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Hockey Canada and BC Hockey Policy being enforced:

-  Hockey Canada Regulation F.11 states "Every player competing in games provided by this Association and its Branches shall be a member of a team which is a member of this Association and shall, prior to competing in any league or championship game, be registered by the Branch and duly validated by the Branch Executive Director or his designate for the current playing season".

-  Hockey Canada Reg. F. 29 states: "A player may not register and play under a second registration in the same season unless properly released from the initial registration in accordance with Reg. H.   Violations of this provision will result in the immediate suspension of the players.  Branches, at their discretion, may dual sign Minor Female players on both Female and Male Minor teams, where applicable."

-  BC Hockey Reg. 3.34 states:  "All players playing for any Team in any sanctioned Tournament must be properly registered with that team in accordance with the regulations of Hockey Canada, BC Hockey, District Association, and local Association, League or Team, as applicable."

In summary….

Coaches cannot pick up players to take to tournaments, exhibition games or league games.  This policy is not new but is being enforced this year.  If you are found taking players other than those that are on your teams Hockey Canada Team Registration (HCR) you will face discipline from WLMHA.

Hockey Canada and BC Hockey Start 2010 by Sending Out a Special Gift to Over 17,000 Minor Hockey Players in BC & the Yukon Hockey Canada, in partnership with BC Hockey announced today it is sending out special gifts this week to more than 17,000 minor hockey players under 10 years old who have registered to play in BC Hockey for the 2009-10 season.

This is the third-straight year that Hockey Canada and its 13 member branches are connecting with their grassroots membership by mailing out gift packages to hundreds of thousands of children who are taking to the ice across the country. This year, more than 215,000 children will receive the free gift, which includes a comic strip featuring Hockey Canada’s official mascot, Puckster, and a personalized workbook filled with a variety of fun activities and skills spotlights.

In total, there are more than 550,000 children who are registered in hockey through Hockey Canada’s 13 member branches and its member minor hockey associations. These young players benefit in many ways by participating in the sport, from having fun and building friendships to learning lessons about confidence, fair play, good sportsmanship and teamwork. Hockey Canada has developed this special mail-out package for children with the help of BC Hockey to communicate with the base of its membership and remind minor hockey players that they are an important part of Hockey Canada - just like members of Team Canada such as Shea Weber, Scott Niedermayer, Hayley Wickenhesier and Kim St-Pierre. This year is an especially exciting season to be involved in hockey, with Canada’s Men’s Olympic Team and National Women’s Team going for gold at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games next month and Canada’s National Sledge Team to compete at the
2010 Paralympic Winter Games in March.

The Hockey Canada gift package for minor hockey players includes:

· a personalized Hockey Canada activity book featuring fun hockey-related activities and skills spotlights such as Shoot Like Wickenheiser

· a letter from Hockey Canada’s official mascot, Puckster

· a comic about Puckster’s hockey adventures for parents to read with their children

· a Puckster pin

· Team Canada and Canadian NHL team stickers

· a pull-out poster of Canada’s three national teams

Hockey Canada has also re-launched its popular kids website. The website features everything from videos, games and quizzes to an interactive hockey card builder, hockey tips and information about Team Canada. Check it out at http://www.hockeycanada.ca/kids, where an online version of the workbook and comic will also be available for download.

Minor hockey players between the ages of four and 10 who are registered with Hockey Canada but do not receive a mail-out package by Saturday, January 30 can have their parents email kids@hockeycanada.ca to request the free gift. Please provide the player’s name, his or her club team, the name of the minor hockey association and a mailing address.

For more information about BC Hockey, please visit the BC Hockey website at
http://www.bchockey.net or email info@bchockey.net.

Please see the Policies & Procedures page for an outline of the proper communication lines to be used for this season.

