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Canada Children’s Fitness Tax Credit

Designed to promote physical fitness, the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit was introduced in 2007 by the Canadian Government.  Parents have the ability to claim a wide range of minor sports activities.

In order to qualify for the cardiovascular benefits as well as one of the following:

  • Muscular strength
  • Muscular endurance
  • Flexibility
  • Balance

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Discounts on custom mouth guards

Mouth guards are mandatory for EMHA players, and for anyone who is tired of their players chewing through them in a few weeks we’ve found a local dentist who is giving us a great discount on custom-fitted mouth guards.

Skyview Dental is offering custom-made mouth guards for $40, and team discounts may apply.

If you’re interested you can book an appointment for fittings at:
Phone: 780-478-8199
Address: 14010-127th Street

Northview Denture Clinic will also custom fit mouth guards for this price, and you can find them at 13554-97 Street or call them at 780-475-0011

Why is practise and skill development so important?

Games

  • Players will have the puck on their stick an average of 8 seconds per game.
  • Players will take an average of 1-2 shots per game.
  • Players will take an average of 18 shifts per game.
  • 99% of the feedback coaches give players is directed for when they have the control of the puck.  Ironically players have the puck on their sticks for 0.2% of the game.

Practise  (by numbers)

  • 1 individual practice will give a player more skill development than 11 games collectively.
  • Each player will have a puck on their stick for 8 – 12 minutes.
  • Each player will have an average of 30 shots on goal.

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Hockey equipment guide

When purchasing hockey equipment, the most important aspect to consider is that it is properly fitted. Equipment should never be bought to grow into. This leaves the player at risk of serious injury, as equipment that is too big will slide away from the area that it is protecting. The primary function is to absorb the shock of impact and distribute the force across a wide area, minimizing the shock transmitted to the player’s body. Never use street hockey equipment on the ice. It is not made to withstand the force of a vulcanized rubber hockey puck. Yes, ice hockey equipment is expensive, but with the expense comes durability.

There’s a lot of good reasons to wear proper equipment! Read the rest of this entry »

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Edmonton and area arena locations

Name Arena Code Address
Agricom 7300 – 116 Avenue
Akinsdale AKI 66 Hebert Road, St. Albert
Ardrossan ARD Range Road 222 Just off Highway 16 West
Argyll Plaza ARP 9933 Argyll Road
Bill Hunter (formerly Jasper Place) BHA 9200 – 163 Street
Black Gold 4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc
Callingwood Twin Arenas CWA/CWB 17740 – 69 Avenue
Canadian Athletic Club – CAC CAC 14640 – 142 Street
Campbell Twin Arenas 300 Carnegie Drive, St. Albert
Castledowns Twin Arenas CDA/CDB 11520 – 153 Avenue
Clare Drake Arena – U of A UA 115 Street & 87 Avenue
Clareview Twin Arenas CVA/CVB 3804 – 139 Avenue
Confederation CFA 11204 – 43 Avenue
Coronation COA 13500 – 112 Avenue
Crestwood CRA 9940 – 147 Street
Donnan DOA 9105 – 80 Avenue
Fort Sask. Jubilee Arena JUB 10013 – 96 Avenue, Ft Sask.
Fort Sask. Sportsplex FSS 9513-89 St., Fort Saskatchewan
Fultonvale (Strathcona Olympiette) FUL 52029 D RR 224 Strathcona County
Garrison Twin Arenas – CFB CFB 97 Street North to the Base on Hwy 28A
Glen Allen GA 199 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park
Glengarry GLA 13340 – 85 Street
Grand Trunk GTA 13025 – 112 Street
KC Twin Arenas KCA 13160 – 137 Avenue
Kenilworth KEA 8313 – 68 A Street
Kinex KX 66 Hebert Road, St. Albert
Kinsmen Twin Arenas KMA/KMB 19 Avenue & 111 Street
Londonderry LOA 14520 – 66 Street
Mark Messier (Campbell Arena) MMA 300 Carnegie Drive, St. Albert
Michael Cameron MCA 10404 – 56 Street
Millwoods Twin Arenas MWA/MWB 7207 – 28 Avenue
NAIT 11762 – 106 Street
Oliver OLA 10335 – 119 Street
Parkland 10840 – 215 Street
Rexall Place REX 118 Avenue & Wayne Gretzky Drive
Russ Barnes (Formerly Santa Rosa) RBA 6725 – 121 Avenue
Sherwood Park Arena Sports Centre & Shell SPA/SPS 2025 Oak Street, Sherwood Park
Millennium Place SPM Broadmoor Blvd. between Hwy 16 & Baseline Rd. Sherwood Park
South Side 10525 – 72 Avenue
Spruce Grove Agrena East/West SGE/SGW 454 King Street, Spruce Grove
Spruce Grove Tri Leisure Center 221 Campsite Road, Spruce Grove
Tipton TIA 10828 – 80 Avenue
Troy Murray – Servus Credit Union Place CTM 400 Campbell Rd., St. Albert
West Edmonton Mall Ice Palace 87 Avenue & 170 Street
Westwood WWA 12040 – 97 Street

