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SMHA 2026-2027 Expression of Interest for Executive & Director Positions

SMHA is putting a call out for interest in the following positions that have recently become available, as well as positions that have not been previously filled for the 2026/27 season.
Secretary The Secretary will support the overall operation of the Association and will maintain accurate records of all meetings and support executive members with associated tasks, as required. The Secretary shall be responsible for the planning and coordinating of the Annual General Meeting.
Vice President Competitive The Vice President Competitive is responsible for the overall management of the Competitive program, including but not limited to, coordinating the coaching selection and player evaluation processes. They shall effectively represent the interests of players, parents, coaches on the executive and may represent SMHA on the CMHL.
Vice President Administration
The Vice President Administration will support the overall administrative operations of the Association. The Vice President Administration shall be familiar with and enforce the bylaws and policies of the Association. They will perform such other duties as delegated by the President.
 
Director of Tournaments
The Director of Tournaments will be responsible for organizing and the overall operation and supervision of all tournaments hosted by the Association. The Director of Tournaments will form a committee to help with the support of tournament operations both before and during tournaments.
 
Ombudsman
The Ombudsman shall be an independent and objective party whose primary role shall be to receive disciplinary complaints from members of the association pertaining to other members, coaches, players, volunteers or members of the Board of Directors. The Ombudsman will be responsible for chairing the Disciplinary Committee, coordinating discipline meetings, issue suspensions and liaising with the President of SMH on discipline matters.

Webmaster

The Webmaster is responsible for managing access to the association’s website, including setting up teams and rosters across all divisions. This role provides training and ongoing support to team staff to ensure the effective use of the Flyers website and is responsible for granting user access for team administrators. The Webmaster also completes new tech-forward projects as directed by the Executive.

Submission Deadline: 12:00pm, Friday, October 30, 2026.
Please email Kim Gray at vpoperations@flyershockey.ca to express your interest in any of the above positions. Please include a short message confirming that you meet the requirements, and why you think you would be suitable for the role.
Any member standing for an Executive position must have at least two (2) years of experience as a volunteer in good standing with SMHA.
Each member of the Board of Directors shall be appointed by the Executive Officers for a term of one (1) year, must be a member in good standing of the Association and must have a minimum of one year hockey volunteer experience with SMHA or another minor hockey association.
Oct 27, 2026

SMHA Goalie Development

Sackville Minor has partnered with Chris Wall to provide Goalie Development once again for our 2026/27 Season! 

Goalie Development is available to all goalies U9-U18 with any skill level registered within the association! We encourage all goalies to take advantage of this excellent goalie training!

Every Wednesday night at East Coast Varsity:

U9 & U11 - 6:30PM - 7:30PM

U13, U15 & U18 - 7:30PM - 8:30PM

Chris Wall brings over 20 years of goalie coaching experience. A native of Halifax, NS his playing career includes minor hockey with the Halifax Hawks, Dartmouth Subways (NSMMHL), Halifax Wolverines (MHL), London Nationals (GOJHL), Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL), London Knights (OHL), and Dalhousie Tigers (CIS). He was also fortunate to represent Team Nova Scotia at the 2003 Canada Winter Games. During his playing career he trained with many current and former NHL goalie coaches. Chris now works with goaltenders of all ages to help develop their skills to take their game to the next level. His wealth of playing and coaching experience along with excellent communication skills will be a huge asset to the program.

 

Oct 13, 2026

Oct 3 & 4 Ice Schedule Updated. U9 Ice no longer at ECV

Good Evening Flyers parents, 

Please note the updated ice schedule for October 3rd and 4th as it has changed since yesterday. 

U9 Evaluations have all been moved from ECV to the Stadium or the Sackville Arena for all sessions. Please continue to check the U9 Evaluations page for the most up to date information.

Please note:

  • This schedule applies only to October 3rd and 4th.
  • Your coaches/managers will be provided with your team’s regular-season schedule.

