AVMHA AGM SUMMARY
Election of Executive Committee:
- Vice President - Trent Martin – acclaimed
- Director at Large A – 2 yr term - Bruce Brunt – acclaimed
- Director at Large B – 1 yr remaining in term – Rob Gaudreault – acclaimed
- Secretary – Tricia Marriott -acclaimed
Thank you to the following who are retiring from their positions:
- Marilee Alexander – Secretary
- Rob Cole – Coach Coordinator
- Alison Sundstrum – Gaming Coordinator
- Steve Harvey – Risk Manager
A motion was put to the floor to ask the membership for their support and donate $1000. to the Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society. It was discussed and later passed. Presentation of the cheque will be done at the next PAJHS Event.
A common theme to the executive reports and new business discussed was… MORE HELP WANTED!
The draw for a free registration was won by Nicki Bezanson
REGISTER FOR NEXT SEASON BEFORE JUNE 1st
It is important to get the registration numbers well in advance of the season start so we can plan out teams we will have. In order to do this we have offered an “Early Registration Cost” until May 31st.
If you register after June 1st you will be paying $150. more to register.
Why so much?
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We want you to sign up early! Last year a difference of $50. between early and late registration did not make much difference.
But I don’t have money to register now.
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Register anyway. You have until August 15th to pay for the registration.
I need funding for my kids to play hockey.
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Register now and apply for the funding at the same time.
When and where can I register?
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We are accepting registrations before and after the AVMHA Annual General Meeting Monday May 14th 7:00 pm at the Best Western Barclay Hotel. There will also be one or two more public registration nights before the end of May (TBA).
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You can also follow the instructions on the Registration Page and use PayPal to make the payment
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Contact the Registrar – Kelli Steel – tk.steel@shaw.ca – 250-723-2351
Competitive (Rep) Team Coach Applications
For those interested in coaching any competitive team, you must complete an application and submit it by June 30th. This includes “A” or “B” teams in Atom, PeeWee, Bantam, Midget. Registration numbers will determine whether competitive teams will be formed. For any further information, please Rob Gaudreault 250-724-3610 or Al McCulloch 250-723-5499.
Submit your application to:
Al McCulloch, AVMHA President
Email: aligm99@hotmail.com
Postal: PO Box 241, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M7
Drop-off: AVMHA Office – Drop Box
2012 AVMHA Awards Banquet – VIdeo
Year end celebrations were held at the Multiplex on March 30 & 31st. Each division had their own ice time followed by Pizza and awards in the Multiplex Lounge.
MITES
39 Players – Teams: TimBits Flyers and Sharks – Presented with Mini Zambonis and Medals – supplied by Tim Horton’s
NOVICE
37 Players – Teams: Devils and Flames – Presented Personalized Dog Tags
ATOM
27 Players – Teams: Blackhawks and Red Bulls – Presented with hats
(Sorry but no photos or video was taken. If you have any photos of the event, please contact: avmha.webadmin@shaw.ca )
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All other hockey players, volunteers, referees, coaches, etc., gathered in Glenwood Center on April 1st for a Burger & Dog Buffet Lunch (by Dave’s Catering) where the following awards were presented.
2012 AVMHA Awards Banquet
CLICK HERE
Awards Presented:
MSP – Most Sportsmanlike Player, MIP – Most Improved Player, MDP – Most Dedicated Player
(Photos are not in order)
ATOM REP:
Matthew Ursel (MSP), Matthew Rose (MIP), Nolan Hagen (MDP).
PEEWEE REP – A:
Nico Somerville (MSP), Foster Martin (MIP), Ezra Paddock (MDP).
