Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association

ATTENTION FFMHA COACHES

Thank you so much for taking the time to volunteer coach this season.

On March 4th from 3-4 PM at the MSC, we are hosting an end of season meeting to have an open conversation about coaching, a season review and provide coach training.

Attendance is not mandatory but we would encourage you to come out for this meeting so we can connect with you and review some important information.

If you are unable to attend and would like to provide feedback on the season please send us an email.

Be advised that u18 4v4 is cancelled for tonight, Thursday December 8th.

apologies for any inconvenience

FFMHA SCHEDULE TO OCTOBER 16 now posted on schedule tab.

Please note ice times that start at :00 or :30 are on the 52 and :15 or :45 are on the IFK.

As soon as teams are chosen they will be posted along with their numbers.

Updated U15A Schedule for the week of Sept 26th

Tuesday September 27th, 7:15-8:05 all players (A-Z), Mandatory hitting clinic (Goalies DO NOT need to attend)

Tuesday September 27th, 8:15-9:05 all players (A-Z), Scrimmage (no hitting), colours to be assigned.

Thursday September 29th, 7:15-8:05 all players, (A-Z) Practice/Evaluation

Thursday September 29th, 8:15-9:05 all players, (A-Z) Scrimmage (no hitting), colours to be assigned.

Saturday October 1st, 3:15-4:05 all players (A-Z), Practice/Evaluation

Saturday October 1st, 4:15-5:05 all players (A-Z) Scrimmage (no hitting), colours to be assigned.

Due to an issue in our registration system we will be honoring the early bird registration fee structure for all age groups until September 25 at midnight.

Registration Timelines for Specific Age Groups:

• U9 through U15 registration closes on September 25, 2022 at midnight.  No further registration will be accepted for these age groups after this date.
• U7 and U18 registration will remain open at this time.  These groups will close their registrations in October (TBD)

Please register as soon as possible to aid us in planning the season.

NOTE: If you registered between September 19 and 21 your registration will be reviewed to ensure you are only charged the early bird fee structure and any overpayment will be refunded.

If you have any questions please reach out to our registrar at ffmharegistrar@gmail.com

A reminder that early bird registration ends tomorrow, September 18th at 11:59PM.

Registration will close on the 26th.

Tryout on Friday September 16th has been moved to 7:15pm.

FFMHA will be hosting a Development 1 and Small Area Games clinic September 23 and 24th.

Small Area Games - 6:30PM - 8:00PM - Friday Sept 23/2022
Development 1 - Saturday September 24/2022
         Classroom - 08:00AM - 4:00PM
         On-Ice - 04:00PM - 5:00PM

Register at https://register.hockeycanada.ca/clinics

Due to a scheduling conflict, the final preseason skates are cancelled for tonight, September 9th.

Registration for the 2022/ 23 season is now live.  Please follow the registration tab on the website.  

Fees

U7 - $400
U9 - U15 - $450
U18 4v4 - $275
U11 - U15 Goalie - $300
U18 Goalie - $175
Preseason Camp U11 - $50
Preseason Camp U13-U18 - $100
AA Tryout Fee - $100

A few notes:

1.  Registration will run from August 4 - September 26/ 2022.  Registrations prior to September 19 will be at early registration rates.  Registration will close on September 26.
2.  Preseason/ Tryout schedules/ Single A evaluation schedule are located under schedules tab.
3.  If registering for preseason camps, this must be done as a separate registration apart from regular season and AA tryouts.
4.  If you are planning on catching this year, you must register as a coach through the online registration to ensure all waivers are signed.
5.  To be eligible for multi-player discount, all players must be registered at the same time.  
6.  For all registration questions please contact ffmharegistrar@gmail.com
7.  Please ensure you put your child’s name and division in the comment section of the e-transfer. 

Tuesday May 10/ 2022
MSC Boardroom
6:00PM

Please refer to schedule tab for details.

Please be advised that all FFMHA activities are paused until further notice due to provincial announcements.  Any additional information will be posted as soon as possible.

Please see schedule tab.

The U18A game scheduled for Tuesday December 21 has been postponed until the New Year.

Congratulations to Tracey Booth for winning the beer for a year draw.  Thank you to all who supported the fundraiser.

Please be advised that U7, U9, U11 ice in cancelled until the new year.  The u13 game tomorrow is cancelled as well.  Stay safe everyone and we will post any updates as soon as we can.

Thank you.

U15 AA CANADIANS are in action this Sunday December 5th against Dryden PaperKings.

12:15 - IFK
3:00 - The Duke

Come out and support the team!

The U18 will have ice this Thursday November 18 from 8:30-9:30 on the 52.

