Kingston Area Minor Hockey Association

Congratulations to our 2021/2022 Rep coaches https://kamha.ca//87/Kingston_Canadians_2021_2022_coaches/

A message from our president about today’s news of a province wide lockdown for the next 28 days. Thank you to all our volunteers, families and players for getting us through a difficult covid season. https://kamha.ca/Articles/8747/End_of_Season/

Great article on the bond we create while being involved in community sports. https://www.thewhig.com//players-rally-around-hockey-mom-a

Where would we be without our goalies bailing us out during covid 4on4 Hockey . Some highlights from a couple of our younger goalies this past weekend

KAMHA will be running a Spring league for 6 weeks starting April 19. Included in the registration will be some skill sessions with RELM sports Please follow the link below for more information and to register https://kamha.ca/Articles/8452/Spring_Hockey/

Coaches and volunteers help build a passion for the sport in our players. We're showing our appreciation during #OMHA Thank a Volunteer Week and want to feature your stories! https://bit.ly/2ZqOXFb

As we return to Green status today we are back on the ice as of Friday February 12. As ice is limited right now only a few days have been posted but we anticipate to get the remaining schedule for the month of February shortly. The season will be extended in order to complete the remaining weeks we had when the province went into lockdown. Procedure and guidelines have not changed and stay the same as when we left off. Here is a reminder of a few things for your first ice tim...e this weekend: Remember to sign in to the Sportsheadz app for all practices and games. MASKS must be worn at all times. Players are only allowed to remove their masks when they put on their helmets to get on the ice. Players must come to the rink dressed with at least their bottom equipment. Each player is only allowed one spectator. Each team is asked to line up together. Please follow the spacing markers when in line to ensure distancing. As was the case in December, there should be two sign-in lines. You are only allowed in the facility 10 minutes before your ice time(this was previously 15) As we only have 10 minutes now please let the goalies and referees go to the front of the line. Parents are asked to go directly to the viewing stands after you help your player get ready. No loitering in the halls or on the players side of the pad. Remember to keep socially distanced in the stands and wear a mask at all times. Use hand sanitizing stations when entering and exiting. Be mindful of dressing room maximum occupancy numbers. There is no re-entry into facilities. Parents without players who come late will be denied entry. No food or drink other than closed water bottles for players will be permitted. Players are given 10 minutes after an ice time to vacate the facility. Only top clothing can come off to allow room for winter coats. As we are all excited to get our little ones back on the ice please remember to be patient and respectful of others as we get back to the routine of hockey.

Let continue to do our part so our community, businesses and children can begin to get back to normal. #StayHomeON

We have an awesome opportunity to add a brand-new development session in Napanee from Feb-April. Please email [email protected] to register and be sure to in...clude your child's name, age, calibre, association 2020/21, and gender. No payment is due until the program is confirmed! Program details: 2 ice-times per week, which will include 1) 3v3/4v4 scrimmage and 2) Hockey Canada Skills Development session for 2-2.5 months from February 20 through end of April Cost is expected to be approx $120+hst per month and will be confirmed once numbers are finalized We hope to offer IP, Novice, Atom, Peewee, and Bantam divisions. These will be finalized based on numbers. If there is enough interest in other age groups (i.e. Midget/Junior), we are happy to consider adding these.

Here is an interview with RELM sports one of our skill coaches that help our teams during the season as well as help support all our Kingston area players in their development.

https://kamha.ca/Articles/7907/Provincial_Lockdown/

Please see article below as we head into our holiday break. Just a reminder that we are accepting coaching applications for next season as well. Thank you to all our families, players, and volunteers for helping us get through our first half of the season. We definitely couldn’t have gotten to this far into the season without all you your support and understanding.... https://kamha.ca/Articles/7906/Holiday_Break/

