Dear U7 Hockey Families,

We hope this message finds you and your young hockey enthusiasts happily enjoying the start of the 2023 hockey season with the Sackville Minor Hockey Association!

As we prepare to lace up our skates and hit the ice for the official start of the season, we have some important updates regarding our on-ice sessions and team placements coming up this weekend. Children will remain in their current grouping for their Saturday afternoon skate as follows:

Saturday, October 7th, 2023:
Group 1: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Group 2: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Group 3: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Group 4: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location: East Coast Varsity in Dartmouth

These sessions on Saturday are a continuation of the practices that have been held this week. They exist as an opportunity for our young players to get back on the ice, refresh their skills, and, most importantly, have fun! Please make sure to arrive a little early to ensure a smooth start.

Team allocations:
We understand the anticipation of knowing which team your child will be on this season. An email will be sent out on Saturday evening, October 7th, confirming the final team placements for the season. We appreciate your patience as our coaching staff works diligently to ensure balanced and enjoyable teams for all players.

First Team Practice:
Teams will have their first official practice session on Sunday, October 8th, 2023, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM at East Coast Varsity in Dartmouth. The specific time slot for each team will be confirmed when the children are placed on their respective teams.

We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable hockey experience for our young athletes, and we can't wait to see them on the ice, building friendships and skills that will last a lifetime.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated team coordinators or coaching staff.

Let's make this season one filled with great memories and exciting hockey moments! We look forward to seeing you and your young stars on the ice this weekend.

Warm regards,
Matthew Brown

 Sending out a friendly reminder about our Rec Coach info session tonight at 7pm in the Arena Mezz.

Good afternoon,

We are thrilled to announce that the 2nd Annual Flyers Face Off Early-Bird Tournament is coming up on the weekend of Oct 13-15, right here at home in Lower Sackville!

• Event: Fall Face-Off Early-Bird Tournament
  • Register HERE
  • Guaranteed Four-Game Minimum
    
    
• Divisions:
  • U11-B: 4 Spots Left!
  • U13-A: 2 Spots Left!
  • U13-B: 5 Spots Left!
    
    
• Cost: $850
  
  
• Dates: Fri Oct 13-Sun Oct 15
  
  
• Location: 65% @ Sackville Arena, 35% @ Sackville Sports Stadium 

Our Director of Tournaments - Blair Cole (Tournaments@FlyersHockey.ca) is looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles! Please reach out to Blair if you're interested in helping out with the Fall Face-Off Tournament specifically, or if you'd like to get involved in a Tournament Committee. Other upcoming tournaments include:

• U9 Holiday Jamboree (Registration Coming Soon! U9 Team Managers should mark their calendars!)
  • Division: U9 Development, U9 Intermediate, U9 Advancing
  • Dates: Tues. Dec 26 - Fri. Dec 29
    
    
• Flyers Memorial Tournament
  • Division: U15-AA, U15-A, U15-B, U18-AA, U18-A 
  • Dates: Tues. Jan 2 - Fri. Jan 5
    
    
• March Meltdown Tournament
  • Division: U11-C, U13-C, U15-C, U18-C
  • Dates: March 9 - March 12 

Thank you! Please share with your Hockey Friends so we can fill up the Fall Face-Off Tournament!

Hello,

Competitive Tryout Jersey Drop-Off:

• All players named to U11 and U13 Competitive Teams should arrange to drop off their *CLEAN* Tryout Jerseys at the Sackville Arena Mezzanine.
• Drop off is *today* -  Wed. Oct 4, 6:00p-7:00p @ Sackville Arena Mezzanine.

U11 and U13 Rec Evaluation Jersey Pick Up:

• All players participating in U11 and U13 Recreation should arrange to pick up their jersey at the Sackville Arena Mezzanine
• Pick up is *today* - Wed. Oct 4, 7:00p-8:00p @ Sackville Arena Mezzanine.

• U11 Division Coordinator: Morgan Spicer (U11Comp@FlyersHockey.ca)
  • U11 Recreation Page with Groups & Times
• U13 Division Coordinator: Natalie Lafleche (U13Comp@FlyersHockey.ca)
  • U13 Recreation Page with Groups & Times

Thank you!

U18 Competitive Tryouts

Sept 30th Update 4:20pm Update: 

Thank you to all the players and families providing proof of their Checking Clinic that were not in HCR.

With being able to add most of the players back in - and therefore being able to justify TWO scrimmage groups as originally planned - we are postponing Session #1 tonight.

We will have the two groups for tomorrow night posted below later this evening, to give folks more notice about the groups and to include everyone who should be included.

Thank you!