Congratulations to the U15AA Canadians on winning their home tournament this weekend!!

Also thank you to all our of town teams who were more than patient and understanding with the schedule changes due to weather conditions, and for travelling to attend the tournament.

Please see the revised u15 AA tournament schedule due to weather conditions. 

Also be advised that the 5PM, 6PM and 7PM ice times for U9 and U11 are cancelled for Friday November 12 and have been rescheduled to:

Sunday November 14 - IFK - 09:45 - U9 1 and 3

Sunday November 14 - IFK - 10:45 - U9 2 and 4

The U11 ice will be made up in the near future.

Thank you for your understanding. Please share.

Come on down to the rink this weekend and support your U15AA Canadians.  Schedule is below.

U18 Scrimmage 

There will be a u18 scrimmage Tuesday October 26th at 9:00PM.

A reminder to coaches/ trainers/ managers ensure that you have the proper certification/ qualifications. Please follow the link below to check what is needed for each division.

http://www.pointstreaksites.com/.../team-staff-requirements

FFMHA has numerous pieces of equipment, jerseys etc still outstanding from previous season(s) please return all jerseys and equipment to your league director the next time you are at the arena.  By having missing equipment that forces the association to incur costs for the future which can cause registration costs to rise.

Please return your equipment.

Thank you.

Schedule for week of October 11-17 is now posted under the schedule tab.

U7 is scheduled to start week of October 18, but this may be pushed back if more coaches are not found for that division.

Please speak to league director Nathan DeGagne if you are willing to coach in U7.

Registration for this division is still open but registration will be done manually by contacting the registrars at ffmharegistrar@gmail.com 

Online registration is NOT available for this division. 

All players registered would enter a draft.  
- cost is $225
- 24 game schedule 
- no practices/just games
- 4 on 4 no body contact league
- Weekday ice times
- Start date (week of) October 25

Please note that u11 evaluations will now be divided 

A-J and K-Z to better balance numbers.  Thank you.

On Thursday October 7 and Saturday October 9, all Single A u15 players will skate together from 730-930.

Please share.

Revised single A evaluation schedule is below. 

Single A evaluation schedule posted below.  Schedule is by last name and all ice time is at the IFK.

All individuals 12 years of age and older are required to provide proof of having been fully vaccinated for a minimum of 14 days to be allowed entrance into the Memorial Sports Centre.

This requirement is necessary each time you attend the facility. Please have your proof of vaccination and government issued ID ready for inspection when you arrive.

Other public health requirements such as wearing a mask and social distancing must continue.

Please Note: There will be a 60-day grace period beginning September 22, 2021, and ending November 20, 2021, for youth aged 12 – 17 to allow for these individuals to complete their vaccination requirements.

Further to this, a 60-day grace period will be extended to individuals who turn 12 during the Provincial proof of vaccination mandate to allow them to complete the vaccination process.

Make up date/ times for U15 and U18 preseason 

Saturday September 18

U15 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
U18 - 11:30 AM - 1:00PM

All times at the IFK

U11

Sun, Sept 19 – 10-11AM
Mon, Sept 20 – 6-7PM
Tues, Sept 21 – 5-6PM
Wed, Sept 22 – 5-6PM
Thur, Sept 23 – 5-6PM

U13

Sun, Sept 19 – 11-12PM
Mon, Sept 20 – 4-5PM
Tues, Sept 21 – 4-5PM
Wed, Sept 22 – 6-7PM
Thur, Sept 23 – 6-7PM

U15

Sun, Sept 19 – 7-8PM
Mon, Sept 20 – 7-8PM
Tues, Sept 21 – 6-7PM
Wed, Sept 22 – 7-8PM
Thur, Sept 23 – 7-8PM

The preseason ice for U15/U18 on Tuesday September 14th has been cancelled.  

Tryout schedules for AA will be posted very soon.  They are expected to start the week of the 19th.

2021/22 registration closes tonight at 11:59PM.  U18 will remain open until October 4th.

Registration for the 2021/ 22 season closes on September 10th.

FFMHA U18 registration - will remain open until October 8th to allow for Muskie tryouts to conclude.

U18 league 
Approximately 
24 game schedule 
4 on 4 format
No body contact
Only games (no practices)
Weekday ice times (same times/same days)
$225 for players/$125 goalies
Muskie players welcome to join as well
Start date most likely the week after Thanksgiving 

please register through the registration tab on website.

Changes to U15 and U18 Preseason schedule 

U15
Sept 12 - 1:00 PM

U18
Sept 12 - 2:30 PM

Thank you.

