Russell Coyotes

Reminder: Payments are due no later than October 1, 2020. - Payment should be sent to: [email protected] - Password should be set to: Coyotes - Message should indicate player(s) being registered and level (e.g. U13)... Keep in mind, if payment isn't received your daughter will not be permitted on the ice after this date.

With hockey starting back up this week please ensure to read the guidelines, remind your daughters of them and complete the Covid-19 assessment form. Guidelines to return to play Key Guidelines... Coaches and players will wear a mask in the arena at all times. Mask can be removed when going on the ice. Players will be dropped off at the door of the arena in full equipment no earlier than 15 minutes before ice session and picked up at the door of the arena no later than 15 minutes after the end of their ice session. COACHES AND PLAYERS WILL ENTER ONE WAY AND LEAVE THRU ANOTHER DOOR OF THE ARENA. Should the player not be able to tie their skates; it is recommended that the parents tie their child’s skates prior to entering the arena and use skate guards. Keep your distance of 2 meters at all times. NO PARENTS OR SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED IN MOST ARENAS. This could be subject to change. COVID-19 Assessment Form Prior to entering the arena, all participants (players, coaches, trainers, RDGHA Executive) MUST complete a COVID-19 assessment form completed the day of the player’s ice session. YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IF THIS HASN'T BEEN COMPLETED BEFORE EACH ICE SESSION. MANAGERS (parent volunteer) of each team will have the responsibilities to verify that the screening tool was completed before allowing the player into the arena. Please visit your teams page on the website to access the screening assessment form for your team. http://rdgha.goalline.ca/index.php

OWHA has approved RDGHA's return to the ice! Please check the ice schedules posted on the RDGHA website: http://rdgha.goalline.ca/page.php?page_id=80607

RDGHA is proud to announce the head coaches of our house bubble groups for the 2020-2021 season: Ayeisha Khan (U11) Bill Rathwell (U13) Max Savage (U15)... Jay Trudeau (U18) Thank you to all of our coaches for stepping forward to take on this volunteer role for our association!

We are still looking for head coaches for our U11, U15 and U18 House levels, please forward your name to Josie Bellemare at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.

RDGHA is happy to provide our members with our Return to Hockey plan, please visit http://rdgha.goalline.ca/news.php?news_id=1891624 for the details. We are looking forward to welcoming our players back on the ice!

Last day to register is today! http://RussellDistrictGHA.rampregistrations.com

Only 1 week left to register! Register by the August 31 deadline to be included in our return to hockey plan. No registrations will be accepted after the deadline. No fees are due at this time.... http://RussellDistrictGHA.rampregistrations.com

It's time to register! RDGHA is requesting that players register for the upcoming 2020-21 season no later than August 31. NO FEES ARE DUE AT THIS TIME.... Registration link: http://RussellDistrictGHA.rampregistrations.com For more information, please contact the Registrar: [email protected]

RDGHA is asking anyone interested in coaching one of our House teams to please send an email stating their interest to the VP House (Josie Bellemare) at: [email protected] by August 15, 2020. The following coaching positions are available for the 2020-2021 season: U9 House... U11 House U13 House U15 House U18 House Once we receive more information from the OWHA on coaching certification and insurance requirements for this upcoming season, it will be communicated to those who have stated their interest.

Congratulations once again to Jenna Bellefeuille, this time for winning ODWHA's Elizabeth Stein Memorial Award. She's the first Coyote to receive this bursary, way to go Jenna! 2020 Elizabeth Stein Memorial Award Winners The Executive of Ottawa District Women’s Hockey Association are pleased to announce the 2020 winners of the Elizabeth Stein Memorial Bursary. The following young women were selected from many strong ODWHA applicants. Each will receive $1000 towards their Univ...ersity tuition for the coming year. Jenna Bellefeuille (Russell Girls Hockey Association) Jenna Garlough (Brockville Girls Hockey Association) Jessica Mulloy (Carleton Place Girls Hockey Association) Savahna Vachon (Cornwall Girls Hockey Association) http://odwha.ca/page.php?page_id=117846

RDGHA is proud to announce the head coaches of our top tier competitive teams for the 2020-2021 season: Jeff Dunbrack (U11) Marc Bellemare (U13) Jeff Hyndman (U15)... Kevin Gunton (U18) Congratulations to all and thank you to everyone who applied. We are very fortunate as an association to have so many great quality coaches willing to step forward to take on this volunteer role.

