Early Bird Registration for the 2023-2024 Season opens June 1, 2023.

Please read through the registration package prior to registering for the upcoming season.

2023-24 REGISTRATION PACKAGE

First and foremost, thank you to everyone for continued support, time and efforts brought each year. This doesn’t go unnoticed and is very much appreciated. Looking into next season, we are asking for coaching applications. A few items that will be implementing to increase value for everyone involved , which includes Coaches, Kids and Parents.

Here are somethings were hoping to strengthen:

-Coaching selection / interviews for U11AA,  U13AA, U15AA(SEAC), U15AAA(SEAC), U16AA, U17AAA(SEAC), U18AA Also depending on number of applicants & program possibly some tier 1 teams.

 -Coaching mentorship and clinics

-Player plan development (age specific)

-Practice plans

-Coaching handbooks

-Ethics / Code / Conduct / Respect

-Hockey development programs for skill set / skating

-Ice hockey systems

MHMHA wants to create fair and equal opportunity for all kids all ages. To be apart of our future building the love of hockey and creating a fun learning environment. At the end of the day that’s why we’re all here, for the kids. Developing great people in & away from the rink is a very important attribute our future leaders in the world / community deserve the resources for them to reach full potential wherever the course of there life shall lead them.

MHMHA is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated person to work with a group of young athletes to foster good sportsmanship, work ethic, and healthy competition. The candidate should have demonstrated coaching experience, knowledge of the age group needs and requirements, demonstrated hockey knowledge and the ability to travel with the team when required.

Qualifications:

Strong hockey background in playing, coaching, evaluating athletes.

Strong interest and commitment to child/athlete development

Ability to collaborate with fellow coaching personnel.

Ability to communicate on and off-ice requirements clearly and professionally to players and parents.

Available to meet time commitments outlined below.

Meet or exceed NCCP coaching requirements as per Hockey Alberta Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as the official spokesperson on behalf of the team.

Coordinate the delegation of responsibilities to the assistant coaches, manager, and team staff.

Plan on and off-ice activities in consultation with the assistant coaches

Coordinate player evaluation and selection in conjunction with the association

Plan, implement, and control pre-game preparation and communication with the team.

Design practice plans in consultation with the assistant coaches

Coach the team in all games and practices

Establish rules for the team and oversee the supervision of the players.

Complete year-end report as required by the association.

Outline practice plans, game strategy, and recommendations on how the program can be improved.

Report to the association through the assigned mentor or designate.

Time Commitment:

Weekly practices and/or games

Off-ice training

Weekly game/practice preparation

Tournaments (home and away)

Attend meetings as required by the association at the start of the season.

Check emails and answer any enquires in a timely fashion.

If you are interested in coaching, at any level for the 2023-2024 Season, please fill out the following coaching application and forward to: [email protected]

Coaches

Below are the coach requirements for each level of Hockey:

 https://www.hockeyalberta.ca/coaches/clinic-information/

Thank you all,

MHMHA

Hello,

This email is a notice for a Special General Meeting for the MHMHA members to vote on the special resolution to amend the bylaws (description below). The meeting will take place at this year’s AGM on May 11, 2023 at 6:30pm at kinplex social room.

Why this special meeting?

At a special general meeting held on June 20, 2022, the MHMHA members voted in favor of the special resolution of the updated bylaws. The bylaws were then sent AGLC for approval. AGLC asked for minor edits which were completed and the amendment was again approved by MHMHA members at a special meeting held on January 17, 2023. The bylaws were then sent to Alberta Registries, the government organization that ultimately approves and stamps an organization’s bylaws, which were returned with the minor edits (listed below). This meeting is necessary to approve the amendments (again shown below) to the bylaws to receive approval from Alberta Registries.

The only topics of discussion will be around the topics being voted on.

I have organized the requested edits below. Under “old” it shows the original that Alberta Registries has requested changes to. “New” shows the updated sections changed to Alberta Registries requests. Below each section is an explanation of what exactly was edited, shown in italic text.

Also attached are the original bylaws “MHMHA bylaws – new 2023” and the proposed, edited bylaws “MHMHA – new 2023 – edits” for your reference.

OLD

6.0 Officers

1. The Officers of the Association shall be:

2.     the President.

3.     the Vice President.

                      iii.    the Treasurer.

1.     the Secretary.

2.     the Governor of Coach/Player Development.

4.2 Special Meetings

1. A Special Meeting may be called at any time:

2.     by the Secretary of the Association on the instructions of the President; or

3.     on the written petition of at least forty (40) Members of the Association. The petition shall be sent to the President or Secretary and shall state the reason why the Special Meeting has been requested; or

                              iii.    by a resolution of the Board to that effect.

4. Upon receipt of a petition for a Special Meeting as described in Section 4.2(a)(ii) above, the Special Meeting must be called within fourteen (14) days and held within forty-four (44) days after receipt of same.

4.3 Notice of Meeting

1. Notice of the Annual General Meeting shall be published in the Medicine Hat weekly newspaper, the Association’s website, & the Associations Social media outlets, at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the date of the meeting, as well the day prior to the meeting.