FFMHA Preseason 2021/22

U11 Preseason Schedule

U13 Preseason Schedule

U15 Preseason Schedule

U18 Preseason Schedule

Friendly Reminders 

- Mask use in the Memorial Sports Centre is mandatory.

(Ice users can remove a mask just before the helmet is placed on their head. When the user comes off the ice and removes their helmet the mask must go back on.)

- Each participant must be dressed before entering the facility.  (Gloves/skates/Helmets can be donned in the facility) (Additionally chest protectors/pads for goalies which can be carried in a hockey bag.)  

- Users and participants come in the designated rink doors only and leave out the main MSC door only.  (The intake door cannot be used as an exit and the Main Memorial Sports Centre doors cannot be used for intake.)

- Seating or stands areas have tape and signs indicating social distancing guidelines, please adhere to the social distancing rules.

2021/ 22 FFMHA Player Registration Open Monday August 23rd to September 10th, 2021
 
Starting Monday August 23rd to September 10th, Fort Frances Minor Hockey will register players for the upcoming season.  

At this time, we will be using the new HCR 3.0 platform from Hockey Canada. 

All players must register online as per Hockey Canada this year.  

We have placed a link on our website through the registration tab that will take you directly to the registration site. Please follow the information on the links.

Fees will be:

U7 - $350
U9 - U18 skater - $400
U11 - U18 goalie - $250
U11 - U18 AA tryout fee - $50

Payment this year is will be excepted via e-transfer. 
Please be careful that you chose the right option and package when you first go to the registration page.  Please take your time and read each one carefully. 

Keep checking back here for more information on Evaluation/ Tryout Skate dates and times.

For any registration related questions please email ffmharegistrar@gmail.com as registration questions cannot be handled through Facebook.

Thank you FFMHA

2021 FFMHA Pre-Season Camp w/scrimmage
U11/U13/U15/U18
 
FFMHA will be running a preseason camp for the upcoming 2021/2022 season.  

The camp will consist of 45 minutes of on ice drills followed by a 3/3 or 4/4 scrimmage for the second half of the session.  The idea of the camp is to work on overall hockey fundamentals (edge work, skating, passing, and shooting – not conditioning) to promote getting the kids safely back to hockey.  

The camp will run August 23rd to September 16th, 2021 with the U11 and U13 groups on the ice Mondays and Wednesdays between 4-9PM with the U15 and U18 groups on the ice Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Total of 4 weeks, 8 sessions for each group.  

Goalies interested in participating can send an expression of interest email to ffmhawebmaster@outlook.com, please do not register goalies through the portal for this camp.

The cost of the camp will be $100.00 per participant with limited spots available of 26 players per division.

Registration will open August 5th on a first come basis.
Please follow the link to register.

https://page.hockeycanada.ca/page/hc/hno/fort-frances-minor-hockey-association

Due to a new Hockey Canada portal you will need to create a new profile and link your existing players into your new account.

FFMHA commits themselves to comply with the requirements and recommendations of Ontario National, Provincial, and local Public health and other governmental authorities, and to put in place and adopt all necessary measures to that effect. Memorial Sports Centre’s Covid protocols will be in place same as last year.  

Spectators will be allowed inside the facility following social distancing guidelines with masks required at all times.

May 18/2021 
7:00 pm 

https://meet.google.com/bqi-frnm-vsa

Tuesday March 16/2021 via google meets.

https://meet.google.com/dda-yvuz-spw

Hello All Parents & Players,

Since the announcement yesterday for the region to move to the Red Zone, the FFMHA Board has been in contact with HNO, the Town, and others regarding the impact to hockey on Monday. Here is what it looks like for us:

- Organized recreational team sports must not be practised or played (with the exception of training sessions for team members). 

- Training sessions are limited to 10 people indoors (10 on the ice max) and must not include games/scrimmages. 

- All training session drills/activities must allow for physical distancing of at least 2m between individuals.

We unfortunately cannot envision a scenario where it makes sense logistically or financially for us to offer ice sessions for only 10 people on the ice at a time. We believe that we have done everything that we can this season to keep kids active with hockey but unfortunately COVID has thrown us another curveball that is our last strike for the season.

We are disappointed to announce that the FFMHA season will draw to a close on Sunday, March 14, 2021 @ 10:00pm.

We would like to sincerely thank all the players, parents, coaches, managers, trainers, conveners, & health screeners for your efforts and dedication for the peculiar season that we just experienced. I would like to also personally thank all of our FFMHA board members who put in so much more time than a typical season requires due to the requirements imposed by our surreal circumstances of the day.

We wish everyone the very best to stay safe & healthy and hope for a closer to normal experience in the fall.

