CGHA"s Oshawa Sand & Gravel wins the Oshawa Lady Generals Spring Classic!!
The Oshawa Sand & Gravel team from the Clarington Girls Hockey Association won the Peewee "A" Division in the Oshawa Lady Generals Spring Classic Tournament this past weekend !!!
The tournament ran from March 5th to the 7th... And right from the first game early Friday morning ,this team started winning games , and never looked back !!!
They won two games on Friday both over Oshawa teams 4-1, and 5-0. They won two more on Saturday over teams from Whitby 2-1, and Ottawa 1-0 in OT. And they wrapped up their undefeated weekend on Sunday by winning their Semi-final game 1-0 again in OT over Sudbury, and then playing a extremely hard fought game in the finals, to earn the Peewee Champions title by defeating a strong team from Kanata 3-1 !!!
Coaches Tim Malone, John Magee, and Ian Wheelock, along with Trainer Kelly Malone could not be more proud of the effort and determination this team showed from the first drop of the puck on Friday, until the final buzzer on Sunday afternoon .......
The proud girls on this winning team were Shannon M., Kaitlyn M., Jade W., Kaicey W., Alex O., Bailey P., Ellen D., Annika Van D., Madison M., Jillian M., Alanna M., Emma M., Alex H., and Kiranpal M. Injured, but still a part of our winning weekend was Kaitlyn M.
WELL DONE GIRLS !!!!!
CGHA representation at the Ontario Winter Games
Brittany and Stephanie of our CGHA rep Bantam AA division were both selected to participate in the 2010 Ontario Winter Games commencing March 4 held in the areas of Bracebridge, Georgian Bay, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Lake of Bays, Muskoka Lakes and Sudbury.
The Ontario Winter Games, a celebration of youth in sport began in 1970 as a showcase for amateur sports. The games are held every 2 years and offer 4 days of competition for athletes between the ages of 10 and 22. A large venue supporting approximately 3,500 participants that includes the athletes, coaches and officials and leveraging volunteers across Ontario. For more detailed information about the games please visit the website @ http://www.2010ontariowintergames.ca/index.html.
Congratulations to our CGHA players and GOOD LUCK!
CGHA First Annual ALL STAR Competition
Our First Annual CGHA All Star game was a resounding success! From the skill and athleticism so aptly demonstrated on the glistening sheet of ice, the camaraderie on the benches, expertise coaching staff and the roar of the crowd.....it was in a word AMAZING!
Revisit the ACTION first hand as seen through the eyes of our resident photographer Dwayne Evelyn (EPS) - follow the link below to view photos from the game...
http://epsphoto.net/Hockey-2009/CGHA-Allstar-Game/11367605_VWVG3
Thank you to each and every volunteer who gave so generously of their time and their enthusiasm. Our officials, photographer, music man, timekeepers, dancers, announcers, sign-in booth and fundraiser volunteers - your efforts made a difference.
We successfully raised over $700 dollars so well done! Based on all of the positive feedback we will definitely carry this forward making this a time-honoured CGHA tradition.
And a very special thank you to Sandra McKee and John Magee.
Kind regards,
Tissy
2010 M-Power March Break Camp
M-Power Hockey's 2010 March Break Camp is just around the corner! let us get your daughter ready for upcoming tryouts! Please contact us if you are interested in attending.
This will be a low ratio Goalie & Shooter Camp, so players & goalies will receive close attention from instructors. Participants will be grouped by age & skill.
