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08 May 08 |
2007 - 2008 Annual General Meeting Information |
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Our Annual General Meeting will be taking place
on Thursday, May 15th from 7:00 pm to
9:00 pm at Basin View Elementary School. All the AGM
reports are now available online for your
review.
B&DMHA 2007 Agenda
B&DMHA AGM Minutes 2006-2007 May 23 2007
B&DMHA 2007/2008 AGM Report
B&DMHA Special Resolution - 2008 Article XI
B&DMHA Final Financial Statements
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03 May 08 |
2007 - 2008 Annual General Meeting Information |
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Our Annual General Meeting will be taking place
on Thursday, May 15th from 7:00 pm to
9:00 pm at Basin View Elementary School. The AGM
report is no available online for your review.
Please note that the financial package (year end
statements & proposed budget) will not be posted
until May 8th as our year end was
April 30th
and there was not enough time to finalize the
financials for the 3rd
B&DMHA 2007/2008 AGM Report
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25 Mar 08 |
2007 - 2008 Annual General Meeting Information |
20 Apr 08 |
Our Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Thursday, May 15th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at
Basin View Elementary School. Agenda and meeting package will be posted on the web in a few weeks for review prior to the meeting.
Update the AGM package will be posted here by
May 03, 2008 so that you may review prior to the
AGM. Documents related to this years meeting so
available so far:
B&DMHA 2007 Agenda
B&DMHA AGM Minutes 2006-2007 May 23 2007
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09 Mar 08 |
Registration over-payments with respect to practice ice time |
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Dear
B&DMHA Members,
As the 2007-2008 season is
winding down the Association
wishes to clear its books around
the issue of Registration
over-payments with respect to
practice ice time. As you
know, the Association was
supportive of the Rocky Lake
Development Association
/Can*Sport project to build a
temporary ice surface on the
Bedford Commons. We had
made commitments to procure ice
from that facility and
structured our fee schedule for
this year to include extra
practice ice at that facility
for most of our players in the
2007-2008 season.
Unfortunately, the temporary ice
surface has not been completed
in time for the B&DMHA to
effectively use and therefore we
must reconcile the registration
payments with the practice ice
used for each team.
Included in the registration
payment for 2007 - 2008 was an
extra hour of practice ice each
week for competitive teams -
both male and female (totaling
22 hours) and an extra hour
every 2nd week (totaling
11 hours) for
recreational teams. All
Members with the exception of
Novice IP and Midget Recreation,
were charged $80 for a practice
hour every second week;
competitive players were not
charged at registration the
additional $80 for the hour of
practice ice promised which was
to give them an hour every week.
At this point in the season,
through the hard work of the Ice
Coordinator, the competitive
male and female teams have
received their full complement
of practice ice time (an average
of 1 hour per week) and most of
the recreational teams have
enjoyed some practice ice time
every second week. We are
now left with a wide range of
bills owing and amounts due to
members on various teams. In
general there are no refunds due
to the competitive male and
female teams – only those
members on recreational teams.
For pragmatic purposes we will
issue refunds to the
Recreational teams based upon
their individual ice usage
through their team officials who
will then disperse funds to the
members and obtain signed
receipts. The Recreation
team member’s refund will be
calculated as the pro-rata share
of $80 paid multiplied by the
number of ice hours not
received, for example if your
team received 4 hours of extra
ice your refund will be $50.90
(7 hours/11hours total *$80 =
$50.90). These team
cheques will be issued to the
Recreation teams after March
break.
The Competitive teams will
receive a copy of their team
roster via email after March
Break indicating the amount each
player has player has paid and
the balance owing.
Sincerely,
John K. Sullivan, CA
Treasurer, BDMHA
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07 Mar 08 |
2007 - 2008 Coach Reviews |
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As the season winds down it
is important to gather as much information as possible to evaluate
our programs/coaches. Now is the time to have your input!
Attached are two forms for bench staff review.
One is for PARENTS to complete the other is for PLAYERS to complete (Atom and above
divisions only)
Please give as much information as possible
Return both evaluation
forms to your manager in sealed envelope provided or you may
place in mail slot in BDMHA Executive room door (near skate
sharpener) at Lebrun.
All reviews are held in strictest confidence
Parents with more than one player in the association please complete for each team
A draw will be held in the off season for one
free 2008-09 BDMHA registration from returned PARENTS forms
A draw will be held also for a $200 gift card
to a local sports outlet from returned PLAYER forms
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04 Feb 08 |
PETITION FOR NEW RINK IN BEDFORD |
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To all members of BDMHA;
Please see the petition regarding a new arena / arena complex in Bedford. Please
do not confuse this with the current potential development at Rocky Lake
Commons.
As a member of BDMHA you are aware of the need for additional ice for all
members of our association. We currently have one of the largest registrations
for minor hockey in all of Metro yet only one ice pad to call home.
This petition has the opportunity to change this!!!
