We have re-scheduled the Coaches/Managers Meeting to Thursday October 20th at 8pm @ the DCC Lions Mane.  This is an important meeting to help get all our teams off to a good start for this year.

Mike Gaumont

2nd Vice President

780-264-0825 Cell

780-992-2204 Hm

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Bulletin No: 11/08
INFORMATION BULLETIN
Date: October 11, 2011
To: Hockey Alberta Member Associations
From: Mike Kraichy
Coordinator, Team Alberta Female
SUBJECT: 2012 Alberta Winter Games – Female Tryouts
Hockey Alberta is calling for all Alberta female hockey players born between 1997-2000, for the 2012 Alberta Winter Games program.
This is a premier development program designed to give participants a great development experience through an organized and competitive zone camp. Once the camp is completed, 20 players are selected to represent their zone in the 2012 Alberta Winter Games which take place February 9-12, 2012 in Spruce Grove, AB.
Zone camps run from December 9-11, 2011. The Camp cost is $125.00 per athlete, which in turn supplies a jersey and four ice sessions including two skill development sessions and two game sessions.
The Alberta Winter Games zone camp is the first stage of identification and evaluation for players born 1997- 2000. Designed for players of all levels, this camp gives athletes the opportunity to participate in the Team Alberta Under-16 program. The Team Alberta Under-16 program is a development program designed to enhance individual skills, not only on the ice, but off the ice in the areas of mental and physical training.
Please note that all female players that are currently playing on a male hockey team who are trying out for the Alberta Winter Games are strongly encouraged to try out for the female program. If any female player, enters in the male Alberta Winter Games play down series with her club team, she is no longer eligible to try out for the female Program, regardless of whether her club team qualifies for the Alberta Winter Games or not. If a female player on a male team enters the female tryouts, she is no longer eligible to enter the male Alberta Winter Games program, which includes both the Winter Games play downs and the Alberta Winter Games. A choice and a commitment must be made prior to applying for the female camp.

All athletes must play in the zones in which their parents reside. A zone map is available on our website at www.hockeyalberta.ca
Registration deadline is November 25th, 2011.
To register online, please visit our web site at www.hockeyalberta.ca
For more information, please contact:
Michael Kraichy
Coordinator, Team Alberta Female
Phone: (403) 342-6777
mkraichy@hockeyalberta.ca

Permission to play releases

JMHA will be signing Permission to play releases now.

If you have a child that is going to be playing in Ft Saskatchewan this season then this has already been done and you are not required to do anything further.

For anyone who is registered with JMHA that wishes to play in one of the neighbouring associations. You will be required to fill out a Permission to play form. This form is available thru Hockey Alberta’s website or you may contact

Mark Lively at: mrl@albertacom.com

Wayne Feniak at: wfeniak@gmail.com

Keith Hull  at: khull@albertacom.com

If you have questions and/or concerns regarding the Permission to play form or what’s happening with Josephburg minor hockey this year. Please contact us.

Thank you

Mark Lively

President Josephburg Minor Hockey

Randy Hjelsvold, long time member of the JMHA, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly this Saturday.

When details of the remembrance services are known, they will be posted here.

Our deepest condolences to Randy’s family.

Hello Everyone,

I know most of you have moved  past Hockey mode by now but we are looking for some help April 28th - May 1st.  Hockey Alberta and FSMH are hosting the Team Alberta Challenge at the JRC.

We are looking for evaluators/coaches/volunteers willing to come out and volunteer their time to help Hockey Albert with their evaluations of these players.  It will be a great learning opportunity for anyone wishing for some insight and training to do evaulations.  This will also be a great perspective for anyone wishing to coach for next season.

There will be staff from Hockey Alberta to provide the structure and guidelines to follow for the evaluators.

If you or anyone you know are willing to help out, we need 2-3 evaluators per ice session.

Please respond directly to myself so I can make sure we have all slots filled.

Thank You in Advance!

Mike Gaumont

2nd Vice President, FSMH

780-992-2204

780-264-0825 cell

mgaumont@mcewens.ca

The JMHA AGM will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 7 P.M. at Moyer Recreation Center.

AGM rebate cheques were issued on a per family basis.

This was done in error.

The cheques should have been per registered child.

Additional cheques will be issued shortly.

Thank you ,

Mark Lively

Josephburg Minor Hockey President

mlr@albertacom.com

(home) 780-922-4154

(cell) 780-405-0435

If volunteering, we may be able to offer an honorarium for the group depending on the activity and size.

New Year’s Eve Festival

Enjoy free family fun at Strathcona County’s New Year’s Eve festival on December 31st from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.. Don’t let the weather stop you for celebrating; enjoy a lot of family activities in the warmth of our community buildings. This year’s event has a pirate theme that individuals of all ages will enjoy.

Arrgh Mates, 2010 be done for the year, but set sail and celebrate the start of 2011. Join our band of pirates for swashbuckling family fun!

Friday, December 31st

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Broadmoor Lake Park, Festival Place, Prairie Walk & Community Centre More information:

www.strathcona.ab.ca

Volunteer at your community festival

Strathcona County is looking for volunteers for the upcoming celebration.

Volunteer at our community’s winter festival and be transported to a magical world where you can share a smile with a child, create memories that will last a life time and enjoy some amazing performances.

Requirements

Friday, December 31st, 2010

Approximate time commitment 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. (check in around 3:30

p.m.)

Festival Place, Sherwood Park Arena and Sports Centre, Community Centre and around Broadmoor Lake Park (activities are inside and outside)

All volunteers will receive supper, refreshments and an appreciation gift.

As a volunteer, you’ll make a difference in the life of a child, contribute to your community’s spirit, meet new friends and learn new skills. Show your community spirit, and join the team. Contact volunteer@strathcona.ab.ca

Inside activities

4 - 6:45 p.m.

