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<b>About St. Boniface Minor Hockey</b><br><br>St. Boniface Minor Hockey Association is a group of volunteers that organize and promote the sport of hockey within St. Boniface. This is done within the rules and regulations put forth by the Winnipeg Minor Hockey Association of which SBMHA is a voting member. The foundations for these rules come from both Hockey Manitoba and Hockey Canada.
<br>The community centers belonging to St. Boniface Minor are:
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<li>Archwood
<li>Champlain
<li>Norwood
<li>Notre Dame
<li>Southdale
<li>Winakwa
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All are members of the Winnipeg Minor Hockey Association.<br><br>
<br><b>New to the Area</b> - Not sure which Community Centre catchment you reside in?<br>See our <a href="/maps/CC_Maps_Address_Check.htm" target="new">Address Check</a> for help in locating your Community Centre.<br>
<br>The executive of SBMHA consists of a president, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Registrar, AA Chair, A Direct Entry (13 and up) A chair (8 to 12), House League, Referee in Chief, Timekeeper in Chief, Ice Convenor, Female Chair and has representation of each Community Centre by it's convenors.
<br>The association meets on average once a month during the hockey season and more frequently in late summer and early fall to take care of registrations and tryouts.<br><br></body>
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<b>SBMHA Programs</b><br><br>WMHA Hockey currently has a Male Program (in which Females may participate) as well a a Female Program.
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Please see the Program Charts below for an Overview of the <a href="#male">Male</a> and <a href="#female">Female</a> Programs.
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<td colspan="17"><a href="#female">(Goto Female)</a><div align="center"><font size="3"><b>WMHA Program Chart - Male</b></font></div>
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<td width=50 align="center">Ages</td>
<td width=50 align="center">4</td>
<td width=50 align="center">5</td>
<td width=50 align="center">6</td>
<td width=50 align="center">7</td>
<td width=50 align="center">8</td>
<td width=50 align="center">9</td>
<td width=50 align="center">10</td>
<td width=50 align="center">11</td>
<td width=50 align="center">12</td>
<td width=50 align="center">13</td>
<td width=50 align="center">14</td>
<td width=50 align="center">15</td>
<td width=50 align="center">16</td>
<td width=50 align="center">17</td>
<td width=50 align="center">18</td>
<td width=50 align="center">19</td>
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<td bgcolor=red colspan=5 align="center">AAA Hockey</td>
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<td bgcolor=red align="center">Prov<br>AAA</td>
<td colspan=11 align="center"> </td>
<td colspan=3 bgcolor=red align="center">Midget</td>
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<td bgcolor=red align="center">City<br>AAA</td>
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<td bgcolor=red align="center">Bantam<br>2</td>
<td bgcolor=red align="center">Bantam<br>1</td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=red align="center">Midget</td>
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<td bgcolor=orange colspan=7 align="center">AA Hockey</td>
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<td bgcolor=orange align="center">AA</td>
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<td bgcolor=orange align="center">Minor Pee Wee</td>
<td bgcolor=orange align="center">Pee Wee</td>
<td bgcolor=orange align="center">Minor Bantam</td>
<td bgcolor=orange align="center">Bantam</td>
<td bgcolor=orange align="center">Minor Midget</td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=orange align="center">Midget</td>
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<td bgcolor=LightGreen colspan=12 align="center">A-Hockey (A1/A2/A3)</td>
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<td bgcolor=Yellow colspan=5 align="center">East/West League</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan colspan=7 align="center">Direct Entry</td>
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<td bgcolor=LightGreen align="center">A1</td>
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<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Novice</td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Minor Atom</td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Atom</td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Minor Pee Wee</td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Pee Wee</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan align="center">Minor Bantam</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan align="center">Bantam</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan align="center">Minor Midget</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan colspan=2 align="center">Midget</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan colspan=2 align="center">Juvinile</td>
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<td bgcolor=LightGreen align="center">A2</td>
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<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Minor Atom</td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Atom</td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Minor Pee Wee</td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Pee Wee</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan align="center">Minor Bantam</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan align="center">Bantam</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan align="center">Minor Midget</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan colspan=2 align="center">Midget</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan colspan=2 align="center">Juvinile</td>
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<td bgcolor=LightGreen align="center">A3</td>
<td colspan=5 align="center"> </td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Minor Atom</td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Atom</td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Minor Pee Wee</td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Pee Wee</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan align="center">Minor Bantam</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan align="center">Bantam</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan align="center">Minor Midget</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan colspan=2 align="center">Midget</td>
<td bgcolor=Cyan colspan=2 align="center">Juvinile</td>
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<td colspan=5 bgcolor=Tan align="center">House League (5&6 and 7&8)</td>
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<td bgcolor=Tan align="center">House League</td>
<td colspan=3 bgcolor=Blue align="center">House League 5&6</td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=Green align="center">House League 7&8</td>
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<td colspan="17"><b>Male Hockey</b> participating in the Winnipeg Minor Hockey Assocation (WMHA).
