Question 1

When do we start?

Accepted Answer

Sep 14, 2025
Check website for detailed schedule in early September.

Question 2

Tier 1 vs Tier 2 - What's the difference?

Accepted Answer

• Tier 1 is more competitive. Skill range is generally rep BB and higher. 
 • Tier 2 is recreational, ranging from brand new to house League rep B skills.

Question 3

How do I decide which Tier to play in?

Accepted Answer

• If you cannot decide between recreational or competitive, please use our chat feature for assistance!

Question 4

Can I play in both Tiers?

Accepted Answer

• No. The only exception is if you are a goalie in one tier and a skater is the other. This is only allowed if there is a vacancy which cannot be filled.

Question 5

Is there an age requirement for this league?

Accepted Answer

• Yes. Members must be 18 or older to be insured with our carrier. There is no maximum age.

Question 6

When & Where are the games?

Accepted Answer

• Sunday evenings at Rotary Place (West Orillia Sports Complex)
 • For the 2025-2026 season:
		Games will run between 5:45pm and 11:35pm
		First night is September 14, 2025
		Last night is March 29, 2026
		No games October 12th, December 28th and February 8th
 • Game schedule is posted HERE (https://www.orillialadieshockey.com/schedule-1)

Question 7

How are the games scheduled?

Accepted Answer

• Each Tier will play early games one week (5:45/6:45/7:45), then late games the next week (8:45/9:45/10:45), barring holidays or other interruptions in our schedule.
 • Every effort is made to balance out early and late games amongst all teams during the season.
 • Each game is allotted 50 minutes of ice time.

Question 8

How long is the season?

Accepted Answer

• Our season generally runs from mid September until late March 30.
 • Exact start and end dates are posted closer to the start of each season.

Question 9

Can I play on a team with more then one buddy?

Accepted Answer

• Buddy requests are only considered on a 1:1 basis. 
 • You and your buddy must select each other on your registration forms.
 • Additional buddy requests will not be accommodated.

Question 10

I need to drop out - Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

As per our Rules & Regulations #9:
REFUNDS:
Players who withdraw from the league prior to August 15th will be refunded amount paid minus an administration fee (set by the Executive each season).
Players who withdraw from the league between August 16th and December 31st may be entitled to a refund, at the discretion of the Executive and subject to the following conditions:
i. written request for refund is submitted to the Executive.
ii. replacement player is available.
iii. jersey and socks have been returned in satisfactory condition.
Refund requests must be received in a timely manner and, if granted, are calculated as follows:
Aug. 15th to Sep. 30th: 50% of registration fee refunded
Oct. 1st to 31st: 40%
Nov. 1st to 30th: 30%
Dec. 1st to 31st: 20%
Jan. 1st to end of season: 0% (no refund)

Question 11

How do I submit a complaint?

Accepted Answer

• You can find the Complaint Policy and Complaint submission form HERE (https://www.orillialadieshockey.com/general-5-1)

Question 12

How do we know what team we are on?

Accepted Answer

You will be contacted by your team rep shortly after draft night September 4th.

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