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NOHA Rink Report – September 29, 2023

The deadline to apply to Host the NOHA Tournament of Champions is October 1st! Get your application in HERE

The NOHA Team Guide provides an overview of important hockey information for our teams. Find out more:

The NOHA and OHF are excited to announce that Sault Major Hockey Association will be hosting the U18 AAA Central Regional Championship being held in April of 2024.

NOHA Clinics have been posted for September and October. View Certification Requirements and Register now to obtain your certifications.

NOHA Entry-Level Officials Clinics have been posted. Follow the steps to join our Officiating team!

Learn from Olympic timekeeper and Sudbury resident Randy Pascal in three free timekeeper clinics offered to all NOHA timekeepers:

The NOHA will be offering three free Maltreatment Information Sessions. These sessions are open to all players, coaches, officials, and parents:

Hockey Canada Pathway to Hockey Coverage Information for Associations

  • Pathway to Hockey programs (commonly known as try hockey programs) are designed to provide fun, safe and affordable introduction to hockey opportunities to all Canadians. These are programs that are run and managed by Local Hockey Associations – with the objective of growing their membership. Pathway to hockey programs can be a simple ball hockey initiative or a 12-week program that teaches skating or the fundamentals of the game. Key objectives for this initiative are as follows:

    • Provide an opportunity for Local Hockey Associations to expand their introductory programming offerings, leading to increased accessibility, diversity and inclusiveness

    • Ensure that all participants and programs are insured and managed in accordance with our shared values and standards

    • Remove a component of the cost barrier (insurance) for program participants

    • Track participants and their hockey journey, leading to greater understanding of retention and sustainability

    • Collect best practices and innovative ideas, including identification of opportunities to share with others and/or scale in other areas

NOHA Rink Report – September 22, 2023

NOHA Clinics have been posted for September and October. View Certification Requirements and Register now to obtain your certifications.

NOHA Entry-Level Officials Clinics have been posted. Follow the steps to join our Officiating team!

The NOHA Team Guide provides an overview of important hockey information for our teams. Find out more:

NOHA Tournament of Champions Host Applications are open until October 1st. Apply now to Host a TOC!

Learn from Olympic timekeeper and Sudbury resident Randy Pascal in three free timekeeper clinics offered to all NOHA timekeepers:

The NOHA will be offering three free Maltreatment Information Sessions. These sessions are open to all players, coaches, officials, and parents:

Hockey Canada Pathway to Hockey Coverage Information for Associations

  • Pathway to Hockey programs (commonly known as try hockey programs) are designed to provide fun, safe and affordable introduction to hockey opportunities to all Canadians. These are programs that are run and managed by Local Hockey Associations – with the objective of growing their membership. Pathway to hockey programs can be a simple ball hockey initiative or a 12-week program that teaches skating or the fundamentals of the game. Key objectives for this initiative are as follows:

    • Provide an opportunity for Local Hockey Associations to expand their introductory programming offerings, leading to increased accessibility, diversity and inclusiveness

    • Ensure that all participants and programs are insured and managed in accordance with our shared values and standards

    • Remove a component of the cost barrier (insurance) for program participants

    • Track participants and their hockey journey, leading to greater understanding of retention and sustainability

    • Collect best practices and innovative ideas, including identification of opportunities to share with others and/or scale in other areas

NOHA Rink Report – September 15, 2023

NOHA Rink Report – September 15, 2023

NOHA Clinics have been posted for September and October. View Certification Requirements and Register now to obtain your certifications.

NOHA Entry-Level Officials Clinics have been posted. Follow the steps to join our Officiating team!

The NOHA Team Guide provides an overview of important hockey information for our teams. Find out more:

NOHA Tournament of Champions Host Applications are open until October 1st. Apply now to Host a TOC!

