POSTED MAY 11, 2012:
2012 BC NATIONAL PROGRAM U15 & U17 Invite ONLY Tryout Dates
Below are the Invite Only Tryout times for the players invited back to the 2012 BC Program, see the list posted below. We ask that all players arrive 30 minutes prior to the times posted here to register and receive jersey for the session. We expect all players to be on time and to participate. If for any reason you cannot make the times, please email the coach for your division listed.
TRYOUT #1:
Monday, May 21st • Sportsplex in Langley -
U15 8pm-9:30pm / U17 9:30pm-11pm
TRYOUT #2:
Sunday, May 27th • Newton Arena -
U15 - 9am-10:30am / U17 - 10:30-12noon
TRYOUT #3:
Sunday, June 3rd • North Surrey Rec #1 -
U15 - 12noon - 1:30pm / 1:30pm-3:00pm
POSTED MAY 9, 2012:
2012 BC NATIONAL PROGRAM U15 & U17 Tryout Invite List
On behalf of the three head coaches of the U15 West Coast Wolverines, U17 West Coast Wolverines and U17 BC Thunder - we recognize the following players invited back to the next step of our program. Over the following days the staff's will post on this same website the INVITE ONLY TRYOUT dates and times for these players looking to compete for BC in the upcoming Nationals in Vernon, BC the August long weekend. Players are not guaranteed all three invite tryouts as if staff decides may release players within the first two tryouts if choose so. These lists are in no particular order or ranking. For more information leading up to the Invite Tryouts, feel free to contact one of the Head Coaches listed below. The U19 program will have the Staff contact players in regards to the teams.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2012:
Announcement BC National Team 2012
We at WCMBHA would like to thank the applicants for the BC Provincial teams preparing to play in the upcoming 2012 Junior Nationals in Vernon, BC the August longweekend. As we are preparing and excited to have two teams in the U17 Division and two teams in the U19 Division, we have filled Head Coach positions for these teams for 2012.
We would like to welcome at this time the following coaches that have past National Coaching experience to the following teams. Back for his second year of a two year term is Gary Slavin as Head Coach for the U15 West Coast Wolverines. This will be Gary's seventh year out of the past eight coaching BC at the Nationals. He has a national gold, 2 silvers, 2 bronze in the Apool at nationals as well as a Bpool gold in his first year in 2005.
Appointed to the U17 Division (B team) West Coast Wolverines is Dave Weloy. Dave has been an assistant coach at the national level for the past two years with the U15 Wolverines who won a Bronze and took 4th place in the 2011 tournament in Saskatoon. Dave has over 5 years of coaching experience at the WCC tournament as well at various age levels.
The U17 BC Thunder will be looked after by Head Coach Roy Shortridge. Roy was part of the coaching staff at the 2010 Nationals in Waterloo bringing home a bronze. Roy has extensive coaching background for Delta minor in house, as well as at provincials and WCC. With the additional U19 team introduced to compete at the 2012 Nationals, it was a easy fit to put in an experienced coach at the helm. Dave Olafson will be the Head Coach for the U19 (B team) BC Thunder. Dave has been to the big national show since 2007 where he has brought home a gold and two silver medals in the Apool.
No stranger to the older level is Brad Moore. Brad will be coaching his second year of his two year term for WCMBHA, but has been with the U19 BC program for the past three years. With geat success in 2010 bringing home the Apool Silver. Brad has great knowledge of both minor and adult level 19 year olds and has the ability to put very competitive players on the floor. Join us in welcoming these coaches and we wish them the best of luck at this year's Junior Nationals.
POSTED MARCH 21, 2012:
2012 Open Tryouts for
U15, U17 & U19 Provincial Teams
In early April, visit our Rep Programs Webpage for the details on the open tryouts, the U15 West Coast Wolverines, U17 BC Thunder and the U19 West Coast Express will hold Open Tryouts for ball hockey players that were looking to make a BC team to compete at the upcoming Junior Nationals this July 31st to August 5th in Vernon, BC. After three open tryouts - coaching staff and scouts will determine through watching house games who will be invited back for final INVITE ONLY camps in early May.
