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Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:43 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:00 am

City of Toronto, Vaughan & Mississauga have an abundance of city rinks. Probably enough to have one designated city rink per very one organization in the G. The reason the G likes the private rinks, is because they can double up on ice cost for game ice, as well the organizations do the same to the individual teams. You don’t believe… ask the GM of the organization to provide you with transparency on ice rental invoices. Coaching fees….In the G it’s more along the lines of Recruiter Fee. WTF does the cost of living have to do with the cost of hockey in the G vs. The O?

I live in Scarborough, and within a short 10 min drive I can be at:
Don Montgomery
Centennial
Agincourt
Heron Park
Scarborough Village
Commander
Malvern

Heron Park & Malvern would suck for games, but completely fine for practices.

AAA teams in the G have players from lots of different areas; Mississauga, Caledon, Brantford, Etobicoke, High Park, Barrie, Halton, Richmond Hill. Everyone knows the home rink, practice rink and budget before they sign the card.

If you live in Scarborough and want your kid to practice in Scarborough, then find a Scarborough team.

Personally, I prefer rinks that have bar and TV.

You also prefer to pay double the cost of having your child play AAA hockey? Why is the cost of playing AAA hockey in the OMHA far less then playing in the GTHL? There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a city rink as a home rink with city subsidized ice cost, similar to the OMHA?

I pay the going rate in the league where I live. If you want to travel to the O to save a few bucks, go ahead. Thats the beauty of living in a free country.

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:09 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:43 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:00 am

City of Toronto, Vaughan & Mississauga have an abundance of city rinks. Probably enough to have one designated city rink per very one organization in the G. The reason the G likes the private rinks, is because they can double up on ice cost for game ice, as well the organizations do the same to the individual teams. You don’t believe… ask the GM of the organization to provide you with transparency on ice rental invoices. Coaching fees….In the G it’s more along the lines of Recruiter Fee. WTF does the cost of living have to do with the cost of hockey in the G vs. The O?

I live in Scarborough, and within a short 10 min drive I can be at:
Don Montgomery
Centennial
Agincourt
Heron Park
Scarborough Village
Commander
Malvern

Heron Park & Malvern would suck for games, but completely fine for practices.

AAA teams in the G have players from lots of different areas; Mississauga, Caledon, Brantford, Etobicoke, High Park, Barrie, Halton, Richmond Hill. Everyone knows the home rink, practice rink and budget before they sign the card.

If you live in Scarborough and want your kid to practice in Scarborough, then find a Scarborough team.

Personally, I prefer rinks that have bar and TV.

You also prefer to pay double the cost of having your child play AAA hockey? Why is the cost of playing AAA hockey in the OMHA far less then playing in the GTHL? There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a city rink as a home rink with city subsidized ice cost, similar to the OMHA?

I pay the going rate in the league where I live. If you want to travel to the O to save a few bucks, go ahead. Thats the beauty of living in a free country.

Another sheep amongst wolves!

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:43 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:00 am

City of Toronto, Vaughan & Mississauga have an abundance of city rinks. Probably enough to have one designated city rink per very one organization in the G. The reason the G likes the private rinks, is because they can double up on ice cost for game ice, as well the organizations do the same to the individual teams. You don’t believe… ask the GM of the organization to provide you with transparency on ice rental invoices. Coaching fees….In the G it’s more along the lines of Recruiter Fee. WTF does the cost of living have to do with the cost of hockey in the G vs. The O?

I live in Scarborough, and within a short 10 min drive I can be at:
Don Montgomery
Centennial
Agincourt
Heron Park
Scarborough Village
Commander
Malvern

Heron Park & Malvern would suck for games, but completely fine for practices.

AAA teams in the G have players from lots of different areas; Mississauga, Caledon, Brantford, Etobicoke, High Park, Barrie, Halton, Richmond Hill. Everyone knows the home rink, practice rink and budget before they sign the card.

If you live in Scarborough and want your kid to practice in Scarborough, then find a Scarborough team.

Personally, I prefer rinks that have bar and TV.
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You also prefer to pay double the cost of having your child play AAA hockey? Why is the cost of playing AAA hockey in the OMHA far less then playing in the GTHL? There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a city rink as a home rink with city subsidized ice cost, similar to the OMHA?
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I also pay the going rates for homes in the area where I live, and the tuition for the schools my kids attend. I don’t ask the city to subsidize my kids extracurricular activities and I don’t expect people to volunteer their time so my kids can play play a sport.

Btw - AAA in the O may cost less, but it’s not half. You don’t know what the fck you’re talking about.

