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TASA Summer Development Camps

Please see below for the dates of our upcoming TASA Summer Development Camps which are being offered by Technical Director, Kyle MacDonald. More details will follow in the coming weeks. Should you have any questions, please email: tasascheduler@tasa.ca

Camp #1 - July 14th-17th

Thursday, July 14th 5:15PM – 8:15PM

Friday, July 15th 5:15PM – 8:15PM

Saturday, 9:15AM – 3:15PM

Sunday, 9:15AM – 3:15PM

Camp #2 - August 8th-12th

9:15AM-3:15PM

Camp #3 - August 22nd-26th

9:15AM-3:15PM

Camp #1 - July 14th-17th

Thursday, July 14th 5:15PM – 8:15PM

Friday, July 15th 5:15PM – 8:15PM

Saturday, 9:15AM – 3:15PM

Sunday, 9:15AM – 3:15PM

Camp #2 - August 8th-12th

9:15AM-3:15PM

Camp #3 - August 22nd-26th

9:15AM-3:15PM

May 15, 2022

2022-2023 TASA Executive

Here is your 2022-2023 TASA executive Members.  We did not receive any nominations from the membership so all positions were won by acclamation.

 

POSITION NAME TERM EXPIRY DATE
     
PRESIDENT TBD  
EXECUTIVE VP SHELDON MACKINNON AGM 2024
COMPETITIVE VP KEVIN BAILLIE AGM 2024
RECREATIONAL VP MATT SLAUNWHITE AGM 2024
UNDER-9 VP KAREN PAPLINSKIE AGM 2024
UNDER-7 VP KAREN CAREY AGM 2024
SECRETARY & RISK MANAGEMENT VP DIANNE LYVER AGM 2024
FINANCE VP SONYA ROGERS AGM 2024
CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR RON JEWERS AGM 2023
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR AINSLIE WALKER AGM 2024
FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR STACEY DOYLE AGM 2023
EQUIPMENT MANAGER BERNIE CORMIER AGM 2024
May 14, 2022

2022-2023 Executive Candidates

The 2022 TASA Minor Hockey Nominating Committee, which was comprised of Mary-Lou Paetznick (Past-President, Chair), Raya Hackett and Hayden Landry, are pleased to present the following slate of candidates for the 2022-2023 season.  All positions are two-year terms.

Position

Candidate

 

 

President

Vacant

Executive Vice-President

Sheldon MacKinnon

Competitive Vice-President

Kevin Baillie

Recreation Vice-President

Matt Slaunwhite

Under-7 Vice-President

Karen Carey

Under-9 Vice-President

Karen Paplinskie

Secretary & Risk Management, VP

Dianne Lyver

Finance Vice President

Sonya Rogers

Communications Coordinator

Ainslie Walker

Equipment Manager

Bernie Cormier

 

The membership may now nominate individuals for Executive positions by providing notice to the Secretary not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual General Meeting. Such notice shall set out the name of the individual nominated. The nomination form must be signed by not less than five (5) members in good standing and must be signed by the nominee, indicating that he or she is willing to accept the position if elected. The person nominated must meet the qualifications and prerequisites for that position.  Please contact Heidi Baillie at riskvp@tasa.ca for a nomination form.  The deadline for nominations is end of day Monday, May 9th.

A complete list of nominees will be posted to the website by Saturday, May 14th.  

May 3, 2022

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
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