PEEWEE REP – B:
Riley Shiner (MSP), Jerzy Gus (MIP), Cameron McCurdy (MDP)
PEEWEE – JETS:
Garrett Welsh (MSP), Brendan Kuc (MIP), Linden Kailer-Dore (MDP)
PEEWEE – BRUINS:
Carter Lee (MSP), Ivan Cheng (MIP), Malaika Stone (MDP)
BANTAM REP:
Matt Oliver (MSP), Brock Elder (MIP), Ryan Price (MDP)
BANTAM – COYOTES:
Carley Gitelman (MSP), Jeremy Hutchings (MIP), Brayden Ward (MDP)
BANTAM BRUINS:
Michael Addy (MSP), Tyler Mercer (MIP), Rylan Cole (MDP)
MIDGET REP -A:
Brad Cowan (MSP), Spencer Pierce (MIP), Brett Williscroft (MDP)
MIDGET REP – B:
Liam Macleod (MSP), Giordano Corlazzoli (MIP), Andrew Cusson (MDP)
MIDGET – FLYERS:
Dylan Nakagawa (MSP), Bryan Michel (MIP), Devin Cusson (MDP)
MIDGET – CANUCKS:
Carly Gill (MSP), Jorgan Thibodeau (MIP), Eric Clarke (MDP)
FEMALE BANTAM THUNDER:
Kayla Caddy (MSP), Danika Bratt (MIP), Sarah Dawson (MDP)
FEMALE MIDGET:
Kaitlyn Heck (MSP), Brenna Cox (MDP), Kendal McLellan (MIP)
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REFEREE AWARDS
Left: Rookie Ref of the Year – Foster Martin
Right: Top Referee of the Year (Fred Zibin Trophy) – Riley Paddock
Presented by Chris Canuel, Referee In Chief
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COACH OF THE YEAR
Making the presentation to Brad Golbeck is AVMHA President – Al McCulloch & Vice Pres. Rob Gaudreault.
Brad does not have any children in hockey at this time but his young son was on hand to help him accept the award.
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Meranda Vallee – AVMHA Treasurer
Meranda spends many long hours in the AVMHA office dealing with all the financial affairs of our association. Add that to a full-time job, she is also an accounting student. She often misses watching her own children playing hockey. Meranda does an excellent job at administering the financial records all year round and we can’t thank her enough for doing it.
Honorable Mention – Volunteers - Gary Check & Lynn Nelson
Thank you Gary for the time you spent volunteering to sell & Lynn to organize the AVMHA Car Raffle. Without their work the raffle would not be as successful as it was.
REGISTER NOW FOR 2012-13 SEASON
Take advantage of the substantial discount by registering players by May 31st.
All the info you need to register is on the REGISTRATION pages, including the Registration forms.
The next Drop In Registration will take place May 14th, before and after the AVMHA Annual General Meeting.
Other options include payment made “online” on the ONLINE PAYMENTS page.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:
Treasurer, Meranda – bmstvallee@shaw.ca – 250-731-6648
Registrar, Kelli – tk.steel@shaw.ca – 250-723-2351
PUCK WINNERS!
AVMHA thanks Bruce Brunt for organizing the successful “Bring in your Pucks” draw. The draw was made April 1, 2012.
ITS TIME TO RETURN JERSEYS!
ATTENTION ALL TEAM MANAGERS:
Its that time of year again to start winding things down.
Part of that process is to collect the Jerseys.
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Ensure that all jerseys are washed
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Identify any jerseys in need of repair.
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If you are missing any jerseys, identify who has them. It is the responsibility of the manager to ensure that all jerseys are collected. Once collected, leave the jerseys in the locker.
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If you used the alternate jerseys, make sure they are washed and returned to the locker.
Keys: Place keys in an envelope and clearly put your name on the envelope and deposited in the mail slot on the office door.
Please ensure that the coaches have removed all personal effects from the lockers and returned puck buckets, first aid kits, and any other equipment borrowed from the lockers.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me
Have a fun and safe off season
Bruce Brunt
Equipment Manager
brunb@live.ca ph. 250-724-1924
TWITTER @avmha
Alberni Valley Minor Hockey is known as “AV Minor Hockey” when you search for it or @avmha.
The moment it was opened, several other minor hockey associations started following @avmha.
