Hockey For Everyone!
Learn To Play
U5 to U8
Learn To Play
For players just starting out at hockey and those looking to further develop skills.
$825 for the season, $795 if registered in April 2024
1 hr/wk
House League
U7 to U18
House League
Recreational hockey for players of any ability. Play against other teams within the LHA.
$825 for the season, $795 if registered in April 2024
1 - 2 hrs/wk
Goalie Training
All LHA Goalies
Goalie Training
Professional-led goalie training sessions weekly during the regular season.
FREE for members of the LHA.
CDS
U7 to U9
CDS
A competitive extension to House League. Play at your skill level against nearby hockey clubs.
$825 + $2,500 (approx)
4+ hrs/wk
Select
U10 to U18
Select
A competitive extension to our House League program for players wanting further development and to compete against other clubs.
$825 + $2,700 (approx)
3+ hrs/wk
GTHL
U10 to U18
GTHL
Our most competitive division with 12 teams in the "A" division and 8 teams in the "AA" division.
$3,500 (approx)
5+ hrs/wk
Representing over 1,200+ Families
Offering Five (5) Hockey Programs
Volunteer-Driven and Not-For-Profit
Community Hockey in Leaside Since 1952
Leaside Hockey 50-50 Fundraiser
Welcome to Leaside Hockey's First Ever 50-50 Raffle. Purchasing a 50-50 raffle ticket gives you a chance to win HALF of all the funds raised AND it helps the Leaside Hockey Association offset the growing cost of hockey in the City of Toronto. Thanks for playing!
Draw Date: Sunday February 2, 2025
Winner's Share:
NHL/NHLPA First Shift Returns to Leaside
The LHA is delighted to announce the First Shift Program will return to Leaside Arena in February 2025. First Shift is a program designed by the NHL and the NHL Players Association to ensure a positive experience for new-to-hockey families. Every effort is made to create a lasting love for hockey by:
- taking away any intimidation as it relates to equipment requirements, and/or rules of the game,
- removing potential safety concerns, and most importantly,
- providing an experience that is memorable and FUN.
Accessible, Affordable, Safe and FUN are the goals of the First Start Program. If your child is new-to-hockey and interested in attending the program, please fill out this form to determine your eligibility.
Be a First Shift Volunteer
Share your love of hockey while earning high school volunteer hours as a First Shift Assistant Instructor. Sessions will be held on Saturdays from 1 - 3 pm at Leaside Arena. Six sessions in total run from February 15 - April 5, 2025. Volunteer for one, two or as many as six sessions. Must be a current LHA Select, A or AA player in the U15 to U18 age groups. If interested, please complete a volunteer application.
City of Toronto Ice Survey
The City of Toronto is currently gathering input from City residents regarding the current use and need for indoor and outdoor recreational ice facilities. The ICE SURVEY results are expected to shape the development of the City's Ice Facilities Strategy, a long term plan that will guide future investment in both indoor and outdoor ice facilities.
The ICE SURVEY takes between 10 and 20 minutes and is available until January 5th, 2025. We encourage all LHA members to please complete the survey and share your views on the ongoing need for more, not less, recreational ice in the City of Toronto.
The following list of rinks currently used by the LHA may help when completing the survey:
City of Toronto Rinks:
- Commander
- Don Mills
- Forest Hill (board managed)
- Grandravine
- Leaside (board managed)
- McGregor
- Oriole Park
- Victoria Village
- York Mills
Private Rinks:
- Hockey Factory
- Major League Sportsplex (MLS)
- St Michael’s College School
- Upper Canada College (UCC)
Thank you in advance for your time.
LHA Goalie Training
Goalie training is BACK for the 2024-25 season! Available FREE to anyone in the LHA and run by the professionals at Direct Motion Goaltending, these sessions are perfect for goalies of all skill levels from a HL player playing net for the first time to an experienced GTHL goaltender looking to improve.
Goalies are asked to register in advance and attend in full goalie gear which can be accessed from the LHA if necessary. All sessions take place at Leaside Arena, 1073 Millwood Rd, Toronto, ON, at the following times:
- Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Starts September 26 - All LHA goalies
- Saturdays 1:30 - 2:30 pm - Starts October 19th - GTHL goalies ONLY
- Sundays 4:30 - 5:30 pm - Starts October 20th - All LHA goalies
During the sessions, goalies will be grouped by age and skill level and rotate through skill stations with a ratio of 3 goalies per coach.