Kind regards,

Jason

--
Jason Kabel

FFMHA President

ffmhapresident@gmail.com

The position of registrar on the FFMHA is currently available.  This position has a term until 2022.

The position of registrar requires attendance at monthly FFMHA board meetings, compilation of hockey registration statistics(from the portal), work in partnership with the treasurer for fees/refunds and the set up and facilitation of the hockey registry(usually in Aug./Sept.).

The outgoing registrar will work with the successful applicant during the transition period. 

If you are interested please forward expressions of interest to Lori at secretary.ffmha@outlook.com by March 9th.

The schedule for Feb 16-28 is now posted in the schedule tab.

Dear FFMHA Parents & Players,

We're pleased to announce that with the provincial government announcement today, we will be able to resume hockey next week. We will do our best to have a schedule circulated as soon as possible to resume hockey on Tuesday, February 16th.  Information regarding spectators will be provided at that time.  

Stay safe!

Best regards,
FFMHA Board

Due to the newly implemented stay at home orders by the province of Ontario, all FFMHA activities will remain suspended until February 11th.  More information will be available closer to that date. 

Due to the Province-wide Covid lockdown, all FFMHA activities will be suspended until January 9th.  We will provide an update during the first week of January about the resumption of FFMHA activities.

Meeting is at 6PM.

https://meet.google.com/gma-iqcu-kzh

Please be aware ALL coaches in 2020-21 must complete the online Planning a Safe Return to Hockey course.  It can be found at the link below.

https://ehockey.hockeycanada.ca/ehockey/ClinicGroupList.aspx?OID=7

For ice time on the IFK, the new entrance will be thew east side of the building beside the library.  This entrance will take you to the Laker's hallway.  Screeners will be set up at this entrance point.

FFMHA has now employed the use of an online screening tool through the “Team Snap” app.

All players/ parents/ guardians have received an email notification to sign up.  All players have been assigned a team for now ie) aa tryout, u13 evaluations etc.  These are not the final teams.

Once you have selected your availability for the team event, you can access the Health Check.  When all questions are completed you will received a green screen with a completed Health Check.  The health check is active 8 hours before an event and when you enter the arena just show your screened the successful health check screen.   In person screening will still be available for those who have not completed the online check.  

Also, this is another reminder that you are not to arrive/ enter the arena any earlier than the start time posted on the schedule.  This is the arrival time.  

A reminder that masks must be worn by all people in the lobby areas and players must keep masks on until the don their helmet to go on the ice.  

Your cooperation in the covid guidelines will ensure that hockey can continue in a safe manner.

1. After discussion at the board level, FFMHA has decided that the AA teams from U11-U15 will NOT travel out of town for the immediate future. With hockey on hold and undecided in other regional areas, the safety and well being of everyone is of utmost importance. The current plan is to have the U11-U15 play up a division in house league with a decision on the U18 division and who to play is to be decided very soon.

2. Reminder to ensure registration and AA fees are paid prior to tryouts. Players will not be permitted to skate unless paid.

3. Please bring both a dark and light jersey with you to tryouts.

4. Please bring your own water bottle that is clearly marked with your name. Sharing water bottles is not allowed.

Dear FFMHA Parents & Participants:

We would firstly like to thank everyone for your patience and understanding during these peculiar and uncertain times.

Although some answers have proven quite elusive, we are trying to get the kids back on the ice with health & safety as our primary objective.

Here is the schedule by week. The specific times for week 1, are below the schedule and other times will follow when we have them completed.

Oct. 5-11

- AA Tryouts

Oct. 12-18

- 4on4 - U11 (Atom), U13 (Peewee), U15(Bantam), U18(Midget) - AA and House League

Oct. 18-24

- 4on4 - U11 (Atom), U13 (Peewee), U15(Bantam), U18(Midget) - AA and House League

Oct. 25-31

- All levels

Monday October 5

U13 5-7PM

U15 7-9PM

Tuesday October 6

U11 7-8:30PM

U18 8:30-10:30PM

Wednesday October 7

U11 7-8:30PM

U18 8:30-10:30PM

Thursday October 8

U11 7-8:30PM

U18 8:30-10:30PM

Friday October 9

U13 5-7PM

U15 7-9PM

Saturday October 10

U13 9-11AM

U15 11AM-1PM

Please note that the ice times are to be read as follows:

The start time listed is the time in which the player can enter the arena. The on ice period will begin 15 minutes after that time. The ice times for U11 are 50 minutes and for U13, U15 and U18 they are 80 minutes.

ie U11 - 7:00-8:30 - players can arrive at 7:00, ice time starts at 7:15 until until 8:05. Parents can re-enter at 8:05 and assist players to remove equipment.

