League Update
Latest Update October 3, 2020
What it means directly to our players and family members is simply this: Sincerely,
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Ontario Hockey Federation Statement
June 4, 2020
Today, Hockey Canada has released its Return to Hockey Safety Guidelines. In addition, the Hockey Canada Board of Directors have announced that Members may resume sanctioned activities where appropriate, in accordance with government and health authority directives, and Hockey Canada’s Return to Hockey safety protocol.
Within the Return to Hockey Safety Guidelines, Hockey Canada has provided information on how to prepare your league/association for a return to hockey, hygiene, return-to-play protocols and the use of facilities. Hockey Canada’s Return to Hockey Safety Guidelines can be found here: Safety and Protocols
The Ontario Hockey Federation is encouraged by this announcement and will be releasing its Return to Hockey Plan on Monday, June 8. This Return to Hockey Plan will be shared through e-mail communication from OHF associated organizations and will live here: Return to Hockey – COVID-19 Response
Hockey Canada Statement on Return to Hockey in Canada
June 4, 2020
CALGARY, Alta. – The following is a statement on behalf of Hockey Canada from Tom Renney, chief executive officer, and Scott Smith, president and chief operating officer, on the return-to-hockey process in Canada.
On March 12, the decision was made to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities across the country. This was a difficult decision, but one made to maintain the health and safety of all participants and the general public amid growing concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Currently there are no Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities being conducted, and we are working with our Members on their return-to-hockey plans. After ongoing discussions with the board of directors, our chief medical officer, the 13 Members and public health authorities across the country, it has been determined that the best approach for a return to hockey in Canada is to allow each Member the opportunity to work with authorities in their respective regions to determine when it is safe to return to the ice in areas that fall under their jurisdiction. We expect the timing of each Member’s return to hockey will be different, but will be based on the advice of their government and public health authority.
It is imperative to note that we are not ready to return to the game across the country. As we have seen in respect to flattening the curve, the impact of the pandemic varies from region to region. Permitting our Members the opportunity to decide on an appropriate return-to-hockey timeline will allow them to work directly with public health authorities to determine when it is safe to return while also implementing specific safety measures and rules within their associations and leagues.
Hockey Canada knows the game will look quite different, and the return will happen at different speeds and at different times across the country. Be assured, we continue to work on our multi-faceted return-to-hockey plan that includes health and safety regulations, communications and seasonal structure. As with so many people across the country, we look forward to returning to the game when it is safe to do so, and we will support our 13 Members as we continue to work towards getting back on the ice.”
For more information on the Return to Hockey plan, please visit HockeyCanada.ca/returntohockey.
Hockey Canada - An Open Letter to Canadians
May 14, 2020
First, and most importantly, to the front-line and essential workers who have gone above and beyond around the clock to keep Canadians safe – a simple thank you is not nearly enough for what you have done over the last three months.
Second, to our Members, partners, local hockey associations, volunteers and fans across Canada, thank you for keeping the spirit of hockey alive. Unprecedented times have called for unprecedented efforts at every level of the game.
As provinces and territories phase in a plan to reopen in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are questions about when hockey will return, and how it will look when it does.
Hockey Canada and its Members are diligently working on a multifaceted return-to-hockey plan that will happen when, and only when, provincial and territorial governments and health authorities deem it safe to do so.
This plan includes everything from health and safety regulations to communications, seasonal structure, customer engagement and national teams.
Annual General Meeting
The S.H.A. Hockey Club's annual general meeting will be held on:
Monday June 22, 2020
7:00PM
The Meeting will be held via "Zoom" or another remote mode
Information will follow
MLSE Camp at Home
Below are some links to some fun exercises that our young playing members and their siblings may be interested in doing during their time inside. Our friend Greg Schell form Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has designed these to help keep our players active during this time.
MLSE Camp at Home
Camp at Home MLSE - Indoor Skating
League Updates
April 1, 2020
Hello Parents / Guardians,
As I write this note we are hopeful that all our families and their extended families are coping well and staying healthy while practicing social distancing during these trying times.
Your Board of Directors at the S.H.A. Hockey Club (Scarborough Ice Raiders) are attempting to proceed with designing a program that will hopefully help us return to normal for the 2020 / 2021 season for all our playing members. We do realize and certainly agree this is not the time to worry about registering. At this point in time we have no idea when it will be deemed safe enough for us to meet.
We are in the process of setting up our on-line registration and are investigating the best way to make this easy for both our returning families and new registrants. Although as of now the HCR (Hockey Canada Registry) is available to go live on April 13, 2020 we as an organization have chosen to wait until June 1, 2020 to explore all options available to ease the financial burden upon our families. It is our intention not to have any players turned away that register prior to October 1, 2020.
In regards to 2019 / 2020 Seasonal Awards for our playing members they will be available at the League Office when it is deemed safe enough for us to open and meet. A notice will be sent with dates and times for pickup.
Below is the set registration rates for returning players that takes into account the loss of playing time this past spring and the rates for new players joining our program.
| AGE | YEARS | RETURNING PLAYERS | NEW PLAYERS |
| Little Raiders (Hockey School) |
2017-2014 | $310.00 | $350.00 |
| Initiation Program (5 - 8 year olds) |
2015-2012 | $425.00 | $475.00 |
| Under 10 through Under 15 (Atom - Bantam) |
2011-2006 | $535.00 | $595.00 |
| Under 16 through Under 21 | 2005-2000 | $500.00 | $540.00 |
These prices are again designed to provide the same programing as in the past including Skating Skills / Goalie Skills, weekly practices from Initiation though Bantam. Weekly games Under 10 Program and above, scrimmages starting in November for the Initiation Program with the Little Raiders Programming on Saturday mornings.