  WLMHA Year End Awards Night 

Monday March 1 2010 – Midget House

Tuesday March 2 2010 – Peewee House

Wednesday March 3 2010 – Bantam House

Thursday March 4 2010 – Atom House

Location – Beeotcheese Restaurant – 160 Second Avenue North Williams Lake

Time 6pm - 8pm

Players and Coaches will have a Buffet Dinner

If parents and sibling what to join in on the Buffet Dinner – They will have to advise Gina Calabrese in advance and pay for the Dinner.  Gina can be contacted at gcalabrese@shaw.ca

January 13, 2010 

Just a reminder for players to NOT leave valuables ie. cell phones, Ipods or cash in the change rooms.  If there has been a theft from your change room please notifiy the Recreation Complex as soon as possible via the Front Reception Desk located by the Pool or by calling the Complex at 250-398-7665.

 Take Me Out to the Hockey Game!

 Williams Lake Timberwolves’ Special Ticket Deals

Williams Lake Minor Hockey Association Game Days:

Sunday, October 4th, 2009 vs. Surrey Eagles 4:00pm                                            

Sunday, November 8th, 2009 vs. Vernon Vipers 4:00 pm                          

Sunday, December 13th, 2009 vs. Cowichan Valley Capitals 2:00 pm                    

Thursday, January 21st, 2010 vs. Penticton 7:30 pm                                   

Sunday, February 7th, 2010 vs. Victoria Grizzlies 12:00 pm

All Williams Lake Minor Hockey Association Players who wear their team jersey to the game get in FREE when accompanied by a ‘Walk-Up' Paying Adult!

*** (Please note, this applies only to those purchasing tickets at the door that particular game day.  Based on Ticket Availability. Season Ticket Holders Exempt.)

$5.00 Student Ticket Nights:

Wednesday, September 30^th, 2009 vs. Prince George Spruce Kings (7:30 pm)

Monday, October 19, 2009 vs. Powell River Kings (7:30 pm)

Tuesday, November 10^th, 2009 vs. Prince George Spruce Kings (7:30 pm)

Saturday, December 5^th, 2009 vs. Westside Warriors (7:30 pm)

Tuesday, January 26^th, 2010 vs. Quesnel Millionaires (7:30 pm)

Wednesday, February 17^th, 2010 vs. Prince George Spruce Kings (7:30 pm)

Any Thompson Rivers University, Williams Lake Secondary School or Columneetza Secondary School Student who presents his or her Student ID at the Box Office only has to pay $5.00 to watch the Timberwolves in action!

***(Again, please note, this applied only to those purchasing tickets at the door that particular game day.  Student ID must be presented at that time.  Based on Ticket Availability.)

House Coordinator - Michelle Palmer - palmerwlmha@gmail.com

Initiation / Novice Coordinator - Kelly Call - KellyCulbert@gov.bc.ca

Atom Division Manager - Janet Moore - jmoorewlmha@gmail.com

Peewee Division Manager - Cassandra Paterson - wlmha.peeweehouse@gmail.com

Bantam Division Manager - Carol Humm - chumm@shaw.ca

Midget Division Manager - Beth Sutton  - basutton@shaw.ca

A HUGE  Thank You going out to.....

Janet Moore - Atom House Coordinator

Cassandra Paterson - Peewee House Coordinator

Carol Humm - Bantam Coordinator

and the Midget House Coordinator is still up for grabs - if you are interested please contact Michelle Palmer at palmerwlmha@gmail.com

Please remember throughout your season that Janet, Cassandra and Carol are volunteers.  Without them taking on this time consuming task, we would not able to deliver the Minor Hockey Program.  In order to have a successful hockey season everyone needs to be considerate and cooperative.  If you have concerns about your season, please contact the Division Manager via their email address (these addresses will be posted under the House League Tab). 

Your job as a parent/grandparent/relative or friend is to actively encourage and support the concepts of FAIR PLAY at all times.  The concepts are:

q  Respect the rules

q  Respect the opponents

q  Respect the officials and their decisions

q  Have everyone participate

q  Maintain your self-control at all times

The season is fast approaching – Let’s all work together and have fun!