Northern Ontario Hockey Association

110 Lakeshore Dr. , North Bay Ontario P1A 2A8

Tel: (705) 474-8851  Fax: (705) 474-6019  E-Mail: noha@noha.on.ca        

The majority of the forms listed on the NOHA website are Adobe Acrobat files.  If you do not have this program on your computer please click the following image for a free download.           2012 NOHA UNDER 17 PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE CAMP  Would you like to play for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships one day?   The NOHA Under 17 Program of Excellence Camp is the entry point to the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence.  In April, 2012, the NOHA will conduct the 30th Annual Program of Excellence (Under 17) Camp.  This year’s camp is scheduled during the weekend of April 20-22, 2012 at the Don Shepherdson Arena in New Liskeard.  Click here for the camp application.  We also require volunteers for the following positions - Coaches, Trainers, Hosts and Evaluators.  Click here for the Camp Staff application.  NOHA OFFICIALS PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE The 2012 NOHA Officials Program of Excellence Development Camp will be held April 20-22, 2012 at the Don Shepherdson Arena in New Liskeard. The purpose of the camp is to provide promising young officials with a unique program to assist in their development as Hockey Officials.  A number of Officials who have attended this Camp have moved up to officiate at the Midget AAA and Junior A levels over the last several seasons.  David Brisebois (NHL Linesman), TJ Foster (OHL Referee) and Dustin McCrank (OHL Linesman) are some of the notable Officials to have participated in the Development Camp.  Click here for the Officials Program of Excellence Application.    SERGEI TARTYKOV - SKATING SESSIONS FOR COACHES On November 18-20, 2011, the NOHA had the pleasure of welcoming Sergei Tartykov, a former Russian National Team figure skater and skating instructor for the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, to Northern Ontario for a series of Skating Seminars for Coaches.  More than 90 Coaches and all of their teams' players had the opportunity to benefit from Sergei's expertise.  The NOHA wishes to thank Technica Mining for their support of this event. For photos from the weekend, click here.  RESPECT IN SPORT - PARENTS PROGRAM At the NOHA Summit Chapter One hosted in Sudbury this past August, one of the outcomes recommended by the membership of the NOHA was to provide an education program for hockey parents. We are pleased to announce that we will offer the Respect in Sports Parents Program to its membership. For an overview of the Program, click here. To access the module, click on the button below.  Registration and Re-Access information is available on the Parents Program page. Hockey Canada Co-ed Dressing Room Policy The following is the policy of Hockey Canada with respect to co-ed dressing - more   NOHA Summit Chapter One a Huge Success! The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) hosted the NOHA Summit Chapter One in Sudbury at the Howard Johnson Hotel from 5 August thru 7 August 2011. More than 1 delegates from across Northern Ontario participated in the inaugural event as more than 40 Associations and Teams were represented. More information. PowerPoint Presentation - NOHA Summit De-Briefing, Conclusion and Recommendations to NOHA For other Summit information, including Panelist biographies, Panelist Presentations, click here   CHEVROLET FREE HELMET From the earliest age, hockey can help kids learn teamwork, discipline, patience and restraint. And to help ensure a they remain safe on the ice, we're applying our own experience with safety and innovation to our Safe & Fun hockey program. If your child is 5 years old, and registered in a Canadian minor hockey league, they are eligible to receive a free Bauer helmet from Chevrolet. While the program officially launches this September of 2011, you can pre-register now and stay up to date with important notifications and information. http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/chevrolet/chevrolet-hockey/overview BODY CHECKING WITHIN THE OHF AND THE NOHA OHF Policy - Body Checking in Tournaments within the OHF USA- Hockey Canada Rules Agreement   NOHA Regulations States: R.11.14. No Rep Team will be allowed to play in a House League Tournament. R.11.15. All teams or groups within the NOHA under the house league umbrella must play non-body checking.   The Dodge Caravan Kids Program, a joint effort between participating amateur hockey associations and Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat and Ram retailers has seen continued growth over the last six years as one of Chrysler Canada’s major community efforts. Local Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat and Ram dealers across the country are funding novice house league teams, thereby contributing to the development of amateur hockey players at the grassroots level and providing unforgettable experiences for those involved. To accept this sponsorship it is very important that your Association and designated Novice teams read and understand the following agreement. Welcome to the Pizza Pizza team sponsorship program!  Pizza Pizza is proud to sponsor minor hockey teams across Ontario. The Pizza Pizza program is a joint effort between participating amateur hockey organizations across Ontario and Pizza Pizza.  Pizza Pizza will fund house league teams at the Atom and above divisions in hockey towns contributing to the development of minor hockey players at the grass roots level.  We are very pleased to offer this program of filtering corporate sponsorship money back to our valued members.  To accept this sponsorship it is very important that your Association and designated House League teams read and understand the following agreement.   ONTARIO HOCKEY FEDERATION HEAD CONTACT INFORMATION click here http://www.hockeycanada.ca/headcontactrule 2011-2012 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To read more information on certification for staff click here. CHECKING PROGRAM INTEGRATION Beginning in the 2011/2012 season, the Checking Program will be included in all Development 1 Coaching Clinics.  For further information, click here.  HCR INFORMATION  POSITION CHANGES FOR TEAM STAFF To read more information on position changes for staff please click here TAKE THE CHALLENGE  NOHA Officiating Recruitment Video SAFETY REQUIRES TEAMWORK & SAFETY FOR ALL To read more please click here THROAT PROTECTORS MANDATORY FOR NOHA REFEREES Please be advised: "That the wearing of a black BNQ approved throat protector be mandatory for all NOHA HCOP on-ice Officials commencing November 15, 2010" More Click Image to Enter Hockey Canada for Kids THE NOHA AND HOCKEY CANADA INTRODUCE NEW NCCP PROGRAM The new NCCP CBET Program is being launched within the NOHA this season. This new program is to provide Coaches with information that is relevant to their progress as a Coach. For more information Outlaw Hockey Sanctions Hockey Canada has released the 2009-2010 list of sanctions for participants in Outlaw Hockey programs. Read more   Benefits of Membership with Hockey Canada, Ontario Hockey Federation and the NOHA Booklet - February 2008 Please click the above link   HOCKEY CANADA STANDARD OF PLAY INFORMATION AND VIDEO Please visit the link to view information and video: http://www.hockeycanada.ca/2/2/3/8/8/index1.shtml

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