Parents and guardians will be permitted to re-enter the arena at the conclusion of the ice time. It will be imperative that players depart the arena as soon as possible after they leave the ice in order to facilitate the beginning of the cleaning procedures for the next ice time.

All players and families that are registered with Fort Frances minor hockey association this season will be required to use the Team Snap Health Check system screening process to enter the arena. If families are unable to use a digital device to screen before coming to the rink then we will have paper copies available as well. We will be providing more details on the TeamSnap Health Check system very soon.

Also to note for all divisions and players:

1. Fees must be paid before players will be permitted on the ice. (Registration and tryout fees). No cash will be accepted at tryouts. No exceptions.

2. For AA tryouts and house league evaluations please bring a light and dark jersey with you. Your jerseys will be taken home and should be washed after every skate.

3. A reminder that for at least the first two weeks of the schedule there will be NO spectators allowed into the arena. One parent/ guardian will be allowed to arrive with the player 15 minutes before ice time. The player should be mostly dressed with the exception of skates/helmets/ gloves. Goalies will be permitted to don pads, skates, chest protectors, glove, blocker and mask at the arena. The parent/ guardian will be allowed to stay to assist with equipment and then must depart the arena. After a minimum of two weeks the town will revisit the no spectators rule.

4. There are no player bags permitted into the arena at this time. Equipment will need to be carried by hand.

4. The entry and exit procedures for the arena are below (as taken from the Town of Fort Frances Ice in Plan), please familiarize yourself with these guidelines.

5. PLAYERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN WATER BOTTLE WITH THEIR NAME CLEARLY WRITTEN ON IT. NO EXCEPTIONS. SHARING OF WATER BOTTLE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.

Entering the building Guidelines - for practice on the 52 Canadians Arena

A designate from the team/organization will make an appointment to be let into the building with front desk staff at the MSC. All other participants/coaches/parents/members will enter the building through the 52 Canadians doors and not the main MSC doors.

The designate will be responsible for screening the individuals at the 52 Canadians Entrance and ensure Contact tracing forms have been obtained from every person who enters the Building.

The designate will be required to ensure that they are not letting anyone into the building prior to the designated time. (if the ice time is scheduled for 7:00, admittance into the building will happen no sooner than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled ice time or beginning at 6:45 in this instance.)

The participants will be allowed to put on their skates, helmets and gloves in the 52 Canadians change room LOBBY where there will be chairs set out to aid in putting on skates and adhere to social distancing requirements.

Once a parent/guardian has assisted in lacing up the skates if required, they must immediately leave the facility through the main lobby and out the front doors of the MSC.

All users will exit the building through the 52 Canadians lobby and then through the front doors of the Memorial Sports Centre.

Entering the building Guidelines - for games on the 52 Canadians Arena

A designate from each team/organization will make an appointment to be let into the building with front desk staff at the MSC.

All other participants/coaches/parents/members will enter the building through the 52 Canadians doors and not the main MSC doors.

The designate(s) will be responsible for screening their teams/group at the 52 Canadians Entrance and ensure Contact tracing forms have been obtained from every person who enters the Building.

The “home” team for a game will be required to have the referees and time keepers on their list of screened individuals and ensure they are asked the screening questions in accordance with the COVID guidelines.

The designate will be required to ensure that they are not letting anyone into the building prior to the designated time. (if the ice time is scheduled for 7:00, admittance into the building will happen no sooner than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled ice time or beginning at 6:45 in this instance.)

One team will be assigned the 52 Canadians change room LOBBY and the second team will be assigned the 52 Canadians main lobby area.

The participants will be allowed to put on their skates, helmets and gloves on in these areas and there will be chairs set out to aid in putting on skates and adhere to social distancing requirements.

Once a parent/guardian has assisted in lacing up the skates if required, they must immediately leave the facility through the main lobby and out the front doors of the MSC.

All users will exit the building through the 52 Canadians lobby and then through the front doors of the Memorial Sports Centre.

Entering the building Guidelines - for practice on the Ice for Kids Arena

A designate from the team/organization will make an appointment to be let into the building with front desk staff at the MSC.

All other participants/coaches/parents/members will enter the building through the 52 Canadians doors and not the main MSC doors.

The designate will be responsible for screening the individuals at the 52 Canadians Entrance and ensure Contact tracing forms have been obtained from every person who enters the Building.

The designate will be required to ensure that they are not letting anyone into the building prior to the designated time. (if the ice time is scheduled for 7:00, admittance into the building will happen no sooner than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled ice time or beginning at 6:45 in this instance.)