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<td width=50 align="center">Ages</td>
<td width=50 align="center">4</td>
<td width=50 align="center">5</td>
<td width=50 align="center">6</td>
<td width=50 align="center">7</td>
<td width=50 align="center">8</td>
<td width=50 align="center">9</td>
<td width=50 align="center">10</td>
<td width=50 align="center">11</td>
<td width=50 align="center">12</td>
<td width=50 align="center">13</td>
<td width=50 align="center">14</td>
<td width=50 align="center">15</td>
<td width=50 align="center">16</td>
<td width=50 align="center">17</td>
<td width=50 align="center">18</td>
<td width=50 align="center">19</td>
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<td bgcolor=orange colspan=5 align="center">AA Hockey</td>
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<td bgcolor=orange align="center">AA</td>
<td colspan=9 align="center"> </td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=orange align="center">Bantam</td>
<td colspan=3 bgcolor=orange align="center">Midget</td>
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<td align="center"> </td>
<td colspan=5 align="center"> </td>
<td bgcolor=Yellow colspan=9 align="center">A-Hockey (A1/A2/A3)</td>
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<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">A1</td>
<td colspan=5 align="center"> </td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Atom</td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Pee Wee</td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Bantam</td>
<td colspan=3 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Midget</td>
<td colspan=2 align="center"> </td>
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<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">A2</td>
<td colspan=5 align="center"> </td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Atom</td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Pee Wee</td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Bantam</td>
<td colspan=3 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Midget</td>
<td colspan=2 align="center"> </td>
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<td bgcolor=Yellow align="center">A3</td>
<td colspan=5 align="center"> </td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Atom</td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Pee Wee</td>
<td colspan=2 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Bantam</td>
<td colspan=3 bgcolor=Yellow align="center">Midget</td>
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<td colspan=17><b>Female Hockey</b> participating in the Winnipeg Minor Hockey Assocation (WMHA).
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<b>House League Information</b><br><br>St. Boniface Minor Hockey runs two age divisions of House League play.
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<li>5&6 House League
<li>7&8 House League
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<p>House League teams will be formed generally within the area that the players have registered. Numbers of kids is always the deciding factor and parents must be prepared to have their child play out of another Community Centre. Community Centres will try and make sure teams are formed with fairly even caliber but at this age level it is always difficult as we try and encourage kids to play with friends, school friends and the like.
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<em>5&6 House League</em>
<p>At the 5&6 level we are estmating 10-12 teams at approximately 10 to 12 players per team. All games are played within SBMHA with many teams entering tournaments in and aroung Winnipeg.
<p>Score is not kept for the games. When a goal is scored then the scoring team is asked to back up to centre ica and the puck is given to the other team to begin skating up with it. Each team will skate one on-ice coach with the children to guide and aid everyone in their hockey experience. A buzzer will sound every 3 mins of continuous time to shift players on and off the ice.
<p>For the first half of the 5&6 House League season the games consist of half-ice play while the second half of the season is played on full ice.
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<em>7&8 House League</em>
<p>At the 7&8 level we are estmating 12-15 teams at approximately 10 to 12 players per team. All games are played within SBMHA with many teams entering tournamets in and aroung Winnipeg.
<p>At 7&8 House League play the transition to normal hockey begins. Scores are kept for games and referrees will call offsides and icings. Players can be given penalties for inappropriate play (although a player will only serve the remaining time of his shift for the penalty). Teams will play three 12 min periods with the buzzer sounding every 2 mins of stop time to shift players on and off the ice.
<p>At the end of the regular season teams are pooled into similar groups (A,B,C,and D group) and group champions are determined.<br><br></body>
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<b>A Hockey</b><br><br>WMHA A Hockey is organized into two levels.
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<li>A Hockey and Non-Body Contact (8 yrs to 12 yrs)
<li>A Hockey and Non-Body Contact - Direct Entry (13 yrs and Up)
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<br>For both levels teams are formed accoriding to WMHA Rules based upon the number of children registered at each age division. The number of registered players and the minimum/maximum roster size determines the number of teams to be entered. The number of teams entered then determines the number of teams at the A1, A2, and A3 level of play. The A1 level hockey represents the area association of St. Boniface Minor Hockey and these teams are known as the St. Boniface Seals. The A2 / A3 level of hockey respresent the host Community Centre and are known by the community centre's nickname.