Please take 30 seconds to read and complete the attached petition. We have been
waiting for years and now must speak up for what is deserved in our community.
Please pass this petition on to anyone you know who currently uses the LeBrun
Centre.
Power is in numbers and every signature counts!!!!!
To All Bedford and Area Residents:
Last week HRM invited qualified individuals or firms to express interest in
entering into a partnership to design, develop and operate a multiplex arena in
HRM.
There is an overwhelming need for a multi-rink / recreational complex in
Bedford.
Last season - 93 hours of ice time per week was used at the 35 year-old LeBrun
Centre and 11 other arenas in HRM in order to meet the needs of the 901
registered Bedford Minor Hockey players* alone.
Other associations, with similar hockey registration numbers throughout HRM have
the following arenas** available to them within their districts for hockey,
skating & leisure clubs: Halifax – 8 rinks; Dartmouth – 5 rinks; Cole Harbour –
2 rinks; Sackville – 2 rinks; St. Margaret’s Bay – 2 rinks. Bedford has only 1
rink.
If you believe that HRM should select Bedford for the new complex, please show
your support by filling in the fields on the following link
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16 Nov 07 |
SPECIAL BENEFIT SILENT AUCTION for BUZZ GOODWIN |
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Some of you may or may not
know Buzz Goodwin who worked in the Bedford Arena for 19 years.
Three years ago, cancer was discovered in his colon that has spread
to his liver. He had the initial surgery 3 years ago and has never
been able to return to work. Recently, local doctors told him there
was nothing more they could do to treat him. He didn't like that
answer so he asked more questions. He is now receiving the drug
avastin which is not covered by MSI and is also travelling to
Montreal for more extensive treatment. Obviously, the costs incurred
for the avastin and treatment in Montreal is taking a toll on their
finances.
So, the staff at the Lebrun
Centre are hosting a Silent Auction Benefit to support Buzz and
Jennifer (who works the Front Desk at Lebrun in the
evenings). It will be held at
the Bedford Dooley's on December 8 at
1:30pm. We will have other
activities during the afternoon such as a Wheel of prizes, mini
tournaments and 50/50 draws. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at
the arena office or the Lebrun Centre front desk (or any Lebrun
staff). The ticket entitles you to free pool at Doolys for the
afternoon.
I have a few posters in the
arena but word of mouth is the best, if you could all pass this
information along to members of Bedford Minor Hockey, I would really
appreciate the help.
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6 Nov 07 |
GOALTENDING COACHING AVAILABLE |
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Anyone who is interested in having
goalie coaching can contact Brad MacCharles at:
404-9758 or bmaccharles@hotmail.com
Here's a rundown of my credentials :
- 13th year as a goaltending coach
- former Atlantic Universities goaltender (Mount Allison, Dalhousie)
- goaltending instructor with Hockey Nova Scotia
- former goaltending coach for Halifax McDonalds (Major Midget)
- in 2nd year with Bedford Minor Hockey goaltending development
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22 Oct 07 |
SPEAK OUT CLINIC |
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Speak Out Clinic
November 5th 2007 6:30-9:30 PM at the Basinview
Elementary cafeteria Bedford NS
Due to limited
space BDMHA volunteers will be given preference, if you are from
another association you will be contacted by email to confirm
registration if space allows.
Child Abuse
Registry and Criminal Record Check forms will be available onsite at
the clinic.
Please
register here with Name, address,
email, phone #, and team
Please contact
Steve Robertson at
sjrobertson@ns.sympatico.ca with any questions
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8 Aug 07 |
BDMHA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS and ANSWERS FOR
THE 2007/2008 SEASON REGISTRATION |
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To clarify specific
questions and give factual answers we are providing you with a document
with answers to frequently asked or commonly asked questions. If
you need further clarification please review the
Annual General Meeting minutes
from our meeting in May 2007 posted here on our website or contact one
of the executive members.
Question 1. Why
has the registration fee increased?
Answer: There
are two (2) reasons.
- At this point the new
rink is planned to be opened for October and therefore we will have more
ice available for competitive and recreation teams:
- 1 additional hour weekly for Competitive
- 1 addition hour every 2nd week for Recreation
- At the AGM it
was passed that BDMHA will hire a Hockey Development Professional to
assist in the future development of our programs and players
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Status Quo |
Ice Increase |
Development Professional |
Extra Ice |
Total |
| Novice IP |
$320 |
$30 |
$50 |
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$400 |
| Novice Rec |
$395 |
$30 |
$50 |
$80 |
$555 |
| Atom Rec |
$420 |
$30 |
$50 |
$80 |
$580 |
| Peewee Rec |
$420 |
$30 |
$50 |
$80 |
$580 |
| Bantam Rec |
$420 |
$30 |
$50 |
$80 |
$580 |
| Midget Rec |
$420 |
$30 |
$50 |
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$500 |
| Female |
$420 |
$30 |
$50 |
$160 |
$660 |
| Rep Teams |
$420 |
$30 |
$50 |
$160 |
$660 |
Question 2. Who
approved the fee increase?