The participants will be allowed to put on their skates, helmets and gloves in the Lakers hallway. There will be chairs set out to aid in putting on skates and adhere to social distancing requirements.

Once a parent/guardian has assisted in lacing up the skates if required, they must immediately leave the facility through the main lobby and out the front doors of the MSC

All users will exit the building through the front doors of the Memorial Sports Centre.

Entering the building Guidelines - for games on the Ice for Kids Arena

A designate from each team/organization will make an appointment to be let into the building with front desk staff at the MSC.

All other participants/coaches/parents/members will enter the building through the 52 Canadians doors and not the main MSC doors.

The designate(s) will be responsible for screening their teams/group at the 52 Canadians Entrance and ensure Contact tracing forms have been obtained from every person who enters the Building.

The “home” team for a game will be required to have the referees and time keepers on their list of screened individuals and ensure they are asked the screening questions in accordance with the COVID guidelines.

The designate will be required to ensure that they are not letting anyone into the building prior to the designated time. (if the ice time is scheduled for 7:00, admittance into the building will happen no sooner than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled ice time or beginning at 6:45 in this instance.)

One team will be assigned the Lakers hallway and the second team will be assigned the borderland skating hallway.

The participants will be allowed to put on their skates, helmets and gloves on in these areas and there will be chairs set out to aid in putting on skates and adhere to social distancing requirements.

Once a parent/guardian has assisted in lacing up the skates if required, they must immediately leave the facility through the main lobby and out the front doors of the MSC

All users will exit the building through the front doors of the Memorial Sports Centre.

Entering the building Guidelines - for referees/linesmen/scorekeepers/penalty box operators

Referees/linesmen/scorekeepers/penalty box operators will all enter the building through the 52 Canadians entrance.

They will not be allowed to enter the facility any earlier than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled ice time.

Referees/linesmen/scorekeepers/penalty box operators must have their information provided to the home team and will be part of the home teams intake process. They must complete their screening prior to entering the building.

Scorekeepers/penalty box operators will be required to leave the facility within 15 minutes after the conclusion of the game and exit through the main Memorial Sports Centre Doors.

Referees/linesmen will be required to leave the facility within 15 minutes after the conclusion of the game and exit through the 52 Canadian’s Hallway north exit door. Please be advised that you must be mindful of Zamboni traffic in this area.

Referees/linesmen must come dressed and ready for the games. They will be allowed to put their skates/helmets on in the building but must be otherwise dressed for the game.

Referees/linesmen will use the referee’s room in the Lakers hallway area between the two ice surface

Media Release

The FFMHA would like to thank everyone again for your patience and understanding during these uncertain times as we work with the Town to determine what our options are.

Following the FFMHA board meeting held on Tuesday September 15th, we have the following information to pass along:

- The Town has scheduled for ice to be in both rinks by October 5th.

- The recommendation regarding the Town’s Ice in Plan is being sent back to the Community Services Executive Committee for review on Monday, September 21st and will be re-examined by Council on September 28th that will hopefully provide more clarity.

- Beginning the week of October 5th, all divisions with the exception of U9 and U7 will begin. We will be starting with a 4on4 format initially.

- After 2-3 weeks, the Town should have a plan where spectators will be permitted in the stands. U9 and U7 will commence their seasons at this time to allow for spectators.

- Due to the Ice in Plan being sent back to Council, payments can be deferred until that time.

- Registration will be opened up again when we have more clarity on numbers in each division, there will likely have to be a waiting list format in some divisions.

Again, we thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

meeting begins at 6pm
 

https://meet.google.com/jvn-unfa-znw

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS

Further to the earlier post this evening, we would like to add some information.

While the registration deadline will remain as Sunday Septermber 13th at 5:00PM, we will allow registrants to defer payments until Wednesday September 16th. This will give families time to discuss the outcome of the Town Council Meeting on Monday and decide (hopefully) to remain with minor hockey this year.

As well, for those who have paid, if a refund is requested after the Meeting it will be issued.

Again, we thank you for your understanding and patience.

The FFMHA would like to keep you posted! Under the Reopening Ontario Act - Stage 3 we are planning the following for the Hockey season around the corner :

- levels U7 (IP) - U18 Midget will start early to mid October

- limited spectators will be allowed in the stands but at least one per child for the U7 & U9 programs. We anticipate that all programs will be allowed limited spectators early in the season pending Town approval

- at this stage, players will have to arrive mostly dressed, everything but skates & helmets - goalies can don pads and chest/ arm protection at the arena

- leagues (cohorts) will be at most 50 participants

- at most 4 teams per cohort

- 5 on 5 hockey will be played

- the deadline to register is Sunday, September 13th

Again, this situation is fluid and keep watching for updates and news. As always, thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

2020/2021 SEASON INFORMATION

FFMHA is aware and has read document from the  Town of Fort Frances entitled “Ice In Plan and Participation Requirements.”  

