Good afternoon everyone,

I want to share with you all that Amy Walsh will be leaving Hockey Nova Scotia to join the Future of Hockey Lab.

Four years ago, Amy joined our team and during that short time, we have experienced tremendous change. Most of that change was by our own design as we have worked to make the game safer and more welcoming.

From her leadership in plotting the Player Journey Map, to her support of the World Women’s Legacy Development Plan, to her work in launching the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, Amy has been an advocate for inclusivity in hockey.

Some of that change was also unexpected. COVID-19 forced all of us to be more innovative than ever as we navigated the fluid and everchanging pandemic climate. Amy was steadfast in her role, building on relationships with government and initiating new channels of communication like the Rebound Plan to keep hockey in Nova Scotia on the ice.

A hardworking, people-first, and principled professional who we all consider a friend, the staff and board are sad to see Amy leave.

However, we are pleased that Amy will remain in the sport, focusing her efforts on the Future of Hockey Lab (FHL). The FHL was one of the nine recommendations in the final report from the Hockey Nova Scotia Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.

We look forward to continued collaboration with Amy in her role to make hockey more welcoming for everyone.

Amy’s last day with Hockey Nova Scotia is Dec. 30.

We will begin the search for a new executive director in the coming days.

Please join me in thanking Amy for her commitment and contributions to Hockey Nova Scotia, and wishing her continued success with the FHL.

Sincerely,

Arnie Farrell

President

Hockey Nova Scotia

Garreth MacDonald

Communications & Special Events Director

Hockey Nova Scotia

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Hello Inferno Team Managers,

New process for team rostering this season. 

This form is for team managers (or designated volunteer) to add their team staff to the official roster. You will need to submit a new form for each name. They can be added at once or as you secure volunteers.

Hockey Nova Scotia is looking for members of the hockey community who are interested in joining our new Hockey Nova Scotia Safe Sport Committee.

Under the direction of our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tina Atkinson, the committee will focus on initiatives aimed at protecting all Hockey Nova Scotia members and providing a safe hockey environment on and off the ice.

The committee will be tasked with:

• Providing strategic guidance on the development, dissemination and implementation of sport safety guidelines for Hockey Nova Scotia, incorporating safe sport and injury prevention principles
• Recommending priority areas and educational programs
• Protecting all athletes, coaches, officials through risk identification and management, education, training, resources and communication

Please note this is a volunteer role. A professional medical background would be considered an asset.

If you are interested in joining the committee, please click here to apply now.

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The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 16. We look forward to hearing from you.