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.
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.
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
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
Pre-Season Hitting Clinic
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Any child wanting to play competitive (Rep) Hockey A or B Team must take part in a Hitting Clinic. (A player only needs to participate in one hitting clinic in their minor hockey lifetime).
The Hitting Clinic is for Peewee-Bantam-Midget players.
AVMHA will be hosting a Hitting Clinic on August 29, 2011 starting at 5:15 PM at the Multi-Plex Arena
Players need to be ready to be on the ice at 5:15 PM
There is no cost to the kids.
If you need anymore information please don’t hestitate to ask.
Sharlene Check - checkerson@shaw.ca - ph 250-723-0941
2011 AVMHA Scholarships
Alberni Valley Minor Hockey is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 scholarships.
- Samm Moore
- Luciano Sommerville
- Danielle Nichol
- Jordan Dowling
Congratulations and Good Luck in your future studies.
Volunteers Needed
AVMHA is still looking for people to fill some key positions. These positions are appointed by the AVMHA Executive and they need your help by coming forward with your willingness to take on the job.
It is important to fill these positions well in advance of the season so that they can prepare and be ready for the season start.
- Initiation Program Coordinator
- Recreational Team Coordinator
Other positions needing volunteers are:
- Division Managers
- Coaches
- Rep Team Coaches (application deadline July 15th)
For details regarding these positions, please refer to the AVMHA Handbook.
Please contact Al McCulloch ASAP, aligm99@hotmail.com or ph 250-723-5499
Deadline for Coach Applications
AVMHA is accepting applications for its
Competitive Team Coaching positions
with a deadline of July 15th to submit your application.
Complete the Coach Application Form:
If you have any questions and to submit your application contact:
Al McCulloch
(email) aligm99@hotmail.com
(ph) 250-723-5499
(postal) PO Box 241, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M7
(We are not responsible for any applications not received by July 15th)
Early Registration for 2011-2012 Season
Only a couple weeks left for Early registration (eligible for discount).
Early Registration will also be taken at the AVMHA Office, from 6:30pm-8:30pm, every Thursday in May (5th, 12th, 19th & 26th).
Registration & a DRAW FOR A FREE REGISTRATION will be taken at the AGM, Monday, May 16th 2011, Best Western Barclay Hotel 7:00 pm
Registration after May 26th will be subject to full price.
AVMHA Registration Form 2011-2012
Local Named to U17 Island Zone Team
AVMHA would like to congratulate Beau Wilson for making the U17 Island Zone Team
The BC Hockey Male Under 17 High Performance Program is an introduction to International High Performance Hockey which involves a series of short term camps and competitions just as our national teams are exposed to at a higher level. In addition, the Under 17 program is a pre-cursor to the well-established Hockey Canada Program of Excellence, consisting of Canada’s Under 18, World Junior and Men’s National Teams.
Program Steps
2011 AVMHA Grads
The following is a list of AVMHA players that are graduating this year. They were presented with an AVMHA jersey with their name and number on it. Many thanks goes to the sponsors of each of these jerseys.
- Sam Campbell #2 – Alberni District Skills Academy – Rick Schievink
- Dustin Diemert #93 – Al & Stacey McCulloch
- Jordan Dowling #6 – Black Crowes Sunday Mixed Slowpitch
- Matthew Ferguson – AVMHA
- Gerry Fitzgerald #21 – Top Secret
- Leo Fitzgerald #10 – Russ & Jennifer Dyson
- Myles Fitzgerald #17 – Joe Bridgen
- Danny Gillis #1 – Alberni Valley Drag Racing Association
- Darcy Haggard #11 – Haggard Trucking
- Devon Heard #17 – AVMHA Officials – Chris Canuel
- Brady Janzen #19 – Brian & Trish Diemert
- Nolan Jarvis #12 – AVMHA
- Keenan McConnell #7 – Dario & Julie Ursic
- Carson McCulloch #19 – Home Hardware – Jan Lavertu
- Samm Moore #14 – Alberni District Skills Academy
- Danielle Nichol #19 – Aaron Vissia Financial
- Mathew Olson #19 – The Flooring Depot
- Drake Poulsen #9 – Tim Horton’s
- Bryan Read #22 – RE/MAX Mid Island Realty
- Dillon Rees #93 – Canada Safeway – Chad McLeod
- Luciano Somerville #19 – Western Forest Products – Kevin Somerville
- Jesse Ursic #25 – Brian & Trish Diemert
- Robin White #8 – IRIS – Gerald Trees
- Jesse York #3 – Klubhouse for Kids – Marilee Alexander
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AVMHA Awards
2010-2011 Season Awards Banquet was held Sunday, April 10th at the new Alberni Athletic Hall.
