Evening Flyers families,

One of our U7 coaches has reached out for us to share their website and Flyers designs! 

Sackville Minor has no affiliation with McEASTA, they are a private locally owned company. We just wanted to pass along this information in case anyone wanted any Flyers designed swag for Christmas! 

Have a lovely night everyone! 

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Hey Flyers,

Justin Smith here — I help coach my son, Ty, and the U7 Kings. My wife, Krista, and I run a pun-filled apparel brand McEASTA - a play on words for "my keister", a latin term derived from the Newfoundbreton term "me arse".

We just released Flyers hoodies and tees. They aren’t our usual humour line, but they’re very much in the spirit of family, community, and support, which still aligns with McEASTA. 

A big part of what we do is spread awareness for those eligible to get screened for colorectal cancer, as this was a wish of our late friend, Capt. Billy Marr, who passed from what started as colorectal cancer. This was a wish very fitting with a brand called McEASTA.

10% of all profits go directly to cancer-fighting causes (not just colorectal).

How to Order (Super Simple):

Use this link:https://mceasta.com/collections/sackville-flyers?country=CA

Be sure to fill out TEAM NAME: To help with fulfillment/delivery/pickup, having the TEAM NAME really helps (this is different than the optional 'LEVEL').

Order deadline: Thursday, December 4 at 11:59 PM (if you want items before Christmas).

Absolutely no pressure to buy — Sackville might be orange but Lord knows we are all in the red ?.

Thanks everyone!

Justin

Those interested can also check out our nonsense @mceasta on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. My business partner, Aaaron McEasta (some call him 'AAA' Ron for the 3 a's in his name) runs the business with his nephew, Mack Rill. It's a real shirt show.

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

Submission Deadline: 11:59pm, Friday, December 5, 2025

Please email Natalie Lafleche at Secretary@FlyersHockey.ca to express your interest. Please include a short message confirming that you meet the requirements, and why you think you would be suitable for the role.

Good Afternoon Flyers Families,

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Freeman’s Lower Sackville to celebrate the outstanding individuals in our association.

Beginning this week, every Flyer of the Week—whether a player or a volunteer—will receive an exclusive coupon generously provided by Freeman’s Lower Sackville. Each Flyer of the week will also be entered into a monthly draw to win their team a pizza party at Freeman's Lower Sackville! We are grateful for their support in helping us highlight the dedication, sportsmanship, and positive spirit that make our hockey community so special.

We are thrilled to kick off our 2025/26 Flyers of the Week with an incredible story from our U18A Sackville Flyers—a perfect example of the teamwork, character, and effort we aim to recognize throughout the season.

To submit your story for consideration for our Flyer of the Week, please use the following form:

Form: https://forms.gle/TSudbVd5pUt2itEK7

Thank you to Freeman’s Lower Sackville for their commitment to our community and for supporting our Flyers!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to communications@flyershockey.ca.

Sackville Minor Hockey will be hosting the following Power Skating Clinics this weekend:

Program Description

Important:
Please plan to arrive 30 minutes early and players must be fully dressed and ready 15 minutes before ice time, as our Coaches will review the drills and expectations before hitting the ice.

Spots are limited — secure yours early!

Please note registration will shut down once we have reached the player maximum.

If you have questions, or want to be added to our wait list, please contact Kim Gray @ vpoperations@flyershockey.ca

On-Ice Helpers

We have had a lot of questions lately regarding on ice helper, please see the attached Hockey Nova Scotia On-Ice Helper Policy for detailed information. 

The Deadline for Coach Certifications is December 1, 2025

Coach Reimbursements 

Certification Requirements

All SMHA Volunteers and Coaches must obtain certifications as per Hockey Nova Scotia and Hockey Canada.

Please note that as per Hockey Nova Scotia, the "Respect in Sport: Activity Leader" course is no longer required for new coaches and volunteers in 2025. It has been replaced by a new course called "The Shift Forward", linked on the Hockey Nova Scotia certifications page below. Those with Respect in Sport: Activity Leader do not need to take The Shift Forward as they are being considered equivalent.

Each required course is linked on the Hockey Nova Scotia's Volunteer Requirements Page .

• Certification Requirements must be completed by December 1, 2025.
• Hockey Nova Scotia will remove coaches from Official HCR Rosters if Certification Requirements are not completed by December 1, 2025.
• This may impact the team's ability to practice and participate in Games & Tournaments.

Checking Your Own HCR Profile 

SMHA Volunteers and Coaches are responsible for logging into the Hockey Canada Registry (aka HCR 3.0) to check the status of their own credentials and any additional requirements for the upcoming season.

Criminal Record Checks

It is very important that you use THIS LINK (https://www.backcheck.net/hockeynovascotia/) for your Criminal Record Check. This link covers the cost of the Criminal Record Check, and makes your results visible to Sackville Minor Hockey Association. Select "Sackville MHA" from the drop-down list. It is also important to watch for a reply from Halifax Regional Police containing your Serial Number. Your Serial Number must be copied and pasted into your MyBackCheck account to share your Criminal Record Check results with Sackville Minor Hockey. 

If for any reason a volunteer's Criminal Record Check requires fingerprinting, it can take quite a long time to process. Backlogs with the system can also occur near the the December 1st deadline. Please do not delay starting this step.

• If you don't receive an email from Halifax Regional Police, you can call them at 902-490-1329.
• If you receive a reply indicating you require fingerprinting, please reach out to Craig Foley at RiskManagement@FlyersHockey.ca. We will provide you with a Fingerprint Request letter, and you will need to bring that to Halifax Police Headquarters at 1975 Gottingen St.
  • Click Here for a letter from Hockey Nova Scotia requesting the Fingerprint Fee be reduced or waived.
• After all is completed, you should receive an email from Halifax Regional Police stating the Criminal Record Check is completed.

Craig Foley
Director, Risk Management
RiskManagement@FlyersHockey.ca