POST AUGUST 24/10:
2012 Junior Team Canada
Staff Position Posting
Attached is the CBHA Press Release for job postings for the upcoming 2012 Junior Team Canada Staff that will be traveling to Pisek, Czech Republic for the U16, U18 & U20 World Street & Ball Hockey Championships. Deadlines are coming fast, if interested please download the attachments listed below. One is an overall job posting and the other two are Job descriptions for General Managers and Head Coaches.
CBHA JOB POSTING.PDF
JOB PROFILE DOCUMENT - GENERAL MANAGER JTC.PDF
JOB PROFILE DOCUMENT - HEAD COACH JTC.PDF
POST AUGUST 17/10:
Winter Minor Ball Hockey League Registration Information
Winter Minor Ball Hockey League (2010/2011)
Kids 6-18 years old
Season: September to February
up to 18 games
Division ages will be set up as 2011 season WCMBHA age groups:
Peanut 2003/2004 birth years
Pup 2001/2002 birth years
Peewee 1999/2000 birth years
Minor 1997/1998 birth years
Major 1995/1996 birth years
Junior 1992/1993/1994 birth years
League starts September 25th
Must be registered by September 10th/2010
1 game per week
(Saturday or Sunday-no guarantee which day each week)
2x24 minute run time periods
Referees provided
Free team & individual pictures
Required Equipment:
Hockey helmet with full cage, stick, hockey gloves, protective cup, soft shin pads
(Goalie gear is available - rental fee)
All games are at Central City Arena in Surrey
REGISTRATION FEES:
Player $199 + HST = $222.88
Goalies (without gear) $150.00 + HST = $168.00
Goalies (with own gear/must be all approved) $99.00 + HST = $110.88
To register (online)
Go to http://www.centralcityarena.ca
POST JULY 14/10:
Welcome to 2010 Western Challenge Cup
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Once again the Western Challenge Cup will have all up to date stats, scores and information through Pointstreak. For all the above information along with arena locations, sponsors and "thngs to do in host city Langley" go to www.wccballhockey.com Good luck to all participating teams at this year's WCC tournament. |
High calibre ball hockey in Langley from July 15-18
11th Annual Western Challenge Cup is back in BC again. The host city of Langley along with Valley Ball Hockey Association have combined with WCMBHA to showcase this high level ball hockey tournament. Over the four days over 35 teams from BC and Alberta will play in 4 arena's - all with the goal of winning their division. There are 5 divisions (U10, U12, U14, U17 & U19) that will play out of Langley Events Center, Langley Sportsplex (Blue & Green Rinks) and George Preston Civic Centre.
POST JUNE 26/10:
Live Internet Minor Provincial Finals available to watch from home
The final Gold medal games from Sungod Arena in Delta will be available live to family and friends who are unable to be at the rink and they will also be archived for the players and others to watch at a later date by simply clicking the same link.
http://www.bcbha.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=32
PROVINCIAL MEDAL ROUND GAME RESULTS:
Peanut Division Bronze Medal
RIDGE MEADOWS 4 vs. VALLEY 1
Ridge Meadows Bronze Medal Winners
Peanut Division Gold Medal
TRICITIES 2 vs. SURREY 3 (ot)
Surrey Provincial Champions/Gold Medal
Tri-Cities Silver Medal Winners
Pup Division Bronze Medal
RICHMOND 2 vs. METRO 4
Metro Bronze Medal Winners
Pup Division Gold Medal
DELTA 2 vs. RIDGE MEADOWS 1 (ot)
Delta Provincial Champions/GOld Medal Winners
Ridge Meadows Silver Medal Winners
PeeWee Division Bronze Medal
SURREY 2 vs. RICHMOND 0
Surrey Bronze Medal Winners
PeeWee Division Gold Medal
DELTA 1 vs. RIDGE MEADOWS 3
Ridge Meadows Provincial Champions/Gold Medal Winners
Delta Silver Medal Winners
Minor Division Gold Medal
RIDGE MEADOWS 3 vs. SURREY 1
Ridge Meadows Provincial Winners/Gold Medal Winners
Surrey Silver Medal Winners
Major Division Gold Medal
VALLEY 2 vs. SURREY 1
Valley Provinclal Champions/Gold Medal Winners
Surrey Silver Medal Winners
Junior Division Gold Medal
SURREY 2 vs. METRO 3
Metro Provincial Champions?Gold Medal Winners
Surrey Silver Medal Winners
WCMBHA of BC would like to thank Delta Minor Ball Hockey Association, their executives and volunteers for hosting the 2010 Minor Provincial...great job!
