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Reminder: Year-End Awards Banquet is Easter Monday, April 1

As a reminder, SMHA's Year-End Awards & Banquet for the U11, U13 and U15 Divisions is coming up this Monday, April 1st.  

 

  • Teams from U6, U7, and U9 Divisions are encouraged to do their own team-level year-end celebrations. 
  • Teams from U18 will receive their Team Awards from SMHA, and are encouraged to do their own team-level year-end celebrations by mid-April. 

 

 

Year-End Awards Banquet Details

When: Easter Monday, April 1st, 2024
Where: Springfield Lake Recreation Centre (266 Lakeview Ave, Middle Sackville)
Dress Code: Smart Casual (Parents/Guardians: Please don't go out and buy something new - just avoid sweatpants please!)

There are three banquets, one after the other, to be able to accommodate all teams.

  • U11 Banquet: 3:00pm - 4:25pm
  • U13 Banquet: 4:45pm - 6:10pm
  • U15 Banquet: 6:30pm - 7:50pm

Due to capacity restrictions, the Banquet is limited to the players, Team Manager, Head Coach(es) and Assistant Coaches only.

Mar 28, 2024

Nomination Deadline for SMHA Major Awards: Sunday March 24

Good morning folks,

Planning continues for the Year-End Awards Banquet, set for Easter Monday, April 1, 2024.

As in prior years, the Year-End Awards Banquet is specifically for the U11, U13 and U15 Divisions. SMHA also provides Team Awards for the U18 Division.

  • Teams from U6, U7, and U9 Divisions are encouraged to do their own team-level year-end celebrations. 

  • Teams from U18 will receive their Team Awards from SMHA, and are also encouraged to do their own team-level year-end celebrations. 

Please refer to the Year-End Awards Banquet page on Our Website for the latest information.

 

Nominations for the SMHA Major Awards

Nominations are OPEN for the SMHA Major Awards - fill in This Google Form to nominate a deserving Sackville Flyers Player, Coach, or Volunteer!

The nominations are open for a few more days, until 11:59pm on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

 

The James Sheppard Flyer-of-the-Year Award

A Player who exemplifies strong leadership skills, high academic achievement, and outstanding athletic ability.

 

The Bernie Bishop Coach-of-the-Year Award

This prestigious award was introduced in 2011 and is open to all Coaches of Sackville Minor Hockey who have coached for a minimum of five years.

 

The Kim Gray Volunteer of the Year Award

The Kim Gray Volunteer of the Year Award is open for nominations for any behind-the-scenes exemplary volunteer that is making a difference in our association.

 

Thank you!

Mar 20, 2024

SMHA Year-End Awards Banquet

Planning is underway for the 2024 Year-End Awards Banquet!

As in former years, the Year-End Awards Banquet is specifically geared toward the U11, U13 and U15 Divisions. SMHA also provides Team Awards for the U18 Division.

  • Teams from U6, U7, and U9 Divisions are encouraged to do their own team-level year-end celebrations. 

  • Teams from U18 will receive their Team Awards from SMHA, and are also encouraged to do their own team-level year-end celebrations. 

Please refer to the Year-End Awards Banquet page on Our Website for the latest information.

 

Year-End Awards Banquet

Springfield Lake Rec Centre
266 Lakeview Ave, Middle Sackville

Date: Easter Monday, April 1, 2024

  • U11 Banquet: 3:00pm - 4:25pm
  • U13 Banquet: 4:45pm - 6:10pm
  • U15 Banquet: 6:30pm - 7:50pm

 

 

Nominations for Major Awards

The SMHA Awards Committee is seeking nominations for three of the four SMHA Major Awards:
  • The James Sheppard Flyer-of-the-Year Award
    A Player who exemplifies strong leadership skills, high academic achievement, and outstanding athletic ability.

  • The Bernie Bishop Coach-of-the-Year Award
    This prestigious award was introduced in 2011 and is open to all Coaches of Sackville Minor Hockey who have coached for a minimum of five years.

  • The Kim Gray Volunteer of the Year Award
    The Kim Gray Volunteer of the Year Award is open for nominations for any behind-the-scenes exemplary volunteer that is making a difference in our association.

Please fill in This Google Form to nominate a deserving player, coach, and volunteer.
Deadline: 11:59pm, Sunday, March 24, 2024

 

Questions or Comments?
Please contact Melissa Price at Banquet@FlyersHockey.ca 

We look forward to celebrating with you! Go Flyers!
Mar 8, 2024

Important Parent and Member Message from the President

Good afternoon,

I want to remind our membership, parents and team staff of expected behaviors while attending any SMHA sanctioned games, practices, and team functions. 

