CDS

U7 - U9

FUN & Competitive

Oct to April, 2-3 hrs/wk

11 Teams

2026 CDS Evaluations

The LHA is pleased to announce that CDS Evaluations will take place this Spring at Leaside Arena - 1073 Millwood Road.

Players wishing to join a CDS team must be registered in the LHA House League program. House League Registration for the 2026-27 season opens April 1 at 12:01 am.

There will be two evaluation skates for each age group (U8 & U9) and players will be assigned to a specific Group (G1/G2) closer to the evaluations.

Please note the rink (A/B) after the date.

If you have any questions about CDS Evaluations, please contact Catherine at coordinator@leasidehockey.com.

Leaside Arena
Age	Evaluation #1	Evaluation #2
U8 G1* (2019)	Apr 20 (B) 5:15-6:15 PM	Apr 23 (A) 6-7 PM
U8 G2* (2019)	Apr 20 (B) 6:15-7:15 PM	Apr 23 (A) 7-8 PM
U9 G1* (2018)	Apr 20 (A) 6-7 PM	Apr 22 (A) 6-7 PM
U9 G2* (2018)	Apr 20 (A) 7-8 PM	Apr 22 (A) 7-8 PM

* Players will be assigned to specific Groups (G1/G2) at a later time, closer to the evaluation dates.

About CDS Hockey

Competitive Development Stream (CDS) hockey is a great opportunity for our youngest players to build on their House League experience by playing with a Leaside team that competes against other nearby hockey clubs. CDS is excellent preparation for future participation on a Competitive A/AA or Select team (U10 - U18).

CDS games follow the Ontario Hockey Federation Player Development Model designed to develop both age-appropriate hockey skills and a lifelong love for the game. CDS games also follow specific Rules and Gameplay that differ by age.

Every year, all LHA House League players that would like to play CDS are evaluated and placed on a CDS team with players of a similar skill level.

To be eligible to join a CDS team and attend the evaluation skates, players must be registered in the LHA House League program. CDS Players participate on both a House League team and their CDS team. Please note that CDS is an additional commitment of time and cost beyond House League as players enjoy additional practices and games each week with their CDS team.

At the U7, U8, and U9 age levels, our House League program is tiered to create balanced teams and divisions. Tiering helps ensure all players have fun by playing with and against similarly skilled players. Re-balancing of players in House League may occur up to Dec. 1st

Players registered in Learn To Play are not eligible for CDS.

As a volunteer-driven organization, the LHA relies on parent involvement to make each program a success. Parents who are interested in taking a more active role in their child's experience are strongly encouraged to volunteer.

Please reach out to Catherine at coordinator@leasidehockey.com if you have any questions about CDS or if you would like to volunteer.