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Guelph Minor Hockey Association Newsletter - March 2008

From the desk of the President

Welcome to our first newsletter.

The goal is to connect quarterly on the issues, events, and happenings that affect our kids and us as members of the Guelph Minor Hockey Association.

In this first issue, I want to thank the volunteers of our organization. It takes many people, many hours to keep things running and make sure that our kids have fun. To this group of people(and you know who you are), thank you for your dedication and perseverance.

There is one challenge though. We need more Volunteers! The Association has ambitious plans but it is always the same people who step up to do the work. What can you provide? You can give us as little as one hour per week, 5 hours per month and you will help us to improve. Houseleague and Rep both need convenors to run their divisions next year, houseleague will need coaches, the powerplay tournament will need helpers, the board will need more people in June, and there are numerous other jobs to be filled and help required.

That's where you come in. Step up and let's make this organization the best in Ontario. To step up, send your email to president@guelphminorhockey.com and let me know if there is something in particular you can help with or whether you just want to help period.

Yours in Hockey,
Tom Hopgood
President
Guelph Minor Hockey Association


Playoffs:

Rep

Best of luck to the following Rep teams who have advanced to the OMHA finals

  • Major Midget AAA coached by Randy Breese
  • Minor Bantam AAA coached by Shane Livingston
  • Peewee A coached by Richard Polo

As well as the following teams who advanced to the TriCounty Finals

  • Minor Bantam A coached by Andre Cuncins
  • Minor Peewee AA coached by Jeff Clarke
  • Atom AA coached by Ken Russell
  • Novice A coached by Ed Parker

House League

  • SD 1 and SD 2 have their playoff weekend April 5th and 6th
  • Novice playoffs are already underway with teams now sponsored by Dodge/Jeep as Caravan Kids. Winners will have their names engraved on a replica Stanley Cup showcased at Wellington Motors.
  • Minor Atom through Major Midget began round-robin playoffs March 17th with finals over the weekend of April 5th and 6th

Best of luck to all our teams!

SCTA Bantam AAA Qualifier

Guelph recently held the SCTA qualifiers and while Guelph hung tough - losing three tight one goal games - they ultimately came up empty. Burlington and St. Catharines advance to the OMHA finals.

2008-09 Rep Passes are now on sale!

Rep passes for the upcoming season are available online now for a cost of $75. Buy them online until April 13th. Afterwards they can be bought at the door for $100.

GMHA celebrates 60 years!

House League and Rep parents; coaches; volunteers, you are invited to the 60th diamond anniversary of GMHA, join us for our banquet, Saturday April 26th, 2008. For details on tickets, to make a donation, or volunteer your time see our banquet page for full details.

Update regarding the Children's Fitness Tax Credit

As previously noted, 2007 tax receipts for the basic registration fees have already been e-mail to the parent who registered their child. Children's Fitness Tax Receipts for rep or select fees are now available from team managers upon request. You should note that the deduction limit for the Children's Fitness Tax Credit is $500 per child. More information on the Children's Fitness Tax Credit can be found at:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whatsnew/fitness-e.html

Important dates

  • March 5 - Apr 13, 2008-09 Rep passes on sale
  • March 31 2008-09 Select coach applications due
  • April 14 - May 11 GMHA Rep AAA, AA and A tryouts (except Major Midget)
  • April 15 Deadline - All Rep and Select Team Financial Statements - Due
  • April 26 GMHA Banquet- Harpos Banquet Hall
  • April 30 House League coach applications due
  • May 1 - June 14 Early Bird Registration for 2008-09 season
  • June 5, 2008 Annual Board Meeting - Harpos Banquet Hall

Newsletter/Website

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