We are sending out a call for volunteers who are interested in taking on the role of a Divisional Coordinator for the 2026-2027 season for the following Divisions:

• U7 
• U9 
• U11 Rec 
• U11 Rep 
• U13 Rec 
• U13 Rep 
• U15 Rec 
• U15 Rep 

Divisional Coordinators act as the point of contact for team managers and coaches. In particular, a significant portion of the role is dedicated to supporting the Association with season start-up, including organizing logistics for Conditioning, Tryouts and Balancing. Below are some key responsibilities of Divisional Coordinators:

Conditioning:

• Schedule and support off-ice volunteers for conditioning using the call out to volunteer forms provided by the Secretary (check-in/two deep)

Balancing/Try-outs:

• Schedule, coordintate and support off-ice volunteers (including check-in/two deep/uniform washers)
• Coordinate jersey dispersement and collect/track/count all jerseys during the process making sure players do not take them home

Communication:

• Keep in communication (email, in person and over the phone) with managers all year
• Verify accuracy of team rosters (those on the ice/bench/safety are on the roster)
• Ensure teams are following correct policies (banking/fundraising)
• Provide information on tournaments to all teams 
• Support complaint management process
• Highlight important information needed for the year, make sure coaches have their certifications, answer any questions from parents, coaches and managers, etc.

If you are interested in volunteering as a Divisional Coordinator, please send your expression of interest (stating which Division you would be interested in) to the Vice President, Chris Prentice, at vicepresident@whalers.org by Monday, August 3.

We are excited to announce that registration opens on August 4th!

Important Deadlines

• Conditioning Registration: Closes on August 25
• Tryout Registration: Closes on August 31
• General Registration: Closes on October 1

Please note: Space in Conditioning is limited. In addition, players wishing to be considered for a competitive team must register for both the regular season and competitive tryouts. Registering for the regular season alone does not include registration for competitive evaluations.

Families are encouraged to review the Hockey Nova Scotia Seasonal Structure to better understand the timing of evaluations, team formation, and the season schedule.

As a result, registration fees will increase by 7% to 9% (depending on the age level), which translates to just below $11 per month during the season. The fees for the 2026-2027 season can be found at the following link: 2026-2027 Fees

We understand that any increase in registration fees impacts families, and this decision was not made lightly. Our Board carefully reviewed the budget and worked to keep fees as affordable as possible while ensuring a safe, high-quality hockey experience for our players.

These rising costs are felt across the hockey community, and many associations have implemented similar, or larger, fee increases to address these challenges.

We recognize that hockey is a significant investment for families, and we remain committed to managing costs while providing the best possible experience for our players.

We look forward to another great season together.

The Pro Hockey Life Dartmouth Whalers online store is now open! You can shop a selection of apparel featuring our new Whalers logo.

The store will be open until August 3. Once the store closes, all orders will be processed. Information on lead time is included in the link below.

You can access the online store here: Dartmouth Whalers ProHockey Life Store

Happy shopping!