Our plan was to start our second half of the season on January 4th, but as everyone is aware, we are in a province wide lockdown for the next few weeks. As soon as we receive direction from our governing body, OHF/OMHA, as well as the government and the City of Kingston as to when we will be able to resume activities we will advise our membership. All new skill programs that were scheduled to start next week are on hold and we are hoping to start them at the same time our sea...son will resume. Please be patient and continue to follow public health guidelines as we all have the last few months. We could not have gotten to this point of the season without all our volunteers and families doing their part. As we take another pause enjoy the time with your family and most importantly stay safe and we will see you all back at the rink shortly. Sincerely, KAMHA Executive

Even though we are on provincial wide lockdown, we are still planning for next year and looking for coaches for some of our representative teams. If you are interested please follow the link below https://kamha.ca//Kingston_Canadians_Representative_Coach/

Covid can’t stop our teams from giving back to the community this holiday season. Great job boys

Our online registration is now open, click the link below to register. If you encounter any issues registering please contact our registrar Bonnie Denna. Please note that if you have previously pre-registered between July 14 and August 30 YOU WILL need to re-register now that fees have been applied. You can find her email in the link below.... https://kamha.ca/Articles//Online_Registration_is_now_open/

As 2020 is coming to an end, we have opened up our coaching applications for our Kingston Canadian teams for the 2021/2022 season. We don’t know if or when tryouts will be held for the next season, but it wouldn’t hurt to be prepared and start talking to interested candidates. Follow the link below if you are interested ... https://kamha.ca//Kingston_Canadians_Representative_Coach/

Sign the code #EndBullying

Game play is back with changes to protect players, officials, coaches and arena personnel! See modified game play rules here: http://ow.ly/KQxT50BUAKK

The U9 Red Devils and the U13 Yellow Jackets collected items for the Food Bank on game days for the month of November. Thank you to all the KAMHA families that were able to support ! This past weekend the U9 Red Devils also collected donations at their game to help support the 2020 Salvation Army Toy Drive in Kingston. The $80 raised will support children in our community this holiday season. Great job teams, thank you for doing your part in the community this season

A safe return for participants has and will continue to be our focus on returning hockey back into Ontario. Prior to attending practices, be alert for symptoms and complete the mandatory health screening questionnaire. RTH: http://ow.ly/KQxT50BUAKK

The Kingston Frontenacs will be partnering with University Hospitals Kingston Foundation to create a Toy Drive in support of Pediatrics and the Child Life Progr...am within Kingston Health Sciences Centre. Toy donations will be accepted on Fridays (11-5pm) and Saturdays (11-4pm) at The Fronts Shop (Leon's Centre, 1 The Tragically Hip Way). For more info, please visit https://kingstonfrontenacs.com//kingston-frontenacs-toy-dr Please share this post & help support your community!

https://kamha.ca/Articles/7857/Online_store_is_now_open/

Keep us on the ice by doing your part off the ice - practice physical distancing, wash your hands and wear a mask.

Hockey is all about team work. That’s why we are asking all of our players to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. Practice physical distancing W...ear a face covering Wash hands frequently http://ow.ly/KQxT50BUAKK

If you are sick or feeling unwell be a team player and stay home. RTH: http://ow.ly/KQxT50BUAKK

November clinics in Kingston will open soon. We will be running D Clinics (2003-2007 & 2008-2011 and skills clinics for 2008-2011 & 2012-2014.

Hopefully they will make their decisions based on each region. All the hockey associations in Kingston, Greater Kingston Girls Hockey Association CAL Kingston and Greater Kingston Hockey Association have done a great job in keeping our kids on the ice since mid September. Again thank you to all our volunteers, families and players that are committed to making this work for our community!!!

Still some spots available

The Ont. Government has allowed competition that eliminates intentional physical contact to occur. Representing a shift from traditional hockey, it is the collective responsibility of all involved to adhere to these changes so we can stay on the ice. RTH: http://ow.ly/qeG950BMeR7

When it comes to keeping ourselves and other players safe, being a team player is about more than what you do on the ice - practice physical distancing and wear a mask.