12.3 Audit

1. The books, financial records and accounts of the Association will be audited at least once every five years by a duly qualified Chartered Professional Accountant, who shall be tasked with the preparation of a complete and proper statement of the standings of the books as required.

2. The financial records for the prior fiscal year will be presented by the Treasurer, or in its absence a Vice-President or Secretary, at the Interim General Meeting of the Association.

NEW

6.0 Officers

1. The Officers of the Association shall be:

2.     the President.

                     vii.    the Vice President Governance.

                    viii.    The Vice President Operations.

1.     the Treasurer.

2.     the Secretary.

The position of “The Governor of Coach/Player Development” has been removed and is now handled by the GM. “Vice President of Governance” replaces that position as an Officer. This was approved on a past meeting but was not replaced in this particular section of the bylaws.

4.2 Special Meetings

1. Notice of a Special Meeting shall be emailed to members at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the date of the meeting, as well the day prior to the meeting.

2. A Special Meeting may be called at any time:

3.     by the Secretary of the Association on the instructions of the President; or

4.     on the written petition of at least forty (40) Members of the Association. The petition shall be sent to the President or Secretary and shall state the reason why the Special Meeting has been requested; or

5.     by a resolution of the Board to that effect.

6. Upon receipt of a petition for a Special Meeting as described in Section 4.2(a)(ii) above, the Special Meeting must be called within fourteen (14) days and held within forty-four (44) days after receipt of same.

Added point “a.” for clarity on how the notice for a special meeting shall be distributed and amount of notice required.

4.3 Notice of Meeting

1. Notice of the Annual General Meeting shall be posted on the Association’s website, the Associations Social media outlets, and emailed to members at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the date of the meeting, as well the day prior to the meeting.

Updating the requirements of Annual General Meeting announcements to eliminate the need to announce in the Medicine Hat News and added the requirement of notice through email.

12.3 Audit

1. The books, financial records and accounts of the Association will be audited at least once a year by a duly qualified Chartered Professional Accountant, who shall be tasked with the preparation of a complete and proper statement of the standings of the books as required.

2. The audited financial records for the prior fiscal year will be presented by the Treasurer, or in its absence a Vice-President or Secretary, at the Annual General Meeting of the Association.

At the request of Alberta Registries point “a.”, changed the need of audited financials from every five (5) years to every year. Point “b.” to include the word “audited” financials to be reviewed at the AGM. 

Kind regards,

Spencer Schutte

VP-Governance of MHMHA

MHMHA Bylaws – new 2023

MHMHA Bylaws – new 2023 – edits

As we close the book on another minor hockey season, I find myself, fellow board members, and employees of MHMHA having an opportunity to both reflect on this past year, and begin to plan for the upcoming season.

First and foremost, I want to thank members of our association.  I want to thank all players for your commitment to our association, your teams, and yourselves.  I hope that each and everyone of you had a rewarding and fun season.  To our players who will not be returning to MHMHA next season, I wish you the best on your future endeavours.  Thank you to our numerous volunteers, coaches, managers, score keepers, tournament workers, board members, and everyone in between.  Our success is a direct reflection of the volunteers and countless hours commited to this great game!  I want to thank all parents for supporting your child, you team, and MHMHA.  Finally, I want to thank our employees.  There is a lot of work that goes into operating MHMHA, and your work does not go unnoticed.

I would be naive to sit here and say that we have a perfect association from a Presidents’ and boards’ perspective, and am aware of many areas of growth that can still occur.  I feel that we have made some leaps forward this year at a board level.  We have increased our communication and transparency, and hold each other accountable for the decisions that we make.  We have identified that the mental health of our players is a great priority, and will continue to add resources in that area.  We are still waiting for our revised Bylaws to be approved, and know that there are still areas for improvement and growth there too.

The hard questions though… Where did we fall short?  What can we do better?  How do we get better?  These are always difficult questions that require input and self-reflection to answer.  I know that our coach/player development model is lacking right now, and needs some considerable work and effort to be where it needs to be.  This is an off-season priority.   I know that our season start last year lacked organization and communication at times, and this is an area that will be improved upon greatly, and as we move into the summer months planning has already begun for next year.  Our female program needs some attention and growth in both attracting and retaining players.   These are a few major areas that I know we fell short, and I will strive to improve these for next year and years to come.

Finally, I want to address rumors that still appear to float around the association.  These include the executive and travel hockey.  Under the revised bylaws there is an executive board, which is not uncommon for board structures.  No decisions pertaining to any aspect of the association were made at an executive level for this past season.  All decisions have been made at a full board level.  Also, I know that we have a place in our association for both city and travel hockey.  I, and the board, have no plans to remove an entire City league, and or remove travel teams.  I hope to make improvements for our players to ensure the most rewarding and fun seasons for all no matter of age or skill level.

In closing, I will thank you again for a great season.  Our AGM will be on May 11, 2023, and I encourage you all to attend and bring forward any concerns you may have in writing prior to then.  As a board, we represent the interest of our membership and each and every child who wears a MHMHA jersey!  Please have a great spring and summer and I look forward to next year!

Sincerely,

Mark Parsons – President MHMHA