Timbits UNDER 9 (U9) 2024.2025

Please read the document below and on the Timbits U9 -Frequently Asked Questions

Timbits U9 Players: Youth born in 2016 & 2017

• If it's your player's first year of hockey or you recently moved to the TASA area, please review our New Members page.
• All registration questions should be emailed to [email protected]

Player/Goalie Evaluations: 1-3 one-hour sessions 

• Typically, evaluations start in early October. 
• Players need jerseys and socks for evaluations. If you need to borrow these, please email [email protected]
• The evaluation dates will be communicated in mid-September 
• The evaluation outline can be found in the Timbits U9 Frequently Asked Questions 

Teams: As per Hockey Nova Scotia, Timbits U9 has three divisions. Advancing, Intermediate, and Development

• Players will be evaluated and assigned to levels based on skill and ability. 
• All teams are co-ed
• Head Coaches will be assigned post-evaluations 

Gear: Are you looking to buy hockey equipment for the first time? Here's what you need and (where it goes) 

Season Format:

• October/November: Two practices per week 
• December 1- One practice per week. One half-ice game per week. Half Ice Hockey Explained
• February 1 - Full ice games begin. Teams can play up to 12 full ice games and a minimum of 4.

Tournaments: These fees are additional to registration and come from a team budget. All Timbits U9 games must be played in Nova Scotia.

Rules and Regulations: Outlined by Hockey Nova Scotia. Section 19 

Respect in Sport: This is a mandatory online course for Families new to hockey. 

Financial Assistance: Families may require financial aid for registration, and team fees have several options. These include: 

• The Victor T. Shea Assistance Fund: Victor T Shae Assistance is available to families in TASA who may require assistance with registration fees and/or gear purchasing. The Victor Shea family set up this fund to ensure that children were not prevented from playing hockey due to financial restraints.  
• First Shift  
• Jump Start 
• KidSport 
• Hockey Canada Assist Fund 
• Grindstone Award Foundation  

Further questions can be emailed to [email protected]