Whistler Minor Hockey Association

COACHING DAY BC-NOV 22-GM PLACE

WMH Admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:15:00 +0000

Registration for Coaching Day in BC is now up! This year’s free event is to take place on November 22, 2009 at General Motors Place. Last year’s event saw over 200 coaches from around BC participate in excellent seminars and practice drills put on by NHL and amateur coaches. Sponsored by Tim Horton’s, Coaching Day in BC provides minor hockey coaches with an incomparable educational experience.

This year’s schedule includes; welcoming and opening remarks, on-ice and off-ice instruction, goaltending techniques, watching an interactive Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks practice and closing remarks. Vancouver Canucks head coach, Alain Vigneault, associate coach Rick Bowness and assistant coaches Ryan Walter and Darryl Williams will be leading the Canucks game day skate.

This is a great opportunity for all BC minor hockey coaches to fully maximize their coaching potential. This one day FREE event is open to coaches of all levels and all ages.

Be one of the first 300 coaches to RSVP and you will receive a free pearl whistle and coaching day instruction manual! All participants who RSVP by Monday November 16th are also entered to win the Grand Prize of four tickets to the General Manager’s box on November 28th vs. San Jose. Other great prizes to be won include game tickets, autographed Canucks merchandise and more.

Please visit www.canucks.com/coachingday or click red button for registration form.

REFEREE CLINIC IN WHISTLER!

WMH Admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:34:52 +0000

Level 1& 2 Officiating Clinic in Whistler

Saturday October 25, 2009 9am-5pm – $87.50

Click here to register

Level I

To prepare a young or new official to officiate minor hockey
An individual is certified at Level I with attendance and completion of a Level I clinic – eight (8) hours of instruction, minimum
Completion of a national exam must be marked and returned prior to the completion of the clinic
Minimum age to participate in the Level I clinic is 12 years old on or before December 31 of the current season

Level II

To further enhance the training and skills of the minor hockey official.
Must be a minimum of 16 years old as of December 31 of the current season
Must attend all sessions of the Level II clinic, a minimum eight (8) hours in duration, and obtain a minimum of 70% on a written national exam to be marked and returned prior to the completion of the clinic
Must pass a practical, on-ice evaluation, performed by a qualified Branch Hockey Canada Officiating Program supervisor.

PCAHA Needs Bantam Rep League Manger

WMH Admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:35:50 +0000

League Managers are the people responsible for day-to-day operation of the PCAHA’s Minor Hockey leagues under the direction of the Managing Directors. Their duties are as follows:

Duties:1.) Act as a communications and resource person for the Coaches and Managers of the teams in their league.
2.) Maintain league standings
3.) Maintain team and individual penalty records.
4.) Issue exhibition game numbers.
5.) Issue tournament permission numbers.
6.) Supervise playoffs
7.) Report to the Managing Director on all matters of concern.

In general, this position requires people skills, responsibility, and attention to detail. An extensive background in hockey organization is not a prerequisite and suitable training will be provided.

If you are interested in the position or know someone who is please contact Candice Hodson chodson@pcaha.bc.ca

COACHING CLINIC DATES IN WHISTLER!

WMH Admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:00:29 +0000

Respect In Sport (formerly Speak Out)

This course is no available ONLINE! Absolutely every member of WMH in the role of Coach, Manager and Safety MUST take this course. Click Here for More Info WMH will reimburse all participants.

Hybrid Coaching Course

September 26 and 27 9am-5pm $135.00

Applicable to all coaches active with initiation and recreational (house league) athletes

HSPC (Safety)

September 27 9am-5pm $67.50

*Each Team Novice and Above must have a certified Safety person

Development 1

October 3 and 4 Time TBA $140.00

Applicable to all coaches active with carded (rep) athletes Pee Wee and above. This course is not posted on Registration site please keep checking

For More Details and to REGISTER Click Here

Coach Manager Meeting Dates

WMH Admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:05:41 +0000

Lions Gate “C” League (Atom to Midget) -Monday Sept 28-6:30 pm, West Van Seniors Activity Centre

Hockey 2-4-Monday October 26-6:30 pm- NSWC

WMHA Manager’s Meeting

Sunday September 27- 6:30pm-North Shore Credit Room @ Meadow Park

BC Coaches Week

WMH Admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:17:50 +0000

BC Coaches Week Events

September 19 – 26, 2009

The RMOW and Canadian Sport Centre Pacific are celebrating coaches with events and workshops throughout Coaches Week!

