2008-09 REP TRYOUTS

Rep tryouts are underway - see schedule.

ATTENTION MIDGET PLAYERS - THE SCHEDULE HAS BEEN REVISED!

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Guelph Girls Hockey Association and the Cambridge Roadrunners Girls Hockey Association are pleased to announce an agreement in principle between the two organizations for increased co-operation of the organization and management of the Intermediate level teams. The Cambridge Roadrunners presently hosts both an Intermediate A level team and the Cambridge Fury Intermediate AA team. The two Boards of Directors of Cambridge Roadrunners GHA and Guelph Thunder GHA have agreed on a plan to proceed with an increased level of co-operation between the two centres and look forward to supporting and increasing support for Intermediate level hockey in both our communities.

The Cambridge Roadrunners Intermediate A team will be holding tryouts April 28-29 - please visit their website for more details. Guelph girls are encouraged to attend, but require a "Permission to Skate" form - please contact Rep Convenor Diane Squires to obtain one.

2008-09 GUELPH THUNDER COACHES

The GGHA is proud to announce its head coaches for 2008-09 season:

Midget AA - Joe Contini
Midget A - Peter Ormond
Midget BB - Glenn Henry
Midget B - vacant*
Bantam AA - Tony Traversa
Bantam BB - Joe Gaetan
Peewee AA/A - Paul Morris
Peewee BB/B - Greg Gibbons
Atom AA/A - Ken Rowbotham
Atom BB/B - vacant*
Novice - vacant*

*Head coaching applications for the Novice, Atom B/BB and Midget B teams must be submitted by July 15, 2008. Interviews will occur within the month thereafter, and the coaches will be named in late August / early September.

• 2008-09 Rep Team Staff Application Form (PDF)

ROYAL CITY WELDING BANTAM BB WINS PROVINCIAL BRONZE!

2007-08 KARYN SPIRA AWARD WINNER - KATELYN BUISMAN

The Karyn Spira Award is given each year to the Senior House League player who best demonstrates the qualities of determination, dedication, sportsmanship, leadership, and fair play. This year's recipient was Katelyn Buisman! The presentation was made at the GGHA's House League Championship Day on April 6 by Karyn's mother, Carol Spira.

2008/09 PLAYER REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2008-09 season is now open. For more information, please visit the Registration page.

RAY SCAPINELLO ROAD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

The 4th annual Ray Scapinello Road Hockey Tournament is being held on April 26, 2008 at the University of Guelph. The event is open to children from 9 to 14 years of age, with 2-year groupings for divisions (9 and 10, 11 and 12, and 13 and 14-year olds). Proceeds from the tournament are donated to benefit youth in the Guelph area through cooperation with the Guelph Community Foundation. For full details and a registration form, visit www.raysroadhockey.ca.

CHILD FITNESS TAX CREDIT

Please note that receipts for the Child Fitness Tax Credit have been emailed to all 2007/08 GGHA members. If you have not received yours, please contact GGHA Registrar Kelvin Tashiro.

Atom Championship - Neumann Real Estate 2, Smith Valeriote 1
Atom Consolation - Wayne Pitman 4, Robinson & Company 3

Peewee Championship - Ceramic Décor 2, Italian Canadian Club 1
Peewee Consolation - Rona Cashway 4, Play It Again 1

Bantam Championship- Polar Bears 2, Wellington Capital 1
Bantam Consolation - Distinctive Trophies 3, Rays Flowers 2

Senior Championship - Guelph Kia 4, Hanlon Well Drilling 2
Senior Consolation - Spira Fire Protection 2, Van Harten Surveying 1

Distinctive Trophies Bantam HL wins Gold at St. Thomas Tournament