UPDATED POST JUNE 23/10:
2010 Minor Ball Hockey Provincial
Schedules, Scores & Standings
All Provincial games schedules, scores and standings will be posted here at the end of every night through the Provincials. We wish all the best to all participating teams. Just a note tournament shirts, hoodies, hats, etc are available at the Sungod Arena throughout the Provincials. You can also view Provincial info on the Delta Minor Ball Hockey site at: http://www.dmbha.com/page/provincial-schedule-rules
Click on the links for a pdf of the information:
Minor Provincials Schedule - Scores.pdf
2010 Minor Provincial Standings.pdf
NEW POST JUNE 15/10:
'Canada takes U16 Gold and U18 Silver at recent World Ball Hockey Championships
WCMBHA would like to congratulate all players & staff across the country that participated in the recent 2nd Annual U16 & U18 Street & Ball Hockey World Championships in Most, Czech Republic. We especially want to congratulate our BC players and staff that were a part of this. U16 gold medal winners: Colin Catchpole, Jas Kahlon, Deep Toor, Chris Ceraldi, Devan Suidy, Brett Abercrombie, Trevor Sidhu, Eric Czernick, Matt Lloyd along with staff members Dave Olafson, Gary Slavin & Dr. Carl Shearer. For the U18 Silver medal we applause Keenan Monkhouse. The U18 team also won the Most Sportsmanlike award for the tournament while in the U16 Colin Catchpole was named as the Tournament Top Forward while teammates Chris Ceraldi and Jas Kahlon were named to the U16 Tournament All Star Team. More info can be viewed at the websites listed below.
TOURNAMENT WEBSITE:
http://www.most2010.cz/en/
CANADIAN BALL HOCKEY WEBSITE:
www.cbha.com
TOURNAMENT FACEBOOK:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mistrovstvi-sveta-v-hokejbalu-U18U16-MOST-2010/464015525017
(facebook group name is called: Mistrovstvi sveta v hokejbalu U18&U16 - MOST 2010
TOURNAMENT "JUNIOR TEAM CANADA" FACEBOOK GROUP:
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=113958988623899
(facebook group name is called: 2010 Junior Team Canada U16 and U18
NEW POST MAY 22/10:
Provincial team rosters close to final picks for 2010 U15, U17 & U19 Nationals
Tryout camps along with player scouting and exhibition games going well
All three provincial teams staff & National Program evaluators are close to making final selections for the three BC Provincial teams that will compete in the 2010 Junior Nationals. Practice rosters will be finalized by May 24th with travel rosters being finalized by June 10th.
NEW POST FEBRUARY 14/10:
Langley to host the 2010 Western Challenge Cup tournament
West Coast Minor Ball Hockey Association is happy to announce the WCC tournament is coming back to BC. The 11th annual tournament will take place from Wednesday, July 15th to Sunday, July 18th in Langley, BC. There will be four arena's used for the 5 division event: Langley Sportsplex, George Preston Arena and Langley Events Centre. This has been a very successful event for elite ball hockey players from U10 up to U19 Divisions. Teams from BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan will take part in this 4 day tournament. Watch this website (www.wcmbh.com) and the official Western Challenge Cup website (www.wccballhockey.com) for more information leading up to these dates.
POST FEBRUARY 2/10:
Shin Guards Rule for 2010 Season
Attention: All Associations
We are about to embark on another season of ball hockey and I would like to bring the following rule to everyones attention from the 2009-2010 rulebook. This is not a rule change year and thus this rule has been in place for over a year and will be strictly enforced this upcoming season including: all regular season, provincials, western challenge cup and Nationals. Under the minor and woman ball hockey supplement Rule 24 (a) “ It is mandatory for all minor ball hockey players to wear protective shin pads” We as West Coast Minor Ball Hockey cannot weaken rule that is written in the CBHA rulebook. Thus all association players will be wearing shin pads. The shin pads will be worn as per rule 24 (a) Note 2 of the CBHA 2009-2010 rulebook. As per the rulebook, “after one warning by the referee, a minor penalty for illegal equipment shall be imposed on the offending player for any subsequent violation of this rule” This will be reinforced with the referees during the upcoming referee clinics.