CAMP DETAILS:
Monday, March 15th - Friday, March 19th - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Canlan Ice Sports York http://www.icesports.com/york/about-us.aspx
**2 hours of On-Ice training per day!!
Sample Daily Itinerary:
- 9:00 - Arrival
- 9:30 - 10:30 - On - Ice (Separate Goalie & Shooter conditioning skating, then combine for station work)
- 10:50 - 11:50 - Off - Ice (Classroom / Off - Ice Training / Speakers)
- 12:00 - 1:10pm - Lunch (Bring your own or bring $7 + GST per day for Thirsty Penguin lunch - see below for food options)
- 1:30 - 2:30 - On - Ice (Separate Goalie & Shooter skills, then combine for battles & competitions)
- 3:00 - Pick - Up
Camp Rate - $475
To register please email us with the following information:
Camper Name, Date of Birth, Team & Level, Parent/Gaurdian Names, Address & Phone #
Please make checks payable to M-Power Hockey Inc.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!!
--
Mandy Cronin
Director of Goaltender Development
M-Power Hockey
647-206-6426
www.M-PowerHockey.com
CGHA Award of Excellence Sponsored by Sunspace Sunrooms
CGHA Award of Excellence
Sponsored by Sunspace Sunrooms
This is an award that identifies positive role models and players who give back to their community as well as the CGHA.
The award is open to all players currently in both the House league and Rep program.
It will be awarded annually to the player in the CGHA who best exemplifies the meaning of “The Love of the Game.”
The winner will have some or all of the following criteria:
- commitment to the CGHA
- team involvement
- volunteer time devoted towards hockey & the community
- positive attitude
- encouragement of others
- outstanding effort
- Teamwork
All players are encouraged to participate.
Letters of recommendation may be submitted to
Helen Hunt-helen.hunt@sunspacesunrooms.com or Denise Sankey - dsanket@rogers.com
A selection committee is responsible for the selection of the recipients. The sponsor, Sunspace Sunrooms, will choose selection committee.
Presentation will take place at awards banquet.
CGHA 2010/2011 Rep Teams
The teams the CGHA for the 2010-2011 season are:
Novice A, Atom AA, Atom A, Atom BB, Pee Wee AA, Pee Wee A, Pee Wee BB, Bantam AA, Bantam A, Bantam BB, Midget AA, Midget A, Midget BB, Intermediate A, and Senior A
*All teams are subject to Registration
Flamesfest 2010 Wow!
Our 2010 FLAMESFEST Tournament kicked off into high gear Friday, January 29 in four Clarington arenas spanning our local communities! A weekend of success underscored by the committment and dedication of the amazing team of staff, parents, players, friends and families who made it so...
FIRST let's congratulate our own CGHA teams who fought hard and showed definite skill and spirit throughout the entire weekend. Each of our teams were successful and I would like to especially congratulate those teams who earned spots in the quarter finals and semis with a callout to "Midget 5" for their final battle against GKGHA Rogan Kitchens which ended in overtime in the Midget Finals.
Semi/Quarter Finalists:
- Sports Shop (Novice)
- Hammerhead Sharks (Atom)
- A2 – Rona Whitby (Atom)
- OPG (Peewee) - Quarter and Semi-Finalists
- Scotia Bank (Peewee)
- Oshawa Sand and Gravel (Peewee)
- Play it Again (Peewee)
- James Publishing (Bantam)
- Durham Dodge (Midget)
- Continental Currency (Midget)
- CGHA Midget 5 (Midget) - Finals
- Jakes (Midget)
Congratulations CGHA House Leage Teams and Players - WELL DONE!
I would also like to take this opportunity to extend a very personal and heartfelt thank you to each of our volunteers for your committment and hardwork to our efforts this weekend. Your contributions were an integral part of the success of our tournament and I am certain was felt by every person who came through our doors!
For the preparation leading up to this weekend, website, set up, communications, fundraising, sponsorship, close down, game officials and all other roles that you played to help us make this wonderful event a reality - THANK YOU.
A special thank you to Dave and Samantha Nelson who stepped up to support our organization as Head Conveners this weekend! I will also note the tremendous support from our house league teams and families and would like to acknowledge the Rep folk who also supported us this weekend.
We were recognized verbally by a visiting OWHA representative who had the opportunity to sit in for seven of our games and commended our efforts this weekend and organization overall for a JOB WELL DONE! I will most definitely echo those very sentiments....
