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The Markham Minor Hockey Association (MMHA) provides recreational house league and competitive select hockey programs in all Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) categories for youth in eastern Markham. We are committed to creating a hockey program that is fun and where participants can develop and learn the techniques of the game and sportsmanship in a safe, nurturing environment.
Markham Waxer Rep teams (OMHA AE, A, AA and AAA) have their own web site at www.waxers.com |
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| Select Coach Applications for 2010/2011 are being accepted |
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MMHA is looking for enthusiastic, qualified individuals with strong leadership and teaching skills to coach the Tyke B and C teams for the 2010/2011 season. Tyke B and C hockey is developmental hockey. Your objective as coaches will be to provide athletes with the instruction and the opportunity to develop their hockey skills (skating, puck handling, passing, shooting, goaltending) and their hockey smarts (team play, positioning, offensive/defensive responsibilities, specific situational strategies) in a positive sport environment that builds and encourages teamwork, enthusiasm, hard work, and character—both on and off the ice.
MMHA supports and funds coach’s ongoing education and development. If selected, you will work with our Hockey Development Team that will guide and assist you throughout the season.
To apply, please download and complete the application and email it by September 26, 2010. |
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| 2010/2011 Hockey Season |
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Registration
Online registration for the 2010/2011 hockey season is open. Payment can be made by credit card (preferred method), cheque, or money order.
Read detailed information about our registration process.
Click here to begin the registration process.
Schedule
On-ice evaluations for team balancing will be scheduled for two weekends in late September. The season runs approximately 24 weeks: beginning the weekend after Thanksgiving and ending the last weekend in March. The complete schedule for the season will be posted on our web site in early September.
Fees
While we have worked hard to keep House League registration fees stable over the last few seasons, we have had to increase our registration fees for next year due to the impact of the HST on ice costs. This is the first increase since the 2006/2007 season!
Because of the increase, we have extended our Early Bird Registration deadline to the end of June. Take advantage of our early bird registration discount and register early!
Early Bird Registration: $475 until June 30
Registration: $500 from July 1 – August 31
Late Registration: $525 after September 1 (space available)
Get more information about our fees.
Read about the types of financial assistance that is available to play hockey. |
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| 2010 Pepsi Hockey Invitational Finalists! |
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The Markham Tyke C (2003) Select Team ended their season as Finalists at the 2010 Pepsi Hockey Invitational Tournament in Buffalo, N.Y. (March 19-21, 2010). The coaching staff and parents are extremely proud of the players and really pleased with the team’s success at the tournament.
The team dominated the opening round winning all three games 3-0 over Brampton Battalion B, 8-0 over Southtown Stars and 7-1 over Milton Winterhawks 2. The team managed to earn 14.5 of a possible 15 points in the opening round which earned them a placed in the Championship game against Barrie Colts.
Throughout the tournament, the team’s success was based on total team effort including strong goaltending (Charlie Wesholowski, Ryan Dempsey), exceptional defensive play (Ryan Daponte, Matthew Morse, Ian McMillan, Brandon DiPaola, Owen Dekort) and goals scored by every forward (Sebastian Fazzina, William Polizos, Alessandro Solarino, Marcus Ferrara, Sean Mateer, Eric McGarry).
Congratulations Markham Tyke C (2003) Selects! |
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| Ajax Christmas Tournament Champions! |
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The players on the Markham Tyke Select Team received a few extra presents this past holiday season as they won the Ajax Christmas Tournament.
The team bounced back from an opening round loss to Ajax 5-1, by winning each of their next two games 4-2 over Elmvale and 4-1 over Oakville. Those wins placed them into the Championship game in a rematch against Elmvale.
The final game, held at the AjaxCommunity Center on Tuesday afternoon, was a well played battle by both teams. Elmvale scored the opening goal with 5:00 remaining in the first period. Markham bounced back with a goal by Evan Gilmour with a shot from the slot assisted by Russell Minard with 1:20 left in the first period. The game remained tied through the end of the second period with excellent goaltending provided by Markham’s Andrew Del Rosso and solid defence provided by James Rowlandson, Drew Daniel, Justin Murray, Jordan Romualdo, Robert Ferrari, and William MacLeod. The tight battle continued until 3:30 left in the third period when James Marrin scored the championship winning goal on a shot from the slot assisted by Evan Gilmour.
Scorers for Markham throughout the tournament were Jacob Ardagh with 4 goals, William MacLeod 2 goals, 3 assists, Carter Loney 2 goals, Evan Gilmour 1 goal 3 assists, James Marrin 1 goal 2 assists, Justin Lee 1 goal, Russell Minard 2 assists, Joseph Santos 2 assists, Naseem Nusseiri 2 assists, and Justin Smith with 1 assist.