RDGHA would like to congratulate former Russell Coyotes player Jade Maisonneuve of St. Isidore who will be attending the National Women’s Under-18 Team Virtual Summer Camp. Jade was on the Coyotes Peewee B team that won Gold at Provincials in 2014-2015 and last played Bantam A with the Coyotes in 2016-2017. Congratulations on your accomplishment Jade and best wishes! https://www.hockeycanada.ca//2020-21-nwdt-nwu18t-109-invit Photo credit: Jade Maisonneuve/Facebook

Registration is now open for the 2020-2021 season. Please visit our website at http://rdgha.goalline.ca/page.php?page_id=74946

Congratulations to Jenna Bellefeuille for receiving the Russell Coyotes Steve Williams Memorial bursary. Jenna has played for the Coyotes for the past 11 years and will attend university in the Fall, studying biology with aspirations to eventually pursue veterinary medicine. Jenna says she knew Steve well and is honoured to carry on his legacy.

Registration update 2020-2021: The OWHA is moving us to a new registration system and we hope to be able to accept registrations very soon. We will notify all families via email once registration opens. There is still some uncertainty regarding the start of the season, but by registering, once the system is available, you will be indicating that you would like to be part of the opportunity once things go ahead. http://rdgha.goalline.ca/page.php?page_id=74946

OWHA Return to Hockey Framework "The Ontario Women’s Hockey Association is announcing its initial Return to Hockey Framework and specifically the implementation of Phase 2 - Stage 1, following Hockey Canada’s Return to Hockey’s Board of Directors decision last week and based on the current Ontario Government Emergency Order Amendment. Currently there is no programming approved to be run anywhere in Ontario." ... Bulletin: June 10, 2020 (http://owha.pointstreaksites.com//Jun...e_10_-_OWHA_Bulletin_) Document: OWHA Return to Hockey Framework (http://owha.pointstreaksites.com//OWHA_Return_to_Hockey_Fr)

Virtual Annual General Meeting June 17th, 2020 @ 7pm If interested in joining please email your confirmation of attendance to the secretary at [email protected] by June 14th. You will then receive the Google Meet link.

Please visit our site to view "Hockey Canada - An Open Letter to Canadians" - http://rdgha.goalline.ca/news.php?news_id=1880135

Registration update for 2020-21: The OWHA is moving us to a new registration system and we hope to be able to accept registrations starting in June. We will not be collecting any fees at this time. There is still some uncertainty regarding the start of the season, but by registering you are indicating that you would be like to part of the opportunity once things go ahead. Please contact the Registrar with any questions at: [email protected] http://rdgha.goalline.ca/page.php?page_id=74946

Urgent message from the OWHA: Hockey Canada, as a result of Covid-19, and in support of player and participant safety, has cancelled all Hockey Canada sanctioned activities, including National Championships until further notice, effective Friday, March 13, 2020. All OWHA games, practices, tryouts and sanctioned activities have been cancelled until further notice effective 12:01am on Friday March 13, 2020.... The 2020 OWHA provincial championships have been cancelled. League playoffs have been cancelled. OWHA Sanctioned Tournaments have been cancelled. Exhibition games and practices have been cancelled. Tryouts are not to take place until such time as approval is posted on the OWHA web site.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE ODWHA has made the decision to cancel Championship Weekend due to the health concerns surrounding COVID-19. More information will be forthcoming in the days ahead.

Congratulations to the following four Coyotes teams who have all qualified to attend the 2020 OWHA Provincial Championships in Toronto: Peewee B - Head coach: Marc Bellemare Bantam C - Head coach: Peter Azzie Bantam B - Head coach: Darrell Warren... Midget B - Head coach: Kevin Gunton Also a special mention to the following two Coyotes teams who both finished one spot out from qualifying: Atom B - Head coach: Michael Buckingham Peewee C - Co-Head coaches: Trevor Atchison & Stephanie Borden

Visit our website for information on the upcoming Spring Tryouts , http://rdgha.goalline.ca/news.php?news_id=1873704

Our Atom B team recently enjoyed an evening volunteering at the Limoges Firefighters Association Community Supper and Bingo. In doing so, they raised $400 for the Good Neighbours Food Bank which serves Embrun, Limoges, Russell and Marionville. Way to go girls! So proud of you for giving back to your community and those in need!

REMINDER: Now accepting applications for the Steve Williams Russell Coyotes Hockey Bursary, please visit our site for more information: http://rdgha.goalline.ca/news.php?news_id=1863082

Congratulations to the following three Coyotes teams who finished their ODWHA regular season in first place! Regular Season Champions: Atom House - Head coach: Marie-Michelle Blais Peewee B - Head coach: Marc Bellemare... Midget House - Head coach: Darren Delorme See more

REMINDER the deadline to submit applications for the Competitive team coaches for 2020-2021 season is March 6th, 2020, go to our website for more information and the application form (http://rdgha.goalline.ca/news.php?news_id=1861116)

Novice Competitive Coyotes competed in the 12th Annual OGHA Capital Classic and finished with a 3-1 record. Great work girls!!