This year there is one U15 Team, two U17 Teams and two U19 Teams for BC competing at the Junior Nationals against other provinces. Watch this page/website for Tryout dates and locations. Information will be posted by mid March and sent to local associations as well.
POSTED FEBRUARY 6, 2012:
Welcome to another great season!
On behalf of West Coast Minor Ball Hockey Executive and all our Minor Associations in our Province, we would like to wish all returning and new players, their families, coaches, referees, scorekeepers and league executives to the 2012 season and another great year of minor ball hockey in BC. We have exciting events coming up this season within our Province and as always if you are interested in volunteering and helping out in any capacity and amount of time you can help with. As always your questions, concerns, ideas and praise are welcome, and we encourage you to contact any of our WCMBHA of BC Executives at any time.
-WCMBHA of BC Executive
POSTED FEBRUARY 6, 2012:
Call for Head Coaches for our Provincial Program in the U17 & U19 Divisions
With the 2012 Junior Nationals being held in Vernon, BC, WCMBHA of BC will be sending two teams in the U17 Division and two in the U19 Division. As we have our coaches in place for the U17 BC Thunder and the U19 West Coast Express, we are taking applications from coaches interested in the second squads for these divisions. These teams as they will be competitive, are Development Teams that will compete against all provinces in their respective division. Information and applications information is posted for download on our DOWNLOAD PAGE on this site.
DEADLINE IS MARCH 1st, 2012
POSTED FEBRUARY 6, 2012:
Upcoming 2012 WCMBHA of BC AGM
The WCMBHA of BC has set a date for the 2012 Annual General Meeting. The meeting will take place February 23rd at 6:30 Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex Multi purpose room #2 16555 Fraser Highway, Surrey. All members within BC are encouraged to attend. For more information feel free to contact the WCMBHA of BC President at preseident@wcmbh.com and watch this site for additional information. Positions up for WCMBHA of BC Executives and will be voted on are: Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director of Coaching.
POSTED FEBRUARY 6, 2012:
Congratulations to our local BC boys that were named to Junior Team Canada Program
It is with great pleasure that in September 2011, the Junior Team Canada rosters were set for the upcoming U16 & U18 World Championships in Pisek and Strakonice, Czech Republic from June 18th to 23rd, 2012. The following players will travel overseas for two weeks to train and take on the world. The U16 squad is looking to become the first "Three-peat" Junior team to win Worlds as they won in 2010 in Most, Czech Republic and in Zvolen, Slovakia in 2008. For the U18 they are looking to regain Gold as the team settled for Silver after a overtime loss in 2010.
Named to the U16 Junior Team Canada squad are:
Tristan Slavin, Goaltender (Ridge Meadows)
Dylan Battye, Defenseman (Surrey)
Lucas Campbell, Defenseman (Ridge Meadows)
Jonathin Weloy, Forward (Ridge Meadows)
Named to the U18 Junior Team Canada squad are:
Jas Kahlon, Defenseman (Richmond)
Garrett Forster, Defenseman (Delta)
Justus Rodonets, Defenseman (Delta)
Trevor Sidhu, Forward (Metro)
Colin Catchpole, Forward (Delta)
Chris Ceraldi, Forward (Valley)
Staff from BC included are:
Gary Slavin, U16 & U18 General Manager (Ridge Meadows)
Dr. Laura Kelly, U16 & U18 Team Doctor (Ridge Meadows)
Jagpal Sandhu, U16 Mentor/Assistant Coach (Metro)
Dave Olafson, U16 Assistant Coach (Ridge Meadows)
POST NOVEMBER 18/10:
Check us out on Facebook!
As communication technology turns more and more to Facebook, Twitter, etc, we now have a Facebook page for the Provincial Teams Program updates, schedules, info, etc. Members interested in the U15, U17 & U19 BC Provincial Teams Program for 2011 can get quick up to date info. Connect as a friend today! Go to Facebook and search: "Wcmbh Provincial Teams Program"