COLGHA AUGUST Newsletter ACTION ITEMS

Jun. 25, 2024

Greetings Lightning Families,

We hope you are enjoying your summer and perhaps a much needed break away from the rink. For those playing 3v3, there's nothing better than heading to the rink in flip flops!!

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024/25 LIGHTNING SEASON IS OPEN!

Please register your Lightning player TODAY! If you have already done this, awesome and welcome back. If you have not, please note that some divisions are almost FULL. Pending ice availability, we may not be able to accommodate everyone next season, so please register now to secure your spot. Registration CLOSES SEPT 2nd.

For season and registration information please visit our WEBSITE

REGISTRATION LINK HERE

U9B Tryouts

Wed Sept 4- 6:00-7:20pm Eddie Bush- U9 PreSkate (ALL U9 players invited to attend)

Sat Sept 7- 8:00-8:50am Eddie Bush- U9 PreSkate (ALL U9 players invited to attend)

Wed Sept 11- 6:00-7:20pm Eddie Bush- U9 Tryout #1 (only those U9 players that have purchased the tryout package may attend)

Fri Sept 13- 6:30-7:20pm Central Park- U9 Tryout #2 (only those U9 players that have purchased the tryout package may attend)

Saturday Sept 14- Tryout Game in Midland, time TBA. Final Tryout (only those invited to game may attend)

Sunday Sept 15- 3:00-4:00pm Central Park- U9B First Practice

Please purchase the tryout package if your family is interested in pursuing this commitment. If you have further questions regarding U9B, please reach out to Head Coach Trevor Littlejohns. trevor.littlejohns17@gmail.com

REGISTER HERE

U9B will compete in the OWHL Southern League (similar to our other competitive teams in the Central East loop), this could include teams from Barrie, Midland, North Bay, Markham-Stouffville, North Durham etc… Games will most likely be played on weekends, regular practices on Fridays, skills and floater practices mid week. Please note games are half ice until January 15th.

Senior B/C Tryouts

The Senior B/C Lightning Team is a tournament team. They compete in 3 tournaments, 5-6 exhibition games, 5-7 practices and Provincial Playdowns. Sunday at 5pm Central Arena will be set aside for Senior Practices or Exhibition games. If you or someone you know is interested in trying out for this team, please purchase the tryout package. Only players that have purchased the tryout package may attend the skates below.

Thurs Sept 5- 9:00-9:50pm Central Arena- Senior PreSkate

Sat Sept 7- 8:30-9:20pm Central Arena- Senior Tryout #1

Thurs Sept 12- 9:00-9:50pm Central Arena- Senior Tryout #2

Sat Sept 14- 7:00-7:50pm Central Arena- Senior Tryout #3 FINAL

Senior Lightning is an 18+ open age division. COLGHA is looking to create a fun, fast, competitive environment for those who aren't done playing at a high level! Our goal for all Senior players is to provide an opportunity for them to continue playing hockey at a competitive level, as well as engage them within our Lightning organization.

Our young players need mentors, female hockey players that they can look up to, and access to female players of all ages. We strongly encourage our Senior players to get involved in our organization, whether it’s becoming an official, volunteering with a team or fundamentals program or simply being a positive role model among our Lightning players. For further information and FAQ page, visit our WEBSITE.

REGISTER HERE

TEAM PRACTICES START SEPT 3rd

U18HL, U11B, U13B, U15B, U18B, U18BB teams have ice times starting Sept 3rd. Please visit our WEBSITE ORGANIZATION CALENDAR for your schedule. Visit it often for further scheduling updates.

HOUSE LEAGUE PRESKATES & EVALUATIONS

ALL U9 players are encouraged to attend the U9 Pre Skates on Sept 4 and Sept 7th.

ALL U9HL players that are not trying out for U9B MUST attend Evaluations Sept 18, Sept 20 and Sept 22 in order to be placed on a team. Only U9 players that have purchased the U9 tryout package may attend the U9 Tryouts.

All pre skates, (tryouts) and evaluation dates have been posted to our WEBSITE ORGANIZATION CALENDAR

ALL U11, U13 and U15 HL players are encouraged to attend their division Pre Skates AND Evaluations. COLGHA has created a draft system to determine balanced teams this season. Independent evaluators will be assigned to each age division, one Head Evaluator will oversee team placements. If you have questions regarding the process please reach out to our Director of HL, Rob Cranston at colgha.ll@gmail.com

ALL Pre Skates and Evaluation dates and times have been posted to our WEBSITE ORGANIZATION CALENDAR, please check it often as changes can occur.

FIRST SHIFT PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS OPEN

No equipment? No experience? No problem! Girls aged 5-10 years that have never registered with a hockey program are encouraged to sign up! For $299 players will receive head to toe Bauer gear and 6 weeks of instruction with our Lightning staff and student volunteers. Fitting Day is set for November 1st in Wasaga, on-ice sessions begin Friday November 15th at Central Arena, Collingwood.

Please share with any families you think might be interested. Use this link to access the Bauer First Shift Registration Portal.

GOALIE CLINICS

Whether you are a new or experienced Gal-Tender, we encourage you to join our summer goalie clinics. Dates are Monday August 19th 5-7pm and Monday August 26th 4-7pm. Please reach out to our Director of Goalie Development Kate Read-Maney, lightninggoaltending@gmail.com for further information and details regarding which hour your gal should attend.

NEW Mandatory Vulnerable Sector Check submission process

COLGHA is no longer responsible for accepting and housing Vulnerable Sector Checks. We are however responsible in making sure ALL Lightning VOLUNTEERS, THIRD PARTY INSTRUCTORS & OFFICIALS have completed the new centralized process.

Any delay in VSC Submission will result in DENIED ROSTERS and an extreme delay in season startup. If you are thinking of becoming a volunteer for the 24/25 hockey season, we strongly encourage you to begin and complete this process over the summer.

If you are unsure what year of your VSC you are in and think it may still be valid, please reach out to Rob Cranston, colgha.ll@gmail.com