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The NOHA has scheduled absolute last chance clinics for Coaches needing their Coach 1 – Intro to Coach credential for the 2023-2024 season. If you require certification, please register for one of the courses below or visit the Clinics Page. Coaches that wish to remain rostered with their Team for the duration of the 2023-2024 Season must complete all mandatory clinic requirements. Coaches that do not obtain their necessary qualifications will be removed from their respective roster. Step 1: Ensure you have completed the Hockey University Coach 1/2 Course - Hockey University Coach 1/2 Step 2: Click the link in the document or use the link below. Step 3: Once you are registered, you will receive an email from Technical Director Jacob Brown (jbrown@noha-hockey.ca) the day before the clinic; this email includes everything you will need to attend. Intro to Coach Tuesday, December 12 – 6:00-10:00 p.m. Thursday, December 14 – 6:00-10:00 p.m. If you receive a notice upon trying to register saying “this clinic is not available for this member organization”, please contact jbrown@noha-hockey.ca Full participation for each clinic is mandatory in order to obtain trained status.

Congratulations to the NOHA's Official of the Month for November, 2023, Felix St-Onge! Felix currently resides in Sudbury and is in his second year of officiating where he has lined up to U14 AAA and refereed U15 AA. Felix is also a standout player on the U18 AAA Sudbury Wolves where he has 15 points in 17 games this season as a Defenseman. Thank you, Felix, for everything you do for the Officiating Program! Do you know an Official between the ages of 14-17 who deserves to be recognized? Make sure to nominate them for Official of the Month! You can find the nomination form here.

There are still a few more days to apply to attend the NOHA Tournament of Champions and House League Tournament of Champions! Applications are due December 1st. Apply Online Host Information Rules & Regulations Change of Category Criteria

After receiving such a great reception throughout the NOHA. Registration for NOHA Christmas Skills Camps have been extended until 9:00 AM on November 21st! There will be four levels offered in each area: U7/U9, U11/U13, U15/U18, and Goalies only. All skill levels are welcome! Each session will be categorized by age, excluding the Goaltending sessions that are open for all ages. Sessions will be capped at the number of participants outlined below. Registrations are not restricted to members of the below cities listed; anyone in the vicinity is welcome to attend upon registration. U7/U9 – 35 Participants U11/U13 – 35 Participants U15/U18 – 35 Participants Goaltenders – 20 Participants Please click on your area Camp link for specific time and date information. Please note – the registration fee throughout the NOHA is $100.00 plus HST. This fee includes 4 hours of ice time per player over the course of four days. NOHA practice Sweater, and an NOHA branded water bottle. Each Camp will be planned through using Hockey Canada skill development material and will be facilitated by elite level Coaches in each area. North Bay Christmas Skills Camps Sault Ste. Marie Christmas Skills Camps Timmins Christmas Skills Camps Kapuskasing Christmas Skills Camps Little Current Christmas Skills Camps (U11-U13 Sold Out) Wawa Christmas Skills Camps Iroquois Falls Christmas Skills Camps Blind River Christmas Skills Camps Temiskaming Shores Christmas Skills Camps Sudbury Area Christmas Skills Camps (U7-U9, U11- U13 Sold Out) 9 Spots remain for U15-U18 Registration will close on November 21st at 9:00 AM. Please contact NOHA Technical Director, Jacob Brown jbrown@noha-hockey.ca should you have any questions.