Here is a video of pictures taken at the Awards Banquet. (Thanks to Dave Cusson)
Here is a summary of the awards presented at the banquet:
35 Mites Division players from the Flyers and Sharks teams were presented with Mini Sidney Crosby Hockey Sticks and Medals, supplied by Tim Horton’s.
43 Novice Division players from the Flames, Blues and Devils teams were presented with a trophy and team puzzle.
44 Atom Division players from the Stars, Sharks and Bullpups teams were presented with a trophy and team puzzle.
Atom Rep
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Noah Fatur
- Most Improved Player: Carter Nelson
- Most Dedicated Player: Tanner Doucette
Peewee Rep
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Nico Somerville
- Most Improved Player: Jaysen Maclean
- Most Dedicated Player: Tynan Smyth
Peewee Rangers
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Lauren Ivezich
- Most Improved Player: Tyler Andow
- Most Dedicated Player: Andrew Check
Peewee Rebels
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Cameron McCurdy
- Most Improved Player: Jeremy Hutchings
- Most Dedicated Player: Ayden Brossoit
Bantam Rep
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Matt Oliver
- Most Improved Player: Giordono Corlazzoli
- Most Dedicated Player: Gary Martin & Giordono Corlazzoli
Bantam Coyotes
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Eric Gill
- Most Improved Player: Bryan Michel
- Most Dedicated Player: Jake Anderson
Bantam Wild
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Tom MacFarlane
- Most Improved Player: Cole Oldfield
- Most Dedicated Player: Cameron MacFarlane
Midget Rep A
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Andrew Cusson
- Most Improved Player: Sam Visona
- Most Dedicated Player: Bryan Read
Midget Rep B
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Cortland Thibodeau
- Most Improved Player: Jason Brunt
- Most Dedicated Player: Liam Macleod
Midget Flyers
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Drake Poulsen
- Most Improved Player: Michael Williams
- Most Dedicated Player: Dylan Nakagawa
Midget Canucks
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Jacob Matthews
- Most Improved Player: Alec Cumming
- Most Dedicated Player: Jordan Booth
Female Bantam Thunder
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Jamie Vissia
- Most Improved Player: Kayla Groot
- Most Dedicated Player: Sarah Dawson
Female Midget C-1
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Kate Schievink
- Most Improved Player: Haley Anderson
- Most Dedicated Player: Kiara Turgeon
Female Fusion
- Most Sportsmanlike Player: Johanna Neufeld
- Most Improved Player: Jessie Vissia
- Most Dedicated Player: (the whole team)
Volunteer of the Year: Roxanne Leyland
Rep Coach of the Year: Brent Demerais
House Coach of the Year: Rob Cole and Dave Beecroft
Referee Award: Darcy Haggard & Jake Engstrom
Jessica States Award: Brittney Savard
Registration 2011-2012
AVMHA-Registration-Form-2011
- Registration Deadline
- Registration is due by May 26, 2011.
- Registrations submitted after May 26, 2011 are not eligible for the $50.00 Early Registration Discount.
- Payment Details
- Registration must be paid in full by July 31, 2011 to be fully registered and attend evaluations or Rep try outs.
- Any player not showing complete payment by July 31, 2011 will not be able to attend tryouts/evaluations
- Return registration forms with payment to Box 241, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 7M7.
- Cash, Cheque or Credit Cards (Visa and Mastercard) are accepted.
- To ease financial burden you can include a cheque for 1/3 OF REGISTRATION FEES, dated by May 31, 2011, a cheque for 1/3 of registration fees dated June 30, 2011 and the balance no later than July 31, 2011.
- Discounts
- First Time Players – have a discounted registration fee depending on the division they play
3rd person registered per family and the youngest in age will receive a discount of ½ the base rates. (This does not apply to Rep Tryout Fees.)
Goalies with all their own equipment and only playing the goalie position will receive a discount of ½ base rate. The discount is being offered at time of registration ONLY. If your child changes to goalie part way through the season, they are welcome to use AVMHA equipment at not cost. Goalie equipment discount is applicable to Atom age and up.
Funding
Any families requiring financial assistance can apply to:
- THE KIDSPORT FUND
- JUMPSTART
Forms are available online at www.avmha.com/forms.htm Submit these forms to the Treasurer.
Other Fees
Fundraising Fee of $100.00 is mandatory. You will receive a book of 10 tickets. You can reclaim this amount by selling the tickets. Parents keep the proceeds from one book of 10 tickets.