Thank you for anticipated co-operation.
Yours truly,
John Fowler
WCMBHA of BC
Technical Director
POST NOVEMBER 17/09:
Junior Team Canada squads select BC players
After a great showing for the U15 West Coast Wolverines at the 2009 Nationals along with U17 & U19 players showcased as well, the Junior Team Canada Management is pleased to announce the following BC players and staff that will join the Team Canada family in 2010 traveling overseas. This is the first time that all WCMBHA of BC associations have a participant in the Worlds.
U16 & U18 Assistant General Manager: Gary Slavin (Maple Ridge)
U16 & U18 Team Doctor: Carl Shearer (New Westminster)
U16 Assistant Coach: Dave Olafson (Maple Ridge)
U16 Players: Colin Catchpole (Delta), Jas Kahlon (Richmond),
Deepkaran Toor (Surrey), Trevor Sidhu, Eric Czernick and Matt Lloyd (Metro),
Chris Ceraldi, Devan Suidy (Valley)
U18 Player: Keenan Monkhouse (Delta)
U20 Players: Dylan Smith (Delta) and Jag Sandhu (Metro)
The U16 & U18 teams will be traveling to Most, Czech Republic,
while the U20 team will be traveling to Villach, Austria.
POST NOVEMBER 26/09:
U16 & U18 Junior Team Canada Announces player and staff roster for 2010
It is with great pleasure that along with our team staff that the 2010 U16 & U18 Junior Team Canada rosters were announced this past week. The team rosters have been presented to Canadian Ball Hockey Association as well as the CBHA High Performance National Program Committee.
As it takes skill and endurance to reach this level of ball hockey play, off floor character and behavior play a factor in player selection. A big part of producing the right mix of players is the local association’s that they come from. As WCMBHA of BC and its Associations have been a strong supporter of the Junior Team Canada program through the past years, it is with great pride that we announce the BC players and staff that will be joining the Junior Team Canada program in our journey to defend and regain gold at the 2010 World Junior Street & Ball Hockey Championships in Most, Czech Republic.
Joining the U16 Team Canada:
Colin Catchpole (Delta) – One scout commented not just from his views but from a fan in the stands at one of the Western Challenge Cup games, “Catchpole is a naturally born scorer.” He was viewed as, if you need a goal, Catchpole better be on the floor. With this, along with his stats to back this up, scouts put Catchpole in the top three for Canadian forwards even before the Junior Nationals. At the WCC tournament, Catchpole playing in the U14 Division recorded 8 Goals, 9 Assists for a point total of 17 which gave him the U14 scoring title for the tournament. With the West Coast Wolverines in the U15 Junior Nationals, Catchpole was the tournament scoring leader and named Top Forward for the tournament during award night. He ended the tournament with 6 goals in 5 games. With his strong presence on the floor due to height, he easily picks the slots to unload accurate wrist shots. His hard accurate low slap shots on the point just confirmed to scouts of why he is utilized in this role during power play opportunities.
Trevor Sidhu (Metro) – One of the quickest back checkers for this age group was Sidhu’s trademark with scouts. He has a thin frame, but fast wheels. Along with this is his hands and sight for playmaking. On a large floor surface at the world’s, this is where Sidhu will stand out from the rest of the pack. Sidhu also played in both scouted tournaments, but playing in a division higher at the WCC. He didn’t miss a beat playing U17, in fact out hustled most of the 17 year olds at the tournament, he was 5th in scoring for his U17 team with 3 goals, 5 assists and 8 points in 6 games. As stamina plays an important part at the worlds, this is one player that won’t have a problem keeping up, if not, setting the pace of the game himself. Sidhu has played in 3 WCC tournaments, his dedication to the game has paid off for him. Hard work and determination on every shift earned Sidhu the rights to wear the red and white.