The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) is committed to promoting healthy environments for all of their players, coaches, officials, participants and businesses who provide services to those participating in hockey programs. As part of this commitment, NOHA has developed a Hotel Code of Conduct Policy to address the issues of unruly behaviours at Hotels that provide accommodation to our hockey players, staffs and families. Rationale: Hosting hockey teams in Northern Ontario is becoming more and more difficult for Hoteliers. In order to curb unwelcome behaviour at their establishments, Hotels have had to resort to hiring off-duty police officers to provide security. Typically, it costs on average $1100.00 per night for off duty police officers. This means for a 3-night tournament, hotels have to pay $3300.00 in order to have extra security in order to control the behaviour of guests associated to the event. Other issues that are faced by hoteliers include: · Having to provide a complimentary stay to guests who were disturbed by the behaviours of guests associated to hockey teams. · Negative feedback and reviews from patrons whose hotel experience was negatively impacted by hockey teams staying at their hotel. · Staff who book sick due to hockey teams staying at the hotel. Some hotels have started to reconsider hosting hockey teams. This negatively impacts tournaments as well as teams who are attempting to find suitable accommodations. Purpose: The purpose of this Hotel Code of Conduct Policy is to: a. Promote a spirit of collaboration between the stakeholders in the NOHA and hotels so that requisite out of town accommodation can be maintained and obtained for hockey events. b. Inform participants about the costs and repercussions associated to managing unruly hockey guests at Hotels in Northern Ontario. c. Establish guidelines and consequences for inappropriate conduct at hotels. NOHA Hotel Policy Appendix A - NOHA Hotel Code of Conduct

The NOHA is excited to announce we will be hosting several Christmas Skills Camps throughout Northern Ontario during the 2023 Holiday Season. There will be four levels offered in each area: U7/U9, U11/U13, U15/U18, and Goalies only. All skill levels are welcome! Each session will be categorized by age, excluding the Goaltending sessions that are open for all ages. Sessions will be capped at the number of participants outlined below. Registrations are not restricted to members of the below cities listed; anyone in the vicinity is welcome to attend upon registration. U7/U9 – 35 Participants U11/U13 – 35 Participants U15/U18 – 35 Participants Goaltenders – 20 Participants Please click on your area Camp link for specific time and date information. Please note – the registration fee throughout the NOHA is $100.00 plus HST. This fee includes 4 hours of ice time per player over the course of four days. NOHA practice Sweater, and an NOHA branded water bottle. Each Camp will be planned through using Hockey Canada skill development material and will be facilitated by elite level Coaches in each area. North Bay Christmas Skills Camps Sault Ste. Marie Christmas Skills Camps Timmins Christmas Skills Camps Kapuskasing Christmas Skills Camps Little Current Christmas Skills Camps Wawa Christmas Skills Camps Iroquois Falls Christmas Skills Camps Blind River Christmas Skills Camps Temiskaming Shores Christmas Skills Camps - NEW Sudbury Area Christmas Skills Camps – NEW Registration will close on November 20th at 5:00 PM. Please contact NOHA Technical Director, Jacob Brown jbrown@noha-hockey.ca should you have any questions.