Unfortunately I along with the executive are dealing with numerous issues and complaints that are being directed to myself with regards to parent and team staff conduct and behaviour. This is completely unacceptable. You are supposed to be setting a good example for the children and represent our association and community with respect and class. Most all of these are recorded and will result in suspensions. When you act like this the person you hurt the most is your own child. Be the better person and address as an adult via the proper channels. I realize this represents a very small % of our membership, however it has become a significant issue as I am now dealing with several other associations on complaints. 

Let's not get to the point where spectators will not be allowed in our venues.

Let me be very clear, there will be zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior in any SMHA sanctioned events. If there is a concern or an issue please come to me, do not look to engage directly. There are channels and processes in place to deal with grievances. 

Let's all work together and set the best example we can for our children and other associations to follow. 
 
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Respectfully,
Rob
 

Robert Nurnber
President
Sackville Minor Hockey Association
www.FlyersHockey.ca
President@FlyersHockey.ca

 
 
Feb 19, 2024

Snow Cancellations: Saturday, February 3rd

Due to the weather all ice times at all of our rinks (Stadium, Arena and ECV) are cancelled until 1:00 today. We will be making a decision at noon on how to proceed for the remainder of the day. Please check back in on the website or social media for an update. 

 

Stay safe ??

Feb 3, 2024

SMHA Spotlight: The Lane Family

Here's a special Flyers Family Spotlight, which was shared with us by Coach Fraser on behalf of the entire Bench Staff of our Sackville Flyers U13 A team. 

Meet the Lane Family: Mike, Christine, Ian, and James.

Coach Fraser along with his wife & Team Manager Laurielle have been coaching James and getting to know the whole Lane family over the last five seasons. Ian - James's brother - is without a doubt the team's biggest supporter and fan.

 

Ian Joins The Bench

Last year the Sackville Flyers U13 B team were able to have Ian help out in the dressing room. This was an absolute hit, and the players refer to Ian as their good luck charm. The team wanted to include Ian even more; Ian plays hockey regularly himself, and has so much love for the sport. So, Coach Fraser, Laurielle, and SMHA Director of Safety Ryan Sabean were able to develop a formal waiver (endorsed by SMHA and Hockey Nova Scotia) to allow Ian to come onto the bench with the team for Special Occasions. 

 

The MacDonald Gallagher Tournament

The MacDonald Gallagher Tournament organized by the Cape Breton Minor Hockey Association is an extra special one for the Lane Family; They're from the area and the whole extended family comes out to cheer James and his team on.

With Ian on the bench, the 2022-2023 Sackville Flyers took home Gold in the U13 B Division at the MacDonald Gallagher Tournament a year ago. And then last weekend - again with Ian on the bench - the 2023-2024 Sackville Flyers did it again, winning Gold for the U13 A Division! 

Thank you to the people and organizers behind the scenes that made these arrangements possible:

  • Sackville Minor Hockey Association
  • Cape Breton County Minor Hockey Association
  • Ryan Sabean
  • Laurielle Fraser
  • Brad Aucoin
  • Mark Anderson
  • Joe Wilkinson
  • Jamie Walsh
  • Jon Gibson
  • Ryan Brewer

Coach Fraser and Team Manager Laurielle shared Ian's impact on the team in an email to SMHA. "Coach Aucoin welcomed Ian onto the bench as a full part of the team for those games. To be able to watch James and Ian share winning the MacDonald Gallagher Tournament for a second consecutive year, and watch the pure joy that Ian expresses through endless smiles was beyond special. I've been with the Lane Family for five seasons now. I have watched James and Ian grow into fine young men. James has become an excellent, versatile hockey player.

Team Manager Laurielle added, "Ian brings an electrifying component to our team and the players welcome him as one of their own. Ian's love for his brother, for hockey, and his dedication to our teams over the years is inspiring and very special. Both Ian and James have so much love for each other and a great support network with their parents, Christine and Mike."

Coach Fraser continued, "Ian truly is a part of this organization in a bigger capacity than most can see. He is so positive and happy, always giving the biggest cheer he can to the team! We couldn’t be more proud of him and this family - and honestly, I couldn’t imagine being in hockey without them."

"This season our team achieved a 17-Game Win Streak! Our 17th straight win came last night with a 4-1 win over West Hants - and Ian was there for the celebration! This team truly is rare. 17 wins - each win represents the 17 players it took to achieve this feat. I'm honoured to be a part of this team."

From all of us at Sackville Minor Hockey, Congratulations to our Sackville Flyers U13 A Team on their stellar season so far! Keep it up!

Thank you to Coach Fraser and Team Manager Laurielle for sharing with us. There's a lot to be proud of here!

Jan 29, 2024
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