The coaching staff of Chris Ardagh, Jeff Minard, Kim Rasmussen, and Head Coach Jim Marrin was really pleased with the team’s success. “After a slow start to the season we decided to hold a 3-day (9 hours) Christmas Camp for the team. Along with parent and former Vancouver Canuck Brian Loney, power skating coach Judy Chantler, and nine other coaches and minor league players, the Tyke Selects advanced their skill level. They demonstrated this the following week with the tournament win and a great effort by all. They are all looking forward to the second half of this season.”
Congratulations Markham Selects! |
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| Tell us what you think! You can make a real difference! |
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| The Hockey Development team would like to hear from you. We want to know how you thought our coaches did this season. Without the many volunteers supporting the Markham Minor Hockey Association, we would not be able to run such a successful program for your children. By providing us your comments, you will help us top develop the best program possible. Your participation is what ensures the success of this program. Comments you make can make a difference!!
Please take the time to complete a Comment Card and return via email or drop it in the Markham Minor Hockey Association mail box located upstairs at Mt Joy arena in an envelope addressed to "House League Hockey Development".
Download the Comment Card.
All responses are kept confidential. |
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| Respect In Sport (RIS) - Speak Out ! (PRS) now available on-line |
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The OMHA has entered into a partnership with Respect Group Inc. in piloting the offering of Speak Out ! certification as an online e-learning option to our Members. Read how you can take Respect in Sport online. |
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| H1N1 Virus Update |
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| There is presently much speculation as to the impact that the H1N1 virus will have on Canadians over the next few months. Hockey Canada has for many years had specific steps in place to reduce the spread of any infection in the hockey environment and they have urged us to remind you of the following recommended steps within the team environment: |
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- Players should be urged to report all illnesses to their parents and the Safety Person/Trainer. Parents are urged to keep their children away from the hockey environment if they are showing any signs of infectious disease or virus. Sick players are encouraged to see their physician if showing signs or symptoms of the H1N1 virus, and to be fully recovered prior to returning to play.
- Players should be encouraged to wash hands routinely and always after handling hockey equipment. Frequent hand washing with soap and water is one of the best preventions we can recommend. Teams are encouraged to carry extra hand soap or hand sanitizer as not all arenas have this readily available.
- Talk to your players about covering their mouths and nose when coughing or sneezing using their arm as opposed to their hands.
- Advise players to try and not touch their own mouths or nose when in the hockey environment to reduce the chance of them passing an infection on to themselves.
- Ensure all players and staff have their own water bottles labeled with names and players numbers. Sport drink bottles should be avoided as direct lip contact is possible when drinking.
- Officials and coaches should avoid drinking from other players water bottles and have water readily available to them on their perspective benches.
- Towels should be removed from all benches. Players should not share towels, clothing, bar soap or other personal items such as razors.
- Assist athletes in protecting their immune system by stressing they get sufficient sleep, that they do not over train and that they get proper nutrition.
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| HST Impact on Minor Hockey |
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| Dalton McGuinty’s plan to blend the PST with the GST into one ‘harmonized’ tax will raise the cost of a list of goods and services not previously subject to the provincial sales tax, including minor hockey registration fees. Parents who want to register their kids for minor hockey is just one group of many that will be negatively impacted by this tax.
The OMHA is focusing their fight against the proposed HST by gathering names on petitions against the Harmonized Sales Tax for presentation in the Ontario Legislature. We believe that with enough demonstration from Ontarians of their opposition to this tax, the government may reconsider their plans. Read more information on the petition against the HST .
To learn more about the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax, visit Tax Harmonization: Frequently Asked Questions and Ontario's Proposed Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and Comprehensive Tax Package. |
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| Web Site Feedback |
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We've upgraded our website to better serve you. We hope that you'll find the site easy to navigate and full of useful information both about the Markham Minor Hockey Association and hockey in general. Please look at it as version 1.0. Your comments and feedback will help us to develop the site to best meet your needs.
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CLUB NEWS |
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Financial Assistance
Canadian Tire JumpStart program deadline for winter sports programs is August 11.
Details
Jets Select Teams
House league hockey players interested in upgrading their skills, as well as, having the opportunity and enjoyment of playing in a more competitive are eligible to tryout for the UMHA Jets Select Teams.
Get more information on the Jets.
View the tryout schedule.
2010/2011 Season Registration
How to register
Child Fitness Tax Credit
Your registration receipt
is your tax receipt
Get your tax receipt
Thank You Volunteers!
Thanks to all our volunteers for another great season. As a result of your dedication, over 600 kids have the opportunity to play hockey this season.
You are amazing!
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