North Cowichan's second season of 3-on-3 co-ed hockey league will be full of action! Games will be played on the full ice surface, and each team will have 3 players and 1 goalie on the ice at a time. Games will have a referee and volunteer coaches. The league will operate from April 1 – May 23, 2025, with 8 guaranteed games.
There are four age divisions (same as minor hockey divisions); U9, U11, U13, U15.
Players will get a chance to develop skills, play in a free-flowing and creative game, improve conditioning, and make new friends.
Players will need their own equipment (full gear) and should have some experience in hockey.
All games will take place at Fuller Lake Arena, 2876 Fuller Lake Rd, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K5.
Games will take place between April 1 – May 23, schedules will vary from week to week. Game days are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesday or Thursdays between 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Game schedules are dependent on league registration.
After the registration period is complete, players/parents will be emailed their team schedules.
Each age division will have 4-6 teams and is guaranteed 8 games, depending on the number of registered players per age division.
All players will be split into divisions based on age. Players will register as individuals with a self-rank of skill level during the registration process.
Teams will be made as equal as possible and may be switched during the season.
When the registration period is completed, participants will be contacted regarding team placement, schedules, and liability waivers the week of March 17.
All players and skill levels are welcome, teams may be comprised of boys and girls. Teams will have a maximum of 10 players (9 skaters and 1 goalie), 4-6 teams per age division.
Refunds will not be granted due to players missing games.
The gameplay is 2 x 22-minute run-time periods, a 2-minute warm-up, 2-minute intermission break between periods.
Full players change every 2 minutes, alerted by the arena horn.
All players must wear full equipment.
All players must wear league-provided jerseys.
Face-offs only at the start of the periods.
No contact.
No penalties, but penalty shots may be awarded.
Team standings and individual player stats will not be kept.
Referees provided, coaches on a volunteer basis.
We are hiring BC Hockey-qualified Referees for this new 3-on-3 youth hockey league.
Referees will be paid $33/game. Referees are to enforce the gameplay rules, which will be provided during a training session before the league begins.
To apply email recreation@northcowichan.ca including your name, phone number, and refereeing experience. A criminal record check will be a requirement of the referee position.
We are looking for volunteer coaches for this new 3-on-3 youth hockey league.
No coaching experience or special certifications are needed; anyone can coach a team. Coaches have to be willing to help organize your team and have some fun. Hockey or coaching experience an asset.
To apply email recreation@northcowichan.ca including your name, phone number, and any experience you might have. A criminal record check will be a requirement of the coaching position.
