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TASA Annual General Meeting

With the hockey season winding down, we are now preparing for the TASA Annual General Meeting.  The meeting will be held in Meetings Room 1 & 2 of St. Margaret’s Centre on Tuesday, May 24th from 6:30-8:00 pm.   Further information will be posted to the TASA website in the coming weeks.  

  

With the close of the season and preparation for the AGM, please make note of the following information.

 

Nominations for Positions up for Renewal  

 

In preparation for the AGM, we are accepting submission for the following positions: 

 

President 

Executive Vice-President 

Secretary/Vice-President Risk Management 

Vice President Under-9 

Vice President Under-7 

 

For further information on the above positions, please check the TASA website at [www.tasa.ca]www.tasa.ca 

The Nominating Committee, which is made up with the Past-President acting as Chairperson, and 2-5 members of the membership, will recruit and accept applications up until 30 days before the AGM (May 24th) for the available positions.  

 

Nominations for the positions will be posted to the website by Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022. 

If you are interested in either of these positions, please send an application to [tasascheduler@tasa.ca][tasascheduler@tasa.ca]tasascheduler@tasa.ca.  Applicants must meet the prerequisites.  

 

TASA Awards 

 

Each year at our AGM, TASA presents awards to our volunteers, who give up many hours to ensure our children have the best experience possible.  Please have a look at the list of awards below, and if you would like to send in a nomination to be considered, please send a brief description of the individual to tasaawards@gmail.com.  The deadline for nominations is, Saturday, April 30th.  

  

Under-9 Manager of the Year  

Recreation Manager of the Year  

Competitive Manager of the Year  

Janet Purcell Mom of the Year  

Victor Shea Dad of the Year  

  

Coaching Surveys  

  

Please take the time to fill out the coach's surveys from the past season.  The results are only viewed by the Division VP as well as Kyle MacDonald, our Technical Director.  The deadline for the survey is May 30th  The survey can be found by clicking here:  TASA 2021 Coaches Survey 

Coaching Applications 

  

Coaching applications for the 2022-23 season are now available and can be found using the following link:  TASA Coaches Application 2022/23.  The application can also be found under the Coaches/Managers page of the TASA website. 

 

Please let me know if you have any questions and everyone, please take time to enjoy the Spring and Summer.

 
Mary-Lou Paetznick
TASA Scheduler/Registrar
tasascheduler@tasa.ca
Apr 17, 2022

Executive Positions – Accepting Submissions

The TASA AGM will be held on May 24, 2022 at 6:30PM.  In preparation for the upcoming AGM, we are accepting submissions for those interested in Executive Positions.  The nominating committee will be accepting submissions until April 24, 2022.  Below you will find the four positions and their related qualifications.   If you are interested, please email tasascheduler@tasa.ca by April 24, 2022 with your submission.

President

Description of Role

The President is responsible for ensuring the Association’s mission, goals and objectives are met through the effective management and delivery of the minor hockey program. The President, or in their absence, the Executive Vice President, shall preside as Chair at meetings of the Executive. They shall be permitted to vote at any meetings of the Association only in the event of a tied vote. They shall be empowered to act on behalf of the Association at any meeting where representation of the Association is required. The President cannot be a coach, Assistant Coach or Team official in the Association.

Qualifications/Prerequisites

One (1) year Executive Vice-President with TASA Minor Hockey or two (2) years Vice President experience with TASA Minor Hockey.

 

Executive Vice President

Description of Role

The Executive Vice-President will support the overall operation of the Association and assume the duties of the President in the event of his/her absence for any reason. The Executive Vice President may be appointed to Chair operational committees as a representative of the Executive. In the absence of an Immediate Past President, the Executive Vice-President will assume the role of the Chair of the Nomination Committee

Qualifications/Prerequisites

One (1) year Vice-President with TASA Minor Hockey or two (2) years Executive experience with TASA Minor Hockey

Secretary / Vice President Risk Management

Description of Role

The Secretary will maintain accurate records of all meetings and support executive members with associated tasks, as required. The VP Risk Management will ensure the Association’s policies and procedures are in compliance with the various hockey-governing bodies, review and make recommendation on Association’s policy and procedures; and, fairly and effectively apply same. Oversight of the Disciplinary Committee falls under the responsibility of the VP Risk Management

Qualifications/Prerequisites

Two (2) years volunteer experience and experience related to risk management.   Experience with policy development and oversight, conflict resolution and strong organizational skills will be considered an asset.

Vice President U9

Description of Role

The Vice President U9 is responsible for ensuring the U9 program meets the identified program objectives and effectively represent the interests of players, parents and instructors at the Executive level.

Qualifications/Prerequisites

One (1) year hockey volunteer experience; knowledge and experience in all aspects of the game of hockey will be considered an asset.

Vice President U7

Description of Role

The Vice President U7 is responsible for ensuring the U7 program meets the identified program objectives and effectively represent the interests of players, parents and instructors at the Executive level.

