We would like to thank everyone who expressed interest in the SMHA Ombudsman position.

The SMHA Executive are pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Marchand as our 2025/26 Ombudsman. Please join us in giving Barry a warm welcome to the SMHA team!

Meet Barry Marchand

"My name is Barry Marchand. I am formerly from Cape Breton now living in Sackville with my wife and two adult children. Both of my children played hockey through Sackville Minor and continue in the sport actively. I work as a criminal investigator with Canada Border Services Agency and have been with the Agency for over 18 years. I have worked law enforcement, privately, provincially, and federally for almost 30 years. I have a deep passion for investigations with keen attributes attested over my career. I look forward to promoting integrity, transparency, and fluidity to the Ombudsman position with Sackville Minor Hockey Association. Our players, parents, volunteers, and the public need to have clear expectations as it involves disciplinary actions for consequence of behaviour in our association. I hope to bring that level of transparency to our group."

— Barry Marchand, SMHA Ombudsman 2025/26

We are excited to have Barry join the SMHA team and are confident that his experience and dedication will be a valuable asset to our organization.

To contact Barry, please email: Ombudsman@FlyersHockey.ca

The 2025 Sackville Minor Hockey Association AGM will take place on June 15, 2025.
 
The following Executive positions are open for nominations:
 

• VP Administration
• VP Development
• VP Recreation
• VP U9
• Secretary (One year term)
• Treasurer
• President

 Please review the newly approved SMHA organizational chart at the bottom of this page, as some of the Executive roles have changed in terms of oversight.

If you need to amend your previous nomination based on the updated chart, please email Natalie Lafleche at Secretary@FlyersHockey.ca.

Reminder: All nominations must be submitted by 12 midnight on May 25th.

 
Any member in good standing may nominate themselves or another member as a candidate for an Executive Officer position by providing the Nominating Committee with the following:
 
a. An email that includes the name of the member nominated and the Director position for which the member is being nominated; and
 
b. A signed statement by the nominee affirming that he or she is a member eligible as a candidate for the Executive Officer position for which he or she is being nominated and that he or she is willing to accept the position if elected.

AGM details to follow. 

Good evening Flyers Fans & Families,

We Want to Hear from You!

As the 2024–2025 season winds to a close, the SMHA Board and Executive are seeking feedback from SMHA Families on two different Google Forms as follows:

• 2024-2025 Competitive Tryouts Feedback Form
  • This is for parents or guardians of SMHA players who participated in 2024-2025 Competitive Tryouts
  • Families with more than one player who tried out: the Form can and should be completed multiple times (once per player to reflect each person's experience)
  • Form submission deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025

• 2024-2025 Coaching Feedback Form
  • This is for SMHA participants of all ages, U5 right up to U23.
  • Families with more than one player: the Form can and should be completed multiple times (once per player to reflect each person's experience, even if siblings were on the same team.)
  • Form submission deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025

Your feedback is incredibly valuable and it helps us better support our players at every level. SMHA is committed to improving and creating the best possible experience for our players and families.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.