Junior T-Birds Spring Hockey Introduce U7 Initiation Program

By agmiu on July 6, 2026

The Junior Thunderbirds Spring Hockey Program will begin operating a hybrid model in 2027, introducing an Initiation Program with reduced costs. This will allow more athletes to participate in the 8-week spring hockey season and continue their hockey development from early April through late May (after the completion of the winter hockey season).

The Initiation Program is offered only for U7 athletes. For the 2027 season, the U7 division will be comprised of two birth years: 2020 and 2021. All athletes in these ages are invited to join, with multiple teams formed in advance of the season to ensure parity across teams and enhance development throughout the season.

The Junior Thunderbirds Initiation Program includes:

  • 20 on-ice sessions at UBC’s Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
    • 12 on-ice development sessions; split between team practices and joint skill sessions
    • 4 intra-squad games
    • 4 games as part of the Junior Thunderbirds Spring Hockey Jamboree
  • Junior Thunderbirds apparel kit (practice jersey, hoodie, ball cap, hockey socks, and helmet decals)

Registration for the 2027 spring program opens July 8, 2026 at 1:00pm. The Initiation Program fee is $795 for each athlete with a $250 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration. The remaining balance of $545.00 is due on February 28, 2027.

Register for 2020/2021 Jr T-Birds Hockey

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