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Seeking Expression of Interest in Ombudsmen and Director of Tournaments

We have received interest in the Vice President Administration and the Vice President U9. Thank you to all that applied.

SMHA is still putting a call out for interest in the following positions:

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, March 7, 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 21, 2025

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Kraft Hockeyville BINGO

We need your help Sackville!

If you haven't already answered the 3 questions to submit your story on the Kraft Hockeyville page please do so!! We are only 2 weeks away from the deadline to submit our stories. With a tight race for the top 4 arenas, we need all the help we can get for this final push!

KRAFT HOCKEYVILLE GIVEAWAY ALERT

Your Kraft Hockeyville Committee is excited to announce our Kraft Hockeyville BINGO card!!

Each fully completed BINGO card will be entered into a draw for 3 individual prizes and a team prize!

How to enter? Complete all tasks on the Kraft Hockeyville website link below and check off the BINGO card on paper or electronically. Fill out the personal information requested on back of BINGO card (picture 3) with your information and email a picture of both to Communications@flyershockey.ca. Each BINGO card will be verified after submission for completion using the KHV website.

https://hockeyville.kraftheinz.com/.../11eec6d14ac47e803b...

Individual prizes:

Family Night Out - 1 night stay at Moxy Hotel, 4 Halifax Mooseheads tickets, $100 Boston Pizza

Hotel & Dinner - 1 night stay at Courtyard Marriott Hotel, $50 Boston Pizza

$100 Sportswheels Gift Card

Flyers Team Prize:

Freemans Pizza Party for Players and Team Staff - Max 25 people

Neighbouring Association Team Prize:

Freemans Pizza Party for Players and Team Staff - Max 25 people

We are happy to include our neighbouring Minor Hockey associations, as they have already shown their support towards our Kraft Hockeyville bid! We truly appreciate it and we want to show it!

The more completed BINGO cards received from one team, the higher your chances are of winning the pizza party for your team!

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Prizes Drawn: March 2, 2025

Sackville IS Hockeyville!!

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Feb 19, 2025

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Storm Closures - February 16, 2025

Please see the current below closures for February 16th, 2025.

Sackville Arena will be closing today at 6:30pm.

Sackville Sports Stadium: Due to forecasted storm and weather conditions on Sunday February 16, 2025, the Sackville Sports Stadium will be closing at 5:00pm for the remainder of today. The Stadium will delay opening until 8:00am on Monday February 17, 2025.

GEC 4 Pad - THE GREENFOOT ENERGY CENTRE WILL BE CLOSING TODAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2025 AT 6:30PM AND REOPENING FOR RENTALS AT 8:00AM, FEBRUARY 17, 2025

RBC Centre - We will be closing tonight at 6:30pm.

If you are travelling to other arenas, please check in with the arena to make sure they are still open. As always, please use your discretion and stay safe if you choose to travel this evening.

This post will be updated if we become aware of more closures.

Feb 16, 2025

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Storm Closures - February 13, 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.

Current closures for February 13th, 2025 at 11:00am. Please continue to check with local arenas, if your team is on the ice tonight.

The Sackville Sports Stadium will be closing at 1pm for the remainder of today.

LeBrun will be closing at 1pm for the remainder of today.

Gray Arena will be closing at 1pm for the remainder of today.

Greenfoot Energy Centre will be closing at 2pm on February 13, 2025 and reopening for regular rentals on February 14, 2025

Saint Margaret’s Center Feb 13th - EARLY CLOSURE - SMC Closing at 2:00pm today.

The RBC CENTRE will be closing at 2PM on February 13, 2025.

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

Feb 13, 2025

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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!

Feb 11, 2025

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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

Ombudsman

Submission Deadline: 11:59pm, Friday, February 14, 2025.

Feb 6, 2025

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Seeking Expression of Interest in Ombudsmen and Director of Tournaments