Christopher Ceraldi (Valley) – some nicknamed Ceraldi the ‘Rocky of Ball Hockey,’ he is a solid built player that is hard to knock the ball from. Along with his build though comes soft hands and an eye for the offensive zone. One would look at Ceraldi off the floor and would wonder about his speed, but as his size was noticed so was his hustle on the back check. He is a great two way player, anyone coming down his wing would have to second guess their route if Ceraldi was forechecking. At the Junior Nationals, Ceraldi was 6th overall in U15 scoring with 4 points in 5 games. His personality off the floor is a gentle bear. If you want more than 100% put into every shift, Ceraldi is the one that will do that game in and game out.
Devan Suidy (Valley) – When it comes to determining what components are needed for play on international size rinks, obviously the main word you will here is speed, but grit and determination are key elements to support speed. Suidy unfortunately played the entire Junior Nationals with a foot injury, but this didn’t stop him from playing his style of game every shift he was called on. A solid two way player that along with his speed and floor smarts, can easily explode through the neutral area and support his line mates taking a zone. Suidy has participated in 2 WCC tournaments which had 8 goals in 12 games. While injured he was able to still put up two helpers in the stats column, as a healthy player for the upcoming world’s, his true skills and playmaking abilities on the floor will be seen.
Matt Lloyd (Metro) – Scouted as one of the best “heads up” players in his own end. His ability to anticipate the play at full speed in the defensive zone along with strength, will surely help the goals against down for Junior Team Canada. With this his transition game is quick and on the point he has a fierce shot with a high percentage on goal. He is a big player when it comes to ball battles and is always on the right side of the ball in all situations. Matt was also another BC player that traveled to Alberta twice for the WCC and the Junior Nationals. At 15 years old, he played in the U17 Division at the WCC in Calgary where he had limited floor time but still was able to get his game in shape playing at this level prior to the Junior Nationals. This paid off for Lloyd, as a defenseman, was second in overall scoring at the U15 Junior Nationals with 4 goals (1 power play and 1 short handed) and 4 assists in 5 games.
Eric Czernick (Metro) – Viewed as one of the best defenseman that rarely loses a board battle in his own end, Czernick has a stalky build but solid upper body strength, with great speed to and with the ball. Czernick battles hard in front of his own net making it easy for his keepers to see the shots come in. His tape to tape passes in his own zone for break outs are among the best and his neutral zone fore check is solid. He reads plays well as opponents take the zone and knows when to push on the ball without getting caught. Czernick was a part of the reason that the West Coast Wolverines goals against were the lowest in the Junior Nationals. As plus/minus is not recorded, scouts viewed him as a defenseman that was rarely on the floor when a goal was scored against his squad. Czernick finished the U15 Junior Nationals with 6 of his points being 5 helpers in 5 games.
Jas Kahlon (Richmond) – Kahlon is a speedy defenseman that knows when it is the right time to pinch in offensive zones. Kahlon traveled to the WCC in Calgary playing for Metro/Burnaby in the U14 Division. He contributed with 1 power play goal and finished off with 3 points in 4 games. His size and quick transition ability gives him an advantage in the defensive zone. His long reach on the ball is a benefit that will be noticed in the larger international rinks, while his quick snap shots are an offensive threat. Kahlon is not a sit back defenseman, he likes to force the play whether in neutral or defensive zone, which translates to the majority of the time a turn over and odd man rush for his line mates. Kahlon had two helpers for his team at the U15 Junior Nationals.
Deepkaran Toor (Surrey) – One word to describe Toor in net is “focus”, with every shift in play whether in his end or in the opponents defensive end, he follows the play from the first face off to the last buzzer. Toor brings agility, flexibility and solid upper body coverage to the team as a goalie. Though he has a butterfly style, he is square to the ball and is not caught deep in his net on shots. Toor was solid through the round robin part of the U15 Junior Nationals helping his West Coast Wolverines to a 4-0 tournament start that put them directly into the finals. He was able to fend off multiple power play opportunities including a 5 minute power play in the OT frames in the championship game against Edmonton and in turn went 5 saves on 5 shots in the shootout to determine the national winner. Toor ended the tournament with a 2.67 goals against in his three games played.