Parent declaration form

The EMHA requires all players in Edmonton to have a permanent residence within the City of Edmonton boundaries.  Parents may also be required to establish or confirm their residency by completing the Edmonton Minor Hockey Association’s Parent Declaration Form. [click here to get the form] (PDF FORMAT)

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Bingo information & procedures

St. Charles Hockey Club is a member of the Castledowns Bingo Association, with all our Bingos being held at Castldowns Bingo Hall which is located at 12222 137 Avenue. We are scheduled to work one bingo per month, with some months having two.

These bingo’s are St. Charles’s major source of revenue, which makes it imperative that everyone works their scheduled bingos that are assigned to them at registration. We are required to supply a set number of workers for each bingo. Some bingo’s that are special events require more workers than regular bingo’s. If we are short the required number of workers, our club can be fined up to $150.00 per person or possibly lose a bingo.

The procedures to working a bingo are as follows:

  • All workers are required to be at the Bingo hall at their scheduled times. Times will vary depending on position being held for that bingo. Generally most workers will be starting at 4:45 pm, and working until 12:00 am. Some bingos are special events, so workers can be required to start by 4:30 pm. You will receive a call prior to your bingo as a reminder. At this time, you will be advised on what time you are required to start. Keep in mind that you will be given your bingo dates at registration and please mark these dates on your calendars.
  • All card sellers are required to walk the floor, while selling their Bonanzas, Odd/Evens, Satellites and Zip cards.
  • Be sure to order you food 5 – 10 minutes before your break. If you miss your break, please let the bingo chairperson know.
  • Your break is 15 minutes. Please watch this carefully, because others are scheduled to go after you. We also must have a set number of workers on the floor at all times.
  • Smoke breaks are allowed during your scheduled break.
  • Please do not disturb the bingo patrons. If complaints are received, we can be fined.
  • It is imperative that you show up to work your bingo. If you are not able to work, please try and find a replacement. If this cannot be done, please call the Bingo Chairperson immediately. If no call is received, your cheque will be cashed the next day.

St. Charles is fortunate to be able to pick up extra bingo’s through the year, because we know we can rely on the commitment that our parents bring to our club every year. So there may be times that you could receive a phone call to work an extra bingo for our club. In doing so, you are enabling us to meet our financial obligations and provide more for our players, because that is what our club is all about.

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Financial help for equipment.

Help is available for those finding hockey equipment difficult to afford. Edmonton’s Sports Central is dedicated to helping children in need to access the necessary sports equipment to participate!

How Sport Central works

  • Gently used sports equipment is collected and sorted.
  • Repairs are made to ensure the equipment is safe and serviceable.
  • New equipment is often purchased to supplement supply and meet safety standards.
  • “Kids” are referred by individuals or referral agencies, including schools, government departments, Community Leagues, and the Edmonton Police Services, and are outfitted by volunteers in the Sport Central Store.

For more information please click here to visit the Sports Central website.

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