Banff Minor Hockey Association (BMHA), home of the Banff Bears, provides youth hockey programs for children and teens in Banff, Alberta. Its offerings support a range of ages, experience levels, and family preferences, with an emphasis on developing skating, hockey skills, and teamwork in a welcoming environment.

Intro to Hockey serves players ages 5 to 8 through half-ice play, basic skills development, and opportunities to try different positions. Under-11 and Under-13 programs build on those foundations with more advanced skills, individual tactics, and team play. These divisions participate in the Rockies House League, with practices, games, tournaments, and, for U11, playoffs. The association also offers a Pond recreation program for ages 9 to 16, subject to registration numbers. It combines weekly ice time, skills practice, and scrimmages, with no weekend commitments and lower costs. Across its programs, BMHA provides registration, financial aid information, team schedules, equipment resources, and tournament details. The association also shares news and invites community members to participate as volunteers, coaches, officials, and board members.