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Hockey New Brunswick has now opened the registration for the 2020 HNB Cup, which will be taking place in April in Fredericton. The event is open to all Male Under 14, and U15, and Female Under 16 players. Click here for more information
Mom. Dad. Mentor. Leader. Coach.
Let’s make Canada’s largest team.
Let’s #makehockeymore
BFL Female Coach of the Year
Purpose
The BFL Female Coach of the Year Awards recognize and honor coaches who exemplify the positive values of hockey and sport, for their successful and outstanding achievements in player development and the leadership of their players and teams.
The BFL Female Coach of the Year Awards will honor one female community coach and one female high-performance coach in each province who have made outstanding contributions over an extended period of time coaching hockey programs within Hockey Canada female and/or minor hockey programs.
In addition, BFL Female Coach of the Year Award provincial winners will be considered in the selection of the national BFL Female Coach of the Year Awards for community coach and high-performance coach.
Categories
- Community coach: Defined as a female coaching athlete of all ages who play and compete in divisions where there is not a national championship identified as a culminating event.
- High Performance Coach: Defined as a female coach whose athletes play and compete in divisions where the participants are eligible to compete in National Championships, or provincially designated Programs of Excellence and/or High-Performance programs.
Eligibility Criteria
The nominee . . .
- Leads by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship,
- Places the emotional and physical well-being ahead of a personal desire to win,
- Places an emphasis on equitable participation of all players registered on the team,
- Demonstrates a commitment to the development of every player and staff member,
- Treats each player as an individual and understands the range of emotional and physical development,
- Does her best to provide a safe playing situation for all players,
- Uses the coaching techniques that are appropriate for all of the age and skill level of her players,
- Must be actively coaching at the female hockey, minor hockey or high-performance levels within the province the nomination originates from,
- Must be trained and/or certified in the Hockey Canada National Coach Certification Program,
- Must have completed all elements required to be an active coach,
- Must be a member in good standing within the Province the nomination originates from.
Nomination Procedure
Any individual may nominate a coach for the provincial coach awards. The nomination must clearly state whether the award nomination is for the community coach and high-performance coach category
The individual submitting the nomination should complete the online nomination form and should also include a covering letter of support (not to exceed 300 words). As well, the supporting materials will include testimonials as to why the individual should be considered.
Selection of all provincial award winners will be made by the BFL Female Coach of the Year Award selection committee. The selection committee and the members reserve the right to contact the participants on the team and/or others deemed appropriate prior to the final decision. The members will have the opportunity to be consulted on the provincial selection process. In addition, the selection committee will review all provincial award winners and determine the national award winners for community coach and high-performance coach categories.
Hockey New Brunswick will be offering local minor hockey players an opportunity to take part in a Hockey New Brunswick Skills Development Camp being held in Grand Bay (March 4), Fredericton (March 5), & Moncton (March 6).
The primary focus of the camp is centred around on-ice fundamental skills, with off-ice time scheduled for life skill enhancement in areas such as respect, fitness, and teamwork. Off-ice fitness sessions are included involving games with teamwork and proper stretching.
Members of Hockey New Brunswick will be on-site to assist with on-ice, as well as off-ice sessions.
The Hockey New Brunswick Skills Development Camps are designed for Novice, Atom Peewee and Bantam players and have the following objectives:
The camp will be $40/player. The first 70 players registered will be accepted.
Players who attend the camp will receive:
To register for one of these camps please click the links below:
Grand Bay: Novice/Atom CLICK HERE
Peewee/Bantam CLICK HERE
Fredericton: Novice/Atom CLICK HERE
Peewee/Bantam CLICK HERE
Moncton: Novice/Atom CLICK HERE
Peewee/Bantam CLICK HERE
Schedules:
For more information on this camp please contact Mike Gillingham @
Phone: (506) 453-0864
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All you need are a few sticks and a whole lot of passion.
Let’s make Canada’s largest team.
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Luc Dumaresq (Baie des Chaleurs Minor Hockey Association) chosen as Hockey New Brunswick Coach of the Month for December.
Hockey New Brunswick is happy to announce that Luc Dumaresq of the Baie Des Chaleur Minor Hockey Association’s Bantam Olympics has been selected as the Hockey New Brunswick Coach of the Month for December.
“Luc has so much patience when it comes to coaching our kids” said the parent who nominated Luc. “No matter how good you play, Luc always gives the same amount of ice time and stands by fair play. He has been coaching for the last 10 years and rarely misses a practice and is always there to lend a helping hand.”
“Luc has always shown the upmost respect for the players and parents regardless of the situation. He takes the time to sit down with players and sometimes parents to explain the right and wrong involving hockey. His devotion and dedication have been fantastic and is very motivated by his fellow coaches on the Bantam Olympics. Together they make Bantam hockey fun for everyone!” said the parent who nominated Luc.
Luc will receive a Bauer coaching bag, a Coach-Mate coaching board, HNB apparel and a year subscription to the Hockey Canada Network App. To nominate your coach for Coach of the Month, please Click Here.