INTRODUCTION Hockey Canada’s mission is to ‘’Lead, Develop and Promote Positive Hockey Experiences’’. One of the objectives identified in Hockey Canada’s Growth & Retention Strategy, is to create a framework for Local Hockey Association support and development. Deliverables of the Growth & Retention Strategy include exploring opportunities to execute pilots to provide support and development opportunities for our Members and their Associations working towards sustainable growth and increased retention. Hockey Canada is proud to have successfully obtained funding from the IIHF to support to development of sustainable opportunities for “Try Hockey / Grow the Game” programing – moving forward these pilots will be called IIHF/Hockey Canada Try Hockey Pilots (IIHF HCTHP) OBJECTIVES PILOTS: Provide turn-key and sustainable opportunities for Local Hockey Associations to execute “Try Hockey / Grow the Game” programs outside of their traditional offerings. Develop a comprehensive approach to offering hockey opportunities, working in partnership with the groups/communities that will be hosting the programs. Understand the different values that each community have – to shape the pilots to be flexible and reflect those values. The learnings of these pilots are important – this will support BEST PRACTICES and STRATEGY to recruit new participants in the future and around the globe. Host a series of webinars to benefit South American Federations and Hockey Canada Members – to exchange on the process and learnings of the pilots. POST PILOT OBJECTIVES: · Ability for MEMBERS and ASSOCIATIONS to: Develop their own ‘’Grow the Game ‘’ plan (i.e.: Year 1 - Learn to skate, Year 2 – Learn to play, Year 3 – join Local Hockey Association). o Work with players from their Association to secure on-ice support – and develop new instructors. o Source equipment locally. o Promote event locally. o Collect and share valuable data to develop best practices. · Ability for HOCKEY CANADA to: o Draw best practices from all the pilots, allowing us to scale similar programing nationally in future years. o Share the data collected with Members and Associations – and make it integral part of our Growth and Retention Strategy moving forward. o Host online webinars with South American Federations to share Best Practices and results. o Share and celebrate all findings on the Hockey Canada Innovation Exchange (platform used by Hockey Canada and its Members to interact and share best practices on Growth and Retention). FUNDING · IIHF funding: 50,000 CHF (approx. $72,000 CDN) · Hockey Canada funding: $20,000 CDN PILOT ATTRIBUTION · Hockey Canada is currently hosting meetings with all its Members in October to present to plan of the IIHF/HCTHP. · Members will relay the information down to all their Associations – encouraging them to apply to host a IIHF/HCTHP. · The application process will open in November – and close after 30 days. · Based on the budget and on the variety of applications we receive, as well as the different ideas proposed, we plan to execute between 8 to 13 pilots between January 2024 and April 2025. SUPPORT PROVIDED TO IIHF/HCTHP HOSTS Marketing material to promote the program. Online registration platform. Equipment allocation. • To assist in the delivery of the pilots, Hockey Canada will be providing the opportunity for selected hosts to receive one of two equipment package option if they are unable to supply the equipment: • Full equipment package: 36 full sets of equipment – including hockey bag. Please note that replenishments and /or exchange is not available. • Reduced equipment package: 36 sets of gloves, sticks, helmets, skates and neck guards. Please note that replenishments and /or exchange is not available. Hockey Canada practice jersey. Ice rental subsidy. Honorarium for support staff. Insurance coverage. Note: The amount of equipment and funding provided will be determined by Hockey Canada, based on the application and depending on the needs of the program PROGRAMMING · Programs must be: o Innovative § We are looking for new and exciting ideas to grow the game. o Flexible § Provide no barriers to registration. § Make it easy for families to join. o Outside of regular minor hockey offerings provided. o Connected with the local community. o Inclusive and diverse. o Approved by Provincial Member. APPLICATION FORM · CLICK HERE CRITICAL PATH (subject to change) · November 8, 2023 – Application period opens · December 6th, 2023 – Application period ends · December 15, 2023 – Pilots awarded · January 15, 2024, to April 15, 2024– Winter 2024 pilot window · August 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024 – Fall 2024 pilot window · January 15, 2025, to April 15, 2025– Winter 2025 pilot window · Schedule for webinars with South American Federations to be determined with the IIHF If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Hockey Canada Growth & Retention team at gr@hockeycanada.ca

The NOHA is excited to announce we will be hosting several Christmas Skills Camps throughout Northern Ontario during the 2023 Holiday Season. There will be four levels offered in each area: U7/U9, U11/U13, U15/U18, and Goalies only. All skill levels are welcome! Each session will be categorized by age, excluding the Goaltending sessions that are open for all ages. Sessions will be capped at the number of participants outlined below. Registrations are not restricted to members of the below cities listed; anyone in the vicinity is welcome to attend upon registration. U7/U9 – 35 Participants U11/U13 – 35 Participants U15/U18 – 35 Participants Goaltenders – 20 Participants Please click on your area Camp link for specific time and date information. Please note – the registration fee throughout the NOHA is $100.00 plus HST. This fee includes 4 hours of ice time per player over the course of four days. NOHA practice Sweater, and an NOHA branded water bottle. Each Camp will be planned through using Hockey Canada skill development material and will be facilitated by elite level Coaches in each area. North Bay Christmas Skills Camps Sault Ste. Marie Christmas Skills Camps Timmins Christmas Skills Camps Kapuskasing Christmas Skills Camps Little Current Christmas Skills Camps Wawa Christmas Skills Camps Iroquois Falls Christmas Skills Camps Blind River Christmas Skills Camps Temiskaming Shores Christmas Skills Camps - NEW Sudbury Area Christmas Skills Camps - NEW Registration will close on November 20th at 5:00 PM. Please contact NOHA Technical Director, Jacob Brown jbrown@noha-hockey.ca should you have any questions.