Without question there are things contained within this document that could have a significant impact on the upcoming 2020/21 minor hockey season.

We are working diligently towards solutions that will be of most benefit and in the best interest of participants of minor hockey.

As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding and when more information is available we will post on Facebook and our website.

Registration has opened.  Please be sure to read the welcome message on the first page!  We are taking e-transfers for all payments unless arrangements are made with the registrar.  E-transfer address is:

treasurer.ffmha@outlook.com

REGISTRATION AND 20/21 SEASON INFO

The FFMHA Board would like to thank everyone for their patience as we navigate through the safest return to hockey within the Hockey Northwestern Ontario Framework that was released this week and has been endorsed by regional health authorities. Here is what we have for seasonal planning so far:

- Registration for the 2020/21 season will open September 1st (10:00AM CST) and close September 13th (5:00PM)
- Late registrations will NOT be accepted due to league restrictions on numbers as per the HNO Return to Play Framework
- 5 on 5 hockey is being planned
- AA teams are being planned - see below
- we require the number of athletes by the deadline to appropriately and effectively design and plan the various age groups

The season registration fees will be:
U7 - $350
U9 - $400
U11 - $400
U13 - $400
U15 - $400
U18 - $400
Additional children - $350
Goaltenders - $250

It has been decided that there will be AA programming this year and while the makeup of the AA season is yet to be determined, at the very least, the AA teams will play up an age category and be a member of that house league division on a regular basis ie.  U11 AA will play U13 HL.  There will be the opportunity to register for AA tryouts on the registration page.  The tryout fee for AA is $50.

If you require any further information or have questions please refer to the HNO Return to Play Framework linked below or contact a FFMHA board member.

Hockey Northwestern Ontario Release Return to Play Framework - link below.

MEDIA RELEASE - “The FFMHA is meeting and communicating extensively to fit the start of our 2020/21 season within the HNO framework.  As soon as we are able, we will be releasing information that will be posted to Facebook and our website www.fortfranceshockey.com regarding start dates, league/ division makeups, AA programs, conditioning camps, safety protocols as well as any other pertinent information related to season start up.  We appreciate your patience during this time.”

http://www.pointstreaksites.com/files/uploaded_documents/3493/HNO_Return_to_Hockey_-_August_26_2.pdf

MEDIA RELEASE – AUG. 18, 2020 - FFMHA

The Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association would like to announce to all players, coaches, and parents that we are planning to open registration for the upcoming hockey season on September 7, 2020. Although we are still in the wake of a global pandemic, the FFMHA board expects a framework from Hockey Northwestern Ontario in the coming weeks that outlines a safe return to hockey with endorsement from regional health authorities. This should yield greater certainty so that we are able to inform parents, coaches, and players when a return to hockey may be expected and what it may look like.

As nominated, voted and elected to the FFMHA board of directors at the July 21/2020 meeting, congratulations to the following new members:

President: Jason Kabel
Vice-President: Greg Latter
Registrar: Kim Kirk
U7 Director: Nathan Degagne

Thank you to Jason, Greg, Kim and Nathan for stepping up to fill the vacant positions. We are still looking for a U9 director for the 2020/21 season. If interested please e-mail Lori at secretary.ffmha@outlook.com prior to the August 18/2020 meeting.

As we all know, the 2019/20 year end banquet was cancelled and awards could not be handed out at that time.

Thank you to all players, parents and coaches for making the 2019/20 FFMHA season a success. 

Congratulations to all the players for a great year. Below are the trophy recipients.

FFMHA will be in touch with the players to discuss getting trophies to them. Midget awards to be posted shortly.

Novice
Most Valuable Player - Mason Hebert/ Maverick Dal
Most Valuable Defence - Brett Dolyny
Most Sportsmanlike - Tanner Young
Most Valuable Goalie - Declan Scott/ Jesse Homer

Atom
Most Dedicated - Henry Redford
Most improved - Chase Sinclair
Most Valuable Defence- Frankie Jo Smith
Most Sportsmanlike - Sophie Tanguay
Most Valuable Goalie - Koda Wilson
Most Valuable Player - Kolton Joyce

Peewee
Rookie of the Year- Keifer DeGagne 
Most Sportsmanlike - Graeme Coats
Most Valuable Goalie - David Morrison
Most Valuable Defence - Peyton Cousineau
Most Valuable Player- Ziigwan Smith

