The Montreal Canadiens LRF Program, in association with Hockey Quebec, begins its sixth year within minor hockey in Quebec.  The objective of the program is to support and promote the growth and development of minor hockey in Quebec. In 2007-08 alone, the program reached 2,500 teams in the province.

The program offers all Quebec minor hockey players, from Novice to Bantam, the opportunity to sign a contract issued and approved by the Canadiens organization and signed by Bob Gainey.  All players, parents and coaches of registered teams must respect and honor the principles defined by the LRF Program, the Canadiens and Hockey Quebec.

These principles serve as valuable guidelines to encourage good conduct, strong moral values and good sportsmanship among young players. Below you will find the agreement which the players and coaches agree to adhere to.

As a hockey player, I agree to:

• Have fun playing hockey
• Learn and observe the rules of the game and the principles of sportsmanship
• Always respect my teammates, the officials, my opponents and their supporters Always remain in control of my emotions, so that hockey does not become a violent sport
• Respect my coach and team managers and follow their instructions
• Respect Hockey Quebec's Code of Ethics at all times

As a hockey coach, I agree to:

• Learn and respect the written rules of amateur hockey and promote them at all times
• Respect the referees and their decisions, and require the same behavior from my players at all times
• Teach my players about good sportsmanship by encouraging and rewarding such behavior
• Remember that the less talented players deserve to play as well
• Respect the opposing coaches, players and their supporters and require the same from my players
• Respect Hockey Quebec's Code of Ethics at all times

As the parent of a player, I agree to:

• Encourage my child to respect the principles of the LRF Program
• Apply the values of the LRF Program as a team supporter

The LRF program is absolutely free.  Here is what the Canadiens can offer you when your team becomes a member of the program:

• 20 LRF contracts signed by Bob Gainey
• 20 LRF patches to sew on your team jerseys
• 20 LRF helmet stickers
• The chance for you and your team to participate in exclusive activities with the Montreal Canadiens:
  • The Tim Hortons Coaching Day (October 4 , 2008): The Canadiens coaching staff and Hockey Quebec invite you to a free training day at the Bell Centre.

o     Esso Minor Hockey Festival (weekend of January 3, 2009): Teams will be invited to play on the Canadiens’ home ice at the Bell Centre

• Canadiens Practice presented by Metro (December 7 , 2008)
  • Win tickets for your team to assist to the practice
  • Be one of the lucky to practice on the Bell Centre ice in front of more than 22,000 fans
• Canadiens Practices: Be one of the lucky team’s that will get the opportunity to attend a Montreal Canadiens’ practice
• Canadiens Games: Win tickets for your team to attend a Canadiens game

The LRF Program also offers you the following advantages:

LRF Skills Testing: With the help of Hockey Canada and Hockey Québec, the test allows coaches to better analyze the progress and improvement of each player individually.  Visit the LRF section of canadiens.com for further details

• Coaches Section: A specially designed section that offers resources to coaches (drills, practice plans, fun activities, etc…).
• Monthly Newsletter: All coaches registered for the LRF Program will receive a newsletter by e-mail that covers the latest news from the world of minor hockey in Quebec.

• Hockey Cards: The LRF Program offers players and their parents the opportunity to create their own hockey card.

Registration for the 2008-09 season is now closed.