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Board Volunteer Needed
20 June 2023
The BMHA Board needs your help!!! We are looking for one more volunteer:
Director of Fundraising & Sponsorships
The Director of Fundraising & Sponsorships is responsible for all aspects of fundraising and sponsorships associated with the Association and/or individual BMHA teams. This role is described in the BMHA Rules, Duties and Regulations.
Please contact our president if you are interested or have any questions.
Blues Registration 2023-24
14 July 2023
Reminder the early bird fee for Blues Registration ends on July 31st.
Check out the Blues Tryout Registration for more information.
There is a Blues Hockey Info Night on August 15 for any interested parents and players.
Blues Executive
21 June 2023
Registration for the upcoming Minor Hockey season is now open!!!
Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing and register by July 16th.
NHL United By Hockey Tour
2 June 2023
The United by Hockey, Mobile Museum Experience, will be making a stop in Ottawa on June 10th , 2023.
The Museum celebrates hockey’s trailblazers, changemakers, business leaders and collectors across underrepresented and multicultural demographics. The purpose is to raise awarenessand education of diverse individuals within the game of hockey, truly highlighting that Hockey is for Everyone!
See announcement for more details.
Board Volunteers Needed
26 April 2023
The BMHA Board needs your help!!! We are looking for volunteers for the following positions:
Secretary
Convenor U13
U13 Tournament Coordinator
Director of Fundraising & Sponsorships
Director of Public Relations
These roles are described in the BMHA Rules, Duties and Regulations.
Please contact our president if you are interested or have any questions.
2023-24 D9RA Tryouts Are Coming Soon!
26 April 2023
Calling all prospective officials! D9RA has a need for additions to its staff next fall. If you’re a player, parent, or coach and you’d like to see hockey from a new perspective, you can register for our D9RA tryout and potentially don the stripes during the 2023-24 season.
An information session is coming up on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Please see announcement for more information.
Blues Now Accepting Coach Applications for 2023-24 Season
16 April 2023
Calling all Coaches. The Blues are now accepting Coach applications for the 2023-2024 season. We are planning on fielding teams at all age groups, from U10 to U18 (birth years 2006 to 2014). The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on May 26th, 2023. Interviews will follow shortly after the closing date.
Download Blues Application Form
Blues Committee
24 March 2023
The 2023 Annual General Meeting is coming up. Attendance is open to all members of the BMHA and all members have the right to vote.
Date: April 25, 2023
Time: 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Location: Lois Kemp (Blackburn) Arena Meeting Room
Please see announcement for more information.
2022-23 Coaches Meeting
13 October 2022
The BMHA Coaches Meeting Presentation is now available. Note that there is a new Affiliation Procedure for this season.
Board Volunteers Needed
19 May 2022
The BMHA Board needs your help!!! We are looking for volunteers for the following positions:
Fundraising & Sponsorships
Public Relations
These roles are described in the BMHA Rules, Duties and Regulations.
Please contact our president if you are interested or have any questions.
12 January 2023
January is in full swing and with that brings the 2023 Blackburn Stingers U13 Tournament
…at our local Lois Kemp Arena!
Come join us for a fun-filled 2 weekend event.
This weekend bring your best Stingers spirit to cheer on your Blackburn Stingers U13 A team.
Stingers games:
Friday @ 9am and @ 3pm
Saturday @7am (yikes!) and @11am
Semis are on Sunday at 7am and 8:15am
The Final for A is at 4:00pm and the Final for C is at 5:30pm
Please drop-by anytime! Watch some great hockey and check out the raffles, 50/50 etc…..
…and show your Stingers pride by wearing your Stingers gear!
Stay-tuned for next weekend’s schedule to cheer on your Blackburn Stingers U13 B team…
The tournament schedule and results are available online.
U13 Tournament 2023
30 December 2022
The Blackburn Stingers U13 Tournament registration is now full. Thanks to everyone who registered - see you soon.
Hockey Canada Overhauls Leadership Team
11 October 2022
Chief executive officer departs effective immediately; Board of Directors steps down. See news release for more information.
Also see the Open Letter To HEO Participants from Hockey Eastern Ontario.
12 September 2022
The Sort Out Schedule has been posted. Please note:
Players must register with their convenors for preskates. You will receive an invitation from your convenor.
Convenors will inform players which hours of sort outs they are to attend.
Hockey Canada Action Plan
29 August 2022
Hockey Canada has released a comprehensive Action Plan to address systemic issues in hockey and ensure greater safety and inclusiveness in and around Canada’s game. The Action Plan is an important step in upholding Hockey Canada’s responsibility to address toxic behaviours – both on and off the ice – that conflict with what Canadians expect hockey to be and to confront the culture of silence that exists in corners of the game.
Also see the statement from Andrea Skinner, interim chair of the Hockey Canada board of directors.
Blues Registration for 2022-23 Season
25 July 2022
Reminder the early bird fee for Blues Registration ends on July 31st.
Check out the Blues Tryout Registration for more information.
There is a Blues Hockey Info Night on August 23 for any interested parents and players.
Blues Executive
5 June 2022
Registration for the upcoming Minor Hockey season is now open!!! See the registration invitation for more information.
Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing and register by June 30th.
Blues Now Accepting Coach Applications for 2022-23 Season
17 May 2022
Calling all Coaches. The Blues are now accepting Coach applications for the 2022-2023 season. We are planning on fielding teams at all age groups, from U10 to U18 (birth years 2005 to 2013). The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on May 25th, 2022. Interviews will follow shortly after the closing date.
Download Blues Application Form
Blues Committee
12 April 2022
Attendance is open to all members of the BMHA and all members have the right to vote.
Date: April 26, 2022
Time: 6:45pm
Virtual meeting via Google Meet: meet.google.com/zfu-opio-kje
Please see announcement for more information.
2022-23 D9RA Tryouts Are Coming Soon!
08 April 2022
Calling all prospective officials! D9RA has a need for additions to its staff next fall. If you’re a player, parent, or coach and you’d like to see hockey from a new perspective, you can register for our D9RA tryout and potentially don the stripes during the 2022-23 season.
Please see announcement for more information.
Last Week To Get Order In Before Holidays
25 November 2021
We have partnered with Blackburn by Shug, a lifestyle brand inspired by sports, music, culture and community. This company was founded in the community of Blackburn Hamlet by former Stinger and NHL Alumni, Mark Fraser.
For every purchase made, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Blackburn Minor Hockey programming to help subsidize hockey fees for lower income families.
Orders placed before November 30th will arrive before Christmas. Orders placed after November 30th cannot guarantee Christmas delivery.