Human Bowling - Sherwood Park Arena

Jam Can Curling - Sherwood Park Arena

4 - 8 p.m.

Information booth & underwater treasure hunt (Arena, Shell, Festival

Place)

Apple cider preparing and handing out free Apple Cider* - Sherwood Park Arena, Community Centre Black light painting activity - Festival Place Black light interactive zone - hula hoops - Festival Place Making pirate telescope - Festival Place Inflatables - Community Centre Treasure hunt - Community Centre Lantern making - Community Centre

3 - 8 p.m.

Volunteer room* - Sherwood Park Arena

Outside activities

4 - 8 p.m.

Shaving cream art

Warming zones - Broadmoor Lake Park, Prairie Walk, Volunteer Plaza Giving away hot apple cider* (Broadmoor Lake Park picnic shelter & Prairie Walk) Snow Painting Campfire cooking activities* Warming zones (bonfire security)* Fire dancer security for 3 20 minute performances outside* Parking security* Ice slide monitors*

Please note: the activities with a * behind the name either require the individual to be 18 years of age and older or to be partnered with an adult.

We could arrange to have your group volunteering together in the same activity. Or, depending on the number of individuals, we could have your group volunteer for two activities and the individuals can switch between the two activities.

All volunteers will receive supper, refreshments, and an appreciation gift. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact volunteer@strathcona.ab.ca

Family stage show entertainer:

Sobey’s presents Splash’N Boots, who have been hailed the “Canadian Wiggles”. What stands out the most in their live show is their ability to tap into the energy and creativity that make families sing, dance and laugh together. Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable interactive concert that will bring out the inner rock star in kids and parents alike! Splash’N Boots have performed in 6 different countries and can’t wait to spend New Year’s Eve with YOU! Show times: 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Festival Place Theatre

Tickets: $5/each

**Talented local dancers from the Dancefusion Academy will be performing with Splash’N Boots on stage.

Tickets purchased between November 18 and December 17th and enter to win a Splash’N Boots gift package. Purchase your tickets immediately and avoid disappointment. November 18 and December 30th: tickets are available at Recreation, Parks and Culture Administration Office, Festival Place, Glen Allan Recreation Complex or Millennium Place. December 31st: tickets available at Recreation, Parks and Culture Administration Office.

Inside and outside family activities:

- ice pirate ship with slide

- snowshoeing**

- sleigh rides**

- snow sculptures (Try snow sculpting with local artists)**

- singing a sea shanty, with a wee bit of grog (apple cider by the campfire on the volunteer plaza)**

- test your skills against the Crusaders 4 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

- knock the pirates down in human bowling 4 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

- try your skills in Jam Can Curling 4 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

- enjoy the Sherwood Park Figure Skaters performance 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

- skate in Davey Jones’ Locker (public skating in Sports Centre)

- skate on Broadmoor Lake Park lake**

- tobogganing**

- petting zoo

- blacklight zone (painting & hula hoops)

- pirate crafts

- Parent Link activities

- Warming stations with free apple cider

- Making smores over a campfire**

- Shaving cream art**

- Snow painting**

- Fire dancers performing at 5:30 pm., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

- Salto Gymnastics interactive family fun zone

- Giant inflatables

- Get your bling on at the Verve Salon & Spa zone

- Everybody gets to play treasure hunt (share in booty)

- Hula dancers and family activities

- Sportsball

- Education station

- Lantern making

- mascots, stilt walkers, face painting, and more

- and generally living the adventure of a pirate for a moment of time. “Arrr, you best be ready for a good time matey!”

Make sure you bring a helmet for on-ice activities. Remember to dress warm for the outside activities.

**Some activities are weather dependant.

Family Fireworks

Presented by the Sherwood Park Mall over Broadmoor Lake Park at 8 p.m. A spectacular pyro technical display choreographed to music set over Broadmoor Lake to complete 2010 celebration.

Free Park and Ride

There will be limited parking available…why not try busing it to Broadmoor!

Departures start at 4:00 p.m. from the Sherwood Park Transit Centre off Wye Road and runs every half hour.

Returns start at 4:15 p.m. from in front of Festival and by the Community Centre and runs every half hour. Last shuttle is at 8:45 p.m..

Remember local transit service in Sherwood Park is free after 6 p.m.

January 1st the fun continues…

Saturday, January 1st, 2010

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The FUN continues on January 1st at Broadmoor Lake Park (2025 Oak

Street) and Strathcona Wilderness Centre (Road 530 and Range Road 212).

- Skating, family activities and hot apple cider all at Broadmoor Lake

Park.**

- Warm up around a blazing campfire, enjoy hot apple cider, bannock, snowshoeing, skiing and games all at Strathcona Wilderness Centre.

**These free family fun activities will be located in the Sherwood Park Sports Centre if the weather is cold.

For more information, please go to

www.strathcona.ab.ca

Edmonton Oilers Coaches Clinic

November 23, 2010

For Immediate Release

Edmonton, Alta – Hockey Alberta, in partnership with the Edmonton Oilers and Hockey Canada, is proud to host the Edmonton Oilers Coaches Clinic, Presented by Cenovus on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Rexall Place. 

All coaches in attendance will have the opportunity to take part in interactive ice sessions and gain valuable knowledge from top minor hockey and professional coaches.

This is a FREE event open to all coaches but you must register to attend.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The clinic will run for the majority of the day, however the exact schedule is still to be determined.

For more information, please visit www.hockeyalberta.ca or contact:

Mike Dennis                                       

Coordinator, Communications                     

Hockey Alberta                                               

P: 403.342.6777                                    

C: 403.872.9095                                               

F: 403.346.4277                                    

mdennis@hockeyalberta.ca