 

  SATURDAY SUNDAY  
       
  ARENA STADIUM ARENA STADIUM  
6:00 AM         6:00 AM
6:30 AM         6:30 AM
7:00 AM
U5
U7 Team 1
U7 Team 3
U5
7:00 AM
7:30 AM 7:30 AM
8:00 AM
U9 Evaluations
U7 Team 2
U7 Team 4
U9 Evaluations
8:00 AM
8:30 AM 8:30 AM
9:00 AM
U9 Evaluations
U7 Team 3
U18 Tryouts
U9 Evaluations
9:00 AM
9:30 AM 9:30 AM
10:00 AM
U9 Evaluations
U7 Team 4
U18 Tryouts
  10:00 AM
10:30 AM   10:30 AM
11:00 AM
U9 Evaluations
 
U13 AAA Game
  11:00 AM
11:30 AM     11:30 AM
12:00 PM
U15 C
    12:00 PM
12:30 PM  
U11 AA Team Keeping
  12:30 PM
1:00 PM
U13 A O'Flaherty
    1:00 PM
1:30 PM  
U15 A team Gagnon
  1:30 PM
2:00 PM
U15 AA Practice
    2:00 PM
2:30 PM  
U13 A Brown
  2:30 PM
3:00 PM     3:00 PM
3:30 PM
U18 Tryouts
 
U11 B - Team Wright
  3:30 PM
4:00 PM
U11 1 v 2
  4:00 PM
4:30 PM
U18 Tryouts
U11 A Practice Lively
  4:30 PM
5:00 PM
U11 3 v 4
U9 Evaluations
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
U13 AAA GAME
U13AA Practice Munro
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
U13 1 v 2
U9 Evaluations
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
U15 A Team Buckland
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Blazers
U13 3 v 4
U13 B Gray
7:00 PM
7:30 PM 7:30 PM
8:00 PM
U18 1 v 2
U18 Tryouts
U15 B Practice Foley
8:00 PM
8:30 PM 8:30 PM
9:00 PM
U18 3 v 4
U18 Tryouts
U15 B Practice Copley
9:00 PM
9:30 PM 9:30 PM
10:00 PM
U15 C
U23
U18 C - Practice
U23
10:00 PM
10:30 PM 10:30 PM
11:00 PM ARENA STADIUM ARENA STADIUM 11:00 PM

Manager Meeting

Our Manager Meeting will take place October 8th at 7:00 PM virtually. A meeting link will be shared prior to the meeting.

Home & Away Socks
Sackville Minor Hockey has purchased home and away socks for our teams this season. Please do not purchase socks for your team or ask families to purchase them. SMHA has received a bulk discount by going this route, with more details to come.

Custom Jerseys
There is one approved custom jersey option available to SMHA teams this year. Please do not order custom jerseys at this time. Custom jerseys cannot be added to a team budget and must be fully sponsored. More information will be shared at the Manager Meeting.

Thank you to all of our coaches, managers, volunteers, and families for your patience and support as we work through the final stages of evaluations and team formation.

Good luck to everyone on the ice this weekend, and welcome to another season with Sackville Minor Hockey!

 

Sackville Minor Hockey Association

Oct 2, 2026

Attention U9 & U18: Tryouts and Evaluations Update

U18 Tryouts Update

Please note the teams have been posted for the start of our U18 tryouts tomorrow. Please remember to check back to the U18 page for updates throughout the process.

Please note, all teams will play each other and then will be rearranged before Sunday evenings games. 

U9 Evaluations Update

Friday ice times/location change for Groups C & D. 

C - 4:00pm at Sackville Arena

D - 5:00pm at Sackville Arena

**All Saturday sessions will now be at Arena. Group times remain the same.**

Sunday scrimmage schedules will be posted no later than 5pm on Saturday. 

Sep 28, 2026

URGENT: Attention U13 and U15 Ice time changes for tryouts

Please note due to circumstances outside of our control, we have had to move one tryout ice time for both U13 and U15. 

U15 - C11 will be moving up an hour to Friday September 25th, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Sackville Arena. 

U13 - B10 will be moving to Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7:00pm at the Sackville Arena. 

Please note both division pages, including ice schedules have been updated on the Flyers website. 

Sep 24, 2026

Attention U9 Families: Evaluations update

U9 Evaluation Update:

*NEW JERSEY PICK UP DATE* 

Evaluation jerseys can be picked up Wednesday, Sept 30 5-7 in the Sackville Arena Mezz.

Our U9 Evaluations page is now live! For information on the evaluation process, evaluation groups and ice schedule visit our Flyers website!

Questions or concerns can be directed to u9divcoordinator@flyershockey.ca 
Sep 24, 2026
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