New this coming year for 2026/2027, the ORHL is moving to body checking for Atom (U11) and higher age groups. With modified contact being introduced in the Novice (U9) age group.

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"Body checking is an extremely valuable skill in the game of hockey. Players at all levels are so skilled with the puck that checking well to regain possession is paramount in today’s game. Stick checking, angling, working over top of potential pass receivers and ultimately body checking are necessary skills required to be considered a ‘solid 200 foot player’ which every winning team covets".

 

"Body contact is inevitable in hockey today, especially as you age up and transition into the professional game. Learning proper body checking techniques will increase your ability to separate the puck from an attacking opposition player as well reduce chances of sustaining injuries from poor body control. On the other side of the puck, learning how to absorb contact to maintain possession or ‘take a hit’ to make a play will make you a more offensive player".

 

"Increasing your body checking skills by learning proper technique will undoubtably make you a better all-around athlete and player as well as minimizing risk of injury".

(Quote from Bruce Cassidy, NHL Head Coach)

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**We will be holding Body Checking Clinics

prior to the commencement

of next season**

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First tryout date will be May 2, 2026

Bantam (U15) - 2:00pm

Novice (U9) - 3:00pm

Atom (U11) - 4:00pm

Peewee (U13) - 5:00pm

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Second tryout date will be May 4, 2026

Novice (U9) - 5:00pm

Atom (U11) - 6:00pm

Peewee (U13) - 7:00pm

Bantam (U15) - 8:00pm

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All tryouts will be held at Erin Centre 2000

14 Boland Drive, Erin

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$30 cash at the door

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Please fill out the registration

information below

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