U18 Junior Team Canada Players:
Keenan Monkhouse (Delta) – Monkhouse will be making his second trip overseas as one of the 8 returning 2008 U16 gold medal champions now competing in the U18 Division. Monkhouse was utilized as a role player in the 2008 World’s where he found himself on a strong checking line. With this experience his game has progressed into a solid two way player. Hard back checking along with his eye for the net has elevated his game to the next division. Monkhouse played in the WCC tournament for Delta in the U17 Division where he led his team in scoring with 4 goals, 5 assists and 9 points in 7 games which earned him 7th overall in U17 Division scoring. Monkhouse continued his point production at the Junior Nationals but not playing in the U17 Division, he played for the Canadian Rockies in the U19 Division, a team that was put together at the last moment to fill the tournament schedule. He ended 4th in team scoring with 3 helpers, 4 points total in 6 games. His experience with the first international trip will help with the foundation to be established with the U18 JTC when they arrive in Prague.
Junior Team Canada Staff:
Gary Slavin, U16 & U18 JTC Assistant General Manager (Maple Ridge) - Slavin has been looked upon in the ball hockey world as a builder, from local associations to provincial, CBHA officials new he was the right person for this program. His long list of achievements include coaching in 4 Nationals coming home with two silver’s and a gold, along with contributing as Assistant Coach with the U18 JTC at the 2008 World’s where the team captured the inaugural gold. He has coached teams in the WCC to two golds in four years. His coaching abilities and experience has transitioned to a management role with ease. Slavin was the Team Manager for the U17 BC Thunder, where tournament team itineraries, travel organizing and team outings came natural as he took the team to the Nationals in Halifax. As a JTC manager, his scouting abilities along with working with scouts in the various regions have helped piece together the two teams to hit the floor in Most, Czech Republic. His attention to detail will help ease the travel the players will be up against heading to the World’s.
Dr. Carl Shearer, U16 & U18 JTC Team Doctor (New Westminster) - A late addition to the staff, but the time waited was worth it in securing Shearer as JTC team doctor when the teams travel to the Czech Republic. Shearer is not new to international experience as he has been a team doctor for Soccer Canada for over 14 years. His career started as a soccer player with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the late 70’s. Shearer has over 21 years experience as a physician. He has had several different medical practices over these years including family practice, emergency physician for 9 years and15 years experience as a consulting sports medicine physician. To summarize, Shearer’s contribution to the team include many years of sports medicine experience and expertise, experience in arranging medical coverage at multi team sport games at the international level and the highest level of professionalism and common sense.
Dave Olafson, U16 Assistant Coach (Maple Ridge) - Olafson is no stranger to ball hockey in BC, he started playing the game at a high level in 1985. His natural talent in play lead him to coaching his men’s teams over a number of years, with this he found it natural to coach his son’s in ice hockey as well as minor ball hockey. Olafson has been a big contributor to the Provincial Minor Ball Hockey program as well. With his strategic zone plays he head coached the U17 BC Thunder to two back to back National finals (Burnaby & Halifax) that brought him and the team home the silver in both cases. In 2009 he teamed up as assistant coach with Gary Slavin and the U15 West Coast Wolverines (BC) where this time around coming out of the National finals with a gold medal and a first for BC as National Champions in ball hockey. Olafson’s open minded way of coaching, along with his years of experience in all sorts of game situations will be an asset to the U16 Coaching Staff.
On behalf of the team staff we would like to thank your association for your assistance and participation with the Junior Team Canada Program and look forward to scout future high level prospects from your region for the 2012 World Championships. The 2010 World Junior Street & Ball Hockey Championships wlll take place in Most, Czech Republic from June 1st – 4th. Updates can be viewed through the Canadian Ball Hockey Association website at www.cbha.com
POST AUGUST 14/09:
U15 West Coast Wolverines bring home BC's first ever Junior National Championship trophy
West Coast Wolverines U15 provincial ball hockey club travelled to Edmonton, Alberta to take part in the Junior Canadian National Ball Hockey Championships in the U15 Division. The U15 Division is only in its second year for the National tournament (Penetang, Ontario winning the inaugural event in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2008) and the first time BC sent a team to the U15 Division. The Wolverines squad was made up of players from throughout the lower mainland ball hockey associations (See team list below). After the Wolverines went a perfect 4 wins and no losses, with only 6 goals against in the Round Robin, they received a direct route to the Championship finals on the Sunday, awaiting the semifinal winner between Edmonton Red Wings and the Penetang Blazers on the Saturday.
