) also reports to the ODHA, and those two organizations share a physical office in Ottawa, as well as full time
administrative staff. See more at www.odha.com

Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association (ODMHA)
Within the same region that the ODHA operates, the ODMHA governs issues specific to minor hockey. Many of the regulations by which we play (and administer) are decided here (eg. affiliation and transfer policies). The ODMHA directly governs the competitive A and B leagues in which our Major Rep B teams play, and the AA league in which the Ottawa Valley Titans play (more on those later). The ODMHA is divided into districts. Minor council meets monthly and is the decision forum in which the district chairs participate. See more at www.odmha.on.ca

District 4 (ODMHA)
We are part of District 4 (Rideau Carleton), which meets monthly, composed of district executive and the Presidents of the respective associations. District 4 is the link between all associations and both the ODMHA and ODHA structures. Most interpretation and enforcement of ODHA/ODMHA regulations takes place at District 4. See more at www.district4.monisys.ca/

Lanark Carleton Minor Hockey League (LCMHL)
As described above, competitive leagues operate at the branch level. Some associations participate there, and offer an internal house league as the only alternative. In our case, all of the associations within District 4, run the Lanark Carleton Minor Hockey League (LCMHL). This league has the mandate to schedule, operate, and track games, playoffs, etc. West Carleton Warriors house league teams from Novice to Midget play in LCMHL. See more at www.lcmhl.ca.

Ottawa Valley Titans
The Titans operation combines District 4 (except Richmond and Osgoode/Rideau) and District 5 (Upper Ottawa Valley), to play in the AAA league. Many WCMHA players are playing for the Titans at all levels from Minor Bantam to Major Midget. You can check their website: www.ovtmha.on.ca

Ottawa Valley Silver Seven
The Silver Seven Association represents Districts 4 players that play in the AA & A league from Minor Atom to Major Midget. Many WCMHA players are playing for the Silver Seven at all levels. You can check their website: www.silversevenhockey.com

West Carleton Minor Hockey Association (WCMHA) – This is us!
So…at last….what do we do within WCMHA? Your local association operates under the rules and regulations of Hockey Canada, ODHA, ODMHA, and District 4. We place teams in the LCMHL/ODMHL, and we have players take part in the Titans & Silver Seven competitive program. Internally we rent and schedule ice, we arrange and nurture the development of officials and players, we select coaches and players for LCMHL/ODMHL teams, we set registration and fundraising fees and practices, we host tournaments, and lots of other fun things. Each year, at our Annual General Meeting (late April) we elect a Board of Directors for a two year term….Some come up for election each year on a staggered basis. The Board of Directors meets monthly.

GEO Mapping -->  Where should I register my child to play hockey?
To find out which minor hockey association to register with, click here.  You will input your home address and the local ODMHA association you should register with will be displayed.

Our boundary map can be downloaded by clicking here.