Payments & Refunds (Georgian Bay Minor Hockey)

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Payments and Refunds 

GBMHA is committed to ensuring a smooth and transparent payment process for all families. Below are the details regarding payment deadlines, available financial assistance, and refund policies for the upcoming season.

Pre-Skate and Evaluation Payment Deadlines 

  • All pre-skate fees and evaluation skate fees must be paid at the time of registration through the GBMHA registration portal using approved methods of payment (credit card).

Registration and Payment Deadlines

  • All registration fees must be paid in full by September 1.

  • Players with outstanding balances after September 1 will have 14 days to pay their remaining fees before being suspended from all team activities (practices, games, and tournaments).

  • Players with unpaid fees by October 15 will be removed from the team roster and may be replaced at the coach’s discretion.

  • Payments must be made through the GBMHA registration portal using approved methods of payment.

  • A scheduled payment plan option is available, allowing families to spread fees over the summer months.  However, payments are still do by September 1.

Financial Assistance

  • Financial assistance is available for registration fees only and does not cover pre-skate, evaluation or team fees.

  • Players seeking financial assistance must provide a Proof of Financial Assistance Form to the Registrar and Treasurer by September 1.

  • If financial assistance is not confirmed by October 15, the player will be removed from the roster.

  • If the financial assistance only covers part of the registration fee, the remaining balance must be paid according to the standard payment deadlines.

Refund Policies

Pre-Skate Fee Refunds

  • There will be no refunds for pre-skates.

Player Evaluation Fee Refunds

  • Player evaluation fees are non-refundable, except in the following cases:

    • The player withdraws before the first evaluation session.

    • The player is ineligible for the registered evaluation session.

    • The player is injured or ill and unable to attend.

  • Refund requests must be sent via email to the GBMHA Registrar and Treasurer at least 24 hours before the first evaluation session.

  • Missed sessions without prior notice are not eligible for refunds.

Registration Fee Refunds

  • Refund requests must be made via email to the GBMHA Registrar and Treasurer.

  • Refunds are issued based on the request date:

    • Before September 15 – 75% refund

    • Before November 15 – 50% refund

    • After November 15 – No refund

  • If a player has a season-ending injury, alternative deadlines apply:

    • Before October 15 – 75% refund

    • Before December 15 – 50% refund

    • After December 15 – No refund

  • All refunds are subject to a $50 administration fee.

Discounts & Rebates

Third-Child Discount

  • Families registering three or more children receive a 50% discount on the lowest registration fee(s).

Goalie Equipment Rebate

  • Rostered goalies on U10 – U18 teams receive a $200 rebate for goalie equipment purchased between April 1 – December 31.

  • Proof of purchase is required.

Young Referee Rebate

  • Rostered U16 or U18 players who complete Level 1 referee training and officiate 5+ games for Georgian Bay Islanders, Midland Centennials or Penetang Flames receive a $200 rebate on registration fees.

  • Proof of service is required.

Honorariums

  • Board members of GBMHA, MMHA or PMHA earn $100 towards the registration of a child in the subsequent season.

  • Rostered bench staff of GBMHA, MMHA or PMHA each $50 towards the registration of a child in the subsequent season.

  • Bingo runners of GBMHA, MMHA or PMHA each $50 towards the registration of a child in the subsequent season per session they volunteer.

For any payment, refund, or financial assistance inquiries, please contact the GBMHA Treasurer at [email protected] or the GBMHA Registrar at [email protected].