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Calling ALL BC U19 – BALL HOCKEY PLAYERS – U19 National Tryouts

We are starting our U19 National Tryouts and will be looking for youths to come out to the event.  May 10th and 11th - Great Pacific Forum - Delta - 1pm to 3pm . 

Note: Island players, "president" Liza Vendrasco - will be offering her home for you to stay at to off set any costs for accommodation - please call 604-506-0348 to make arrangements. 

 Coaching staff and recreational facilities - if you know of a player that is able to participate at a high level caliper please send them this email. 

 We are looking for a scout in the Island area to assist West Coast Minor Ball Hockey Association of BC. 

 Any player chosen to play in Western Challenge Cup and at the Nationals will have the opportunity to be scouted for Team Canada 2010- the age levels for Western Challenge Cup is 10 to 19 / age level for this years Nationals are 17 to 19.

 Please contact Gary Slavin at vp@wcmbh.com if you are interested in being a scout or if you are a player wanting to try out for Western Challenge Cup and/or Nationals.

 We welcome the opportunity to have Island players join us for a great and wonderful experience.  Any further emails will come from Gary Slavin "Vice President - Head Coach for West Coast Minor Ball Hockey Association of BC.

Liza Vendrasco-Aere
President

Coaches Corner: Speak Out and First Aid Clinic

Referee Corner: Referee Clinics

It official we have 13 youths from the lower mainland representing British Columbia, in the U20 – U18 and U16 Division.

On behalf of West Coast Minor Ball Hockey Association, I'd like to personally congratulate all 13 youths in a great accomplishment. They are the first in BC Ball Hockey History to make Junior Team Canada.

West Coast Minor Ball Hockey fully supports these youths and will be doing a variety of fundraisers to help these youths with their costs. I hope that each member of West Coast Minor Ball Hockey will attend these functions to help out our youth representing us in St. John's Newfoundland and in Zvolen Slovakia.

Financial donations are welcome:

Please send your donations to West Coast Minor Ball Hockey Association – 6516 121A Street – Surrey – British Columbia V3W 3R2. (all financial donations are to be made out to West Coast Minor Ball Hockey (WCMBH), indicate that the funds are for the Team Canada Fund. Receipts will be issued to all donators.

Click here for Team Canada U16 - U18 Roster
Click here for Team Canada Player Biographies

U20 Team Canada– Participating in St. John's Newfoundland – August 2008

Dennis Prettejohn – Delta Minor Ball Hockey Association
Robert Munro – Delta Minor Ball Hockey Association

U18 Team Canada – Participating in Zvolen Slovakia – June 2008

Brad Anderson – Valley Minor Ball Hockey Association
Manuveer Mahil – Metro Minor Ball Hockey Association
Jagpal Sandhu – Metro Minor Ball Hockey Association
Dylan Smith – Delta Minor Ball Hockey Association
Gary Rai – Surrey Minor Ball Hockey Association
Zach Lord – Valley Minor Ball Hockey Association

U16 Team Canada – Participating in Zvolen Slovakia – June 2008

Keenan Monkhouse – Delta Minor Ball Hockey Association
Evan Seminerio – Ridge Meadows Minor Ball Hockey Association
Rick Anderson – Valley Minor Ball Hockey Association

Click here for the order form that we will be using for the parents / friends of U16 & U18 Team Canada .  Note that this isn't limited to those that are going over to Europe and can be used in conjunction with fundraisers or those who wish to support the teams.  If anyone wishes to place an order it MUST be done no later than March 31 as we must leave ample time for the supplier as April and May are peak periods for youth ball hockey, baseball and soccer uniforms. Each JTC player will receive a package including this information for their immediate family and friends. 

If you are inquiring about 2008 Western Challenge Cup or need more information please click here for details

To all our CBHA Councils, Provincial Presidents, National Coaches and staff.

Please read the following announcement and distribute to our members across Canada .  This ground breaking Sports TV station that is powered by the Canadian Olympic Committee and partners needs our support.  Please read details below:

Ball Hockey on Major Sports Network?

Imagine seeing yourself playing in a televised game throughout Canada .  Thinking about people finally seeing our sports compelling skill,  athleticism, and the drive and will to be a effective player in a big game.  Well, that wish could be right around the corner with a new groundbreaking Amateur Sport Network being proposed to the CRTC.  The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), working with a group of partners has applied to the CRTC for two television licenses dedicated to high performance Canadian amateur sport.  The applications are for an English language license and a French language license.  The networks being called (CASN) Canadian Amateur Sport Network, and Reseau du sport amateur canadien (RSAC).  These stations will be available to all Canadian households.  Seven days a week, 24 hours a day!!

Both, CBHA President DiGironimo and I have been in discussion with these great Canadian sports practitioners who are driving the mandate for this much needed network for the good of all athletes of today and tomorrow in all sports.   I think our National, Regional and International events for Women, Men, and minor players from all our member provinces, along with our 5 National teams would be right in line with the mandate of this new network.  And they know it.

This station's mission is to only broadcast amateur sports exclusively.  With another goal being to generate substantial funds that will aid the amateur sport community.  You will find the CBHA and ball hockey identified on their website.

They need our help!!

The Canadian Amateur Sport Network (CASN) & (RSAC), and COC bid need our support.  These CRTC hearing will be taking place in the near future.  CBC has applied for a similar station which does not have the same pure amateur mandate as the CASN/RSAC.  This would not be in amateur sports best interest.

We are asking all CBHA members to go to the CASN website and voice our support for this great new Canadian Sports TV station.  Please go to the CASN/RSAC website to see details.  And more importantly to voice your support for this initiative.  Both Dom and I will keep you in the loop for developments.  But, in the interim the CBHA and our vast membership must get behind this bid.  So people can see the efforts of you and our players in our major events.  Please take a moment to do this for our members, our players, and our sport.  And all amateur sports of Canada .

CASN/RSAC website
www.casn-rsac.ca

George Gortsos
Team Canada Head Coach & CBHA Executive Director
World Champs 1996, 2001, 2003, 2005 & 2007
CBHA & OBHA Hall of Fame Player
www.cbha.com
416-418-3039

To All Member Leagues,

The BC Ball Hockey Association is encouraging all Member Leagues to adopt the CBHA New Penalty Standards for the upcoming 2008 season. The new standards are designed to open up the game and allow players and the game to advance in skill level. These standards are or have been implemented across the country already and will be enforced in 2008 at the BC Provincial Championships, Western Canadian Championships and the Canadian Sr. and Jr. National Championships. The BC Ball Hockey Association Executive feels it is in the best interest of all BCBHA Member Leagues on behalf of their teams to adopt these new standards and help the teams in their respective leagues prepare for these major tournaments and more importantly overall to improve the standard of play in the province.

The BCBHA will be including the New Penalty Standards in our 2008 Referee Clinics to properly train BC officials and ensure the utmost consistency in officiating throughout the province. If your league or Referee-In Chiefs have any questions regarding these standards please contact our Technical Director Steve Erickson for further clarification at technical@bcbha.com .

Sincerely,

Mike Schweighardt

President
B.C. Ball Hockey Association

We still have White T-Shirts and Hoodies - sizes are Large and XL
also available are wave towels and hats:

Special orders can be made at an additional cost (TBD)

Click here for the order form to place your order or call Liza at 604-590-4773

WCMBHA would like to present to the public, the online Ball Hockey Sports Calendar. This new system allows you to:

• View your teams schedule for Games & Practices
• View Player Statistics
• View the current Standings for your Division

Click here to learn how to use the system and get started!!!

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