Hockey Calgary Wants Your Voice to be Heard

CALGARY, ALTA – Hockey Calgary is launching a new campaign called “Let Your Voice Be Heard” following the body checking forum which took place last night (April 16). Parents are concerned about not having a final say in the decision about delaying body checking until the Bantam level.

“I’m extremely concerned about these parents not speaking up. We need to make sure everyone is aware of what is going on and how to have a voice within your association,” said Todd Millar, president, Hockey Calgary. “Everyone has a say on this topic and we are taking the steps to  nsure everyone has the resources they need to make an informed decision.”

Parents have expressed confusion and frustration to Hockey Calgary that they are unaware of the process they need to follow to make sure their opinion is heard. Hockey Calgary is committed to making sure all are educated on the process and procedure being followed and how parents are part of this important decision making process.

“People need to get educated on the topic and go to their association’s Annual General Meeting and let their voices be heard. They need to talk to their association and let their associations know how they want them to vote at the Hockey Calgary Annual General Meeting,” said Millar.

The two motions will be put to vote at the Hockey Calgary AGM on June 23. There needs to be a majority vote for the motions to be passed and Hockey Calgary stresses this isn’t something people should just shrug off.

“This is the future of hockey in Calgary and people need to step up,” said Millar.

Dates for association AGMs (updates will be made on the Hockey Calgary web site):

Blackfoot                Apr 23/12        Acadia Rec Centre - Rose Hall 7pm
Crowfoot                Jun 20/12        Arbour Lake Community Ctr 7pm
Lake Bonavista       Apr 25/12        Lake Bonavista Community Ctr 7pm
Simons Valley         May 9/12         Acclaim Hotel 7pm
Bow River               TBD                president@bowriverhockey.ca
Bow Valley              Apr 29/12       Deer Run Community Ctr 6:45pm
Crowchild                December       president@crowchildhockey.org
Glenlake                 TBD                hockey@glenlakehockey.com
McKnight                TBD                president@mcknighthockey.com
Midnapore              May 15/12       Flames Room SFC
PSA                        Jun 12/12       director@hockey.passports.ca
Shaw Meadows       May 27/12       president@shawmeadowshockey.ca
Southside               TBD                ksturner@telus.net
Springbank             May 10/12       Red Dutton Boardroom 7pm
Trails West              Jun 26/12       Top Shelf Room, Flames Community Arena 7pm
Westwood               Jun 12/12       Brentwood Community Centre 7:30pm
Southland               TBD                president@southlandhockey.com
Buffaloes                May 12/12       rb.miller@shaw.ca
NWCAA                   Jun 11/12       Brentwood 7pm
Edge                       Jun 8/12         Edge School
Rec Hockey             Apr 18/12        Max Bell Arena, Bronze Room 6:30pm
Girls Hockey            May 29/12       ECTAS

For more information, please visit the Hockey Calgary web site.

Christina Rogers

Manager, Communications, Marketing & Events

Hockey Calgary

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Hockey Calgary announced they will be delaying body checking until the Bantam level starting in the 2012-2013 season subject to a vote at their AGM on June 23 2012.

Hockey Calgary announced they will be delaying body checking until the Bantam level starting in the 2012-2013 season. 

A body checking committee was put together following a membership motion put forth at the 2011 AGM. This committee  gathered detailed information through studies, public input and research and then presented their findings and
recommendations to the Hockey Calgary Board of Directors.

This matter is subject to a vote by Hockey Calgary members at the 2012 Hockey Calgary AGM taking place on June 23, 2012.

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Dear Crowchild Hockey Families,

As you may already be aware, Hockey Calgary is currently reviewing its hockey
associations' boundaries.  As part of this exercise the Crowchild Hockey
Board of Directors is continuing to work with the other North West
community hockey associations to determine a solution that will work best for
not only Crowchild but will also be a viable long term solution for all NW
hockey communities.  Meetings with these associations are still being held
and resolution ideas continue to evolve.  No firm decisions have been made
to date and we will provide you with factual information as it becomes available.

CHA Board

 

2012 Bantam Spring Camp

May 3-6, 2012

Springbank Arenas

**Online registration begins April 16 and is based on where you played last year. Please check our website (www.nwcaa.ca) for your registration date.

Format:

-1 practice, 3 games

-Orientation Session for new and returning NWCAA parents & players

-Fitness Testing

Eligibility & Capacity: *
-players must be registered with Community Association that is currently within the boundaries that support the NWCAA.

-1999 born players that played in Calgary Minor Hockey Pee Wee Division 3 or higher (regardless of Community team number)

-1998 born players that played in Calgary Minor Hockey Bantam Division 3 or higher (regardless of Community team number)

-returning 1998 NWCAA players

-the Camp will be limited to:

-3 goalies, 6 defense positions & 11 forward positions per team

-maximum of 4 teams

On-Ice Coaches:

-The staff of the camp will include current NWCAA Coaches. We will have former Bantam level players working as on-ice assistants. Camp attendees are encouraged to approach our former Bantam players for first hand information about what it means to play elite hockey.

Cost:

Non-NWCAA players: $120.00

*Online player registration will be reviewed by the NWCAA. Any player that registers who does not meet the registration eligibility requirements will be notified of their ineligibility and their money refunded.

Returning NWCAA players: $100.00(Includes a NWCAA practice jersey)

As another exciting season draws to a close we would like to wish you all a sunny, restful off season.

We look forward to see you all back on the ice in September!

Congratulation goes out to our Atom 5 Blackhawks after their Silver Medal win in the Division 10 Finals!  They had an amazing playoff run even forcing an alternate championship game by beating Bow River 3 – 1 in the first game.  The second game proved to be just as exciting.  Both teams were tied right through to second period.  Only in the third period was Bow River able to pull ahead.

Thank you Coaches, Players and Families for an incredibly thrilling season!

 

Midget 1 Blackhawks Win President’s Day Invitational Tournament in Phoenix, AZ

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