Main adjustments are coming to boys’ consultant hockey throughout most of Midwestern Ontario because the Western Ontario Athletic Affiliation (WOAA) prepares to launch a two-year “A-Zone” pilot challenge. Set to start with the 2025-26 season, the initiative goals to reinforce participant improvement and competitiveness in A and B-level hockey by redefining the construction of minor hockey associations into six regional zones.
The six regional zones:
Zone 1: Tri-Centre Junior Assault (Owen Sound, Shallow Lake, Bruce Peninsula)
Zone 2: Bruce Gray Bulls (Arran-Elderslie, Saugeen Shores, Chatsworth)
Zone 3: Midwest 49ers (Saugeen Valley, South Bruce, Walkerton)
Zone 4: Westcoast Whitecaps (Huron Bruce, Kincardine, Wingham)
Zone 5: Southwest Admirals (Blyth-Brussels, Goderich, Mid-Huron, Mitchell, Zurich)
Zone 6: Southeast Surge (Central Perth, Listowel, Mount Forest, Drayton, Minto, Howick, Wallace)
The 2 six-team loops:
A-level loop: For gamers aged under-10 (U10) to under-18 (U18).
B-level loop: For U11, U13, U15, and U18, structured in double-age cohorts.
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The new zone-based system is designed to pool assets and expertise, creating stronger consultant groups that may compete at increased ranges.
The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) just lately introduced the removing of residency rules for gamers aged under-10 and above throughout all classes of minor hockey. Beginning in 2025-26, gamers and households will be capable to be part of any minor hockey affiliation in Ontario, no matter their house deal with.
The pilot contains plans to arrange crossover video games between WOAA groups and people outdoors the league to broaden competitors. For additional particulars, go to the web site of your native hockey affiliation.
