IMPORTANT INFORMATION - please take the time to read
🏒 CMHA Newsletter –
Summer 2025 Edition
Collingwood Minor Hockey Association
Congratulations, Grads & Happy Canada Day!
CMHA would like to extend a huge congratulations to all
of our 2025 graduates! Your hard work and dedication, both on and off the ice,
have made us proud. We can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you!
Wishing all CMHA families a safe, fun, and joyful Canada
Day! Enjoy the celebrations with friends and family, and thank you for being
part of our incredible hockey community.
🚨 NEW: Youth Mentorship
Program Launches!
Be a Leader. Make an Impact. Leave a Legacy.
CMHA is proud to introduce the Youth Mentorship Program —
a brand-new opportunity for high school players and goalies to give back to the
game they love. This initiative allows experienced youth athletes to mentor
younger players while building leadership skills, earning volunteer hours, and
creating meaningful community connections.
What’s in it for Mentors & Mentees?
✔ Skill Building
✔ Leadership Development
✔ High School Volunteer Hours
✔ Personal Growth On & Off the Ice
📧 Interested?
Contact Kristen at [email protected]
to sign up or learn more. Spots are
limited!
Special thanks to Kristen for championing this exciting
new program!
💰 2025 Rep Fees Update
Rep Fees for the 2025 season will be $400. This includes:
· Extra
ice time, referees, and league administration costs
AND
· Access
to The Hockey Mill Collingwood, a cutting-edge hockey development centre
opening late summer. This facility offers advanced training zones including
skating treadmills, shooting lanes, goalie areas, and a hockey-focused gym.
Highlights:
• Real-time video feedback on skating mechanics
• Customized shooting & stickhandling drills
• Pro Circuit training for strength, mobility & injury prevention
We’re excited to have this partnership and bring this
elite development opportunity to our players!
⛔ Note: Due to limited ice
availability, development skates will not be offered at this time. We’ll
notify families if space becomes available.
📝 Fall Tryout
Registration Now OPEN!
Deadline: August 31st
Fall tryouts are available for:
Schedules for tryouts, pre-skates, and Body Contact
Clinics will be posted in August.
Important Notes:
- If
you are Local and tried out in Spring for U14A, U15A, or U16A — you do not
need to re-register.
➤ Simply email: [email protected]
and indicate which team (U15B or U18B) you’re trying out for.
- If
you're a Nonresident or trying out for U18A, please complete the
registration via the Tryout Registration 2025 form.
👕 CMHA Jersey Policy –
Please Read!
To ensure consistency and uphold our sponsorship
agreements, CMHA requires the following:
Game Jerseys:
• Must be identical across the team
• No extra sponsors, patches, or names
• Only Nissan and Toyota logos are permitted
• Jerseys must be approved by CMHA before ordering
Practice Jerseys:
• Can be customized freely (themes, sponsors, names, etc.)
• No approval needed
⚠️ Unapproved game jerseys may
need to be replaced at the team’s expense.
🎉 50th Annual Huronia
Tournament – Volunteers Needed!
Planning is underway for the 50th Anniversary Huronia
Tournament, and we’re forming a Sub-Committee to make this year unforgettable.
To receive a 50% reimbursement on your team’s entry fee:
• Each team must have a Manager and 1–2 volunteers to assist with team
operations
Want to help?
Email Gary Jeffery: [email protected]
🏒 Now Hiring: Referee in
Chief (Paid Position)
Position Type: Seasonal (7 months)
Compensation: $500/month
Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
Position Overview:
CMHA is seeking a responsible, organized, and experienced individual to serve
as Referee in Chief for the upcoming hockey season. This key leadership role
will oversee all aspects of referee management to ensure smooth, fair, and
efficient game operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate
and manage scheduling for all game officials
- Oversee
referee development and training programs
- Serve
as the primary point of contact for all officials
- Collaborate
closely with the Ice Scheduler to ensure proper coverage
- Ensure
compliance with all league rules and CMHA policies
Qualifications:
- Experience
in hockey officiating and referee management (preferred)
- Strong
organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability
to work collaboratively with staff, referees, and volunteers
- Reliable
and committed for the full 7-month term
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and brief cover letter
outlining relevant experience and interest in the role.
Please send applications to:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
Join CMHA in supporting the growth and success of our
hockey community by becoming a vital part of our officiating leadership team!
⏱️ Timekeeper Positions – Apply by
July 15
CMHA is seeking timekeepers for the 2025–2026 season. Must 13 years of age
Dec 31st
Details:
• Limited spots available – approximately 8 positions
• All successful applicants must complete the Off-Ice Officials Course in the
fall
📧 To Apply:
Email Valerie Campbell at [email protected] with your name and phone
number no later than July 15, 2025.
❗ No inquiries will be considered
after the deadline.
Thank you for helping CMHA keep things
running smoothly behind the scenes!
REMINDER- Registration Closing June 30th
– Limited Time Only
Registration for the 2025–2026 Collingwood Minor Hockey Association (CMHA)
season opens on June 1 and will close on June 30. This is short registration
window to confirm your child’s place for the season.
🔔 Important: After
June 30, registration will move to a waitlist basis, and placement
will be dependent on roster availability. Early registration is
strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment. Please register through the Registration tab
on our homepage.
🏛️ Ice Time & Facility
Advocacy
Ice availability continues to be a major concern as raised by many members in
our community and at our AGM. We encourage all members to kindly write to Town Council in support of
the proposed Multi-Use Recreation Facility, which would add multiple new
ice surfaces and better meet the needs of our growing hockey community and
other user groups or rinks.
🔐 Volunteer Requirements –
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
All parent volunteers are required to complete a Vulnerable
Sector Check. Please begin the process now to ensure eligibility for
participation in the upcoming season.
🗳️ Special Members
Meeting – Notice
Important Notice to Members
In accordance with not-for-profit regulations, please
find the proposed amended by-laws attached for your review. These are being made
available in advance of a Special Members Meeting, with the meeting date to be
announced
ATTACHED HERE: By_Laws_Jr_Collingwood_Blues.pdf
🔍 Questions? Contact: [email protected]
📲 Stay Connected
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https://collingwoodhockey.com/Subscribe/
Let’s keep building the future of hockey in Collingwood —
together.
Enjoy your summer, celebrate Canada Day proudly, and congrats again to our
grads!
— The CMHA