Qualifications/Prerequisites

One (1) year hockey volunteer experience; knowledge and experience in all aspects of the game of hockey will be considered an asset.

Apr 13, 2022

TASA 2022 Checking Clinic

Checking Clinics are required for any new U15 players (U13 moving up to U15 for the 2022-23 season) or any players who wish to play contact hockey in the 2022-23 season.  We recommend that even if you plan to register for non-contact hockey, you may wish to take the clinic in order to be considered as an affiliate player from the "C" program.  
 
The clinic will include 1 hour of off-ice instruction (players will be dressed in full gear, except skates), and 3 hours of on-ice, broken into two 90-minute sessions.  This HNS approved clinic will be led by Kyle MacDonald, TASA Technical Director.
 
The cost of the clinic is $65.  Payment can be sent to etransfer@tasa.ca.
 
Clinic Schedule:
 
Wednesday, April 20th 
6:30-7:30 pm - Meeting Rooms 1&2 (off-ice session)
7:45-9:15 pm - Fountain Ice (on-ice session)
 
Friday, April 22nd
5:45-7:15 pm - Fountain Ice (on-ice session)
 
To register, click here:   2022 TASA Checking Clinic
 

 

 
Please let me know if you have any questions. 
 
 
Mary-Lou Paetznick
TASA Scheduler/Registrar
tasascheduler@tasa.ca

 

Apr 11, 2022

Nominating Committee

Nominating Committee
 
TASA is currently preparing for the upcoming AGM.  We are looking for 2 to 5 current members of our Association to be part of the nominating committee with respect to Executive positions whose terms are up for renewal.  If you are interested, please email Mary Lou at tasascheduler@tasa.ca for more details and/or to submit your interest.  The list of positions will be posted to the website in the next week.  Please submit your response by April 8, 2022.
Apr 4, 2022

Spring Development Sessions

  We have a few spots left in U11, U13 and U15/18.  U9 is full.
 
We also have a couple of spots for U7 3on3.
 

2022 TASA 3x3 CROSS-ICE HOCKEY U7 

TASA will be holding a Spring 3x3 Cross-Ice Hockey Program, led by Kyle MacDonald, Technical Director for TASA, for the U7 division.  

The program will include 12 hours of on-ice play.  

Program Focus – 3 on 3 cross-ice hockey provides great development benefits with non-stop fun to help grow their love of the game. 

Any participants that would like to try goaltending, are welcome to do so by request.  Equipment will be provided. 

The program will run from April 9th-May 15th inclusive on Saturdays at 10:00 am on Smith Ice and Sunday’s at 2:15 pm on Fountain Ice. 

The cost of the program is $240, which is non-refundable unless cancelled due to COVID.  Please register for this program if your son or daughter will be playing U7, (2016, 2017) in the 2022/23 season.  If you are moving to U9, please register in the Spring Development Program below

There is limited spots in this program, so if you are interested in attending, please click here to register:  U7 3on3 Cross Ice Hockey  

Payment can be sent to etransfer@tasa.ca.  Please do not send payment until you have received confirmation that you have secured a spot in the program. 

 

2022 TASA SPRING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM U9-U18 

TASA will be holding a Spring Development Program, led by Kyle MacDonald, Technical Director, for divisions from Under-9 to Under 18 inclusive. 

The program will include 18 hours of on-ice and goaltending instruction. 

The program will focus specific instruction on skating, puck skills and game situation plus 1 hour/week of scrimmages 3x3/4x4/5x5. 

This program will run from April 5th-May 15th inclusive on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday’s.  The time for each division is as follows: 

U9 (2014,2015) - Tuesday and Thursday (5:15-6:15 pm) and Sunday (3:15-4:15 pm) 

U11 (2012, 2013) – Tuesday and Thursday (6:15-7:15 pm) and Sunday (4:15-5:15 pm) 

U13 (2010, 2011) – Tuesday and Thursday (7:15-8:15 pm) and Sunday (5:15-6:15 pm) 

U15/18 (2005-2009) – Tuesday and Thursday (8:15-9:15 pm) and Sunday (6:15-7:15 pm) 

The cost of the program is $400 and is non-refundable, unless cancellations occur due to COVID restrictions.  Please register in the division you will be playing in the 2022/23 season

There is limited space is this camp, so if you are interested in attending, please click here to register: 

TASA Spring Development Program 

Payment can be sent to etransfer@tasa.ca.  Please do not send payment until you have received confirmation that you have secured a spot in the program. 

If you have any questions, please contact Mary-Lou at tasascheduler@tasa.ca

Mar 7, 2022

Restriction Update – February 14th

Restriction Update – February 14th

Hockey Nova Scotia has updated their guidelines in line with the Public Health announcement today.  We will ensure that Coaches, Managers and Safety Reps are updated as we receive further information on how games will commence and what the spectator rules will be in our arenas.

This is definitely a step in the right direction!

https://hockeynovascotia.ca/covid-19/updates

Feb 10, 2022
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