development handbook - Ontario Minor Hockey Association

Development Programs
Welcome
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) is dedicated to providing the opportunity to participate,
learn, grow and have fun through the game of hockey.
We continue to be committed to providing world-class development programs and maintaining a leadership
position in minor hockey via programming, support programs, and volunteer development. The goal
is to ensure a meaningful, enjoyable experience for everyone involved in minor hockey.
This handbook was created to showcase the hockey development programs and services available to the
membership of the OMHA.
The programs and services in the handbook are designed to enhance the ongoing development efforts
for coaches, officials, trainers, administrators, and parents of hockey players. The OMHA in conjunction
with our minor hockey associations aim to provide the best possible leadership to our hockey players.
Leaders in amateur hockey have a responsibility to ensure that the experience players receive through
hockey is a positive one. The development of skills, physical fitness, cooperative sportsmanship, social interaction,
physical activity, and above all, enjoyment of our sport are all common goals.
On behalf of the staff and volunteers of the OMHA’s many development programs, thank you for being a
part of our great game and being a leader in our province. The future of tomorrow, our players, will
benefit from your participation and commitment to the game for which we all have a passion.
Good luck and we wish you continued success in your development activities!
Regards,
Ian Taylor
Director, Development Programs
Ontario Minor Hockey Association
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