Starting November 5th KAMHA will be offering skill sessions to players in our U15/U18 group. Lead by Hockey Canada Skills Specialist Ryan Thompson from RELM sports Click on the link below to register https://kamha.ca/Articles/7855/U15_U18_SKILL_SESSION/

Participants have been returning to play under strict COVID-19 protocols. Hockey has a much different look, starting when you arrive at the rink and then when y...our children get on the ice. Every arena has different protocols - here's what you may experience, including changes to gameplay. https://bit.ly/2SKFdCy See more

When the world paused in March, the return to hockey was never a race to be first, but a race to do it right. LISTEN: Tom Renney shares what Hockey Canada and i...ts Members have been doing and will continue to do to ensure a safe and smooth return to the ice. LEARN MORE: HockeyCanada.ca/ReturnToHockey

Be a team player on and off the ice! Follow the latest public advice here: http://ow.ly/XJU350BOyLt

Calling all KAMHA registered goalies in the U13 (2008-2009) and U11 (2010-2011), starting October 29th we will be offering goalie clinics with Kevin Druce every Thursday and Friday mornings at 6:30am. We can only accept 12 goalies per division. If you are interested click on the link below to secure your spot https://kamha.ca/Articles//Goalie_Clinics_With_Kevin_Druce/

Superbe initiative ! Nous vous souhaitons un retour rapide sur la glace #défi28jours

Important Update: The City of Kingston has informed us that skate guards with wheels will not be permitted in the rinks due to safety concerns.

Q:How do the new public health restrictions affect hockey for our members in Kingston? A: Honestly, right now we don’t have an answer. Our first and foremost priority is keeping everyone as safe as possible when they are playing hockey with KAMHA. So until we are told otherwise from KFL&A Public Health we are to continue to follow our Return to Hockey and Publicity Health guidelines as well as be extra vigilant on the following but not limited to: -Physical distancing at the ...facilities of 2 meters from other spectators -wearing your masks at all times when you are indoors. Players are to only remove their masks when they put on their helmets and get in the ice -Exercise frequent hand hygiene in and out of the facilities -Avoid touching your face -Adhering to the capacity limits in the facilities, ice, stands, dressing rooms -Spectators must remain in the spectator viewing area only!!! Not in the hallways or on the rink floor. If you are cold bring a blanket and dress accordingly. -And most importantly if you are sick please stay home and contact your health care provider and our public health COVID-19 call center to see what you should do next We have all done a great job in following the public health guidelines, thus giving our kids the opportunity to play hockey this season. We ask that If you decide to attend a non-sanctioned Hockey Canada league or tournament in another city outside of our public health unit to one of the current hot spots please be careful and self monitor for any symptoms before coming to a KAMHA ice time. I think we all can agree that we want our kids to continue playing hockey in Kingston as well as stay in school with their friends. So please with the safety and well-being of our kids and community continue to do a great job in following the public health guidelines. We got this Kingston!!!!! https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-implementing-additional-p

Coaches can earn PD points in OHF virtual series. The OHF is offering 5 virtual PD clinics to coaches this month. Click on the link below for more information and or to register https://www.omha.net/news_article/show/1124961

Our modified game play will be starting this weekend

https://kamha.ca//Spectator_capacity_Limits_Guidelines_Pe/

https://hockeycanada.ca//hoc/community/champions/nominate

Thank you to all our coaches, we couldn’t do this without all of you!!!!

There are many ways to get involved with coaching. And all can play an important role in supporting a player’s wellbeing and development while providing an enjoyable hockey experience. #ThanksCoach | #CoachesWeek Coaching Association of Canada / Association canadienne des entraîneurs

Coming to the rink is a lot like going to school.... please review the Covid screening tool with your child before arriving to your scheduled ice time. If your child answers yes to any of these questions, please stay home and check with your physician and or the KFL&A Public health to see if you should go get tested. Similar to school, if you are awaiting Covid test results, we also ask that you stay home. Everyone is enjoying being back on the ice... please help us keep our skaters and staff safe so we can continue!