The NOHA has scheduled its final clinic dates for the 2023-2024 Season. If you require certification, please register for the appropriate course below or visit the Clinics Page. Please note: Coaches must complete mandatory clinics in order to stay rostered with their respective Teams. Step 1: Determine which course you need to take in the NOHA Bench Staff Certification Requirements Step 2: Click the link in the document or use the link below. Step 3: Once you are registered, you will receive an email from Technical Director Jacob Brown (jbrown@noha-hockey.ca) the day before the clinic; this email includes everything you will need to attend. Development 1 November 9-10 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm, November 11 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ee6e8dd-6428-6dea-bf55-062782f960ee Coach 1 November 16 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ee7d835-37f5-644c-86d5-062782f960ee November 21 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ee7d839-89ce-60d0-83fe-0294283b7376 November 25 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ee7d83c-8535-6a34-9a04-062782f960ee Coach 2 November 22 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ee7d840-05d9-6d0e-aa31-0294283b7376 November 23 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ee7d843-1c55-6d46-b20e-062782f960ee November 26 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ee7d846-1e1e-63be-8aac-062782f960ee November 29 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ee7d84b-35d4-65f8-bc48-0294283b7376 Please note: If you are participating in either the coach 1 or coach 2 clinics, you must also complete the Hockey University coach 1 / 2 on demand modules prior to your clinic: Hockey University - Online Coach 1/2 If you receive a notice upon trying to register saying “this clinic is not available for this member organization”, please contact jbrown@noha-hockey.ca Full participation for each clinic is mandatory in order to obtain certification.

The NOHA has seen a dramatic increase in behaviours not conducive with good sportsmanship during and after game play. Far too often, we have to investigate complaints about behaviours that reflect poorly on our sport and are damaging to to the recipients of these actions. The majority of these investigations lead to suspensions. It is the NOHA’s goal to eliminate these behaviours from the hockey arenas in Northern Ontario. In order to achieve the goal of reducing these incidents, we are asking everyone to W.A.I.T. before they do something that they will likely regret later. PLAYERS - Before you say an inappropriate comment - Why Am I Talking? COACHES - Before you berate officials for a missed call - What Am I Teaching? PARENTS - Before you yell from the stands - What Am I Teaching? We are asking ALL of our stakeholders to utilize this strategy to eliminate maltreatment both on and off the ice. We believe that before you act out - W.A.I.T. - and think about the implications of what you are about to do. If you see a teammate - coach - parent getting angry and about to lash out - just look at them and say W.A.I.T. By adopting this strategy, we can continue to work toward changing the culture in our sport, and making hockey a safe space for everyone to enjoy the greatest game in the world. Here is NOHA 3rd Vice President Craig Maki with more information on the genesis of the acronym: How to Get Involved: Access the W.A.I.T. Toolkit to find the W.A.I.T. sign, banners, and videos to post on your website and social media. Post the W.A.I.T. sign on your website and arenas. Share the message on social media Together, we can make sure hockey remains the greatest sport in the world.

The Ontario Hockey Federation wants to understand your experiences with the new Playing Regulations for the 2023-2024 season. Three (3) surveys will be sent over the 2023-2024 hockey season. The first survey that was sent out in September sought feedback on the Preparation and Evaluation Phases. This second survey explores your experience with the Development Phase. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. As a reminder: - The Development Phase is a 27-day period that takes place after Labour Day where teams may only play a minimum of four (4) exhibition games and/or one Tournament. On-ice practices are permitted during this period. Your feedback will be used in future decisions that support player development. Survey #1 is still open! Survey #2 now open until November 12, 2023 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. 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

