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Join us for a fun-filled Mini Stick Tournament on Monday, February 17th, 2025!

Join us for the Ketchup Cup!! We are one week away!!

 

Kraft Hockeyville Mini Stick Tournament

Join us for a fun-filled Mini Stick Tournament on Monday, February 17th, 2025!

 

We are looking for your help to boost our points and especially stories about the Sackville Arena on our Kraft Hockeyville Website. No cost to enter, but instead we will be asking for proof of Story submission by at least 1 parent of each registered player on the Kraft Hockeyville Website! Proof of stories can be provided in the form of a screenshot, or KHV confirmation email at the registration table on the day of the Mini-stick Tournament. Parent rep should make sure they gather all screenshots or email from parents of their registered players ahead of time. 

 

To add your story - https://hockeyville.kraftheinz.com/community/11eec6d14ac47e803b8c60bfa00fa50e

 

Date: Monday, February 17th, 2025

Location: Sackville Arena Mezzanine

Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Teams: 6 players per team - To register you must have a full team of 6 players. 

Game Format: 3 vs 3, Two 5-minute periods

Divisions: U7, U9, U11, U13

 

U7 - 2:00- 3:00pm

U9 - 4:00-5:00pm 

U11 - 5:00-6:00pm

U13 - 6:00-7:00pm

Max 6 Teams per division - we will post on the SMHA Facebook page and update this sheet when a division is full. 

The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with Semis and a Final Championship Game. Every team is guaranteed at least 3 games!

Winners from each division will receive a prize!!

Tournament schedule will be provided after team sign-ups. 

We look forward to seeing you there for a fun filled Family Day at the Sackville Arena!

Sign up today - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca7eTV_7IZ70Zob3o0KOKRfa9cpYH1W8gKvlkKZ5aiH5XzvQ/viewform

Feb 11, 2025

Seeking Expression of Interest in multiple positions within Sackville Minor Hockey

SMHA is putting a call out for interest in the following positions:
Vice President Administration
The Vice President Administration will support the overall administrative operations of the Association and assume the duties of the President as delegated in the event of his/her absence for any reason. The Vice President Administration shall be familiar with and enforce the bylaws and policies of the Association, be responsible for the planning and coordinating of the Annual General Meeting and be responsible for all fundraising including the acquisition and maintenance of lotto licenses. The Vice President Administration shall assist the Registrar in all registration matters including requests for financial assistance and collection of delinquent accounts. They will perform such other duties as delegated by the President.
 
Vice President U9
The Vice President U9 is responsible for ensuring the U9 program meet the identified program objectives and effectively represent the interests of players, parents and instructors at the Executive level. They will provide ongoing support and guidance to the U9 Divisional Coordinator.
 
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.

 

Submission Deadline: 11:59pm, Friday, February 14, 2025.
Please email Natalie Lafleche at Secretary@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;. Please see our updated bylaws (Article VII- 42 M-V ) for more information.
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.
Feb 6, 2025

Storm Closures - January 29, 2025

We encourage everyone to use caution and discretion if you choose to travel to any arenas that remain open. Please stay safe if you decide to head out to a rink this evening.


1:39pm Update: Saint Margaret's Centre is closing at 5:30pm

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January 29th, 2025 1:00pm

The Stadium is closing at 3:00pm today January 29, 2025.  

ECV and Sackville Arena are currently staying open. 

If there are any other closures they will be shared on our Sackville Minor Facebook page and another email will go out to the association. 

Jan 29, 2025

We are in the top 4 arenas for Kraft Hockeyville, but we need your help to stay there!

Sackville Minor Hockey Association and the Sackville Arena(LDRA) needs your help to keep us in the running for the top 4 arenas in Kraft Hockeyville.
 
We are doing well, we are currently in the top 4, but we need to keep pushing as other arenas do their rally their stories will start pouring in!!
 
We have until March 2nd to add your stories about the arena, upload pictures, leave a note, and interact with the content on our Sackville Arena Kraft Hockeyville page.
 
Stories are extremely important in the judging to declare the top 4 arenas. Total accumulated points will bring awareness to the judging panel, however they will review and score us based on the content within those stories. They want to see our community spirit, passion for hockey, the importance of our arena and how the prize money will be used.
 
Check out this video by our President, Rob Nurnber, for a detailed tutorial on how to rack up for points to support the Sackville Arena and a thank you to our sponsors for supporting our bid for Kraft Hockeyville!
 
If you can share this call to action out to friends inside or outside of Sackville Minor, it would be greatly appreciated!!
 
Sackville IS Hockeyville
 
 
Jan 28, 2025

Kraft Hockeyville Rally Information: Schedule, Goalie Game, Mini Stick Tournament Sign ups

RALLY WEEKEND! January 18th and 19th, 2025 

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Kraft Hockeyville Goalie Game

Get ready for a unique and fun experience at the Goalie Game on Sunday, January 19th, 2025!
  • Date: Sunday, January 19th, 2025
  • Location: Sackville Arena
  • Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Open to: U9, U11, U13, U15, and U18 Goalies
This exciting event is designed to unite goaltenders from across our association for a 5-on-5, goalies-only hockey game! Goalies will wear their full gear, including their own gloves and stick, and rotate positions throughout the game.

 

We’re looking forward to seeing you there for this one-of-a-kind event!

Sign up today! 
https://forms.gle/UncN1eKj4wKntC5v5
 

Kraft Hockeyville Mini Stick Tournament

Join us for a fun-filled Mini Stick Tournament on Sunday, January 19th, 2025!
  • Date: Sunday, January 19th, 2025
  • Location: Sackville Arena Mezzanine
  • Time: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Teams: 6 players per team - To register you must have a full team of 6 players. 
  • Game Format: 3 vs 3, Two 5-minute periods
  • Divisions: U7, U9, U11, U13
U7 - 2:30- 3:30pm
U9 - 3:30-4:30pm
U11 - 4:30-5:30pm
U13 - 5:30-6:30pm
Max 8 Teams per divisions- Teams will receive an email confirming your acceptance into the tournament or an email if your division is full and closed to registration.
The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with Semis and a Final Championship Game. Every team is guaranteed at least 3 games!
Winners from each division will receive medals!
Player of the game prizes throughout!
Tournament schedule will be provided after team sign-ups.
We look forward to seeing you there and having a great time on the ice!
 
Jan 14, 2025

Kraft Hockeyville Open Information Session - January 12, 2025

The Kraft Hockeyville committee invites you to an in-person information session this afternoon, January 12th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Sackville Arena Mezzanine.

If you're interested in volunteering or learning more about our exciting Rally Weekend we encourage you to join us! We are excited to have as many people involved as possible and we are looking forward to answering your questions! 

We look forward to seeing you there!


Sackville is Kraft Hockeyville

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