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The application process is open for Associations interested in hosting at the respective categories below for the 2025 Championships. Event dates are as follows: Hosted by OHF Members across the province: OHF Championships: April 18 – 20, 2025 U13 A, AA, U15 A, AA, U18 A, AA Host Manual Email Bid Packages to Scott Stevens: sstevens@ohf.on.ca The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2024. All-Association Call The OHF will be holding an All-Association call for those interested in hosting an OHF Championship tournament and want more information about the bid package and process. Please forward the following details for the call: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET All Association Call Registration Following receipt of all bid applications by the deadline, they will all be examined, and the OHF Directors will make their final judgments in September 2024. As a reminder: U13 AAA - April 9-13, 2025 - NOHA U15 AAA - April 9-13, 2025 - GTHL U18 AAA will be hosted by an HEO organization and will take place March 31 – April 6, 2025. OHF Bulletin - OHF Championships Host Bid Process

Are you looking forward to returning to the ice next season? Take advantage of the upcoming annual Development Camp for Officials August 9 – 11, 2024, in North Bay. This year, we will include a Level 3 Upgrade Clinic for the same fee. What else is the benefit: 2024-25 registration fee included. You do not have to attend a re-certification clinic if you are successful at the camp. While you are supervised, representation from the NOHA, NOJHL and OHF will be attending. You could be recommended to officiate a higher level of hockey, including AAA, JR A, and OHF championships or invited to participate in the NOHA OPOE camp. The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) will host its annual Development Camp for Officials and Level 3 Upgrade Clinic in conjunction with its U14 Development Weekend from August 9-11, 2024. The Camp will be held at Memorial Gardens in North Bay. While we welcome all applications, acceptance into the Camp will be based on discussion with your District Referee-in-Chief and/or the NOHA Director of Officials as someone who is capable of Officiating in or moving up within the Elite Leagues of the NOHA (i.e., AAA, NOJHL, OHL). Members of these Leagues will attend during the weekend to provide instruction and evaluation during games. The camp will also serve to progress your officiating knowledge and capabilities. Eligible officials can write the Level 3 exam and obtain Level 3 certification. Successful officials can be selected for upcoming Championships during the 2024-2025 season and attend our Officiating Program of Excellence Camp in November. Camp Costs The NOHA has set the cost of attendance for the Camp at $325; the registration fee includes the following: Meals and Snacks throughout the weekend. Classroom and on-ice instruction from Officiating Instructors in Northern Ontario. On-ice session (Positioning and Power Skating). Opportunity to Referee and Line U14 AAA-calibre games. 2024-2025 Registration Fee (@ $100 value) Level 3 Upgrade Clinic (@ $150 value) Accommodations will not be provided for out-of-town officials. Please get in touch with glove@noha-hockey.ca regarding accommodation needs. Camp Agenda The camp agenda will be sent out once finalized. However, the topics to be discussed throughout the weekend include the Four-Official System, Maltreatment, Communication, Game Management, Rules Sessions, Refusal to Start Play, Penalty Shots and Awarded Goals. Officials will also participate in Power Skating Drills and Positioning and will have the opportunity to officiate U14 AAA-calibre games. The Camp is tentatively scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. at Memorial Gardens on Friday, August 9th and will wrap up after the final game on Sunday, August 11th . Registration Details The deadline to register is Sunday, June 30th. After this date, a complete Camp Schedule and other important details will be sent by e-mail to all participants. 24 Officials will be accepted to the camp. Acceptance to the camp is based on a review of all applicants by the NOHA Director of Officials. You will notified by email around Wednesday, July 19th, if selected to attend. Officials must have a valid record check on file to register; if you require one, please get in touch with me before registering. To apply for this exciting opportunity, please register here: https://page.spordle.com/northern-ontario-hockey-association/register/1ef07c45-464e-6c0c-b889-02278fe9e5d9 For further information or clarification, please contact Grant Love, glove@noha-hockey.ca

The NOHA is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Coaching Symposium in Sudbury on July 12 and 13, 2024. This event is open to Coaches of all levels and will feature many household hockey names from both the NHL and Major Junior levels. These individuals include, but are not limited to: Drew Bannister – Head Coach of the St. Louis Blues (NHL) Joe Bowen – Voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) Darryl Moxam – Head Coach of the Sudbury Cubs  (NOJHL) Blaine Smith – OHL Central Scouting & Managing Partner of the Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL) Additional facilitator names will be released as they are confirmed. Registration cost for this symposium is $200.00 and will include the following: At minimum, seven presentations from elite facilitators. An NOHA Coach Symposium-branded golf shirt. Friday evening social. Buffet dinner & hot-stove session on Saturday evening, being emceed by Sudbury native and Toronto Maple Leafs Play-by Play voice, Joe Bowen. Location A detailed schedule of events will be sent in the coming weeks; however, below are the estimated times: Friday, July 12 – 6:00-10:00 PM, with registration beginning at 5:00 PM Saturday, July 13 – 9:00 AM-10:00 PM The 2024 NOHA Coaching Symposium will take place at the Holiday Inn located at 1696 Regent St. in Sudbury. Group rates are available for Coaches needing overnight accommodations. Booking link can be found upon completing registration online. 2024 NOHA Coach Symposium Registration https://page.spordle.com/northern-ontario-hockey-association/participant/1ef0ed0f-cc72-6c3a-a4bf-02278fe9e5d9 Associations who wish to register a block for their Coaches can contact Jacob Brown directly. For more information about this event, please contact NOHA Technical Director Jacob Brown via email – jbrown@noha-hockey.ca

