Burnaby Wildcats
Female Rep 'A' Program
Rep hockey at BFIHA pushes players to reach their potential while building pride, teamwork, and lifelong memories as Wildcats.
Burnaby Wildcats Rep 'A' Hockey
Joining Rep hockey is an exciting step for both players and families. It’s an opportunity to challenge yourself against higher levels of competition, develop new skills, and experience the pride of representing the Wildcats. Rep hockey does require greater commitment — more time, effort, and financial investment — but it also offers some of the most rewarding experiences in youth sports: stronger friendships, bigger growth as athletes, and unforgettable memories both on and off the ice.
What is Rep (A) Hockey?
Rep hockey is designed for players who want to take their game to the next level. Compared to House, Rep requires a greater commitment of time, energy, and resources. It offers more ice time, higher levels of competition, and a stronger focus on skill development. While demanding, Rep hockey is also highly rewarding, building teamwork, resilience, and lifelong friendships.
All Families and players are expected to sign the BFIHA Rep Hockey Agreement before their first evaluation.
Female Rep Hockey Expectations
Players in the Rep program are expected to:
- Attendance: Commit to all practices, games, development sessions, and tournaments. Missing ice time impacts not only the individual player but the entire team. There may also be off-ice (dryland) training.
- Work Ethic: Give full effort in practices and games, consistently striving to improve.
- Attitude: Show respect for coaches, teammates, officials, and opponents.
- Team First: Support teammates, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and represent BFIHA positively on and off the ice.
- Dress Code & Uniforms: Follow the dress code and uniform standards set by the Head Coach. Expect consistency and uniformity, both on and off the ice.
- Communication: As players grow, they are encouraged to take responsibility for communicating with coaches (e.g., absences, questions), with parents providing support as needed.
- Independence: Players are expected to take ownership of their hockey experience by dressing themselves, tying their own skates, carrying their own equipment bags, and managing their gear. The locker room is a space for players — not parents — to prepare, connect, and build team culture.
Families are an essential part of the Rep experience. Parents and guardians are expected to:
- Support Commitment: Ensure players attend all scheduled team activities.
- Positive Role Models: Model respect for referees, coaches, and players. Avoid sideline coaching or negative commentary.
- Volunteer: Rep teams require strong parent involvement (team manager, safety person, treasurer, etc.). Families should expect to contribute in some capacity.
- Respect Boundaries: Conversations about ice time, player roles, or team strategy should only take place at times designated by the Head Coach.
- Travel Commitment: Be prepared for out-of-town tournaments and additional travel throughout the season.
Rep hockey has higher costs than House hockey. Families should budget for:
- Rep Fees: $200 for additional practices per week
- External Head Coach (if applicable): $500 - $800 for costs for a non-parent Coaching staff
- Team Fees: $500 - $1000 and may include:
- Tournaments: $300 - $500 for entry fees for tournaments, plus costs for travel, and accommodation costs.
- Development Sessions: $200 - $400 for on-ice or off-ice skill programs organized by the team.
- Team Apparel: $100 - $200 for tracksuits, practice jerseys, or team-branded gear as set by the Head Coach.
The Head Coach and Team Manager will provide a detailed breakdown of team-specific costs at the start of the season.
Rep hockey involves a greater time commitment than House. Families should expect:
- 3-5 ice times per week, including practices, games, and development sessions.
- 2–4 tournaments per season, ranging from local to out-of-town.
- A season running from September through March, with Provincials extending into late March, in addition to tournaments during Spring Break.
The Head Coach sets the tone for the season and will provide team-specific details, including:
- Team dress code and uniform expectations
- Season schedule (practices, games, tournaments)
- Development plan and training schedule
- Financial planning and payment timelines
- Team culture and values
- Rep hockey is a bigger commitment than House, requiring more time, cost, and responsibility.
- Players are expected to bring effort, attitude, and accountability.
- Families play an important role through support, volunteering, and modeling positive behavior.
- BFIHA provides the structure, while each Head Coach will share the specific expectations for their team.
- All Families and players are expected to sign the BFIHA Rep Hockey Agreement before their first evaluation
Together as Wildcats
Rep hockey is more than just competition — it’s about belonging to a community that values growth, effort, and teamwork. Every player, coach, and parent plays a part in shaping the experience. While the commitment is greater, so are the rewards: watching players gain confidence, achieve new milestones, and create memories that last a lifetime. We’re proud to have you as part of the Wildcats family, and we look forward to an incredible season together.