Assiniboine Park Hockey Association

APHA Online Store

.The APHA store will be open due to popular demand

Go to the link below for further information and to order

Your Winter Hawks (male) and Polar Bear (female) gear!

Due to Covid restrictions, we are not allowed to do sizing days so please

contact Kahunaverse directly with any questions.

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Hockey Equipment Relief Program

On July 30, 2020, the National Hockey League, NHLPA, Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada, launched the Hockey Equipment Relief Program to help families financially impacted by COVID-19 get their kids back on the ice.

The application period for the Hockey Equipment Relief Program opens today Friday September 18, 2020, allowing a number of organizations across the country to apply to be a Donation Partner. The application period will remain open until Monday September 28, 2020, followed by equipment distribution between October 12, 2020 and March 1, 2021.

For more information, visit the Hockey Equipment Relief Program website.

Program Overview:

The Relief Program launched on July 30, 2020 to help communities re-engage in sports by helping families that have been financially impacted by COVID-19.
The program is an equipment donation initiative that includes $2 million of hockey gear, with upwards of 7,000 sets of gear to be distributed to families and communities most in need in the seven Canadian NHL cities, as well as other regions.
The donation aspect will be administered nationwide through Donation Partners that have applied and been accepted by the program partners.

Donation Partners:

Donation partners can come from:
- Seven Canadian NHL teams
- Hockey Manitoba and local hockey associations
- Youth organizations – ex. YMCA, community centres
- Underserved minority groups – Indigenous, Black, LGBTQ, Female, etc.

Application Process:

Above Donation Partners can apply between September 18, 2020 - September 28, 2020.
Applications will be reviewed by the program partners, including Hockey Canada and Hockey Manitoba.
Accepted applicants will be based on applications and equitable equipment distribution for a region of the country.

Thank you.

- Hockey Manitoba

Apply Now

True North Youth Foundation Hockey Equipment Rentals

The True North Youth Foundation is excited to announce a Hockey Equipment Rental Service to low income families or families who simply can’t afford a set of hockey equipment for the upcoming season.

We will be offering this service at a cost of $100 with a $50 deposit being returned when the equipment is returned in good condition. That’s only $50 for a full set of hockey equipment for a full season!

We will also have an option to purchase a hockey stick for only $20 and a mouthguard for only $5.

Here is the link for registration on our website

https://tnyf.campbrainregistration.com/

Here families can register to rent a set of hockey equipment, pay, and sign up for an equipment fitting session at the BellMTS Iceplex. We will be running this program from September 14th to October 18th with equipment being returned at the end of the season.

This is our first year offering this service and we hope to continue to offer it each season and expand on it! We are finalizing our waiver and registration process and hope to launch this Monday, September 14, 2020.

Feel free to pass this information to families who may be in need of this service or people you think would be interested.

More information to come!

August 12, 2020

HOCKEY MANITOBA RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR PHASE 2
OF RETURN TO PLAY PLAN

Hockey Manitoba is pleased to announce to its members that the Province of Manitoba has approved Phase 2 of the Return to Play (RTP) Plan - Version 1.

The approval of Phase 2 will allow sanctioned programs to safely resume, following the protocols set by Hockey Manitoba beginning September 1, 2020.

Any programs wishing to begin prior to this date are required to submit a request in writing to Hockey Manitoba. Hockey Manitoba continues to work closely with Hockey Canada, Sport Manitoba, and the Province of Manitoba and we look forward to announcing the approval for Phase 3 of the RTP plan.

HOCKEY MANITOBA RETURN TO PLAY PLAN - VERSION 1

The RTP document incorporates the current requirements outlined in Stages 1 - 4 of the Government of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services Plan, health and safety guidelines from Hockey Canada, and programming, registration and sanctioning for Hockey Manitoba.

Part of our commitment includes an ongoing and regular review of protocols based on the latest recommended COVID-19 health precautions, which will help to enhance the positive hockey experience under the province’s health directives.