NORTH BAY, ON – November 2nd, 2023 – The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) is proud to announce the U14 Ontario Winter Games Team NOHA Staff for the 23-24 season. Head Coach – Tim McWhirter, North Bay Assistant Coach – Anthony Miller, Sault Ste. Marie Assistant Coach – Rick Barron, New Liskeard Director of Operations – Jacob Brown, North Bay Trainer – David Losier, Kapuskasing Trainer – Lacey Rigg, Timmins Tim McWhirter has been involved in coaching hockey in Parry Sound since 1995 at all levels. Most recently, Tim was awarded the 2021-2022 Ontario Hockey Federations Bill Richmond award recognizing outstanding achievement and involvement in the area of hockey development. Tim is a National Coaching Certification Program facilitator as well as a Hockey Canada Instructional Stream Development instructor. Tim has been a fantastic contributor to NOHA Development in addition to his work with the OMHA. McWhirter lists his family as his greatest joy and his biggest supporters. Anthony Miller has been involved in youth sports in Sault Ste. Marie for nearly ten years, holding various coaching positions at the AA and AAA levels. Miller has previously served as an Assistant Coach with the Thunderbirds (NOJHL) from 2021-2023. He has also worked with the Soo Greyhounds (OHL) as the Teams video Coach during the 2018-2019 season. Additionally, Miller served as a Coach for Team NOHA at the 2022 OHL Cup. Anthony is also a registered NOHA and Hockey Canada on-ice official. Rick Barron brings a wealth of knowledge with him aboard this Staff, as an individual who has been involved in Coaching within the NOHA for the Last forty plus years and counting. Barron currently sits on the NOHA Board as the district four Council Director. A constant contributor of his time and knowledge, “Bear” is a key individual that the NOHA leans on for Hockey Canada Course facilitation. Rick truly is an ambassador of all good things in our game, an individual who has extensive experience Coaching at the highest levels in the NOHA, Rick has since reverted to the grass roots levels and is currently giving back through the initiation program in New Liskeard. Jacob Brown currently serves as the Technical Director of the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. Brown has a passion for player development, which lends itself well to the parameters of his duties with the NOHA. Brown started his hockey journey, like most do, at a very young age. Jacob has yearly involvement with Team NOHA that represents the North at the OHL Cup. He thoroughly enjoys the planning and execution of the annual U14 NOHA Development weekend. Giving back to the community is a huge part of his life and he hopes to pass those values along to his son. Dave Losier is the Head Trainer for the Kapuskasing Flyers of the Great North U18 League, a role he has held since the 1998 season. He is an HTCP Level III Trainer and prior served as an ambulance attendant. He has been a trainer at some capacity for over 38 years, collecting a 3M Award for Safety in 1994. Five seasons ago, he was the recipient of the Tom Pashby Trainer of the Year Award for the NOHA. Lacey Rigg was born and raised in Timmins, Ontario. She completed her post-secondary education predominantly in St. Catharine’s, Ontario but returned to her hometown and has continued to call it home ever since. Lacey embodies everything Northern Ontario is known for – a warm heart, friendly smile, strong sense of community, the glass-half-full attitude, and of course, a love for hockey. Lacey was introduced to hockey at a young age, coached by her dad, Dean. She continued to play in women’s leagues and joined the Timmins Rock Junior A Team as a board member and eventually took on the role of Head Trainer and Equipment Manager for four seasons. As she stepped away from her role of Head Trainer and Equipment Manager of the Timmins Rock, she has maintained her position on the board and continues to work closely with the organization. Off the ice, Lacey juggles her family, her position as an auxiliary officer with the Timmins Police Service, her full-time job with the City of Timmins as the Coordinator of Meetings, Conventions, & Sports Tourism, and still always makes time for her team. Through her community partnerships, Lacey encourages the Rock players to participate in various events, meetings, and giving back to the community who supports the team so strongly. Lacey was the recipient of the NOHA Trainer of the Year Award for the 2021-2022 season. Rigg is the current Trainer of the U15 AAA Timmins Majors. This Staff will be responsible for evaluating players, and eventually creating a U14 Team NOHA roster that will compete in the Ontario Winter Games. The event will take place February 22-25 in Thunder Bay. If you have any questions, please contact NOHA Technical Director Jacob Brown at jbrown@noha-hockey.ca