With the 2021-2022 hockey season coming to an end, it is time to acknowledge all the good word that has been done by individuals, teams and associations. VIAHA encourages you to review the award criteria within the attached bulletin and submit your nomination for a deserving candidate(s). Nominations should be in writing with all relevant information and documentation.

VIAHA is accepting nominations for the following awards.
Minor Hockey Association of the Year Banner
Coach of the Year
VIAHA President’s Award
Volunteer of the Year Award
Official of the Year Award
Most Deserving Official of the Year Award
Youth Volunteer of the Year Award

Deadline for nominations is March 31, 2022. All submissions will be directed to Charlotte Johnson at cjohnson@viaha.org

Please note the following information that we have received from viaSport.
1) PROOF OF VACCINE FOR 12 YEAR VOLUNTEERS: In the order on Gatherings and Events, the PHO has amended the definition of “vaccinated” to include an accommodation for those 12 year olds who have only received one dose. This allows those youth who aren’t yet eligible for their second dose to participate and/or spectate as long as they can show proof of one dose. The viaSport chart and FAQ now reflect these updates.

2) Participants not feeling well: It is requested that we all amplify the message that people should be staying home if they are not feeling well or have any symptoms of COVID-19. This reminder is key to keeping our sport environments safe, especially now that the isolation period has been shortened for vaccinated people.

Should you have any questions, please contact BC Hockey.

Please read the attached memo from BC Hockey regarding travel outside of Canada and return to Canada.

This season’s team and individual photo night will be held Thursday, November 18 in the Pond at Oceanside Place. Everyone will receive one memory mate at no cost as it is included in your hockey registration fee. Please see below for photo times. The schedule will also be available under Ice Schedules – Week 12 on the main page of our website.

If you have not yet received your schedule or order form, please speak with your team manager. All team managers should have received their team’s order forms by now. If you haven’t, please contact Amy Murphy, recreational coordinator, at recreationalcoordinator@oceansidehockey.com to make arrangements to pick up the forms.

On the 18th, please arrive early with your order form filled out. The form needs to be filled out regardless of purchasing. A team photo will be created with individual photos, so coaches please make sure you have your picture taken also. Change rooms are only available for teams who have a practice that evening, so you may wish to arrive already dressed in your gear or you will need to dress in the lobby. There is no need for helmets, skates or neck guards.

ALL COVID PROCEDURES APPLY

With everyone’s cooperation, we can keep things running smoothly and on time.

6:00pm U18 Female Impact
6:10pm U15 C2
6:20pm U6
6:30pm U7
6:40pm U8
7:00pm U13 C2
7:10pm U18 Competitive
7:20pm U9
7:40pm photographer break
7:50pm U11 Female
8:00pm U11 C1
8:10pm U11 Development
8:20pm U15 Competitive
8:30pm U11 C2
8:40pm U13 C1
8:50pm U15 C1
9:00pm U18 C1
9:10pm U21 C1

Effective October 29, 2021, ALL PARENT VOLUNTEERS which includes score/clock keepers, music and fundraiser people as well as coaches, safety persons and managers, etc must have proof of their double COVID-19 vaccinations (POV) in order to enter Oceanside Place. As well as the above mentioned volunteers, ALL PARENTS AND SPECTATORS who are watching a game or practice sessions must show their POV with ID when asked to present them in the facility.

Read the VisSport update here.