Introduction to Strength Training

Monday, Sept 21^st
6 – 10pm
Spruce Grove Fieldhouse
Cost: $25 + gst

Presenter: Diana Rochon, Strength & Conditioning Coach, CSC Pacific

Ever wondered how to design a simple but effective training program with little to no equipment? This workshop gives you the tools to help build better athletes with sound conditioning principles and total body exercises suitable for any sport. Coaches will walk away with three levels of conditioning plans to implement with your teams or individual athletes. Please come dressed for activity. Refreshments provided.

Thanks Coach! Wine & Cheese

Wednesday, September 23rd
7 – 9 pm
Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Hosted by the RMOW and CSC Pacific

The toast of BC Coaches Week returns! A fun evening for all community and regional coaches to celebrate your dedication to our athletes in the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Guest Speaker- High Performance Director and former National Team Coach for Luge Canada, Walter Corey. Appetizers and refreshments will be served throughout the evening and each coach will receive a thank you gift from the RMOW and CSC Pacific.

RSVP to Diana Rochon at drochon@cscpacific.ca or by calling 604-905-6797.
Please RSVP by Sept 21st so we can ensure there is enough food for all.

Long Term Athlete Development Model for Coaches

Saturday, September 26^th
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Cost: FREE
Presenter: Cindy Thomson, Performance Planner, CSC Pacific

LTAD is a vehicle for change. It differs from other athlete development models because it acknowledges that physical education, school sports, competitive sports, and recreational activities are mutually interdependent. Join Cindy for a discussion on how the LTAD model fits from playground to podium, both for planning sport excellence and the health and well-being of Canadians.

RSVP to Diana Rochon at drochon@cscpacific.ca or calling 604-905-6797
Please RSVP by Sept 25.

Picture Day

WMH Admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:22:10 +0000

Picture Day will be held on Wednesday November 18, 2009

This is a very busy time, parent volunteers are greatly appreciated .

I will have an email link to the organizer shortly to get information on how you can help. Picture order kits will be distributed by managers in early November.

GEAR SWAP

WMH Admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:32:06 +0000

WMHA is putting together a gear swap for the end of September stayed tuned for dates and times.

Many are in need of gear now to start the season. If you have any of the below mentioned items please let us know info@whistlerminorhockey.ca

Skates Size 1/2/5

Knee Pads/Shoulder Pads for Peewee

Full Gear for Hockey 1/2 or 3

2009/10 REP TEAM RESULTS

WMH Admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:50:31 +0000

Congradulations to the selected players and thanks to everyone who came out. Everyone worked hard and got to have a fun pre season warm up!

2009/10 Peewee Rep Team is
Cole Demers
Beck Warm
Michael Boulanger
Thomas Cankovic
Zach Davis
Taylor Derynck
Jacob Fields
Owen Hart
Gavin Hemmons
Hugh Horler
Evan Horvath
Liam Long
Liam McIvor
Ben Raffler
Austin Reith
Gabriel Rushbrook
Connor Toop
Tyler Welsh

2009/10 Atom Rep Team

Tristan Sanders
Noah Brusse
Tyrone Christensen
Scott Coughlin
Matt Davis
Cody Flann
Ethan Gottschalk
Finn Iles
Jackson Leppard

Jonah Regan
Owen Reith
Dylan Rekrut
Axel Schreyer
Will Warm
Nolan Welsh
Finn Withey

WMHA 2009/10 SCHEDULE POSTED

WMH Admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:11:42 +0000

The schedule is now posted under the Teams and Games Section