Overage Player Applications

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SSHL OVERAGE PLAYER APPLICATION  

CRITERIA & GUIDELINES  

PRE-REQUISITES FOR OBTAINING OVERAGE STATUS (OA)  

General Information  

Limited Skill would mean a noticeable lack of basic hockey skills, such as skating and balance, for his/her age. Including limited aptitude for the game.  

Verification would mean a letter confirming the lack of skill and ability to play in the proper age Division from the Association and/or Coach of respective team. 

Only 1^st year Players (by birthdate) in a Division (U9, U11, U13, U15 & U18) will be eligible for Overage.  

Approval Guidelines:  

Applications can be submitted for movement from: U9 to U7, U11 to U9, U13 to U11, U15 to U13, U18 to U15.  

Criteria for consideration of overage player:  

• Player if of small and frail structure (written verification required)  
• Player has limited skills (written verification required)  
• Beginner player (1^st year of participating in organized hockey)  
• Health reasons - supported by letter from Doctor  
• Player needed to field a hockey team in the Division applying for.  

Criteria for SSHL Approval  

Application Deadline: SSHL Fall Meeting  

“Overage in a Division should be the Exception and not the Rule”  

Final approval by the League President to be based on the following:  

1. Approval from Parent - outlining reason  
2. Endorsement/Approval by Minor Hockey Association  
3. Approval by SSHL Executive  
4. Application form filled out completely  
5. Applicant meeting guidelines  

Overage Conditions  

• All steps for approval by SSHL must be followed and in writing  
• All coaches are responsible to let teams they are playing know they have an overage player by marking OA on score sheet.  
• Overage players are not eligible to be affiliates to a higher Division or Category.  • Teams with overage players must keep complete stats on the website  
• SSHL may revoke overage status at any time if guidelines have changed or are not being met.  
• Applications to revoke Overage Status must be made in writing to the SSHL Executive before January 5 of the season. 

 

SSHL OVERAGE PLAYER APPLICATION  

This form must be accompanied by supporting documentation.  

Requesting MHA:________________________________________

Email:_________________________________________________ 

Has this Applicant been approved for Overage Status (OA) in previous years? Yes/No  

PART A: PLAYER INFORMATION  

Name:______________________________________

Minor Hockey Association:______________________  

Date of Birth:___/___/___ Gender: Male/Female Height: ________ Weight: _______  (dd/mm/yy)  

Address:____________________________________Phone:____________________ 

City/Town:__________________________________ Postal Code:_______________

Email:__________________________________________  School Grade: ________  

 

PART B: PLAYER HISTORY 

Minor Hockey Association Last Played For:___________________________________

Team:_________________________  Total Years Played:_____________

Position:_______________________ 

Last Season’s Stats: Goals:________ Assists:________ Games Played:________  

Penalty Minutes:________ Major Penalties:________ Suspensions:________  

 

PART C: CURRENT SEASON APPLICATION  

Age Divison Desired (circle):    U9      U11      U13      U15      U18

Team:_______________________________________

League Category:______________________________  

Reasons for this player to play below the proper age Division (refer to Guidelines and Criteria):  ______________________________________________________________

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Attachments:___________________________________________________________

 

PART D: AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURES  

Parent/Guardian Name:____________________________Signature:________________Date:________

Minor Hockey President:_________________________Signature:________________Date:________

League President:_________________________Signature:________________Date:________