To all the parents and players that have been on the ice this past we wanted to thank you for doing such a great job. We know it has not been easy but you have all made it easier for our volunteers and staff at the city of Kingston making our first week a success. Here is a little video of what to expect at invista if you haven’t been there yet https://youtu.be/sDxDMtdymKA

KAMHA are looking for local business sponsors in the community. Sponsorship helps keep cost low adds extra programming and helps with providing jerseys to all the teams. We understand this has been a difficult year for most of our local businesses, but if you are interested click on the link below https://kamha.ca/Pages/4286/Becoming_a_HL_Team_Sponsor/

Tonight we have our first groups hitting the ice at invista Center. I know everyone is excited about getting back to the rink and seeing all their friends. We are as well!!! We would like to remind everyone to please be kind to all the volunteers whether it’s our executives from KAMHA, our coaches, convenors, managers, trainers, rink attendants and or the screeners set up at each entrance. Our goal was and still is to get everyone in our community back to the sport they love ...playing and seeing their friends. We are all there trying to ensure everyone is safe and that we can continue to come to the rink. This is new for everyone and there will be some bumps in the road in the next few week but we are all trying our best to make it as smooth as possible. Parents please set expectations for yourself and your children that this is not a normal season and that we all need to follow the rules to ensure a safe return to hockey. The goal this year no matter the team you are on or the group you are in, is to focus on skill development, exercise and most importantly having fun. So please keep that in mind. With that enjoy your return to the rink follow the rules, stay safe and most importantly have fun!!!!

We are keeping our registration open. We still have space in all age groups. In The U11 (Atom) division we are still looking for one goalie for one of our 12 teams. Click on the link below to register if interested https://registration.hockeycanada.ca/Reg/AccountLogin.aspx

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Thank you to everyone that has registered so far most of our divisions are almost full. For those who haven’t registered yet spaces are limited in each division so make sure you register by September 10th. Click on link below to register https://registration.hockeycanada.ca/Reg/AccountLogin.aspx

Part 4 4v4 Game Play https://youtu.be/lQIpIFZ15sw

Part 3 Leagues https://youtu.be/H8Rypm5-w70

Our online registration has been open since September 1st. Even if you pre-registered before September 1st, you need to log back into HCR portal and re-register. Registration is closing September 10th so we can make teams and be ready to hit the ice The week of September 14th. Click on the post to bring you to our website to register

New updates from OMHA on questions that needed clarification

Please see the correct way to come to the rink dressed in hockey equipment if your child is still in a car seat. Safety first!!!

We hope everyone had a great and safe first day of school! I’m sure after almost 6 months off it was great to see some new and old friends. Just a reminder that we opened registration on September 1st as we are planning to start the season September 14th.

Stay tuned! Competitive plan and registration coming early this week!! House plan will follow once competitive registration closes. Time to do an equipment check and get those skates sharpened!! #hockeyisback #letsplay #sharpenyourskates

Part 2 Stage 3 Progression https://youtu.be/puYqRcXbWuk

Part 1 Registration Options https://youtu.be/EKc7carIPPQ

We are getting closer to a start date!!! Ontario Minor Hockey Association has just recently approved our Return to Hockey and we are putting the finishing touches. Follow the link below to find out more information. https://kamha.ca/Articles/7644/Approved_Return_To_Hockey/

Even though it’s not a normal hockey season please volunteers and help you local associations if you are able to. This year more than every we will need more volunteers to ensure we keep our kids on the ice and safe all season. This is a free course that all team oand on ice officials that will volunteer this coming season will need to complete this. Takes roughly 20 minutes

https://kamha.ca/Articles/7632/2020-2021_Season/

Every kid deserves someone who believes in them. Be THAT person. ...... At its best, criticism can do exactly what it's supposed to do: motivate, educate, and inspire. But when it seems mean and destructive, it can break spirits, damage companies, and even ruin careers. - Hendrie Weisinger Is your teaching/coaching building athletes up and making them better, or is it tearing them down? There is a difference between ‘giving everybody a trophy’ and riding your athletes unfairly and unjustifiably. The best coaches engage and inspire their athletes. They make their athletes want to learn, want to get better, want to WORK for success. At its best, criticism can do exactly what it's supposed to do: motivate, educate, and inspire. But when it seems mean and destructive, it can break spirits, damage companies, and even ruin careers. Read more: http://acoachsdiary.blogspot.com//are-you-building-up-or-t