We are following a few minor hockey associations plus other hockey related accounts.
Feel free to join in and follow @avmha.
FACEBOOK Group – AV Minor Hockey
Not long ago the Facebook page “Alberni Valley Minor Hockey” was opened as a personal page in error. It cause anyone who was a friend to have their posts show up on the wall. As a result it was flooded by posts not relating at all to hockey & pictures too. The page has now been shut down and closed.
A new Facebook GROUP has been opened as “AV Minor Hockey”. I managed to move 197 of the 220 friends over to the new GROUP page and if you look at the left hand column of your own Facebook page you will see “AV Minor Hockey” under the heading of GROUPS, or click on the Facebook icon below. If you are not a group member, search for “AV Minor Hockey” and join in.
If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact me, Roxanne: avmha.webadmin@shaw.ca
AVMHA WINNER GETS MUSTANG
Congratulations to Linda Erickson, the winner of the 2012 Ford Mustang (Grand Prize in the AVMHA Raffle draw January 6, 2012.) Al McCulloch, AVMHA President is presenting Linda with the keys to her new car.
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for their support of local minor hockey. Thank you to the players, parents, sponsors, volunteers and business supporters who help sell the tickets.
Raffle – 2012 Ford Mustang
We are only days away from the “Early Bird” draw on December 10th of $1000. cash. Be sure to get your tickets!
Tickets are available from AVMHA players and various merchants in the community including the following:
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Opening Day – Dec. 7th – Tyler’s No Frills (formerly Extra Foods)
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday at Walmart
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Bulldog Games Dec 10th & 11th.
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Re/Max office
If you want to volunteer selling tickets, contact Lynn Nelson dlnelson@shaw.ca
Midget Tier 2 Tournament
Alberni Valley Minor Hockey will be hosting a
Midget Tier 2 Tournament
November 11-13, 2011
Website: http://11avmidgetrep.wordpress.com
For further information, contact:
Brenda Read - brendaread@shaw.ca - 250-724-3822
The Van Isle Ford Midget Bulldogs are hosting their tournament Remembrance weekend, starting at noon on November 11th and running through to the gold medal game at 4 PM on Sunday at the Alberni Valley Multiplex.
The tournament will bring together highly competitive teams from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. They include the Surrey Hurricanes who played two close games with the Bulldogs during the provincial championships last year. Other visiting teams include the A1 and A2 Storm from North Vancouver, Richmond Blues, Kerry Park Islanders, Oceanside Generals and Powell River Kings.
The Van Isle Ford sponsored Midget Bulldogs have three games scheduled in the round robin. They face-off with North Vancouver A2 Storm at 3:05 on November 11th. At 9 AM on November 12th they will play Kerry Park. Then they are back for the feature game against Surrey at 3:10 PM. Semi-final games are scheduled for Sunday morning and medal games Sunday afternoon.
If you are a hockey fan, this is an excellent opportunity to see the best of our up and coming Alberni Valley hockey players in action. Come out and make some noise.
AVMHA Photo Day – Nov 15
All players be ready for Tuesday Nov. 15th when we will have Photo Day at the Multiplex.
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All teams should be there 10 mins ahead of their photo time.
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Younger hockey players should come dressed
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Team moms could have the form ready to go with the players in numerical order with even missing players on the list – this is what we’ve been asked to do.
If everyone comes well prepared the evening should be great.
Here is the schedule:
click here to view or print .pdf file of schedule
Referee Clinics
AVMHA is holding the following Referee Clinics:
Level 1 (ages 12-15) Monday Nov 7, 5:30-9:30 pm at the Echo Fieldhouse. You can now register online
Ref Clinic Ice will be Mon. Nov. 14, 5:45-6:45.
Level 2 & 3 (ages 16+) Sunday Oct. 23, 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Echo Fieldhouse.
Register online (bchockey.net) –
All Levels must complete online module (and provide proof) upon arrival at the clinic.