Bantam
Rookie of the Year - Madison Bliss
Most dedicated - Holden Dvorak
Most Valuable Defence - Evan Strain
Most Sportsmanlike - Reed McKinnon
Most Valuable Goalie - Madison Bliss
Most Valuable Player - Grayson Burnell

Atom AA
Aarne Hahkala Perseverance Award - Matthew Egan
Sheldon Mosbeck Most Dedicated Award - Connor Wilson

Peewee AA
Aarne Hahkala Perseverance Award - Nico Ruppenstein
Most Dedicated - Alex Booth
Most Valuable Player - Lucas Bailey

Bantam AA
Aarne Hahkala Perseverance Award - Thomas Haugo

FFMHA is in need of 3 Peewee House League Head Coaches.  Without these coaches in place by the weekend we cannot move forward with Peewee evaluations and team selections.  Please consider volunteering as Head Coach.  If you can coach please contact Kim Nicholson the Peewee Director at nicholsonkimberly@gmail.com

House League evaluations are this weekend.  If you are coaching novice - bantam you must attend unless discussed with your league director.  It is imperative that coaches are present to assist with on-ice activities as well as with the player rankings.

There will be a MANDATORY coaches meeting on Monday September 30 at 7PM in the IFK conference room.,  The meeting will be approximately 1 hour.

Due to the influx of requests at local police stations for background checks it is recommended that you start the process of obtaining your vulnerable sector check if you haven't had one done.  As of tomorrow, Sept 26 there will be a letter on file at the local OPP and Teaty 3 stations for you to pick up the forms and fill them out.

Coach 2 - Wednesday October 2nd
Coach 1 - Wednesday October 9th

Registration Link is below.

https://ehockey.hockeycanada.ca/ehockey/ClinicGroupList.aspx?OID=7

Registration is now open for coaching clinics being offered in Fort Frances. The clinics and dates are:

Development 1 - October 19
Skating Skills 1 - October 18
Checking Skills 1 - October 19
Goaltending - October 3

We are also finalizing dates for a coach 1/2 clinic.

Please register through e-hockey at the link below.

https://ehockey.hockeycanada.ca/ehock…/ClinicGroupList.aspx…

FFMHA is in dire need of Senior Referees (18+). 

For the upcoming 2019/20 season we have an extreme shortage of senior referees. If enough referees are not found the amount of games played in all divisions will be much lower.

FFMHA offers new referees reimbursement of certification costs, mentorship program with current referees and ongoing training. 

If you are interested in refereeing please contact Matt McLellan at 807-271-4411

Please share widely

Next FFMHA Board meeting is Tuesday August 20th - 6PM in the IFK Conference Room

FFMHA is currently looking for one director position to sit on the board for the 2019/20 season. If you are interested please email your interest by July 30th to ffmhawebmaster@outlook.com

As elected at the FFMHA Annual General Meeting the board members for the upcoming season are:

President - Jason Kabel
Vice President - Chris Wielinga
Treasurer - Travis Enge
Registrar - Kim Nicholson
Development Coordinator - Ron MacKinnon
Webmaster - Adam Scott
Ice Scheduler - Dave Coats
Secretary - Lori Flinders
Referee-in-Chief - Matt Mclellan

Directors - Steve Chown, Shane Bliss, Greg Latter, Neil Cooper, Tim Spence 

Please note that we are looking for a director position to sit on the board for the upcoming season.  If you are interested please contact an elected board member.

Please find below a great link to a Hockey Canada document entitled "Hockey 101". In this document you will find helpful information about equipment requirements, basic rules and respect in the game.

All players will also need a hockey jersey and socks for the evaluations for house league. If you cannot supply these, please contact FFMHA and we will assist you.

The Respect in Sport Program for Parents is a unique, in-depth 1 hour online program geared to providing the parent with information on how to evaluate and understand:

• Parental influence over a child
• Coach and leader roles in sport
• Role of the parent and coach in ensuring a child’s enjoyment of a sport
• Protecting your child when outside of your immediate control
• Concussion awareness & Return to Play guidelines
• Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) model

The program is a proactive, educational program that empowers parents with the tools to ensure the game is enjoyable and respectful for themselves, their children and all other stakeholders in the game.

Beginning with the 2016-17 minor hockey season a minimum of 1 parent/guardian from each family with players at the Novice or Atom level will need to take the program along with 1 parent/ guardian from any players entering Hockey Canada programming for the first time in the peewee to midget age groups.

The cost of the one hour online program is $12.00+HST and you can complete the course at the link below:

Please note if you are a coach with the Respect in Sport, than the other parent/spouse must take the Parent Respect in Sport.