The Return to Hockey Plan has three phases:

Phase 1 - On-ice skill development (non-contact), online meetings and clinics, non-sanctioned activities
Phase 2 (approved August 12, 2020 and will begin with sanctioned activity starting on September 1, 2020) - on-ice skill development (non-contact), drills, team tactics, online or in-person clinics, tryouts
Phase 3 (subject to approval from the Province of Manitoba) - regular season competition (contact), game play (contact), practices (contact), travel

Hockey Manitoba would like to reiterate to its members that all hockey camps, skills sessions, recreational leagues, and tournaments that are currently operating in the province are not sanctioned by Hockey Manitoba. The reopening of arenas in Manitoba begun as of June 1, 2020 as facilities were able to open along with Phase 2 of the Manitoba Restoring Safe Services plan.

For more information, please visit www.hockeymanitoba.ca/return-to-play/.

Thank you.

- Hockey Manitoba

Hockey Manitoba Return to Play Draft

July 30, 2020

HOCKEY MANITOBA RELEASES RETURN TO PLAY DRAFT
FOR 2020 - 2021 SEASON

Hockey Manitoba is pleased to release our Return to Play (RTP) draft for the 2020 - 2021 season which is currently being reviewed by the Province of Manitoba. Hockey Manitoba continues to work closely with Hockey Canada, Sport Manitoba, and the Province of Manitoba with the anticipation that the plan will be approved in the near future.

This draft is being distributed for members to be familiar with all aspects of the plan to ensure the health and safety of all members once hockey has been approved by the province.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HOCKEY MANITOBA'S RETURN TO PLAY DRAFT

The Return to Play draft incorporates the current requirements outlined in Stages 1 - 4 of the Government of Manitoba’s Restoring Safe Services Plan, health and safety guidelines from Hockey Canada, and programming, registration and sanctioning for Hockey Manitoba.

Part of our commitment includes an ongoing and regular review of our RTP protocols based on the latest recommended COVID-19 health precautions, which will help to enhance the positive hockey experience under the province’s health directives.

The Return to Hockey Plan has three phases

Phase 1 (began June 1, 2020) - On-ice skill development (non-contact), online meetings and clinics, non-sanctioned activities
Phase 2 (subject to approval from the Province of Manitoba) - on-ice skill development (non-contact), drills, team tactics, online or in-person clinics, tryouts
Phase 3 (subject to approval from the Province of Manitoba) - regular season competition (contact), game play (contact), practices (contact), travel

Hockey Manitoba would like to reiterate for its members that all hockey camps, skills sessions, recreational leagues, and tournaments that are currently operating in the province are not sanctioned by Hockey Manitoba. The reopening of arenas in Manitoba begun as of June 1, 2020 as facilities were able to open along with Phase 2 of the Manitoba Restoring Safe Services plan.

If you have any questions pertaining to Hockey Manitoba's Return to Play Protocols for the 2020 - 2021 season please email: info@hockeymanitoba.ca.

For more information on Hockey Manitoba's Return to Hockey plan, please visit www.hockeymanitoba.ca/return-to-play/.

Below are links to Hockey Canada's Return to Hockey Safety Guidelines document and FAQ in support of Hockey Manitoba's Return to Play plan.

Hockey Canada Return to Hockey Safety Guidelines
Hockey Canada Return to Hockey Safety Guidelines FAQ

Thank you.

- Hockey Manitoba

2020 Smile Cookie TIMBITS Sports Partners

Starting on September 14th–20th, Tim Hortons Restaurants will be launching our annual Smile Cookie program.

100% of proceeds from Smile Cookies sold will be donated to local charities in your region!

Can you please circulate this message to your Timbits Sports contacts and through your associations social media and website channels? Please see the attached creative image that can be used to help spread the word!

Social Post Body Messaging (Smile Cookie week Sept 14-20)

#SmileCookie season is back!

Buy a delicious #SmileCookie@TimHortons and 100% of proceeds are donated to local charities in your region.

Feel free to include your local charity in the social media post.

Thank you for your support

The First Shift 2019

Mick E Moose at The First Shift

Rob West Champions 2019

Congratulations to the Atom A1 Polar Bears

APHA SPONSORS

Concussion Awareness!

McDonald's is proud to sponsor the APHA atoMc hockey teams!

Dodge Caravan Kids proud sponsor of the APHA Novice teams!

Assiniboine Park Hockey Association

The mission of the APHA hockey program is to make sure that our children have fun while learning skills that will help them enjoy a lifetime of hockey and develop into complete individuals. Our reward for taking on this challenge is more children playing and staying in hockey.