Learn from Olympic timekeeper and Sudbury resident Randy Pascal in three free timekeeper clinics offered to all NOHA timekeepers:

The NOHA will be offering three free Maltreatment Information Sessions. These sessions are open to all players, coaches, officials, and parents:

Hockey Canada Pathway to Hockey Coverage Information for Associations

  • Pathway to Hockey programs (commonly known as try hockey programs) are designed to provide fun, safe and affordable introduction to hockey opportunities to all Canadians. These are programs that are run and managed by Local Hockey Associations – with the objective of growing their membership. Pathway to hockey programs can be a simple ball hockey initiative or a 12-week program that teaches skating or the fundamentals of the game. Key objectives for this initiative are as follows:

    • Provide an opportunity for Local Hockey Associations to expand their introductory programming offerings, leading to increased accessibility, diversity and inclusiveness

    • Ensure that all participants and programs are insured and managed in accordance with our shared values and standards

    • Remove a component of the cost barrier (insurance) for program participants

    • Track participants and their hockey journey, leading to greater understanding of retention and sustainability

    • Collect best practices and innovative ideas, including identification of opportunities to share with others and/or scale in other areas

Maltreatment Information Sessions

In 2021, Hockey Canada introduced a new Maltreatment rule to crackdown on discrimination in hockey. In an effort to further educate all of our participants, the NOHA will be offering three free Maltreatment Information Sessions. These sessions are open to all players, coaches, officials, and parents.

You can also access the Hockey Canada Rule Book, with the rule here: https://cdn.hockeycanada.ca/hockey-canada/Hockey-Programs/Officiating/Downloads/rulebook_casebook_e.pdf

Registration for these sessions is mandatory and can be completed using the links below:

September 27 at 7:00 p.m. – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcO6spzorGtVrf7M-Dh7HuL3TuUT_O59r

October 16 at 7:00 p.m. – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoduGgqzIsEtE0bFBCt4UgIuHAT_jG9Qco

October 24 at 7:00 p.m. – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcOChqDMoGtfK0Ctp7dR7nDAhNo6cEU-D

Please reach out to Adam Morell at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding these sessions or Hockey Canada Rule 11.

2023-2024 Season Schedule

Home ice is now published for the 2023-2024 Coniston Flames Season!

U7:

  • Saturdays 7:30 – 8:30 AM
  • Sundays 2:00 – 3:00 PM

U9:

  • Mondays 5:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Sundays 3:00 – 4:00 PM

U11:

  • Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Sundays 4:00 – 5:00 PM

U13 White:

  • *Saturdays\Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30 PM
  • Sundays 5:00 – 6:30 PM

U13 Red:

  • *Saturdays\Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30 PM
  • Sundays 6:30-8 PM

* U13 teams will alternate practice ice times weekly.

2023-2024 Season Registrations Open!!!

We’re thrilled to announce that online registration for the Coniston Minor Hockey Association 2022-2023 season is NOW OPEN! 🏒 Whether you’re a returning player or new to our association, we welcome you to join us for an exciting season of hockey.

Get ready for new and exciting programs coming to Coniston Minor Hockey participants this season! We’re working hard to enhance our offerings and can’t wait for you to experience what’s in store.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of the action, camaraderie, and skill development. Click the link below to register today:

Register Now

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance with registration. Let’s make this season the best one yet, full of surprises and unforgettable moments! #ConistonFlames 🔥

NOHA – Hotel Challenges

Please see the letter attached outlining the challenges the NOHA has been made of aware of with respect to Hotels during tournament weekends.

Letter to Associations – Hotel Challenges – February 13, 2023 (1)

Date: February 14, 2023
To: NOHA Associations and Single Entry Teams
From: Sue Shepherdson
Re: Hotels

The NOHA has received several complaints from various hotels associations around Northern Ontario.

The associations have been dealing with numerous circumstances regarding the actions of both players and parents who are staying at their facilities during tournament are behaving in an
manner that is negatively impacting their business.

It has now gotten to the point where several facilities are considering no longer permitting hockey (sports) teams to block rooms and are no longer providing discounts to these Teams.
They are also considering significantly increasing their rates to help deter larger groups.

With the cost of hockey already extremely high, and travel for many Northern Ontario Teams being extensive during the season which further impacts the costs to play the game, it is
extremely concerning that the behaviour of a small number of people is affecting so many families and Teams.

To address the challenges faced by hotel operators, the NOHA is currently discussing with them how we can collectively address the issues that they are encountering almost on a weekly basis with sports groups.

In the interim, we would ask that all Associations advise their Teams who are attending tournaments from now until the end of the season to respect the rules put in place by the
facilities, to treat hotel staff with respect, and to ensure a positive experience for all Participants.

It is also important to understand that hotels have the ability to enforce their house rules and can, if necessary, remove those who chose to ignore the rules. Eviction is a tool that hotels do not want to use, but the impact of unruly behaviour on hotel staff and other patrons is becoming an issue for them. Please do not put them in a place where they have to consider using this option.