For further questions, contact Chris Canuel, ph 250-735-2310 chriscanuel10@gmail.com
Coach Mentor Clinic – Oct 5th
ALL COACHES are invited out to the “Coach Mentor Clinic”
Wed. Oct. 5th
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6:00 pm – Guest Coach Adam Heyduk, Asst. Coach AV Bulldogs.
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7:00 – 8:00 pm – On Ice
RSVP Rob Cole jrhcole@shaw.ca. Or Text 250-720-6084.
IIHF World Girl’s Hockey Day – Oct 2
Scheduled to speak after the game are: (speakers may change without notice)
VIAHA – Female Hockey – Memo Sep 26 & 28, 2011
September 26, 2011 – MEMORANDUM
TO: VIAHA Executive Committee; Female Hockey Development Coordinators; VIAHA Female Hockey Committee
FROM: Jim Humphrey, VIAHA President
SUBJECT: Female Hockey
As has been stated in earlier correspondence VIAHA took on the responsibility of hosting the competitive female teams within Vancouver Island. This is a huge change from previous years, VIAHA consulted with BC Hockey last January on how to best move forward so as that the District would be responsible to declare where female teams would be hosted under the no competitive team in category. As such the VIAHA membership made changes to regulations so that the District would determine the residential boundaries as well as the carding association for each female competitive team.
In saying this, the VIAHA Executive Committee is very aware of the confusion that has occurred thus far and do want everyone to know that they very much support female hockey and want to see it grow. How this is to happen is where there is a difference of opinions. Those female players that have expressed the desire to play on female teams will be afforded every opportunity to do so whether it is at the competitive or recreational level.
Yesterday the member MHAs declared the following:
- Seven Atom Recreational teams
- Possible eight Pee Wee Recreational
- Possible seven or eight Bantam Recreational
- Possible seven or eight Midget Recreational
- One Competitive Pee Wee encompassing all of Vancouver island
- Two Competitive Bantam teams
- One Cowichan Valley South and One Nanaimo North
- Two Competitive Midget teams
- One Cowichan Valley South and One Nanaimo North
We have to move past what has occurred to date so therefore this coming weekend October 1st and 2nd, the District is organizing a series of ice times where we will have the players wishing to continue in their attempts to play competitive hockey being evaluated one last time. We are looking at having two sessions on Saturday October 1st and one session on Sunday October 2nd. We will assign evaluators to the sessions along with the head coaches of the respective teams with the goal being to have 21 players selected that will move forward with the coaching staff bringing the teams to 19 players by mid October. We are also at this time working on an organized structure where the teams can compete. For the Bantam “A” teams this may well be in the Female Midget C league as they did last year. For the Midget “A” teams we are looking at where they could best fit to play a series of exhibition games within the Bantam Island League as well as against each other, plus bringing teams from the mainland over to play two game weekend series.
Please note that where the teams are carded should not be of concern as it will be VIAHA that will be the host and as such the teams will not be based out of any one association rather all the MHAs in a particular region will be asked to supply both practice and game ice. The District wants to try and keep the travel and costs as
controlled as possible. Of course, in saying this, if teams want to travel for tournaments etc. there will be additional costs.
I wish that I had more details on the coming weekend to put into this memo but as we move forward be assured that as much information as possible will be sent out to the MHAs, Female Development Coordinators as well as team head coaches. We hope to have the ice times by tomorrow night and we are working on the evaluators and administration now with more out on this as well in the coming few days.