Registration for the Under 14 Development Weekend – open to 2010-born Players within the NOHA – is has been extended to May 31, 2024! The event will take place from August 9th-11th, 2024, at Memorial Gardens in North Bay. Don't miss your chance to register for this fantastic development opportunity! Please fill out the below form in addition to paying the $425.00 + HST Camp fee. 2024 Development Weekend Registration for 2010 birth year players Additional information, such as schedule and a formal list of off-ice events will be released to participants soon. Players will receive, at minimum, three hours of on-ice skill development, coupled with game play throughout the weekend, as well as an NOHA branded jersey with shorts and a t-shirt. Please note, a total of 80 people will be accepted to this event (68 Players and 12 Goalies) This program is intended for players in the Representative stream. Players who participate in this event will get their first taste of the Program of Excellence through a series of practices, games, and off-ice development opportunities. In addition, we are seeking Team coach applications for this event! Coaches will be assigned a Team in advance and will be responsible for attending on and off-ice events with their teams. Selected Coaches will run the benches during game play and will act as assistant coaches during practices that will be run by another select group of instructors selected by the NOHA. If interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/hLcs7fcmSh9znaxi7 Any questions regarding Development weekend may be directed to NOHA Technical Director Jacob Brown jbrown@noha-hockey.ca

- Hockey Families Never Need to Miss a Moment - TORONTO, ON (May 1, 2024) – LiveBarn, the leading provider of live and on-demand streaming for amateur sports, and the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) today announced a new long-term partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, LiveBarn will be the exclusive Live Streaming partner of the NOHA, ensuring families and fans can watch all league games live and on-demand from anywhere they choose. Subscribers to LiveBarn will also be able to utilize a growing suite of additional technology. LiveBarn features such as live tagging and player analysis were designed with player development and advancement in mind. "Partnering with LiveBarn marks an exciting chapter for the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, bringing our hockey community closer together," said Jason Marchand, Executive Director of the NOHA. "This partnership ensures that every player’s family and their fans can participate in the thrill of the game, regardless of geographical barriers. Together with LiveBarn, we're committed to enriching the hockey experience and strengthening bonds within our hockey family." "LiveBarn is thrilled to partner with the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The NOHA holds even more significance for me, having grown up in North Bay and having been a part of the NOHA until I left to play College Hockey," said Ray Giroux, LiveBarn's Chief Operating Officer. "Together with the NOHA, we're excited to elevate the hockey experience and create unforgettable moments for everyone involved. This collaboration underscores our commitment to expanding access to the game, empowering players, families, and fans across Northern Ontario to stay connected and engaged with our entire network." LiveBarn subscribers can sign up to watch NOHA events via monthly or annual plans and watch games on any device, including IOS and Android apps. NOHA players will have access to LiveBarn’s new player analysis feature, which, in partnership with Sportlogiq, brings the same AI and computer vision technology provided to NHL teams. Coaches and parents will be able to live tag and bookmark events while at games, saving time and capturing teaching moments by creating an auto generated video of all live tags. About LiveBarn LiveBarn is the industry leader in youth and amateur sports broadcasting. Livestreaming from over 4,000 playing surfaces across the U.S. and Canada, LiveBarn offers live and on-demand replays of hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, swimming, and gymnastics events. LiveBarn’s features include unlimited downloads & highlight sharing, as well as Live Tagging and Hockey Player Analysis. LiveBarn was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Montreal. For more information, visit livebarn.com. About the Northern Ontario Hockey Association The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) is the governing body for amateur hockey in Northern Ontario. Affiliated with Hockey Canada, the NOHA is dedicated to promoting and developing hockey excellence at all levels while fostering a love for the sport within local communities. With a focus on player development, sportsmanship, and community engagement, the NOHA remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and inclusivity in the pursuit of hockey excellence. For more information, visit https://www.noha-hockey.ca -30- For more information, please contact: Andrew Findlater SELECT Public Relations for LiveBarn afindlater@selectpr.ca (647) 444-1197