Midget House brings home Gold from the DIFD Nepean Tournament this weekend! Great job girls, hard work pays off!

Our Peewee B team are the Nepean Paint It Purple tournament champions! These amazing girls were undefeated in the four game round robin, then took down the Barrie Sharks 6-0 in the semi-final and finished strong with a 2-0 win over the host team Nepean Wildcats in the final. Congratulations girls! If you can dream it, you can do it!

Our Atom B team are the Nepean Paint It Purple tournament champions! With a win, a tie and a loss in the round robin, they persevered and came back with a 3-1 win over the Oakville Hornets in the semi-final and finished it off with a big 4-0 win over the host team Nepean Wildcats in the final. Awesome job girls, gold looks great on you!

Now accepting applications for the Steve Williams Russell Coyotes Hockey Bursary, please visit our site for more information: http://rdgha.goalline.ca/news.php?news_id=1863082

On Saturday, Jan 11th, the Coyotes Midget B Team was given the opportunity to play 2 games against the Capital City Condors at Earl Armstrong arena. The Condors is a hockey program for kids and young adults who are unable to play on any other hockey team due to a cognitive and/or physical disability. Both the Condors and Coyotes had a great time, there was lots of camaraderie between the teams. The girls brought snacks to share with the Condors after the game.

The Bantam C girls were proud to have collected so many used items to donate to the Embrun centre d’entraide this past weekend, good job girls! Great way to give back to the community.

Spring Tryouts Announcement, for more information visit our website at http://rdgha.goalline.ca/news.php?news_id=1862317

Now accepting applications for Competitive team coaches for 2020-2021 season, go to our website for more information and application form (http://rdgha.goalline.ca/news.php?news_id=1861116)

Our Peewee B team brought home the gold from the Belleville Bearcats New Year Classic tournament this weekend. They were down 2-1 in the 3rd period of the finals but they fought their way back and won 3-2 in a thrilling 4-on-4 overtime victory. Amazing way to start the year girls, congratulations!

Our Peewee B team participated in a random act of kindness by mailing Christmas cards to our troops who are deployed overseas this holiday season in response to a recent call-out made on social media by Canadian Armed Forces. Each card featured the team's photo on the front and the girl's signatures on the back. According to Global News, there are approximately 2,100 soldiers deployed on 28 overseas missions and Capt. Denice Zoretich was quoted as saying that cards from child...ren are especially touching, It is absolutely adorable when kids send us photos, and it’s just a nice reminder that all ages are supporting us. The girls spread the holiday cheer even further by sending cards to the volunteers at the Fire Departments in Metcalfe, Russell and Embrun. In total, 75 Christmas cards were sent by the team. What a great way to think of your community this holiday season girls! See more

Congratulations to the Bantam C girls for bringing home silver from the Montreal CAN/AM tournament. They played up a level and were considered as the underdogs but with hard work and determination they came home with hardware around their necks. They are also proud to have won a fair play award. Keep up the amazing work girls.

Our Peewee B team brought home gold from the Montreal Can/Am tournament with a big 3-0 win in the championship game after going undefeated in four round robin games. They also received the U12 Fair Play Award for having the least penalty minutes and were also the runners-up in the U12 Relay Race competition. Congratulations girls, teamwork makes the dream work!

Our Atom B team brought home silver from the Montreal Can/Am tournament after a heartbreaking loss on a penalty shot during double overtime. Our girls were also the runners-up in the U10 Relay Race and Shoot-out competitions. Way to go girls, so proud of you!

Novice C participated in the Embrun Food Drive on Sunday!

Atom house wins the gold with a 2-1 nail biter final game against host team Rockland Lightning in shoot outs! More shiny gold coming home to Russell.

Our Peewee B team brought home the GOLD late last night from Barrie Sharkfest 2019. They went undefeated in the tournament scoring twenty goals and only allowing one goal against in six games. Congratulations on your amazing teamwork girls!

Promoting girls hockey in Russell! Please keep an eye out for these posters of our girls Coyotes in our local arenas! Thanks to MVP Photograpgy.

Atom house goes undefeated in North Bay to bring home gold. Great work by all, strong D and goaltending only allowing 3 goals against. Congratulations!!

