What female hockey divisions and age categories are there?
Rule- Canada
- Hockey Canada
- Female hockey
- U7 to Senior Female
- 2026-27
- Players
- Playing Rules 2026-28
Hockey Canada's divisions and age eligibility for female hockey (age is calculated as of December 31 of the current season):
| Division | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Senior Female | Any age |
| Junior Female | 21 years and younger |
| U21 Female | 20 and younger |
| U18 Female | 17 and younger |
| U15 Female | 14 and younger |
| U13 Female | 12 and younger |
| U11 Female | 10 and younger |
| U9 Female | 8 and younger |
| U7 Female | 6 and younger |
Divisions can be split into categories: AAA, AA, A, B and any lower categories a Member creates. The national championship for Female U18 AAA is the Esso Cup.
Source: Hockey Canada By-laws, Regulations and Policies 2026-27, Regulation B (Competition) and Regulation L.
Added 25 Oct 2026