Goulds Minor Hockey Association

See below course being offered in Paradise.

Please visit https://register.hockeycanada.ca/clinics to view all details and to register for either of these clinics. Thank You

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🏒 U9 Female Information Session 🏒

Are you the parent or guardian of a girl who will be playing U9 hockey this season? We’d love to have you join us for our upcoming U9 Female Information Session!

This session is an opportunity to learn more about what our 2026–2027 U9 Female Program will look like, what families can expect throughout the season, and to ask any questions you may have. Whether your daughter is returning to hockey or is new to the game, we encourage you to attend!

🗓️ Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (NST)
📍 In Person: Goulds Lions Arena
💻 Or Join Online via Microsoft Teams:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_M2Q0MWQ5NmItMzNmOS00MjMxLTg4ZjMtM2RiYjE0MDllNDUx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22817d9a44-fcc9-490f-a018-a7fb68e2a1c6%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221ad9c860-110a-4ccd-a5ee-44b24f978ba5%22%7d

📝 Please register in advance using the form below:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RJp9gcn8D0mgGKf7aOKhxmDI2RoKEc1Mpe5Esk-Xi6VUMVBETEcyUlg0WE04NDFXSUhQMlQ2NlMwVy4u

The registration form also gives you the opportunity to submit any questions ahead of time. This is especially helpful if you’re unable to attend the session or would prefer not to ask your question during the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you, whether in person or online, and sharing our plans for another exciting season of girls’ hockey! ❤️ 🖤

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🏒 U9 Female Information Session 🏒

Are you the parent or guardian of a girl who will be playing U9 hockey this season? We’d love to have you join us for our upcoming U9 Female Information Session!

This session is an opportunity to learn more about what our 2026–2027 U9 Female Program will look like, what families can expect throughout the season, and to ask any questions you may have. Whether your daughter is returning to hockey or is new to the game, we encourage you to attend!

🗓️ Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (NST)
📍 In Person: Gould Lions Arena Warmroom
💻 Or Join Online via Microsoft Teams:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_M2Q0MWQ5NmItMzNmOS00MjMxLTg4ZjMtM2RiYjE0MDllNDUx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22817d9a44-fcc9-490f-a018-a7fb68e2a1c6%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221ad9c860-110a-4ccd-a5ee-44b24f978ba5%22%7d

📝 Please register in advance using the form below:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RJp9gcn8D0mgGKf7aOKhxmDI2RoKEc1Mpe5Esk-Xi6VUMVBETEcyUlg0WE04NDFXSUhQMlQ2NlMwVy4u

The registration form also gives you the opportunity to submit any questions ahead of time. This is especially helpful if you’re unable to attend the session or would prefer not to ask your question during the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you, whether in person or online, and sharing our plans for another exciting season of girls’ hockey! ❤️ ❤️

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⛳ Golfers Wanted ⛳️

SSMHA and GMHA have been invited to participate in the Annual Breakaway Foundation Golf Tournament on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Our team will consist of four golfers; 2 representatives from SSMHA and 2 representatives from GMHA.

We’re looking for current coaches, team managers and volunteers who would be interested in representing our associations at this great event in support of the Breakaway Foundation and its mission to help remove barriers for youth participating in minor hockey.

If you’re interested in being considered, please comment below. Your comment will serve as your expression of interest. If more than two names are received from either association, representatives will be selected by random draw.

Thank you in advance to everyone who puts their name forward!

See link below for all coaching requirement for the 2026-2027 season.

Hockey NL Coaching Requirements for 2026-2027 Season.

Please visit the following link to review coaching requirements for the 26-27 hockey season: https://hockeynl.ca/clinics/certification-required/

Take note of DJHL timelines for the upcoming season.

Timeline for 2026-2027 Season - Sportscraft Don Johnson Hockey League

🥅 Who’s Protecting the Crease? 🥅

SSMHA and GMHA are looking to gauge goalie interest for the upcoming 2026–2027 hockey season.

If your child is interested in playing goalie in the U9 through U18 Minor or Female divisions, please take a few minutes to complete our Goalie Interest Form.

📋 Please complete one form per player.
📌 This form is for new and returning goalies.

