✅ What is the OHF
The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) is the main governing body for amateur ice hockey in Ontario (excluding regions covered by Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) and Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO)). Wikipedia+2Ontario Hockey Federation+2
It is one of the provincial/regional branches under Hockey Canada. Wikipedia+1
The OHF was founded in 1989. Wikipedia+1
🧩 Structure — Member Organizations
OHF’s jurisdiction is implemented through seven member partners (leagues/associations). These members are: Ontario Hockey Federation+1
Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario (ALLIANCE)
Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL)
Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA)
Ontario Hockey Association (OHA)
Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA)
Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA)
Each member governs hockey in specific regions, age groups, or categories (minor, junior, senior, women’s, etc.). Ontario Hockey Federation+2Wikipedia+2
🎯 Purpose, Mission & Core Values
The OHF describes its purpose and values as follows: Ontario Hockey Federation
Purpose: “Enrich life and community through hockey.” Hockey is treated as a catalyst for growth and shared experiences. Ontario Hockey Federation
Core Values:
Safe — ensuring physical and mental safety, managing risks like concussions or maltreatment. Ontario Hockey Federation
Fun — making sure participants at all levels enjoy the game and benefit socially/physically. Ontario Hockey Federation
Accessible — promoting equity, inclusion, and allowing participation regardless of economic background, disability, race, or location. Ontario Hockey Federation
Integrity — fairness, respect, accountability across players, coaches, volunteers, and staff. Ontario Hockey Federation
Progressive — encouraging continuous improvement, collaboration, leadership, and challenging the status quo. Ontario Hockey Federation
📋 What OHF Does / Oversees
Through its member associations and its own governance, OHF handles a wide variety of functions: Ontario Hockey Federation+2Ontario Hockey Federation+2
Sets and enforces regulations, rules, and by-laws for amateur hockey under its jurisdiction. Ontario Hockey Federation+1
Manages player registration, transfers, and movement policies across Ontario. Ontario Hockey Federation+2Ontario Hockey Federation+2
Coordinates and organizes branch, regional, and provincial championship events, including minor, junior, senior, and women’s hockey. Ontario Hockey Federation+2Ontario Hockey Federation+2
Oversees development programs for players, coaches, officials, and trainers — including safe-sport initiatives, harassment/abuse prevention, concussion and risk management. Ontario Hockey Federation+2Ontario Hockey Federation+2
Provides administrative support, strategic leadership, and ensures alignment with Hockey Canada policies. Ontario Hockey Federation+2Ontario Hockey Federation+2
Offers bursaries and awards to recognize contributions by players, coaches, volunteers, officials. Ontario Hockey Federation+1
🔄 Recent / Key Developments & Policies
For the 2025–2026 season, OHF introduced new Player Movement Regulations: players in U10 age group and above can play for any association of their choice across Ontario — removing previous residency-based restrictions (“open borders”). Ontario Hockey Federation+2willowdalehockey.com+2
As part of this, there is a temporary hold on the creation of new representative (“Rep”) teams at U10 and above by associations, while OHF reviews team distribution and capacity. willowdalehockey.com+1
The OHF continues to update and publish its Rules, By-Laws, and Playing Regulations annually (or as needed) — which cover everything from codes of conduct to player transfers, suspension policies, safety protocols, and international tour rules. Ontario Hockey Federation+2Ontario Hockey Federation+2
🏒 Pathway, Divisions and Player Age/Level Structure
OHF defines a structured age-division system for minor hockey. For 2024-2025: Ontario Hockey Federation+1
Division / LabelBirth Year (or Age on Dec 31) / DescriptionU5, U6, U7 … U10Very young / entry levels (as young as 4+) Ontario Hockey FederationU11, U12, U13, U14Progressive minor-hockey levels Ontario Hockey Federation+1U15, U16, U18Teen-level competitive minor hockey Ontario Hockey Federation+1U21For older youth up to about 19 years old Ontario Hockey Federation+1
OHF supports long-term development and offers program streams for initiation, house-league, competitive (AAA, AA, A, etc.), and transitions into junior/senior levels via its member associations. Ontario Hockey Federation+2Ontario Hockey Federation+2
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