Southeast Surge Hockey Club FAQ's
As we navigate the exciting seasonal start up for the Southeast Surge Hockey Club.
We know everyone has a lot of questions and curiosity how this will affect players, local minor hockey associations, and the upcoming 2025/26 hockey season.
Please find our FAQ's to answer your questions
South East Surge FAQ’s for players and parents
Below are the most frequently asked questions. If you feel that you need more clarification or there is something that we missed, please reach out to one of our exec members. Please keep in mind that this has many moving parts and we are still working on finalising details.
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What is Southeast Surge Zone Hockey?
Surge hockey is a 2-year pilot consisting of 6 A-ZONE’s, beginning the 2025-2026 season. The intention is to offer a higher level of hockey than is currently offered within the W.O.A.A and to align with the OMHA's vision of hockey in Ontario.
Each zone will be the new home of Representative hockey in the W.O.A.A.
What divisions are offered in the Surge Zone?
Each zone will consist of:
8-A divisions; U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16 & U18 (U17 & U18 combined)
4-B divisions; U11, U13, U15 & U18.
What arena’s will we have to travel to for practices?
Ice allotment will be spread through the Drayton, Harriston, Mount Forest, Howick, Listowel, Monkton, Milverton, Wallace, Listowel and Palmerston. At this time, we do not know what the schedules look like, but we are working with all centres and municipalities closely, and we hope to have finalized by the start of tryouts.
How will coaches be selected?
We have a coach selection committee that consists of one representative from each feeder association.They will review all applications and reach out to selected candidates for an interview. Coaching announcements will be on or about February 15, 2025. We are looking for quality coaches with experience to fit the higher-level hockey. Non-parent coaches are highly recommended and considered an asset.
When will tryouts begin?
Tryouts for both A and B will be in May in Harriston Ontario.
A tryout will begin once AAA and AA tryouts have concluded, with B tryouts once A teams have been selected.
U18 A & B tryouts will be in September to allow for Junior tryouts and releases.
There will be a cost for tryouts ($100.00) Following the OMHA Evaluation Guidelines
What will the Roster size be?
A Teams will be a minimum of 15 skaters and 2 goaltenders.
B Teams will be a minimum of 14 skaters and 1 goaltender.
Registration Fees and what does it include?
Executive is currently working on finalising our budget. We are looking at costs in the range of $1,400 to $1900. This would include practices, games, home and away jerseys, and socks.
Fee will be released prior to tryouts and will be required upon signing.
Approximate Ice Allotment:
"A" Division: 2: 80 Minute Practices per week
1: 80 Minute Game Time per week
"B" Division: 1: 80 Minute Practice per week
1: 80 Minute Game Time per week
Are there additional costs?
Additional costs would include tournament entry fees, and any additional ice or fees not listed above.
We are working on a Surge online store with items and packages for anyone looking for “swag”.
Are there options to offset the cost?
Yes! Teams and individual players will be encouraged to seek out sponsorship and fundraising opportunities. We are currently working on guidelines and will be provided prior to tryouts.