A jersey deposit cheque for $150.00 postdated to April 1, 2012 is required. (Competitive-Rep Team Players will be required to submit an additional $150. post-dated cheque to the Rep Team after the season starts)
Tag Day Fee – Post dated cheque for $50. dated Nov. 30, 2011 made payable to AVMHA.
Competitive (Rep) Team Tryouts
All players trying out for Competitive (REP) Teams must include an additional $50.00 with their registration application by May 26, 2011. (After May 26, 2011 the fee is $75.00 in addition to their registration fee.)
Try-out fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.
Tryout Fee guarantees minimum one try out ice time
Miscellaneous
Please make sure that you have filled in your forms and cheques correctly; especially the jersey deposit cheque. Incomplete OR incorrect forms will NOT be processed and will be returned to applicant.
All Fees must be paid in full, including fees owed from previous year and cheque(s) must clear the bank before your child will be permitted on the ice. We charged an additional $25. per NSF cheque.
Players must be registered in their age division. Any requests for player movement will have to be reviewed and approved by AVMHA. Please complete separate application form. Placement of players on teams, positions or divisions CANNOT be guaranteed.
AVMHA reserves the right to limit amount of teams and players per team.
Notices
Evaluation and rep tryouts times will be posted in August 2011 in the Multiplex and www.avmha.com
It is the responsibility of every player to obtain the correct evaluation/tryout time. We Do Not Notify the Players
Tax receipts will be handed out in February.
BC Midget Championship – Salmon Arm
Our Van Isle Ford Midget Bulldogs are playing in Salmon Arm, BC for the BC title for Midget – Tier 2. BC Hockey has posted scores and highlights of the games on their website: BC Championship-Midget-Tier 2
AVMHA Midget Tier 3 Tournament
AVMHA presents at the AV Multiplex
Midget -Tier 3
Invitational Tournament
March 19 – 21, 2011
Tournament Website : avmhamidgetrep.wordpress.com
includes all the scores, highlights and photos
Tournament Director - Trent Martin – ph 250-724-1357 - trent.martin@westburne.ca
Season End Banquet Planning & Nominations
As the 2010/2011 season wraps up, the AVMHA Executive is planning the AVMHA Banquet (TBA). We need YOUR input for voting selection on the following:
- 2010/2011~VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
- 2010/2011~RECREATION COACH OF THE YEAR
- 2010/2011~REP COACH OF THE YEAR
Please e-mail AVMHA President Al McCulloch sacc04@shaw.ca with your nomination BEFORE March 15th 2011
SEASON END INSTRUCTIONS – JERSEYS
ALL AVMHA Teams from Mites to Midget, Recreation and Competitive:
- Please hand in your WASHED jerseys to your TEAM MANAGER~PRIOR to April 1st 2011 or your post dated cheque will be cashed.
- All Graduating players MUST return their jerseys, or you will not receive your AVMHA Grad Jersey.
- Team Manager MUST inspect the individual jerseys for rips/tears/stains and report to Equipment Manager BRUCE BRUNT brunb@live.ca
Thank You.
SEASON END INSTRUCTIONS – KEYS
All Coaches/Managers:
Please place your keys in a sealed envelope with YOUR name clearly marked on the front. MUST be dropped off in the mailbox AT the AVMHA Office. Do NOT pass onto ANYONE. MUST be handed in PRIOR to April 1st 2011, or your post dated cheque will be cashed.
Thank You.
VIAHA Scholarships
TO: MHA Presidents
FROM: Mark Kenny, VIAHA President
SUBJECT: VIAHA Scholarships
VIAHA playoffs are fast approaching and for our graduating players, the end of their minor hockey playing days. For many of them, their future plans will involve post-secondary education at an academic, technical trades or accredited institution.
Applicants must be currently registered in their last year of Midget or Juvenile. Selections will be based on the following:
- Academic achievement
- Good school and community participation and service
- Hockey participation
VIAHA is honored to award three scholarships annually; one in each of the following three zones:
South Island MHAs include: Juan de Fuca, Kerry Park, Peninsula, Saanich, Sooke, Victoria and Victoria Racquet Club.
Mid Island MHAs include: Alberni Valley, Cowichan Valley, Lake Cowichan, Nanaimo and Oceanside.
North Island MHAs include: Campbell River, Comox Valley, Gold River, Powell River and Triport.
Players are invited to apply for these scholarships by completing the VIAHA Scholarship application found on the VIAHA website at www.viaha.org under Administration and all supporting documentation must accompany the application.
All applications must be received by the VIAHA office by April 15th .
Kindly take a moment to inform your graduating players of these Scholarships for their consideration.