The information collected will help us with:
🥅 Goalie development planning
🥅 Tryout and evaluation preparation
🥅 Team formation
🥅 Determining the number of goalies available in each division

🔗 Complete the Goalie Interest Form here:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RJp9gcn8D0mgGKf7aOKhxmDI2RoKEc1Mpe5Esk-Xi6VURERROUM0MVYzWEFZTTM1SE03QUY4UFlWVy4u

Thank you for helping us prepare for another exciting season! 🏒🥅

Registration is still open for this amazing program offered by our friends at Southern Shore Minor Hockey.

🏒 Please share with any families who may be interested! 🏒

Registration is still open for our Girls & Co-ed NHL/NHLPA First Shift program and we’ve had a great response so far!

There are still spots available, so if your child has ever wanted to try hockey, this is the perfect opportunity to get started without making a big commitment.

For just $299, participants receive:

✅ Full Bauer hockey equipment
✅ 6 on-ice sessions
✅ A fun introduction to Canada’s game

🗓️ Welcome Event: September 27, 2026

🏒 On-Ice Sessions:
• October 10
• October 17
• October 24
• October 31
• November 7
• November 14

📌 Girls: Saturdays at 10:00 AM
📌 Co-ed: Saturdays at 11:00 AM

To register, visit: www.firstshift.ca

⚠️ Participants must have a Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) account before registering.

Create an HCR account here:
https://myaccount.spordle.com/signup

Questions? Contact Dawn:
📧 [email protected]

Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

New U18 DJHL league for the upcoming season.

🏒 Coaching & Team Staff Certifications 🏒

The Hockey Lab is now open for registration! If you’re planning to coach, manage, or volunteer behind the bench this season, now is the time to complete your required certifications.

🏒 U7 & U9 Coaches / Bench Staff

✅ Criminal Record Check (CRC) & Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
* Required for all bench staff.
* Must be renewed every 3 seasons.
* Must be dated within 3 months of being submitted to Hockey NL.
* You can apply for your CRC online at https://www.court.nl.ca/provincial/courts/adult-court/criminal-records/?fbclid=IwdGRleATCY0JwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKgklER00jpaN3g9S37nveMsewdL8WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR47DMVRLQmrW3GAYBm1IdwcSL5_CU06O3a5fbc-XdaSKiha9Oh9vciRNLsEhQ_aem_T37hSKzk0YBzTxeBTmurPw

✅ Hockey NL Volunteer Application
✅ Coach 1 (C1) – Online & In-Class
✅ Shift Forward
✅ Hockey Canada Safety Program Level 1 (minimum one certified bench staff member per team)

🏒 U11–U18 (House & Rep) Coaches / Bench Staff

✅ Criminal Record Check (CRC) & Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
* Required for all bench staff.
* Must be renewed every 3 seasons.
* Must be dated within 3 months of being submitted to Hockey NL.

✅ Hockey NL Volunteer Application
✅ Coach 2 (C2) – Online & In-Class
✅ Shift Forward
✅ Hockey Canada Safety Program Level 1 (minimum one certified bench staff member per team)

📋 Team Managers

✅ Criminal Record Check (CRC) & Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
* Must be renewed every 3 seasons.
* Must be dated within 3 months of being submitted to Hockey NL.

✅ Hockey NL Volunteer Application
✅ Shift Forward

⚠️ Important Reminder: If you completed only the online portion of Coach 1 or Coach 2 last season, you must complete the in-class portion before you will be permitted on the ice or behind the bench this season.

We encourage everyone to register as early as possible. Completing your certifications now will help avoid delays once the season begins.

🔗 Helpful Links 🔗

🏒 Find & Register for Clinics:
https://register.hockeycanada.ca/clinics⁠

📄 Hockey NL Certification Chart:
https://hockeynl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-2027-Hockey-NL-Coach-Volunteer-Requirment-Chart.pdf⁠

📝 Hockey NL Screening Application:
https://hockeynl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Hockey-NL-Screening-Application-MINOR.pdf⁠

Thank you to all of our volunteers for dedicating your time to our players and our association. We appreciate everything you do!

If you have any questions, please reach out.