Sorry, the last email was jumbled so here is the information a little easier to read……

It’s that time of year again where our rep teams have started their play-offs, house league are gearing up for theirs and our hockey school kids finally get to show off their skills as their teams face off at centre ice! Even though our hockey season is winding down, there is still lots to be done to complete this season and get ready for the next one. Here are some dates to remember and some reminders at the applications we are asking you to take the time to fill out. All the documents can be found under the “Document” section of the website and for your convenience we have shown this section on our home webpage.

REP COACH APPLICATIONS due to head coach, Kevin Kent by February 28.

COACH/STAFF EVALUATIONS to be filled out by parents and must be signed and returned to Kevin Kent by February 28.

PLAYER SPECIAL AWARDS to be filled out by Coaching Staff and returned to Angela at angela@kenstruct.ca by March 16.

COACH OF THE YEAR NOMINATION (one for REP and one for HL) returned to Angela by March 16.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION returned to Angela by March 16.

SILVER STICK SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION $1000 available to Midget age player who is entering Post-Secondary School. Submit applications to Kim Bosscher georginatournaments@hotmail.com by March 16

HOUSE LEAGUE COACH APPLICATIONS due to head coach, Kevin Kent by April 15, 2012. Please start looking at getting your Police Check (VSS) and applicable coaching certification now as clinics book up fast in September.

HL CHAMPIONSHIP DAY will be held April 1 at the Ice Palace. We are happy to announce that Rogers TV is going to cover the ‘A’ Championship games again this year! Further details on the air dates and how you can get your copy of the games will be provided at a later date.

BANQUETS will be held April 3, 4, 5 at Sutton Arena Hall. Stay tuned for details

GMHA MARLIES DAY Get your team on the ice for a shoot out!! March 25, 2012 at 3pm. Toronto Marlies play the Texas Stars at the Ricoh Centre in Toronto. This year we are selling tickets for $20 each. We have been reserved centre ice seats which retail for between $30-$35. The team who sells the most tickets will be awarded the opportunity to go out between periods to do a shoot-out!! Ticket orders must be in to Angela (angela@kenstruct.ca) before March 9. Single orders are welcome as well…..but after March 9th you will need to get your tickets directly from our Marlies Rep, Greg Corbett.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING is April 26, 2012 at the Ice Palace Hall, 7pm. Please submit any proposed Constitutional Amendments in writing by March 26, 2012 to our office administrator, Katera Mahussier at mahussier@rogers.com

TRYOUTS are expected to start after April 23 as we must wait for YSE to finish their AAA tryouts first. Stay tuned to webs

Police Vulnerable Sector Check
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROCESS AND FORMS FOR COMPLETING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING CHANGED AS OF FEBRUARY 6, 2012

The vulnerable sector screening was established to provide screening of individuals who intend on working or volunteering with the vulnerable sector. A vulnerable person is defined as a person who, because of their age, a disability, or other circumstances, whether temporary or permanent are (a) in a position of dependence on others or (b) are otherwise at a greater risk than the general population of being harmed by a person in a position or authority or trust relative to them.

This type of screening is required for the following types of positions: teacher, social worker, taxi driver, day-care worker, adoptive parents, sport coaches, etc.

A vulnerable sector screening search may provide the following information:

Criminal record (adult and/or young offender, including summary offences) Outstanding charges Findings of not guilty by reason of mental disorder Probation, prohibition and other judicial orders which are in effect Convictions/pending charges under Child and Family Services Act Apprehensions and/or contact under the Mental Health Act Suspect/Culprit information; where the release of such will not hinder any ongoing investigation Local files from any Police Service.

Beginning February 6, 2012 York Regional Police will be implementing changes in the way Vulnerable Sector Screening checks are performed. The new Vulnerable Sector Screening check will now be referred to as a PVSC (Police Vulnerable Sector Check).

As many of you know, we have one of the premier hockey instructors in the area conducting development skates on Friday nights at 6:00 pm on the blue pad at the Ice Palace. Check the calendar to see the dates for each age group and make sure you take advantage of the opportunity to develop your child’s skills.

The sessions are free of charge for all skaters and are open to all registered House League and Rep players.

Don’t miss out on the this valuable opportunity and get your kids to the rink!

Parents,
We request that you fill out your Coach and staff evaluation forms for us and get them into us as soon as possible. Last year we took the evaluations very serious and actually changed out 5 coaches based on your feedback. It is very important to note that some of the rumours we have heard about our evaluations could not be further from the truth. We have heard that they are not taken serious or the coach will find out what I have said or my son or daughter will not have a chance to make the team. The GMHA executive want you to know that this is 100% false and none of these things are true or can happen. We very much value your opinion and truly need to hear from you to help us make the right decisions. Please take the time to get them into the office attention to myself or email them directly to me at kevin.kent@rogers.com to truly make sure that your evaluations will be recieved confidentially. The forms can be found under the documents tab on the main page and then click on Coach evaluation tab at the bottom. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me anytime.

Respectfully,

Kevin Kent
Coaching Director – GMHA