Tissy Taylor, Director of Coach & Player Development - House League CGHA
Raffle Winners:
Wii Console System - Rick C089900 / Body Boomers - Laurie Brown 652956 / Tim Horton's - Meredith Orlando 531006
Boston Pizza Rebate Program
BOSTON PIZZA REBATE PROGRAM
Boston Pizza has a program to assist local sports teams with raising money. For every receipt turned in, Boston Pizza (Bowmanville location only) will contribute 10% of the purchase back to our league.
What is required to make this event a success?
Simply eat at Boston Pizza Bowmanville and upon paying your bill, write CGHA on the back and deposit it in the box at the hostesses stand. This is valid for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Please share this with all family and friends - the more receipts we gather the larger our check will be!!
Clarington Applefest Challenge 2009 Champions
Clarington Applefest Challenge 2009 Champions
Novice B
| Oshawa Lady Generals | 4 | Kitchener Lady Rangers | 0 |
Atom B
| North York Storm | 1 | Nepean Wildcats | 3 |
Atom AA
| London Devilettes | 1 | Whitby Wolves | 4 |
Peewee B
| Clarington Flames | 1 | North Simcoe Capitals | 2 |
Peewee A
| Whitby Wolves | 0 | Clarington Flames | 1 |
Peewee AA
| Glouchester Stars | 1 | Oakville Hornets | 2 |
Bantam BB
| Whitby Wolves | 3 | Nepean Wildcats | 2 |
Midget B
| Peterborough | 3 | Durham West Lightning | 1 |
Midget BB
| Clarington Flames | 1 | Kingston Ice Wolves | 2 |
Midget A
| Peterborough Ice Cats | 0 | Clarington Flames | 1 |
Intermediate A
| Sudbury Lady Wolves | 6 | Scarborough Sharks | 1 |
Senior A
| Scarborough Sharks | 2 | Clarington Flames | 3 |
CGHA Executive Position Available
The CGHA is currently looking for your help. There is still one executive postion not filled and are currently seeking a "Director of Sponsorship" for the 2009/2010 season.
Please contact Dave McKee at mckeefamily1@sympatico.ca if you are interested.
Your CGHA Executive 2009/2010
President – Dave McKee
VP of Rep - Jeremy Blaker
VP of HL - John Magee
Director of Rep Coach and Player Development – Jeff Haley
Director of HL Coach and Player Development – Tissy Taylor
Secretary – Julie Hilker
Treasurer – Will van den Oetelaar
Registrar – Beth Friend
Director of IT Sports – Mickey Cryderman
General Manager of Hockey Operations of OWHA and LLFHL - Dave Blakely
Ice Convener – Sandra McKee
Director of Equipment – Chris Olmstead
Director of Publicity/Webmaster – Dwayne Evelyn
Director of Sponsorship – Vacant
Director of Tournaments – Martin Hillebrand
Director of Fundraising – Crystal Powell
Referee in Chief /Timekeepers – Jill Coombes/Denise Sankey
Member at Large – Crystal Kennedy
Trophies & Clothing – May Rhynold
CGHA Release Policy (Updated)
Release Note:
The CGHA Policy on Imported Players is that they will not become CGHA property until after two continuous hockey seasons have been completed as a player with the CGHA.
w Starting in the 2008—09 hockey season the CGHA will invoke it’s NO RELEASE POLICY .Players playing for the CGHA are property of the CGHA ( OWHA policy)
w This means players looking for a release from the CGHA will only be granted for the following reasons :
1. Player is moving out of the Town of Clarington during the 08-09 season. (Proof needs to be provided i.e. new school registration)
2. Player has made a higher calibre of team not offered by the CGHA (Proof required from other organization)
w Permissions to skate
w Permissions to skate will be granted to players seeking to play in a higher calibre team not offered by the CGHA.
w Permission to skate forms are only valid for the team and association requested for. Photocopies will not be allowed.
