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Exciting News! You asked, and we delivered! Pre-Season Goalie Camp!

SMHA is proud to announce we have just finalized a pre-season goalie camp for our upcoming 2024/25 season.

5 Goalie Sessions at the cost of $125.00 will include the below:

  • 3 Sessions with just goalies 
    • September 4, 2024 – 7:00pm Sackville Sports Stadium
    • September 11, 2024 – 7:00pm Sackville Sports Stadium
    • September 18, 2024 – 7:00pm Sackville Sports Stadium
  • 2 Sessions joining in with the players (Goalie coaches will be available for instruction)
    • Player/Goalie session dates will be announced closer to September as we place based on division

In addition to the above goalie sessions, goalies are welcome to attend all 5 pre-season player camps in your division, as the players will need goalies to shoot on.

If you would like to register, please e-mail registration@flyershockey.ca and we will complete your registration. If you have already signed up for pre-season camp as a goalie, we will automatically move you over to the new goalie camp.

As this camp was just finalized, please register right away! Deadline for registration is Friday, August 30th at 11:59pm.

Aug 22, 2024

Seeking Expression of Interest in CMHL Delegate and Division Coordinators

Due to minimal initial interest, we are putting out an additional call for interest in the following positions. If you have already emailed us about any of these roles, we will contact you directly. 

  • Central Minor Hockey League (CMHL) Delegate
  • U5/U7 Division Coordinator
  • U9 Division Coordinator
  • U11 Recreation Division Coordinator
  • U11 Competitive Division Coordinator
  • U13 Recreation Division Coordinator
  • U13 Competitive Division Coordinator
  • U15 Recreation Division Coordinator
  • U15 Competitive Division Coordinator
  • U18 Recreation Division Coordinator
  • U18 Competitive Division Coordinator

As a director, the CMHL Delegate must be in good standing with SMHA, and must have one year of volunteer experience with either SMHA or another Minor Hockey association. Please refer to our updated bylaws (Article VII- 42 M-V ) for more information. We are looking to fill the CMHL role as soon as possible.

The Division Coordinators support communications between the Executive, Coaching/Bench staff, and SMHA Players/Families. The Division Coordinators report to their respective Vice President (VP Competitive, VP Recreation, VP U9, or VP U7) and assist in all operational functions related to their division, fostering a positive hockey experience for all SMHA players and families.

Please email Melissa Berkvens at secretary@flyershockey.ca to express your interest in any of the positions listed above. Please include a short message confirming that you meet the requirements, and why you think you would be suitable for the role.

Aug 20, 2024

2024-2025 Registration and Coach Application Reminders

Registration Deadlines

2024-2025 Registration for pre-season camps and clinics will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, August 18. 2024.

The 2024-2025 regular season Registration Deadline is August 31, 2024, at 11:59pm. Just a reminder, this deadline is Firm

Please visit the Registration page on our website for complete registration details. 

Coach Application Deadline

The deadline for Coaching Applications for the 2024-2025 season is August 21st, 2024.

At this time, we are looking for applications for the U9 Division and up. Details about U5 and U7 Coaching Opportunities will follow closer to the start of the season.

Aug 14, 2024

SMHA President’s Message

Good afternoon Flyers Families,

 
I wanted to reach out with regards to a communication from LDRA indicating that the ice would not be going back in this fall due to lack of funding. I will ask that we be patient as I know the parties involved are looking to take steps so this does not happen. This includes myself and other board members.
 
The Arena is the heart of our community and brings so much more to our families than just the on ice part. Our municipal representatives are well aware of this and have shown great support in the past and I am very confident they will continue to do so and support our community, most importantly our children.
 
Thank you for your support as we work through this.

Rob Nurnber
SMHA President
Aug 6, 2024

Welcome New Board Members & Registration Reminder

Thank you everyone who put their names forward for the SMHA Board of Directors positions.

SMHA's 2024-2025 Board Members are listed below, and contact information for the SMHA Board and Executive can always be found here on our website.

We'd like to especially welcome our new SMHA Board Members, Angela, Natalie, Todd, Heather, and Dan.

  • Tara Amirault, Director of Finance
  • Todd Thomander, Referee-in-Chief
  • Angela Pennell*, Director of Communications
  • Alex LeBlanc, Director of Equipment
  • Natalie MacDonald*, Director of Policy
  • Todd House*, Metro Minor Hockey League (MMHL) Coordinator
  • Heather Doucet*, Registrar
  • Blair Cole, Director of Tournaments
  • Ryan Sabean, Safety Coordinator
  • Darren Harvieux, Ice Scheduler
  • Dan Kuske*, Ombudsman

* denotes a new board member.

 

As a reminder, Registration for the 2024-2025 pre-season and regular season is underway.

  • Pre-Season Camp registration closes at 11:59om on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
  • Regular Season registration closes at 11:59pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024
    • August 31st is a firm deadline for Competitive Tryouts for U11-U18. 
    • U5, U7, U9, and U11-U23 Recreation registrations can be processed manually into September, and will be charged a $50 late fee. 
Aug 6, 2024

2024-2025 Financial Aid Options

SMHA would like to remind you of some of the different funding options available to help pay for registration and team fees. There is KidSport Canada, Jump Start, Hockey Canada Foundation - Assist Fund, Grindstone Award and of course our SMHA Players Assistance Fund.

The guidelines for all funding programs are different. You may not qualify for one, but you could potentially qualify for another, so check them all out.

SMHA has increased each one of our eligibility brackets by 5K this year to make our funding programs more accessible. Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Thursday, October 31st, 2024.

If you receive approval from funding programs, please forward to Tara Amirault at Finance@flyershockey.ca. All information will remain confidential.

Please visit our Financial Aid page for more information. 

Aug 6, 2024
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