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<img src="graphic/seals.gif" align="top" alt="Seals">
<br><br><b><em>A Hockey and Non-Body Contact</em></b> is divided up within the city into two leagues - East League and West League. SBMHA plays within the <em>East League</em>. The two leagues play amongst each other during the regular season and then the two are joined interlocking by standings for city playoffs. Within each age category there are three levels of play known as A1 A2 and A3 (Note at the 8 yr old level there is only the level of A1). Team Catagories are as follows:
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<li>Novice - 8A1
<li>Minor Atom - 9A1 / 9A2 / 9A3
<li>Atom - 10A1 / 10A2 / 10A3
<li>Minor Peewee - 11A1 / 11A2 / 11A3
<li>Peewee - 12A1 / 12A2 / 12A3
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<br>SBMHA conducts tryouts, after registration, to determine the placement of childern onto the appropriate teams. During the tryout process the children are evaluated as recommended by Hockey Canada by independant evaluators.
<br>Coaches for the A1 level are selected by the SBMHA board. Coaches should apply at registration. Coaches for the A2 and A3 levels are selected by the Community Centre which is hosting the A2 or A3 team.
<br>At the conclusion of tryouts the A1 Coach(s) are given the highest ranked players for their team and then the coaches are allowed to select a remainder of their team (to the SBMHA determined roster size - between 12 and 15). The coaches at the A2 level are then given the next highest ranked players for their team and then the coaches are allowed to select a remainder of their team (to the determined SBMHA roster size). The A3 coaches are then given the remaining players.
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<br><b><em>A Hockey and Non-Body Contact - Direct Entry</em></b> is a city-wide league. Within each age category there are three levels of play known as A1 A2 and A3.Team Catagories are as follows:
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<li>Minor Bantam - 13A1 / 13A2 / 13A3
<li>Bantam - 14A1 / 14A2 / 14A3
<li>Minor Midget - 15A1 / 15A2 / 15A3
<li>Midget - 16-17A1 / 16-17A2 / 16-17A3
<li>Juvinile - 18-20A1 / 18-20A2 / 18-20A3
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<br>Coaches are preferred to be non-parent with the A1 level coaches selected by the SBMHA board and the A2 and A3 levels are selected by the Community Centre which is hosting the A2 or A3 team.
<br>For Direct Entry the coaches conduct their own tryouts and select their entire team starting with the A1 coaches. After the A1 teams have been selected the A2 team will then be selected followed by the A3 teams. Maximum roster size is between 15 and 19 and again is determined by SBMHA.<br><br></body>
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<b>AA Railcats</b><br><br><center>
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<br>The AA Railcats is a joint venture bewteen St. Boniface Minor Hockey Association (SBMHA) and the Transcona Minor Hockey Association (TMHA). A committee comprised of a Chair, four SBMHA members, and four TMHA members organize and administer the AA Railcats program.
<br>AA Hockey within the WMHA system begins at the Minor Peewee age (11yr olds) and continues on until the Midget age (16 &17 yr olds).
<br>Coaches are usually selected in the late spring/early summer and every effort is made to select Non-Parent coaches. Coaches will select the players for their team during the tryout process in the fall with players not making AA usually returning to the A level of hockey in either the SBMHA or the TMHA hockey areas.<br><br></body>
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<b>Female Hockey</b><br><br><center>
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<br>The St. Boniface Female Hockey Committee (SBFHC) is responsible for organizing, promoting and advancing the female minor ice hockey program in St. Boniface and Transcona. The SBFHC is a voting member of the St. Boniface Minor Hockey Association. St. Boniface is the only hockey association in Winnipeg with a female hockey committee.<br>
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The SBFHC is comprised of a convener, vice-convener, Stars Cup tournament chair, treasurer, secretary and a representative from the Transcona Minor Hockey Association. For 2008/09, the SBFHC has added a position responsible for the Bantam AA program. Additional members are appointed from the SBFHC hockey teams. These members assist in the decisions of the SBFHC, including the preparation and execution of the Stars Cup tournament (held in late March).<br>
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Female teams are formed according to Winnipeg Minor Hockey Association rules based upon the number of players registered at each age division. The number of registered players and the minimum/ maximum roster size determines the number of teams to be entered. The number of teams entered then determines the number of teams at the A1, A2, and A3 level of play.<br>
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Female Hockey is categorized into the following:
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<li>Atom - 9-10 yrs A1 / A2 / A3
<li>Peewee - 11-12 yrs A1 / A2 / A3
<li>Bantam - 13-14 yrs A1 / A2 / A3
<li>Midget - 15-17 yrs A1 / A2 / A3
<li>Juvinile - 18-20 yrs A1 / A2 / A3
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<br>For more information on the St. Boniface Female Hockey Committee, contacts and their programs, visit <a href="http://www.starsfemalehockey.ca">www.starsfemalehockey.ca</a>.<br><br></body>
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<b>AAA Hockey</b><br><br>Winnipeg AAA Hockey is administered entirely by the WMHA AAA
Council.<br>
<br>The <em>AAA Program</em> within the WMHA system begins at the age of 13 (Bantam) with the following divisions.<br>
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<li>Bantam 2 (13 yr olds)
<li>Bantam 1 (14 year olds)
<li>AAA Midget (15 and 16 years olds)
<li>AAA Provincial Midget (15 and 16 and 17 years olds)
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<br>Players registered in SBMHA are eligible to tryout for the AAA Warriors in the Bantam 2, Bantam 1 and Midget divisions.<br> More information can be found at <a href="http://www.winnipegaaa.com" target="new">Winnipeg AAA Hockey</a>
<br><br>The AAA Council also hosts two Provincial AAA teams (Wild & Thrashers) that play in the <em>Manitoba Midget AAA Hockey League</em>. Players qualified for the provincial league teams are from the ages of 15, 16 and 17 years old.<br>
<br>Players registered in SBMHA are eligible to tryout for the AAA Wild.<br> More information can be found at <a href="http://www.mbaaa.ca" target="new">Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey</a>
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b>Frequently Asked Questions</b><br><br>The Menu Items above should answer a number of Frequently Asked Questions.
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If you have further questions please contact your Community Centre SBMHA representative.<br><br></body>
<b>Costs</b><br><br>In early September, at your child's registration, St. Boniface Minor charges fees for minor hockey. These fees are determined by all known costs as well as estimations based upon previous years. This initial registration charge is only an esitmate of the basic cost of hockey for your child playing in St. Boniface Minor. By mid December St. Boniface Minor typically has it's final numbers done and final billings and or refunds sent out to teams. This final billing will be paid through the Community Centre that is hosting you child's team.
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The registration fees are for team costs such as fees to Winnipeg Minor, Hockey Canada, Hockey Manitoba, St. Boniface Minor and the East League. The fees also include things such as tryout/evaluation ice, league and playoff games, referee and timekeeping costs, age specific camps, and the IP program.
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The registration fees <b>Do Not Include</b> additional team costs such as practice ice, tournaments, name bars, Coach's gifts, Community Centre costs etc. These additional costs will be the responsibility of the respective teams.
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Please be advised that in order to comply with the City of Winnipeg Financial Accountability guidelines teams can not open bank accounts under the names of Community Centres.
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The Fees to be charged for the 2008-2009 hockey season are:
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<li>5-6 yrs $225
<li>7-8 yrs $300 (in Error earlier - indicated $250)
<li>9-12 yrs $350
<li>13-18 yrs $400
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It is the responsibility of all parents to ensure their child's hockey fees are up to date and paid in full by season's end. For those that are in arrears your child will be prohibited from participating in the next year's tryouts until the fee is paid in full. This policy also applies to those that are utilizing the Socio-Economic Program.
<b>Coaches</b><br><br>We strongly encourage all individuals whom wish to coach to apply using this
<a href="http://sbmha.ca/docs/sbmha_coach_form1_1216695113.pdf" target="new"> Coach Application Form</a>. The St. Boniface Minor Hockey Association board will select and approve coaches for the A1 level while the hosting Community Centre Convenors will place coaches at all other levels.
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<br>All coaches/managers/safety persons must take the appropriate clinics that are offered before mid December. Costs for these clinics are covered by Hockey Manitoba through player registration fees.
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<br>Those who do not obtain their certification by the required date (1-December of each year) will be <b>REMOVED</b> from the roster. It is essential that certification be acquired as it can prevent a team from playing if there are no approved personnel on the bench.
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<br><b>NOTE</b> As per Hockey Manitoba Rules all On-Ice participants must wear a CSA approved Hockey Helmet when on the ice with players.
