Sackville Minor Hockey would like to share an important opportunity for parents, coaches, and members of our hockey community to learn and engage in meaningful conversation following the recent events involving Truro Minor Hockey. 

The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre, in partnership with colleagues at Saint Mary’s University, is hosting a free webinar titled “Consent Matters: Creating Healthy Sports Environments.” This session has been created in response to concerns raised by parents and coaches across the province who are looking for guidance on how to talk with young athletes about hazing, boundaries, and respect within sport.

The webinar will feature members of SMU’s Athlete Ambassador Program — a program led by varsity athletes who are working to build safer, more supportive sport cultures. The panel will discuss what they are seeing within hockey communities, offer advice on how parents and coaches can approach conversations around consent and boundaries, and share practical strategies for creating healthier team environments.

This is an important opportunity for our community to learn, reflect, and continue working together to ensure our rinks remain safe, respectful, and supportive spaces for all players.

Webinar Details
Consent Matters: Creating Healthy Sports Environments
? March 10, 2026
? 7:00 PM (Halifax time)
? Zoom

Join the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81532045673

Meeting ID: 815 3204 5673

The session will also be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.

We encourage all Sackville Minor Hockey parents, coaches, and volunteers to attend and share this information with others in our hockey community.

We truly appreciate everything our parents, coaches and volunteers already do to keep our Sackville Minor players safe, but there is always more learning we can do as a community.

Let’s continue to work together to make Sackville Minor a safe place for everyone in our hockey family. 

Thank you, 

SMHA Board & Executive Members