VIAHA has set the course. We now need to try and overcome what has occurred in the past three weeks and
move forward as best we can. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Sincerely,
Jim Humphrey
VIAHA President
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September 28, 2011 – MEMORANDUM
TO: VIAHA Executive Committee; Female Hockey Development Coordinators; VIAHA Female Hockey Committee
FROM: Jim Humphrey, VIAHA President
SUBJECT: Female Hockey
As was indicated in my memo yesterday this coming weekend October 1st and 2nd, the District is organizing a series of ice times where we will have the players wishing to continue in their attempts to play competitive hockey being evaluated one last time. The ice times that have been arranged are as follows:
Midget Nanaimo North:
- Saturday October 1st, 12:45-2:15pm at Cliff McNabb Arena
- Saturday October 1st, 5:45-7:15pm at Frank Crane Arena
- Sunday October 2nd, 3:00-4:30pm at Sports Centre #2 (Courtenay)
Midget Cowichan Valley South
- Saturday October 1st, 1:00-2: 50pm at Seaparc Arena (Sooke)
- Saturday October 1st, 8:00-9:50pm at Juan de Fuca Arena
- Sunday October 2nd, 12:30-1:50pm at Fuller Lake Arena
Bantam Nanaimo North:
- Saturday October 1st, 10:45-12:15pm at Weyerhaeuser Arena (Port Alberni)
- Saturday October 1st, 4:30-6:30pm at Meeker Arena (Parksville)
- Sunday October 2nd, 3:30-5:00pm at Glacier Gardens Arena (Comox)
Bantam Cowichan Valley South:
- Friday September 30th, 8:30-9:50pm at Juan de Fuca arena
- Sunday October 2nd, 6:30-8:20pm at Bear Mountain Arena
We are continuing to work on arranging the evaluators but need MHA Presidents to step up and assist finding people that would be available to attend all three sessions at a particular level. Time is of the essence thus please give this your urgent attention, the decision was a VIAHA one and now we need to ensure that the evaluators are in place.
More details on the coming weekend will be sent out as they come available; we need those involved to ensure that the girls that have been involved are aware of the ice times and the importance to attend these evaluations. It is fully realized that some are upset with what has occurred but as indicated in prior memo’s the District has made a decision and now we must move forward in this last evaluation of our competitive female hockey players.
For those parents that have emailed or called I regret that I cannot answer you at this time, I am in Vancouver at the UBCM and tied up much of the day and evening, I am working with staff and the MHAs to ensure that we are as prepared as possible.
Again, it is realized that some of you are upset and want more answers but the fact is I have put as much information as I can/know in these past memos. Times, locations and regions have been indentified; players will only be allowed to attend ice sessions in their designated region. We can only encourage those players that have been involved to date to attend their scheduled ice times.
Sincerely,
Jim Humphrey
VIAHA President
Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association
2301-E McCullough Road Nanaimo BC V9S 4M9
info@viaha.org www.viaha.org
Ph: 250-751-8811 Fax: 250-751-8812
Ice Schedule Starts Sept. 12
The ice schedule has just been released for the first week of the season. (Weekend ice was added Sept 14th)
All ice schedules can be found on the “ICE SCHEDULES” page.
Schedules are links to .pdf files that require Adobe Reader to open. If anyone has a problem with viewing these files, please advise our web administrator - avmha.webadmin@shaw.ca
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amended Sep 14, 2011 @ 12:11 am
Pre Season Exhibition Games
AVMHA Competitive (Rep) Teams
will be hosting exhibition games on the Coulson Rink
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Saturday Sept 10th
2:00 – 4:00 pm Midget B Rep vs Kerry Park
4:15 – 6:15 pm Midget A Rep vs Powell River
Sunday Sept 11th
10:00 – 12:00 pm Atom Rep vs Kerry Park
12:15 – 2:15 pm Peewee A Rep vs Cowichan Valley
2:30 – 4:30 pm Bantam Rep vs Cowichan Valley
VIAHA Memo – Female Regional Teams
Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association
MEMORANDUM
TO: MHA Presidents & VIAHA Female Hockey Committee Members
FROM: Barb Norton, Chair – Female Hockey
SUBJECT: Female Regional Teams
I would like to take this opportunity to clarify some issues surrounding the selection of our regional teams for our female players. I have been hearing that some players and families are feeling confused.
- We have been asked if the girls can try out for the boys’ (integrated) competitive team and failing to make that team, can they then try out for a female competitive team. According to Reg 4, 4.07, note 6 in the VIAHA handbook, players may only try out for one competitive team and failing that they must return to their home association to play on a recreational team. The girls will have to decide which team they will try out for girls or boys.