<b>Team Formation</b><br><br>St. Boniface Minor Hockey Association would like to remind all parents that just because your son or daughter registers out of your Community Centre it does not guarantee that he or she will play out of that C.C. With ever decreasing numbers, changes to AAA, AA, or the A system as well as the increasing popularity of High School Hockey player amalgamations may be necessary. The number of teams we host as well as the number of players on those teams is dependant on the number of players we have registered in a particular age group or the number we have after AA team formation. Coaches, parents, players and organisers all have an idea as to the number of players they would like to see on a team, sometimes we even agree on what that number is but the final team size is dictated by the number of players in an age group. In some years we have transferred in players to aid in our team formations and we have also had to transfer out players because we have had too many. On occasion we have also carried extra players so that we did not need to transfer any of our players elsewhere. Again this is all determined by the number of players. As always we ask for your patience and understanding through this process, which seems to be a trying time for all involved. Should you have any questions regarding team formations please contact your Community Centre Hockey Convenor.
<b>Initiation Program</b><br><br>This excellent program is offered to all hockey players 8 and under. Sessions are tailored for 8 Year olds, 7 Year olds and those 6 and under. This on-ice program covers the basic fundamentals of hockey. We introduce proper skating, stopping, turning and stick handling techniques. The program is designed to help the beginning hockey player to develop.
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<br>We need on ice volunteers to help with the sessions. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone thinking of coaching to get some '<em>Hands On</em>' experience working with the players and other coaches.
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<br>For more information or to volunteer as an instructor contact our IP Convener listed on the <em>Contact Us</em> page.<br><br></body>
<b>Age Advancement Policy</b><br><br>The St. Boniface Minor Hockey Association has a policy allowing for the age advancement of a player playing well above the regular abilities of his age. In order to Age Advance the following Criteria must be meet.
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<li>Player can ONLY Advance to the Highest Tier of Hockey at the Next Age Level
<li>Player Must Rank #1 Overall (Player or Goalie)
<li>In order to Advance to 9A1 a player must have Previously Advanced to 8A1
<li>In order to Advance to 10A1 a player must have Previously Advanced to 9A1
<li>Minor Atom players (10) and older must advance to AA using the AA Age Advancement Criteria
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<br><br><b>Note:</b> An Age Advancement Fee must be paid in order to Attend Tryouts at the next higher age level.<br><br></body>
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<b>Tryout Information</b><br><br>St. Boniface Minor Hockey will be holding tryouts for the following age categories.
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<li>8 (Novice) A1
<li>9 (Minor Atom) A1/A2/A3
<li>10 (Atom) A1/A2/A3
<li>11 (Minor Peewee) A1/A2/A3
<li>12 (Peewee) A1/A2/A3
<li>13 (Minor Bantam) A1/A2/A3
<li>14 (Bantam) A1/A2/A3
<li>15 (Minor Midget) A1/A2/A3
<li>16/17 (Midget) A1/A2/A3
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Check on the Menu Age Group for the Tryout Times and Session Information.<br>
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If your name does not appear in any of the groups of a posted list please contact your Community Centre Rep or one of the following two individuals.<br>
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For ages 8A1 to 12 - Neil Douglas 791-5654<br>
For ages 13 to 18 - Mike Taylor 799-8161<br>
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<b>Note:</b> Please check the last update time of the group listings (in Bold at the top of the age group listings - i.e. <b>Novice A1 Tryout Information (10:00 AM 14-Sep-2008)</b>) to insure you are looking at the latest information as Names and Groupings can change.
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<b>Initiation Program Schedule</b><br><br>St. Boniface Minor Hockey will be holding the Initiation Program (IP) for the following categories.
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<li><b>5-6 North</b> (5&6 yr olds Archwood,Champlain,Norwood, Notre Dame, Winakwa)
<li><b>7 North</b> (7 yr olds Archwood,Champlain,Norwood, Notre Dame, Winakwa)
<li><b>8 North</b> (8 yr olds Archwood,Champlain,Norwood, Notre Dame, Winakwa)
<li><b>5-6 South</b> (5&6 yr olds Southdale)
<li><b>7-8 South</b> (7&8 yr olds Southdale)
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Check on the Menu Category Group for the IP Times and Session Information.<br>
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If your name does not appear in any of the groups of a posted list please contact your Community Centre Rep.<br>
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<b>Note:</b> Please check the last update time of the group listings (in Bold at the top of the age group listings - i.e. <b>North End 5&6 IP Information (10:00 AM 21-Sep-2008)</b>) to insure you are looking at the latest information as Names and Groupings can change.
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<b>Importance of Coaches</b><br><br>The St. Boniface Minor Hockey Association recognizes the importance of Coaches in the development of our children in and out of hockey.
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We have started a new initiative to provide greater resources to our coaches so that they can develop and achieve the higher standards we should expect. It is our belief that quality coaches will produce better hockey players and most importantly help our children develop into successful individuals.
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