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Both are great alternatives to KSL.

Far more affordable, so you can go and do extra training on the side.

Only real downside with the two is the lack of games they play. There just aren't enough teams to play for them and no regular schedule. It's not terrible, but it's not great.

I've heard the coach of the U9 Clarington Redwings and U9 Kawartha Cunucks are well respected and run great programs.

There are others teams in this same "group" Bowmanville Bears, Clarington Bruins... a few more that I'm not thinking of.
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This post sums it up very well.
My son plays on one of these teams and he loves every minute of it.
While we don't get as many games we do practice full ice, enter multiple tournaments each season and have a great coach.

The KSL separates itself because they have so many teams, play more games and run amazing tournaments.
Either way is good for development and fun in my opinion.

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Does anyone have any info on these organizations? How do they compare to KSL, Select or MD programs? Number of games/practices? Quality of development and coaching? I don't see much information posted online for either organization.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Cheers!
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Like anything, its 100% tied to who the coach is.

Both U9 coaches from this year, who were typically really well liked are going to be coaching in Central Ontario Wolves AAA program.

Pros:
- Full ice
- more affordable than KSL
- Open borders

Cons:
- limited "regular schedule" teams to play against. They play in a league with Bomanville Bears, Clarington Bruins, I think a new team this year Apex Northstars (uxbridge area). Etc.


So if you want your team to learn full ice, full rules, without the restrictions of OMHA, then its a good option. You just need to do some digging about who the coach will be and what there plan is for a schedule this year. Last year a parent on the Red Wings told me they practiced 3 times a week and had one game a week (typically) They had 3 or 4 tournaments, plus one or two "one day" tournaments.

I'm just seeing this post now and I really hope you didn't join either of these "leagues". They aren't sanctioned by the OMHA or Hockey Canada. They are considered rouge leagues and don't follow the rules.

Does anyone have any info on these organizations? How do they compare to KSL, Select or MD programs? Number of games/practices? Quality of development and coaching? I don't see much information posted online for either organization.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Cheers!