Congratulations to the Bantam C girls, Being the underdog of the division and getting to the finals and taking silver says a lot about the heart and determination in this group of girls. Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to the Peewee B team for bringing home Silver at the Cornwall Tournament. They were undefeated in the round robin and the semi finals. Way to go girls!

Coyotes Summit weekend schedule is posted, http://rdgha.goalline.ca/news.php?news_id=1832814

Coyotes Summit Weekend October 19 - 20, 2019 For details visit Russell District Girls Hockey Association Goaline page

Russell Coyotes Atom B team had a great bottle drive today! Thanks to everyone for their donations and support!

Coyotes Peewee C team had a successful fundraising day packing groceries at Foodland in Russell yesterday. The team would like to thank everyone for their support and will be making a donation to the Ronald McDonald House on behalf of the Russell Coyotes.

Coyotes Peewee B team had a successful bottle drive last weekend, raising money for their upcoming season. The team would like to thank everyone for their support!

Coyotes are looking for a Bantam House goalie. Please contact the Registrar for more information [email protected]

Happy to report that we have all of our House coaches in place: Atom - Jon Beks Peewee - Maxime Savage Bantam - Paul Asselin... Midget - Darren Delorme See more

Final Rosters Peewee C & Bantam C Posted! http://rdgha.goalline.ca/page.php?page_id=117191

We have booked the 19th of September for the Team Photo’s @ Russell Arena. Here is the link to the form: http://www.mostvaluableplayer.ca/how-to-get-ready... Here is the schedule for the teams Coyotes to wear Blue Jersey for Pictures September 19th- Russell Arena To be ready at the time allocated Time Novice 4:45 Atom house 5:00 Atom B 5:20 Peewee B 5:40 Peewee C 6:00 Peewee House 6:20 Bantam B 6:40 Bantam C 7:00 Bantam House 7:20 Midget B 7:40 Midget House 8:00 Senior Team 1 8:20 Senior Team 2 8:40

On ice practice session for potential Pewee C & Bantam C players; Pewee C - Tuesday Sept 3 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm, Embrun Arena Bantam C - Tuesday Sept 3 - 8:30pm to 9:30pm, Embrun Arena These sessions are NOT being evaluated... TRYOUT GAMES Pewee C - Tryout exhibition game vs Nepean C. Saturday Sept 7 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Embrun Arena Bantam C - Tryout exhibition game vs GCGHA C. Saturday Sept 7 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Embrun Arena

RDGHA is looking for a webmaster. Someone to look after posting on the website & Facebook page . If you are interested contact Sylvie: [email protected]

The RDGHA Coyotes are very proud to announce our competitive C-Team coaches; Peewee C: Co-Coaches: Trevor Atchison & Stephanie Borden Bantam C: Peter Azzie We are very fortunate to have such qualified coaches for our competitive C-Teams and expect the seasons for these teams to be a great learning experience for all the girls.

Competitive B Team Rosters posted Link below http://rdgha.goalline.ca/files/b-team_rosters.pdf

Final B-Team rosters will be posted at 4pm Friday Aug 30th

Competitive List for session #5 is posted. Link below http://rdgha.goalline.ca/files/session_5_lists.pdf

Player list link for Competitive teams Tryout session #4 for August 27th posted under Tryout section on website. Link below http://rdgha.goalline.ca/page.php?page_id=117191

All Coyote Players for ALL levels report for Sunday sessions !!!! Atom/ Peewee/ Bantam / Midget

New ODWHA website http://odwha.ca/

Revised #4 Tryout Schedule just posted . Schedule under Tryout section of website. http://rdgha.goalline.ca/files/rdgha_try-outs_2019_rev_4.pdf

Coaches Needed - Peewee C & Bantam C It is currently our intention to form two competitive teams at the Peewee and Bantam levels, both levels will in all likelihood compete at the B & C divisions. During the upcoming try-outs we will settle the rosters for the B-Level teams after the August 29th session. Once complete we will then do a try out for spots on the C-level teams commencing with an exhibition game on Saturday Sept 7th. Further sessions will be added after this date... if needed. We will require coaches for both of these teams and will be accepting applications up until Sept 3rd. If any potential coach would like to send in an application prior to that date they will be accepted without any prejudice towards their daughter's evaluation process, otherwise feel free to send applications after the Aug 29th session. The coaches application can be downloaded from the Coyotes website in the FORMS section, please email applications to David Scott (VP Competitive) at; [email protected]

Tryouts start this Saturday!!!! Link to schedule below . http://rdgha.goalline.ca/files/rdgha_try-outs_2019_rev_2.pdf