- Peewee parents and those with first year bantam players are aware of the BC Hockey U14 camp being held in Parksville the weekend of August 27th and 28th. Hopefully all interested players have registered. I have heard that parents are concerned that their bantam players will be missing their tryouts for the VIAHA Bantam A teams scheduled that weekend as well.
The VIAHA tryout weekend August 27/28 is a conditioning camp for all our participants. The U14 camp will also be an opportunity for the girls to get their skating legs back. VIAHA encourages all first year bantams to participate in the U14 camp for their conditioning. VIAHA evaluations will begin the weekend of Sept 10th and 11th and no player seeking to try out for a VIAHA team will be at a disadvantage. This will give all players the opportunity for a conditioning weekend prior to the start of evaluations on the Sep 10th weekend.
- REMINDER: REGISTRATION FORMS WITH PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO TRYOUTS. These can be sent to the VIAHA office or brought to the first tryout. THESE MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE PLAYER STEPPING ON THE ICE. The form can be found on the VIAHA website (within the next few days – form is attached to this memo).
PERMISSION FORM: THIS MUST BE SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED PERSON WITHIN YOUR ASSOCIATION AND BROUGHT TO THE TRYOUT OR HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY VIAHA PRIOR TO THE TRYOUT. (ALL PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THEIR HOME ASSOCIATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL TRYOUTS.) AGAIN, PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE ICE WITHOUT THIS FORM. (NOTE: the form on the website says midget, please cross out and put appropriate division.)
SUMMING UP, NO REGISTRATION, PAYMENT AND SIGNED PERMISSION FORM MEANS NO TRYOUT ICE UNTIL THESE ARE IN HAND.
- VIAHA is the host association for all female regional teams. JDF, Nanaimo and CR have agreed to be the carding association in each region for all teams. The carding association is determined for ‘carding purposes only’. All VIAHA Presidents have committed to providing ice to the VIAHA female rep program, whether they have participants or not. Once teams have been formed decisions about where they practice and play will be determined by VIAHA.
Please continue to check the VIAHA website for further information, www.viaha.org.
If you have any questions or for further information please contact Barb Norton by email at bwnorton@shaw.ca or by telephone at (250) 743-1685.
Equipment for KidSport
Drive On For Hockey Gear in Alberni
If you have some old hockey gear just laying around gathering dust and not being used then KidSport and Alberni Valley Minor Hockey needs you.
The two organizations are teaming up to help give more kids a chance to play Canada’s game.
The organizations want you to dust off and donate your old equipment to the AVMHA.
“A lot of people have hockey equipment in their carports, garages and basements that isn’t being used,” KidSport spokesperson Ron Doetzel said.
“Well, how about donating it to us so a kid gets a chance to play ice hockey.”
All equipment will be considered, Doetzel said. “We’ll sort it when it gets here.”
Used equipment can be brought to the AV Multiplex or arrangements can be made to have it picked up.
The initiative will help kids whose participation in the game is just out of reach, Doetzel said.
Or a child can be suited up and possibly be eligible for registration fee funding through KidSport, he added.
“We’re all about creating the opportunity for kids age 5-18 to be able to play the game of hockey,” Doetzel said.
Rep Team Try-outs
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The Rep Team Try-out Schedule has just been released.
The schedule will begin Monday August 29th.
You can view and/or print the schedule on the “Ice Schedule” page.
Any ice scheduling inquiries should be directed to:
Trent Martin - trent.martin@westburne.ca - 250-724-1357
VIAHA Looking For Female Coaches
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Yours in hockey,
Robin Edwards
VIAHA Director of Hockey Operations
No Body Checking In Recreational Hockey
Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association – Information Bulletin #2011-03-IN
August 8, 2011
TO: MHA Presidents, All Membership
FROM: Marg Herba, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Non-Checking for all Recreational Teams/Leagues
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