We would like to congratulate and welcome both Ryan Brewer (Interim VP U9, VPU9@FlyersHockey.ca) and Matt Brown (Interim VP U7, VPU7@FlyersHockey.ca) to our Executive team.  Thanks to all those who had reached out and expressed their willingness and desire to volunteer for these positions.

We would also like to thank Craig Foley (outgoing VP U9) and Rob Nurnber (outgoing VP U7) for all of their hard work and contributions and look forward to working with them in their new Executive positions.

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With our 2023-2024 SMHA Executive now in place, we are putting a call out for interest in our SMHA Board of Director positions. The Board oversees the day-to-day operations of the Association. It consists of the Executive plus the named Director positions listed below. The Director positions are one-year appointments, and are made or renewed every season. Selections are based on interviews and a vote among the SMHA Executive. It is in the spirit of the 2022 By-Laws to post all Director positions, and welcome expressions of interest from both new and returning Board of Director candidates.  

Directors must be in good standing with SMHA, and must have one year of volunteer experience with either SMHA or another Minor Hockey association. Please see our updated bylaws (Article VII- 42 M-V ) for descriptions of each position.

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

Submission Deadline: 11:50pm, Monday, July 17th, 2023

• Director of Policy (New Position for 2023-2024 Season)
• Director of Finance (Preferably has a professional accounting certification)
• Director of Registration
• Director of Equipment
• Director of Communication
• Referee-in-Chief 
• Central Minor Hockey League (CMHL) Delegate
• Metro Minor Hockey League (MMHL) Delegate
• Director of Tournaments
• Safety Coordinator

In addition, we are seeking Expressions of Interest for 2023-2024 Division Coordinators and a Website Administrator.

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.

The Website Administrator will be a support role, and should be someone with some experience or comfort navigating website platforms and spreadsheets, and be someone with some free time especially early in the season when teams are populated into our GrayJay website platform.

As with the Board of Director positions, please email Melissa Berkvens at secretary@flyershockey.ca to express your interest. Please include a short message confirming that you meet the requirements, and why you think you would be suitable for the role.

Submission Deadline: 11:50pm, Monday, July 17th, 2023

• 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
• Website Administrator