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:00 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:43 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:00 am

City of Toronto, Vaughan & Mississauga have an abundance of city rinks. Probably enough to have one designated city rink per very one organization in the G. The reason the G likes the private rinks, is because they can double up on ice cost for game ice, as well the organizations do the same to the individual teams. You don’t believe… ask the GM of the organization to provide you with transparency on ice rental invoices. Coaching fees….In the G it’s more along the lines of Recruiter Fee. WTF does the cost of living have to do with the cost of hockey in the G vs. The O?

I live in Scarborough, and within a short 10 min drive I can be at:
Don Montgomery
Centennial
Agincourt
Heron Park
Scarborough Village
Commander
Malvern

Heron Park & Malvern would suck for games, but completely fine for practices.

AAA teams in the G have players from lots of different areas; Mississauga, Caledon, Brantford, Etobicoke, High Park, Barrie, Halton, Richmond Hill. Everyone knows the home rink, practice rink and budget before they sign the card.

If you live in Scarborough and want your kid to practice in Scarborough, then find a Scarborough team.

Personally, I prefer rinks that have bar and TV.

You also prefer to pay double the cost of having your child play AAA hockey? Why is the cost of playing AAA hockey in the OMHA far less then playing in the GTHL? There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a city rink as a home rink with city subsidized ice cost, similar to the OMHA?
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I also pay the going rates for homes in the area where I live, and the tuition for the schools my kids attend. I don’t ask the city to subsidize my kids extracurricular activities and I don’t expect people to volunteer their time so my kids can play play a sport.

Btw - AAA in the O may cost less, but it’s not half. You don’t know what the fck you’re talking about.
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Lol. Have had my boys play in both leagues, and there is no question (especially at the older ages) that most of the OMHA AAA programs are half the cost of the GTHL AAA programs. From U-14 and older the average cost to play AAA hockey in the G is $8500-$10K (excluding tournament travel). The average cost in the OMHA at the same age category for comparison purposes, is $4,500 - $6,000. A significant difference in cost.

I've had kids play in both leagues too, very recently. OMHA fees 6800 for ~3hr of team ice / week (did not include jersey, bag, apparel etc), GTHL fees 10000 for 4.5-5hrs of team ice/week and included all the jerseys, bag, apparel etc.

Very comparable. No need to BS people anymore about the OMHA being cheaper. It definitely is not if you factor in travel time / 407 / beat up of vehicle.

Guestt wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:55 am I've had kids play in both leagues too, very recently. OMHA fees 6800 for ~3hr of team ice / week (did not include jersey, bag, apparel etc), GTHL fees 10000 for 4.5-5hrs of team ice/week and included all the jerseys, bag, apparel etc.

Very comparable. No need to BS people anymore about the OMHA being cheaper. It definitely is not if you factor in travel time / 407 / beat up of vehicle.

Not sure what org you are referring to in the O with a $6,800 price tag. Haven't heard or seen any price tag in the O of that magnitude.

Guestt wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:55 am I've had kids play in both leagues too, very recently. OMHA fees 6800 for ~3hr of team ice / week (did not include jersey, bag, apparel etc), GTHL fees 10000 for 4.5-5hrs of team ice/week and included all the jerseys, bag, apparel etc.

Very comparable. No need to BS people anymore about the OMHA being cheaper. It definitely is not if you factor in travel time / 407 / beat up of vehicle.

Travel time!!! hahahaha. Travel time to Vic Village on a Tuesday is longer then driving from Toronto to Orillia. LOL...

The cost in the OMHA is much cheaper. It will also depend on the team you are talking about.
Quinte, which is generally a top top team at all age groups is one of the cheapest around. Under 3k for AAA hockey. Of course that’s with lots of fundraising.

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 4:10 pm The cost in the OMHA is much cheaper. It will also depend on the team you are talking about.
Quinte, which is generally a top top team at all age groups is one of the cheapest around. Under 3k for AAA hockey. Of course that’s with lots of fundraising.

O is cheaper, but not “half” as one delusional poster claims.

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:01 pm

Guestt wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:55 am I've had kids play in both leagues too, very recently. OMHA fees 6800 for ~3hr of team ice / week (did not include jersey, bag, apparel etc), GTHL fees 10000 for 4.5-5hrs of team ice/week and included all the jerseys, bag, apparel etc.

Very comparable. No need to BS people anymore about the OMHA being cheaper. It definitely is not if you factor in travel time / 407 / beat up of vehicle.

Not sure what org you are referring to in the O with a $6,800 price tag. Haven't heard or seen any price tag in the O of that magnitude.

U15 Markham Waxers was team fee of $8500 last season.