Wolverines got out to a great start going up 4-1 midway through the first, until Edmonton picked up on BC's defensive pressure and transitioned their breakouts which was damaging. The Edmonton Red Wings to everyones surprise took a 5-4 lead midway through the 3rd period until the Wolverines tied it up. With under a minute left in the final frame, an Edmonton disallowed goal was called by the refs which sent both teams into overtime. Wolverines found themselves killing a 2 minute power play in the early stages of the 10 minute sudden death overtime. All was even and went to a second 10 minute overtime which saw an unfortunate boarding call against Brodie Jackson put the Wolverines into a 5 minute penalty kill situation. Wolverines fought off the 5 minutes and got through the second overtime. National rules put bth teams into a five man shootout. Wolverines netminder, Deepkaran Toor (Surrey) after a five goal game turned his game around and came up with all five saves in the shootout including a down and out glove save on the third Edmonton shooter. Wolverines for the fifth and final shooter sent out Trevor Sidhu (Metro Burnaby) to try and win it all. Trevor came in with a fake shot and went left with a backhander to the net to win the Championship for the Wolverines.
This is the first ever Minor Ball Hockey A-Pool Championship win for a BC squad. Head Coach Gary Slavin along with Assistant Coach Dave Olafson (both Ridge Meadows) and Mike Lloyd, Assistant Coach (Metro Burnaby) put together this provincial club only three months ago. Coach Gary Slavin would like to thank all the local sponsors and supporters - Bill's Skate Shop, Maple Ridge Cycle and Lordco Auto Parts for their believes in the minor sport of ball hockey.
Next year's U15 National Ball Hockey Championship will be hosted in Waterloo, Ontario the August long weekend. Tryouts will begin in early April 2010.
2009 U15 National Champions:
Head Coach: Gary Slavin (RMMBHA)
Assistant Coach: Dave Olafson (RMMBHA)
Assistant Coach: Mike Lloyd (MMBHA)
Center: Colin Catchpole (DMBHA)
Center: Simran Dhaliwal (SMBHA)
Center: Christoper Ceraldi (VBHA)
Right Wing: Brett Abercrombie (VBHA)
Right Wing: Trevor Sidhu (MMBHA)
Right Wing: Brodie Jackson (RMMBHA)
Left Wing: Sean Olafson (RMMBHA)
Left Wing: Devan Suidy (VBHA)
Left Wing: Brad Lyons (RMMBHA)
Fwd/Def: Cole Aalton (RMMBHA)
Defense: Eric Czernick (MMBHA)
Defense: TJ Davis (VBHA)
Defense: Matt Lloyd (MMBHA)
Defense: Cameron Johnson (VBHA)
Defense: Jas Kahlon (RBHA)
Defense: Dylan Churchwell (VBHA)
Goalie: Lucas Zayonc (DMBHA)
Goalie: Deepkaran Toor (SMBHA)
REVISED POST SEPTEMBER 14/09:
U17 Thunder come home with B-Pool Silver
The U17 Provincial Program was in a rebuilding year for 2009 after the Thunder won A-Pool Silver at the last two Junior Nationals. With those players moving up to U19, it was a fresh start for Head Coach Wayne Van Geel. The Thunder went 2 & 2 in the round robin with 10 goals for. They beat newly added Saskatchewan All-Stars in quarter finals 5-3 to put them into the Sunday A-Pool Gold matchup against Toronto Selects. The East was too strong coming out with a 5-0 win over the Thunder.
