Are you interested in beoming a timekeeper?

Check out the Darthmouth Whalers officiating page HERE.

Pete, our Referee-In-Chief, would also love to here from any newly trained (and experienced) officials!

Email Pete Boutin referee-in-chief@whalers.org and Glenn Boyce and Dave Pawson Assignor@whalers.org.

Hello Inferno Families,

Our annual meeting for team staff will be held on:

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

6:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Habour Room, Cole Harbour Place

Attendance will be recorded and we strongly encourage all Head Coaches, Managers and Treasurers to attend.

If a Head Coach, Manager, or Treasurer from your team is unable to attend, please designate another team staff member, to ensure your team receives any and all new information pertinent to the upcoming season.

Thank you,

MEIFHA.

TO: All Hockey Nova Scotia associations and members

FROM: Mike Field, Executive Director, Hockey Nova Scotia, Brad MacKinley, President,

Hockey Nova Scotia, and Geoff Churchill, Chair, Risk Management Committee

DATE: Oct. 10, 2024

SUBJECT: A reminder about maintaining a positive and respectful hockey environment

Dear members,

As we begin our hockey season, we wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about the

importance of maintaining a positive, respectful, and safe environment for all players, coaches,

officials, and spectators.

Under the guidelines of Hockey Canada and Hockey Nova Scotia, maltreatment in any form —

whether verbal, physical, or psychological— will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not

limited to, the categories of maltreatment outlined in Section 11.4 of the Hockey Canada

Playing Rules 2024-26, which states:

11.4 Any player or team official who engages in taunts, insults, or intimidation based on

discriminatory grounds will be assessed a Gross Misconduct penalty. Discriminatory grounds

include the following, without limitation:

• Race, national or ethnic origin, skin colour, or language spoken;

• Religion, faith or beliefs;

• Age;

• Sex, sexual orientation or gender identity / expression;

• Marital or familial status;

• Genetic characteristics;

• Disability.

For more information on Section 11.4 of the Hockey Canada Playing Rules 2024-26, click

here.

This is an excellent time for coaching staff and parents to have meaningful conversations with

their players about these guidelines. Reinforcing the values of respect, inclusion, and

sportsmanship is essential in fostering a positive atmosphere both on and off the ice. These

discussions can go a long way in ensuring our players understand the importance of their role

in maintaining a safe and supportive hockey environment.

We encourage all players, parents, and volunteers to review Hockey Nova

Scotia’s Maltreatment, Bullying and Harassment Protection Policy and to also remain

committed to fostering respect, fairness, and sportsmanship at all times on and off the ice.

Please help us uphold these values by continuing to lead by example in promoting an inclusive

and supportive hockey environment.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued commitment to making the game the best it can

be.

Yours in Hockey,

Mike Field

Executive Director

Hockey Nova Scotia

Geoff Churchill

Chair, Risk Management Committee

Hockey Nova Scotia

Brad MacKinley

President

Hockey Nova Scotia

Risk Management Update Oct- 10 2024

Hello Inferno Families,

YOU’RE INVITED!

 Cleve's would like to invite our local women's and girls hockey players to drop by their Launch event & BBQ at Cleve's Burnside on Saturday Sept. 21st.

They are celebrating women's hockey and the new CCM FTW line of equipment---specifically designed for women & girls.
There will be giveaways & prizes & a chance to win a complete set of FTW gear!

(Giveaways & Hotdogs available while quantities last).

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! There will be a special guest, Emma Maltais, dropping by the store for a meet and greet and autograph session.

For more info about the event…. https://cleves.ca/

MEIFHA is now accepting applications for coaching for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.

If you are interested in coaching with the Metro East Inferno Female Hockey Association during the 2024-2025 season, please submit your expression of interest asap by completing the Google Form (see link below).

Please review the Hockey Nova Scotia coaching qualifications chart - https://hockeynovascotia.ca/coach/coaching-requirements - to ensure you are aware of the required courses & clinics you need to have completed for the level you are requesting to coach.

Interviews for some coaching positions with the potential candidates will take place prior to evaluations/balancing and a recommendation will be made to the MEI Executive for a final decision. Recommendation is based on up to date qualifications, coaching background, and experience plus demonstrated leadership skills.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mike McLeod, Vice-President of Hockey Operations, at vphockey@metroeastinferno.ca

COACHING APPLICATION FORM

Hello Inferno Families,

Hopefully everyone is enjoying this beautiful day and a fabulous summer!

Registration is LIVE so you can click on the links below to find everything you need.

Please appreciate that there is a lot of information in these webpages. As such, we recommend viewing on a computer screen or tablet so complete charts and information is visible. We have also found that using a chrome browser seems to work best with the Hockey Canada Registry/Spordle system.

If you have questions, please reply to this email and someone will be in touch.

Registration Info - 2024-25

Preseason Info - 2024-25

The link to register can be found at the bottom of the Registration Info page.

Thank you,

MEIFHA.