Answer: The
fee increase was approved unanimously by the members of our association
who attended the AGM on May 23, 2007.
Question 3.
Will the new ice surface really be ready for October, we've been hearing
this now for years?
Answer: At
this point Cansport has confirmed that they will be operational in
October with a temporary ice surface in a dome shape format.
Question 4.
What is the ice cost for the new rink?
Answer:
We've been given a reduced rate of $210 per hour for prime time hours.
Non-prime rates are still to be determined by Cansports.
Question 5. If
I am a returning player can I register at the walk in registration?
Answer: You
can register at the walk in registration on Thursday, August 23rd,
however please make all attempts to register prior to this session as we
want to ensure our new members have a chance to register as well.
Question 6. If
I am a new member can I register online?
Answer: No
please come to the walk in registration on Thursday, August 23rd, from
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Bedford Lions Den next to the LeBrun Center.
Question 7.
When will tryouts be held?
Answer: Tryouts
will be held in September...times will be communicated via our website
once the time and locations are determined. |
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15 July 07 |
GROUP COMPILING BDMHA's HISTORY |
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There is
presently a group working to compile the history of Bedford
Minor Hockey. The Association was started in 1967 so this
year is the 40th Anniversary. This Group
comprised of the original Executive members is looking for
any information or photos that would pertain to the first 10
years of the Association. If you have any documentation or
photos hanging around in your basement of attic or any
stories you may remember you can contact Joe Gallagher at
835-5279 or email him at
conjoe@ns.sympatico.ca |
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6 Dec 06 |
ROYAL BANK CANADA - HOCKEY
LEADERS PROGRAM |
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To keep you informed about various programs, the Facts Sheet of the the
RBC - Hockey Leaders Program are outlined here:
RBC Local Hockey Leaders
Program
Facts Sheet
- RBC Local Hockey
Leaders Program was established in 2003 in partnership with RBC
Insurance, Hockey Canada and the Hockey Hall of Fame
- Program purpose -
to recognize outstanding community volunteers who dedicate their
time to building grassroots hockey programs across the country
- Over the past
three years RBC has awarded a total of $375,000 to 46 individuals
across the country to assist in their local hockey programs
- Over 25 sets of
jerseys have been purchased
- Dozens of hours
of ice time have been paid for
- Financial
assistance enabled four teams to participate in tournaments across
Canada and Europe
- Hundreds of
coaches and players will benefit from various additional programs
(such as power skating, skill development, coaching and referee
clinics), which have all been funded by the donations to RBC Local
Hockey Leader winners
- Over a dozen sets
of new goalie equipment have been purchased
- Playing hockey is
now more accessible to hundreds of kids because of reduced
registration fees. This especially helps those kids that come from
economically disadvantaged homes who otherwise would not have been
able to participate
- 5 new trophy
cases have been installed
- 2 new dressing
rooms have been built
- 2 scholarship
funds have been created to recognize leadership in players both off
and on the ice
- 6 new community
rinks have been built with the help of RBC
- A website was
created to bring three communities together (this one needs a bit
more explanation)
- Donations have
helped cover start up costs for hosting tournaments and organizing
fundraisers
- Dozens of banners
and trophies were restored to their former glory to capture the
history of their town
This
year RBC looks forward to making even more dreams come true for hockey
towns across the country. This year’s nomination period begins November
1st. Visit
www.rbcinsurance.com for details. |
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17 Oct 06 |
HNS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS |
“ALL COACHES, ASSISTANTS, MANAGERS, AND TRAINERS MUST BE CERTIFIED
AS REQUIRED BY HNS. ANY PERSON WITH OUT THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS BY DECEMBER 31ST. 2006 WILL NO LONGER BE
PERMITTED ON THE BENCH, ICE OR IN DRESSING ROOM…..NO EXCEPTIONS
!!!!!”
Bench staff are
only required to take one course per year (speak out exempted).
Should you require NCCP and Safety course you will only have to get
the NCCP this season and you can defer the safety until the
following year and still be certified to be on the bench/ice this
year.
Check here for a complete listing
of
clinics available
with date, locations and times. You can also access the HNS
Official Clinic Registration Form
here.
Once registered
you must attend, the association
will be billed. You will not be admitted to any clinic on
a "walk up" basis, you must register through the association.
Please complete
the attached registration form with your 1st, 2nd,
3rd choices of clinics. You must return the registration
form to: by email only
sjrobertson@ns.sympatico.ca
You will be
notified by email of confirmed course registration. Do not attend a
course until confirmed.
BDMHA will be
hosting a Speak Out clinic later in the season with an onsite Child
Abuse Registry. You may wait for this one or you may register for
any of the others that are offered.
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