Registration for the NOHA Semi-Annual Meeting is now open until January 3rd, 2026.
The Semi-Annual Meeting, which will be held in North Bay from January 30 to February 2, 2026.
This is the first semi-annual meeting hosted by the NOHA and will be discussion and solution-focused, providing an opportunity for Associations to be actively involved in shaping the NOHA strategic focus moving forward.
ATTENDANCE - Each Association is invited to send up to 4 representatives from your Board of Directors or other delegates you deem appropriate for this important gathering.
ACCOMMODATIONS/MEALS - The NOHA will cover accommodations for up to 4 attendees per Association, based on double occupancy, for the nights of January 30 and February 1. Additional accommodation arrangements outside of these dates would be at the Association's expense.
Meals on February 1 (breakfast/lunch/dinner/nutrition breaks) will be covered for all attendees.
TRAVEL - Travel costs will be the responsibility of each Association. However, depending on budget availability, the NOHA may be able to provide support for travel expenses.
ITINERARY
Friday, January 30, 2026
Social – 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Breakfast – 7:30 a.m.
Meeting begins – 8:30 a.m.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Meeting begins – 9:00 a.m.
Confirming speakers
Katherine Henderson, President and CEO – Hockey Canada
Scott Furman, Vice President, Growth and Retention – Hockey Canada
Karl Subban, Board of Directors – Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL)
Peter Harmsen, President – Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA)
Phillip McKee, Executive Director – Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF)
Jeff Turner, Chair – Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF)
Jacob Brown, Director of Hockey Operations – Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA)
Others TBA
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dear NOHA Members,
We are pleased to announce that Adam Estabrooks has been appointed to the position of 2nd Vice President of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA). This appointment is effective immediately and will run until the 2026 NOHA Annual General Meeting.
DISTRICT ONE COUNCIL DIRECTOR VACANCY
As a result of this appointment, the NOHA is now seeking a replacement for the District One Council Director position. This position represents the following communities: Black River-Matheson, Chapleau, Porcupine, Schumacher, and Timmins.
Members from District One who are interested in serving in this capacity are encouraged to contact the NOHA Office for further information regarding the nomination process.
We are confident that Adam will serve the NOHA membership with dedication and integrity in his new role, and we look forward to working with him as we continue to advance minor hockey throughout Northern Ontario.
Should you have any questions regarding this appointment or the District One Council Director vacancy, please do not hesitate to contact the NOHA Office.
The NOHA will be hosting one more Development 1 Clinic for the season. If you require this certification, please make sure you are registered.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jacob Brown at jbrown@noha-hockey.ca or Caitlin Hill at chill@noha-hockey.ca