Please contact Emily at hlcoordinator@leasidehockey.com if you have any questions.
Players Wanted for the 2024 - 25 Season
| Team | Birth Year | Position | Contact |
| U7 Gold | 2018 | Any | david.w.wright@outlook.com |
| U9 White | 2016 | Goalie, F, D | shawn@srhelectrical.ca |
| Team | Position | Contact |
| U7 Gold | Any | david.w.wright@outlook.com |
| U9 White | G, F, D | shawn@srhelectrical.ca |
| Team | Birth Year | Position | Contact |
| U10 Gold | 2015 | Forward, Defence, Goalie | coordinator@leasidehockey.com |
| U11 Red | 2014 | Goalie | jeffdavenport@gmail.com |
| U13 Gold | 2012 | Forward, Defence, Goalie | geoff@geoffpollock.com |
| U15 Gold | 2010 | Forward, Defence | stevemacmillan@rogers.com |
| U17 Red | 2008 | Forward, Defence | michaelpholland@gmail.com |
| U18 Gold | 2007 | Forward, Defence | 2007goldlha@gmail.com |
| Team | Position | Contact |
| U10G | F, D & G | coordinator@leasidehockey.com |
| U11R | G | jeffdavenport@gmail.com |
| U13G | F, D & G | geoff@geoffpollock.com |
| U15G | F & D | stevemacmillan@rogers.com |
| U17R | F & D | michaelpholland@gmail.com |
| U18G | F & D | 2007goldlha@gmail.com |
| Team | Birth Year | Position | Contact |
| U15AA | 2010 | Forward or Defence* | healym@hotmail.com |
*Open import spots available.
| Team | Position | Contact |
| U15AA | F or D* | healym@hotmail.com |
*Open import spots available
Please Help Henry with his Recovery
Henry Black is 15 years old and a long-standing member of the LHA's 2008 Gold Select team. In the summer Henry suffered a life-changing accident on his bicycle and is now undergoing inpatient rehabilitation at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. He has a long road ahead of him and would benefit from our support. Thanks to all who attended his Oct 19th fundraiser at the El Mocambo.
If you would like to help, the Black family is also accepting direct donations by e-transfers to henryblack2008@icloud.com.
2024 - 25 Team Officials & Team Personnel Screening Process
Members, please note the following release from the OHF:
The process for the Vulnerable Sector Checks will be centralized and conducted by the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) for all Team Officials and Team Personnel for the 2024-25 season.
Eligibility to Coach
It is imperative for all Team Officials to ensure their Vulnerable Sector Check is complete to be eligible to programs on and off the ice. This includes a valid Vulnerable Sector Check and the OHF Screening Declaration Form.
Before entering the OHF Screening Submission Portal, please ensure you are ready with the necessary documentation. You will need your:
- Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) Number; AND
- Vulnerable Sector Check (PDF) AND OHF Screening Declaration Form (PDF); OR
- Receipt of Vulnerable Sector Check (PDF) AND OHF Screening Declaration Form(PDF);
Please Note:
1. All documents must be in PDF format to be accepted.
2. For the 2024-25 season, the OHF will be accepting copies of a Vulnerable Sector Check from 2022-23 or 2023-24 AND OHF Screening Declaration Form (PDF).
Full screening process details are available at https://ohf.on.ca/risk-management/ohf-vulnerable-sector-checks/
Please reach out to Catherine - coordinator@leasidehockey.com or Carlo - president@leasidehockey.com if you have any questions.
Watch the OHF video on how to complete VSC Background Checks. Click HERE to view.
Please Support Our Sponsors
The Leaside Hockey Association, the GTHL, and Hockey Canada stand for a safe sport that is free of maltreatment of any kind. For more information on Hockey Canada's Independent Third Party (ITP) complaint mechanism, or to submit a claim, please click HERE.
Leaside Hockey Association
c/o Leaside Arena, 1073 Millwood Rd, Toronto, ON M4G 1X6
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