News, U18 Imola, REP (Brantford Girls Hockey Association)

By Kate Hogarth: Reminder:  At this time there is no programming approved to run anywhere in Ontario.  The OWHA continues to work with its partners to prepare for a return to programming with the necessary measures in response to COVID-19.   As outlined in the OWHA’s Return to Hockey Framework, implementation ...

By Kate Hogarth: The OWHA has sent us a notice from Hockey Canada about the Hockey Canada Insurance Program.  An excerpt from the letter states: “The Hockey Canada Insurance Program is in place to cover Hockey Canada/Member participants and volunteers during Hockey Canada sanctioned hockey programming.  With ...

By Kate Hogarth: Today the OWHA posted this update.  The message is:   “The health and safety of all participants in the sport is of the utmost importance to the OWHA.  As such, tryouts for the 2020-21 season will not be conducted this Spring.  Instead the OWHA will provide guidance on when the introduction of ...

By Kate Hogarth: While the COVID-19 shut-down of organized sports has been extremely disappointing to all players, families, fans and the Association, this virus is NOT going to be the winner of this season!  We are working at an alternate method of celebrating the accomplishments of our players and teams this ...

By Kate Hogarth: We have just received another notice from the OWHA.    Hockey Canada, as a result of Covid-19, and in support of player and participant safety has cancelled all Hockey Canada sanctioned activities, including National Championships until further notice, effective immediately.   To read Hockey ...

By Kate Hogarth: Please be aware that the OWHA is continuing to monitor the latest information regarding the Coronavirus.  The BGHA will be following the recommendations of the OWHA. Here is the link to their latest notice. 

By Kate Hogarth: Every season we have volunteers who give extra time to ensure the experience our players have is fun, skill and team building, and safe.  This is the time of the season to let them know how much they are appreciated.   This can be the ice-helpers/Volunteers with our Ice Kittens or Tykes; the ...

By Kate Hogarth: The BGHA Board is projecting the 2020/21 season to include:   Ice Kittens:  2 sessions (max of 30 players each session) U7:  3 teams (max of 27 players) U9:  Rep & HL U11:  A; BB/B; & HL U13:  A; BB; B & HL U15:  A; BB/B & HL U18:  AA; A; BB/B U22:  HL Senior A

By Kate Hogarth: Do you know someone who is Outstanding at the BGHA; someone who is volunteering their time to ensure the best experience for you daughter, granddaughter or niece?     If you do, then let them know by nominating him/her for an award!     This season at our Annual BGHA Banquet, Awards will be ...

By Kate Hogarth: In reviewing our 'Coach Scoop' postings, you are seeing U13 or U15 - here's why... Effective as of 2020-2021 season, Hockey Canada has changed the names of some divisions of female hockey.  As such, all OWHA Regulations and subsequent Player Pathway documents that reference age-divisions will ...