2009 U17 BC Thunder:
Head Coach: Wayne VanGeel
Assistant Coach: Trent Plul
Assistant Coach: Nick Dhaliwal
Manager/Assistant Coach: Bruce Arthurs
William Arthurs (VBHA)
Dominic Centis (SMBHA)
Alanjit Cheema (SMBHA)
Zack Cummings (RMMBHA)
David Czernick (VBHA)
Indy Dhaliwal (FVBHL)
Corey Dubbledam (RMMBHA)
Kevin Fowler (DMBHA)
Jesse Hinchcliffe (RMMBHA)
Andrew Inglis (DMBHA)
Jordan Liem (SMBHA)
Spencer Marro (VBHA)
Ryan Muldoon (DMBHA)
Taylor Plul (RMMBHA)
Jared Thomas (VBHA)
Mitch VanGeel (VBHA)
Mathew Wereschuk (SMBHA)
NEW POST AUGUST 14/09:
Never too late to compete at Nationals, congratulations to U19 Canadian Rockies 4th place finish
With the late drop out of a maritime team at the U19 level this past month at the Nationals, CBHA asked for the assistance of putting together a team of players to play at this level. The Canadian Rockies was formed to fill this void with players from BC, Alberta and Nova Scotia. With this team thrown together at the last mintue by Liza Vendrasco and the help of Jim Armstrong (Vernon), Lance Parker (Surrey), Jeff Smith (NS) and Dave Olafson (Ridge Meadows) the kids came together and competed well. Thanks also goes to Bill Allen (RIdge Meadows) who came on as Team Manager.
NEW POST AUGUST 14/09:
Another Bronze for U19 West Coast Express,
but in the B-Pool for 2009
After a A-Pool Bronze performance in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the 2009 Junior Nationals, head coach Paul Hundal had his goals set higher for his squad at this years Nationals. After going 2 and 2 in the round robin with both losses being close games against Gold medal finalist Belleville and Penetang, Express went into quarter finals against Edmonton Mustangs. The Express lost 2-1 putting them into the B-Pool Bronze game. The Express beat Ottawa easily 7-0 to take home B-Pool Bronze.
2009 U19 West Coast Express:
Brad Anderson (VBHA)
Cameron Belansky
Christopher Busto
Danny Grewal (MMBHA)
David Bigley (MMBHA)
Harjit Purewal
Jagpal Sandhu (MMBHA)
Jeff Scheffel (MMBHA)
James Eisner (RMMBHA)
Jesse Churchwell (MMBHA)
Manuveer Mahil (MMBHA)
Mike Guertin (DMBHA)
Nathan Pangalia (MMBHA)
Nicholas Grewal
Paul Chima (MMBHA)
Steve Hudon
Tom Easly
Zac Lord (VBHA)
Paul Hundal, Coach
POST MARCH 30/09:
Western Challenge Cup Final Statistics
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New Western Challenge Cup website now up and running! For all your Western Challenge Cup game stats, player stats and Cup winners go Congratulations to all our BC teams that won medals at the WCC in Calgary! |
WCMBHA of BC wants to see ball hockey in your community!
Over the past few years minor ball hockey has become one of the fastest growing sports in British Columbia. WCMBHA of BC is the governing body for minor ball hockey in the province of BC and is working hard to get more communities to offer the sport of ball hockey to their youths. If you are a recreational organization, community group or even a parent that would like to see ball hockey start up in your community, contact our association for support and direction. Feel free to view and download or "WCMBHAofBC Start Up Booklet", Welcome Letter For Potential New Leagues" and our "WCMBHAofBC recruit poster" on our Download Page of this website.
CBHA announces 2010 Team Canada staff
WCMBHA would like to congratulate the following individuals that have been chosen by CBHA officials and the Minor Council Committee that will be part of the 2010 World Ball Hockey Championships. Gary Slavin,Liza Vendrasco-Aere and Jim Armstrong have accepted positions within the Team Canada family. For more information and the other coaching position announcements go to "Rep Program" page of this website.
WCMBHA of BC looking for minor ball hockey photos.
One thing most sites don't seem to have much of is minor ball hockey photos showcased on their sites. WCMBHA of BC would like to start a photo gallery archive on this site. We encourage all associatiion's or individuals takin pictures of ball hockey games to send us your action photos. WCMBHA of BC also puts together information material in print and digital form and photos always give an added touch.
Sport For Life: Your Athlete needs a plan
Governments have been working on a developmental program that lays out the levels of an athletes physical and mental stages per age groups. Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) is the set procedures to achieve the proper training for an athlete. CBHA is n board to develop minor ball hockey athletes by using these guidelines. Please go to the Coaches Corner page of this website for more information on this.
Get in touch with your local association
For all your local information on registration and upcoming events in your area, go to the "HOW TO JOIN" page of our website and go to the association you are interested in or email directly to the President of the association.
Helpful Links for Minor Ball Hockey Association
Below are some useful website links for our member associations. From grants, programs and BC sports information, these links will benefit our associations and their members.
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