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
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
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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.
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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