2026-27 Evaluations for
U7 (2020) CDS
at Ted Reeve Arena 175 Main St.
**U7 (2020) BIRTH YEAR ONLY
Evaluation 1: Monday September 14 @ 5 pm
Evaluation 2: Wednesday September 16 @ 5 pm
PLEASE NOTE:
Players who would like to join a CDS team must be registered in Ted Reeve’s House League program. No further sign up is necessary to attend evaluations. House League registration for the 2026-27 season opened on April 1. Our U7 (2020) division is currently full with an extensive waitlist.
Cost to attend: $25 per evaluation or $40 for 2 evaluations (payable at first evaluation attended) — Cash (exact amount preferred) or Cheque (made out to Ted Reeve Hockey Association (Select)) to be paid upon arrival at the evaluations.
About The Competitive Development Stream (CDS) U7/U8/U9
The Competitive Development Stream (CDS) https://sites.google.com/view/cds-hockey/home?authuser=0 is a competitive hockey development program for players in divisions U7, U8, and U9.
CDS was started by Leaside Hockey Association and neighbouring hockey associations to provide a more age appropriate hockey development experience in a league close to home. CDS teams compete against other hockey clubs in the program. The CDS program is sanctioned by the GTHL and it complies with the Hockey Canada Player Development Model https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/hockey-programs/players/essentials. It is run by a Board that is made up of volunteers from member clubs.
CDS is an extension of our U7, U8, and U9 house league program. It is specifically designed for players who would like more development and age appropriate competition as part of their House League experience.
Players must be registered in Ted Reeve’s house league program in order to be evaluated for one of our CDS teams. The evaluations take place in April* and are run by an objective third party. No positions are offered prior to evaluations except for one player associated with the Head Coach. *U7 Evaluations are in September.
Games within the CDS program comply with the Ontario Hockey Federation Player Development Model https://www.ohf.on.ca/players/player-pathways and help players utilize skills learned in house league. Visit https://sites.google.com/view/cds-hockey/home/rules-and-gameplay?authuser=0 for more information on rules and game play.
Players on CDS teams are still actively involved in our House League program. In addition, to house league games and practices, CDS players participate in additional practices and league games. CDS players can also participate in tournaments.
FAQs
What do I need to do to play in the CDS?
First register your player for House League and complete Respect in Sport (RIS) if you have not already done so. Once your player is registered, he/she can attend evaluations.
When are evaluations?
U8 and U9 evaluations for the 2026/27 season will take place in April 2026. Schedule will be posted by March. U7 evaluations will take place in September 2026. Dates, times, and locations will be posted on our website at https://tedreevehockey.com/cds/ once confirmed.
When does the season start and end?
Generally CDS games begin in October after Thanksgiving and end in March. Dates for the 2026/27 season TBC.
Will there be games on holidays?
Games will not be scheduled over holidays or during the public school system March Break.
What is the time commitment?
In addition to House League’s bi-weekly practice and one game per week, CDS teams hold 1-2 practices per week and participate in 1 weekly inter-club game. There is also 1 development session weekly with a professional instructor on Sunday mornings. Most teams also participate in 2-3 tournaments during the season.
How many players are on each team?
CDS team rosters consist of 18 players. For games teams are split into 2 squads of 8 skaters plus a goalie. Games are played 4 on 4 cross or half-ice. At the U9 level, players begin full-ice 5 on 5 games at mid-season.
How many teams will Ted Reeve have?
The number of teams is determined by the number of interested players. Ted Reeve is aiming to have 1 U7 team (or potentially 2 based on numbers/interest), 3 U8 teams, and 3 U9 teams for the 2026/27 season.
What is the cost associated with this program?
Fees are usually between $2300-$3200 per player plus House League fees of $825.
What arenas do CDS teams play at?
Games are played at arenas in Scarborough and Midtown. For example, Don Montgomery, North Toronto, Leaside.