The Mississauga Rattlers Hockey Association (formerly Mississauga Blackhawks) was founded in 1982. The Mississauga Rattlers Hockey Association competes in the GTHL AA West Division with some 170 players aged 8 to 21.
The Mississauga Rattlers Hockey Association strives to provide a positive environment for players to develop both hockey and life skills, while enjoying the thrill and benefits of competing in Canada’s national winter sport.
President – Tyler Small 905-399-3100
GM- Ryan McDonough 416-882-1114
Director/Past GM- Gord Murphy
Past President- Steve Small
Tournament Convenor- Tom Mason
Tournament Convenor- Paige Small
We ask that each parent read the following sections carefully as they outline the policies and practices which govern the operation of our hockey teams.
Most practices will be held at PFF, Tomken and Iceland Arenas
There will be rotation of practice times when a scheduled game in the GTHL conflicts with a team's regular practice time. Each team should receive a minimum of 1.0 hour per week
REGISTRATION Your registration fee covers items 1, 2, 3 only:
All Mississauga Rattlers Hockey Players will be equipped with the following items:
Game sweaters (kept at year-end) home/away, 2 pair of game socks, 1 practice sweater, and knit socks.
Custom Rattlers hockey gloves- the Club will contribute $50 towards the cost of gloves for any player choosing to purchase.
Goalies are required to supply their own equipment with the exception of socks, and sweaters. Each player is required to care for and maintain his/her equipment and uniform in a reasonable state of repair and cleanliness. All players must wear equipment and uniforms consistent with official team colours.
22 weeks, 1.0 hour average each week. (No practice between Christmas/New Years).
a) Registration & Insurance charges d) Player picture
b) Equipment bag e) Try-out Hat/T-shirt
REGISTRATION FEE, RELEASES, FUND RAISING, SOCIAL EVENTS
The Club registration for all hockey players will be $1800.00. Payment will be $800 minimum at time of signing. Teams will create payment plans for the remainder of the fee. No equipment/uniforms will be handed out until paid.
The Rattlers do not release players during the season unless there are severe parent or player behavioural problems, or strongly mitigating reasons. These players, or others whose season is cut short due to injuries, illness or movement outside the jurisdiction of the GTHL, may receive a refund prorated against the amount of practice time used by their team while they were available to play. No refunds will be issued if registration fees are in arrears. No refunds will be issued for players who quit on their own accord or are released on appeal. The Club has no obligation to release on request and the final decision will be solely up to the General Manager and the President. Letters of Permission to Skate will be granted where needed provided that all equipment and financial obligations have been satisfied.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE MAY 15- $800 per player
MISSISSAUGA RATTLERS HOCKEY CLUB
OPERATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
All coaches and players will abide by all Hockey Canada and GTHL rules and regulations plus the following Club specifics:
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a) There will be no more than 18 hockey players signed per team.
There will be a minimum of 15 players on each team, including two goaltenders, unless special circumstances apply.
b) The Head Coach of each team has sole operating responsibility. His staff will include a Trainer, Safety Director, Manager, one or more Assistants. Club policy is that no members of coaching staffs will receive direct or indirect monetary assistance or other personal benefits unless specifically so stated in the Club-approved Team Budget.
c) Managers of each team will act as team convenors. Any issues concerning Club or Team policies, or a player or parent problem will be dealt with first by the Manager. Should the issue not be resolved, both parent and Manager will submit this problem to the President for a decision. If the particular problem is of such a nature that the parents feel that it should be brought immediately to the attention of the President to outline the circumstances and obtain a meeting time for presentation. Final feedback must be forthcoming within 15 days.
d) Team meetings and their frequency shall be the responsibility of the coaching staff.
e) Each team will prepare and administer team rules and an annual supplementary budget in accordance with GTHL Rules 5.11 and 5.12 .These will be pre-approved by the President and General Manager
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The actual coaching and teaching should be left to the coaching staff.
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It is the responsibility of parents to provide transportation to the practices and games. If the player does not have transportation, alternative arrangements should be made.
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It is most important that all team members make each game and practice. Absence from a practice or game should be first arranged by parents with the coach. In the case of sickness, the coach should be notified. It is suggested that any winter holidays taken by a player should occur during a time which will not interfere with the end of the season drive or playoff activity. This is in fairness to the other team members. Any player with symptoms should not attend.
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The disciplining of a player during practice and games will be the coach's responsibility. It is understood that the Rattlers may bench, suspend or release a player for disciplinary reasons. However, in any given situation the parent should be informed of the reason for benching or any other disciplinary action by the coach.
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The coaching staff will endeavour to provide each team member a fair amount of ice time during games. However, there are certain times during a game where a player may double shift due to penalties, player absence, power plays, etc.
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Players will be selected on the basis of ability and personality. The Mississauga Rattlers Hockey Club feels that an equally important selection factor is the attitude of parents towards participation and co-operation with the coaches and organization.
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Directors and Officers of the Club are entitled to receive reasonable compensation for their non-Directoral efforts provided that their expenses and/or workloads justify such compensation. The Club may not incur debt to support any such payments.
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All players and parents are expected to behave in a manner consistent with the rules of hockey, of the Mississauga Rattlers and with standard norms of society. Players or parents who persist in breaking these rules and norms will be subject to disciplinary action depending upon the severity of the issue, up to and including long-term suspensions. In particular, suspensions should be expected for deliberate injury or attempts to injure team-mates or opponents, persistent use of foul or derogatory language, failure to co-operate in practices, games or pre-game and dressing-room activities, and malicious or destructive behaviour against property. Parents are also responsible for all financial repercussions.
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Use of the Club name, colours or logo in any manner is prohibited without the specific approval of the President.
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It is the responsibility of the Head Coach and his/her support team to ensure that all the elements of the GTHL Return to Hockey Framework are instituted and receive on-going support.
RATTLERS APPAREL FITTING NIGHT- April 30, 2025
MISSISSAUGA EARLY BIRD TOURNAMENT- Sept.29-Oct.5, 2025
MISSISSAUGA RATTLERS TOURNAMENT- Dec. 5-7, 2025
MISSISSAUGA RATTLERS DINNER/DANCE- TBD
(Le Treport Banquet Hall)