Gamesheet Inc. is once again offering a scholarship to scorekeepers and officials! The GameSheet Scholarship is a one-time award of $1000, given out to 4 deserving students who will be continuing their education in September following their graduation from High School. Apply by June 30th, 2024: https://gamesheetinc.com/scholarship/

Please see the below documentation for the NOHA Annual General Meeting being held in North Bay on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Schedule of Events Proposed Amendments Memo Explaining Proposed Amendments Proposed Amendments Chart Executive Nominations Chart Please make sure you book your hotel before the deadline, which is May 13, 2024. The block is under "NOHA AGM" North Bay | Best Western North Bay Hotel & Conference Centre 700 Lakeshore Dr, North Bay, ON P1A 2G4 tel: (705) 474-5800 If you have any questions, please reach out to NOHA Executive Director Jason Marchand at jmarchand@noha-hockey.ca

As a Member/Association of the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), we are forwarding the following survey. Ontario Hockey Federation Regular Season and Playoff Phase Survey – Part 3 The Ontario Hockey Federation wants to understand your experiences with the new Playing Regulations for the 2023-2024 season. The first Survey that was sent out in September sought feedback on the Preparation and Evaluation Phases. The second survey explored your experience with the Development Phase. The Regular Season and Playoff Phase survey will be open until Sunday, May 12, 2024, and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. As a reminder, the 2023-2024 season was made up of 5 phases: - The Preparation phase is considered non-team development opportunities that take place once the playoffs are complete and before the Player Evaluations commence. - The Player Evaluation phase provides flexibility in the format that Associations’ tier their Registered Participants and still allows and encourage Associations to tier players with similar skill. Within tryouts, a player either makes the team or does not. - The Development Phase is a 27-day period that takes place after Labour Day where teams may only play a maximum of four (4) exhibition games and/or one Tournament. On-ice practices are permitted during this period. - The Regular Season phase was permitted to start as of October 2, 2023 and is recommended to have a maximum of 46 games, including exhibition, league, playoff/tournament games. Within this phase, it is recommended to have two seasonal breaks (not including Christmas/long weekends) that include a minimum of five days without a scheduled game or mandatory practice. - The Playoff Phase is either tournament-style or elimination rounds with a continued effort to reinforce skill-development elements in practices. Your feedback will be used in future decisions that support player development. Your participation is completely voluntary. You do not have to answer any questions you do not want to and may stop the questionnaire at any time. You may also withdraw from the project at any time without penalty. Your decision to withdraw will not impact your involvement with your Association, Membership, or the Ontario Hockey Federation. All survey data will be anonymous. Your name will not be recorded anywhere e. For reporting purposes, your responses will be grouped together with other participants. All responses you provide will remain completely confidential. Should you have any questions, please contact communications@ohf.on.ca

The NOHA would like to announce that registration for the Under 14 Development Weekend – open to 2010-born Players within the NOHA – is now open. The event will take place from August 9th-11th, 2024, at Memorial Gardens in North Bay. Registration will remain open until 5:00 PM Friday, May 3rd, 2024. Please fill out the below form in addition to paying the $425.00 + HST Camp fee. 2024 Development Weekend Registration for 2010 birth year players Additional information, such as schedule and a formal list of off-ice events will be released to participants soon. Players will receive, at minimum, three hours of on-ice skill development, coupled with game play throughout the weekend, as well as an NOHA branded jersey with shorts and a t-shirt. Please note, a total of 80 people will be accepted to this event (68 Players and 12 Goalies) This program is intended for players in the Representative stream. Players who participate in this event will get their first taste of the Program of Excellence through a series of practices, games, and off-ice development opportunities. In addition, we are seeking Team coach applications for this event! Coaches will be assigned a Team in advance and will be responsible for attending on and off-ice events with their teams. Selected Coaches will run the benches during game play and will act as assistant coaches during practices that will be run by another select group of instructors selected by the NOHA. If interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/hLcs7fcmSh9znaxi7 Any questions regarding Development weekend may be directed to NOHA Technical Director Jacob Brown jbrown@noha-hockey.ca

U14 Team NOHA is on the ice right now gearing up for games 1 & 2 tomorrow in Kingston at the U14 OHL Cup with games tomorrow and Saturday. Good luck Team NOHA! Read more: https://u14ohlcup.ca/

Congratulations to Carter Nadon and Ian Lachance for being selected in the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection! Carter Nadon of the U18 AAA Sudbury Wolves was selected by the North Bay Battalion in Round 1, Pick 16. Ian Lachance was selected in Round 2, Pick 39 by Saginaw Spirit from the U18 AAA Timmins Majors. Read more: https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-completes-2024-under-18-priority-selection/

Nominations for NOHA Awards are due May 15th, 2024. We can't have hockey without volunteers, so make sure to showcase your appreciation for their hard work with an NOHA Award nomination! Please fill in the NOHA Awards Nomination Form and send to NOHA Executive Director Jason Marchand at jmarchand@noha-hockey.ca