Any player from our House League Program (2019 / 2020) season that registers with the Scarborough Ice Raiders Competitive Program will also receive the equivalent in discounts for the Competitive Program.
As soon as more information is available, we will forward it to you all, and also post it on our websites.
Sincerely,
Ed Wahl
President
SHA Hockey Club / Scarborough Ice Raiders
Program Details
As in any program operated within City facilities game and practice times are subject to change depending on the contracts received in the fall.
Little Raiders: Is a once a week program at the Don Montgomery Community Centre on Saturday mornings that teaches basic skating skills and hockey skills as the season progresses. Program starts in mid October and runs through until the first week in April.
Initiation 5 & 6: Hockey Canada based program that is played “cross ice” during the scrimmages. Players are matched to participate against and with players of the same ability and skill level as much as possible. Program starts the first week of October with “station” practices both on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons until the last week in November. At that time, we then change the Saturdays to “cross ice” scrimmages with Sundays remaining “station” practices until the first week in April. We also have an optional free Skating Skills session on Sunday mornings with this program also taking place at the Don Montgomery Community Centre.
Initiation 7: Hockey Canada based program that is played “modified ice” (100-foot length) during the scrimmages. Players are matched to participate against and with players of the same ability and skill level as much as possible. Program starts the first week of October with “station” practices both on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons until the last week in November. At that time, we then change the Saturdays to “modified ice” scrimmages with Sundays remaining “station” practices until the first week in April. We also have an optional free Skating Skills session on Sunday mornings with this program also taking place at the Don Montgomery Community Centre.
Initiation 8: Hockey Canada based program that starts on “modified ice” for scrimmages until January 15th and then reverts to “full ice” games. Program begins the first of October and takes place on Saturdays around mid day with practices Sunday afternoons until the first week in April. Scrimmages and games take place at the Don Montgomery Community Centre with practices traditionally at the Agincourt Arena. We also have an optional free Skating Skills session on Sunday mornings with this program also taking place at the Don Montgomery Community Centre.
Atom through Bantam: All games are held at the Don Montgomery Community with weekly practices held at either McGregor Park Community Centre or Agincourt Arena. Program starts at the beginning of October and runs through the first week in April. Atom and Peewee traditionally practice on Friday evenings with games scheduled for Saturday afternoons. Bantams traditionally practice on Monday evenings at Agincourt Arena. We also have an optional free Skating Skills session on Sunday mornings with this program also taking place at the Don Montgomery Community Centre.
Minor Midget through Juvenile: Weekly games (45 minute “stop time”) with no practices. Program start in the first week of October and runs through the first week in April every outing is at the Don Montgomery Community Centre.
Note to Parents
The S.H.A. Hockey Club (Scarborough Ice Raiders) is a Community based program that is operated on a "not for profit", cost recovery system by volunteer Directors, Coaches, Managers and Trainers.
This organization prides itself as being totally inclusive, respectful and able to give every playing member and their families an equal opportunity to succeed. This includes any gender, race or any visible or non visible disability that a playing member may have.
Should any person need help obtaining or meeting our organization's goals, please do not hesitate to inform a Coach, Manager or a Director of the S.H.A. Hockey Club.
As always, I can be reached directly at shahockey@rogers.com and will accommodate any requests regarding these issues.
Ed Wahl
President
S.H.A. Hockey Club
Scarborough Ice Raiders
Competitive and Select Coaches - 2020/2021 Season
The following are the coaches and contact information for the Scarborough Ice Raiders Competitive and Select Teams for the upcoming 2020 to 2021 Season.
AA Team Contacts
Tryout times and locations to follow when available
Age/Category |
Contact Names and Phone # |
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MINOR ATOM 9 years 2011 |
Ryan Martin 647-992-9390 |
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ATOM 10 years 2010 |
Chris Reid 416-676-9171 |
MINOR PEEWEE11 years 2009 |
Kyle Baker 647-402-3905 |
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PEEWEE 12 years 2008 |
Stephen McCaul 647-880-7767 |
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MINOR BANTAM 13 years 2007 |
Kelvin Kerr 647-302-0732 |
Rowan`s Law - New OHF Requirements for 2019 - 2020 Season
Hello Parents,
We have been advised by the Ontario Government, Ontario Hockey Federation (O.H.F.) and the Greater Toronto Hockey League (G.T.H.L.) that prior to any players being eligible to play in the upcoming 2019/2020 season, the information found under our Rowan`s Law Information and Resources section MUST be read and shared with your child. Note that there are different documents for each age level so be sure to select and share the appropriate document based on your child's age.
Please sign and return the attached acknowledgement form to sharegistration@rogers.com as soon as possible. Remember that this must be received prior to any player participating in the upcoming season.
Once we received, we will add the signed authorization form to the player's HCR file (Hockey Canada Registry) to complete the obligation to both the O.H.F. (Ontario Hockey Federation) and the G.T.H.L. (Greater Toronto Hockey League).
Sincerely,
Ed Wahl
President
SHA Hockey Club / Scarborough Ice Raiders
GTHL Initiation Program (Cross-Ice/Half-Ice)
Complimenting steps put in place by Hockey Canada starting last year, the GTHL has now posted additional information regarding the makeup of hockey for Novice 8 and under which includes details on their Initation and Modified Hockey programs. Please review the below link for more details.
http://www.gthlcanada.com/initiation-program-cross-icehalf-ice-hockey/#half-ice-hockey