SAMHA Newsletter November 2016

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Judi Bahl

TEAM NOTES:

Now that hockey season is underway we want to make sure everyone has a great year. We will share tips, tricks, policies and procedures regularly with our members.

2.7 Fundraising Policy

Policy Statement

Fundraising activities shall be a team activity and responsibility. The Association does recognize the desirability for individual teams to participate in fundraising activities to defray the costs of tournaments, additional ice rentals, etc. Teams and individuals that undertake such activities are representing the Association (intentionally or not) and are therefore subject to the Association guidelines and accountable for their actions.

Rules and Guidelines

  1. Fundraising is to be kept to a reasonable level for justifiable hockey team expenses
  2. All fundraising activity is to be documented, collected, disbursed and recorded as outlined under section 3.10.5, Team Financial Accounts
  3. Any refunds to parents or players are not to exceed the amount of cash contributed to the team by the individual parent or player. In other words, there is to be absolutely no fundraising for individual gain.
  4. Excess fundraising is to be turned over to the association at the end of the playing year. These funds may be designated for specific purposes, such as the Scholarship Funds, equipment expenses, etc.
  5. Teams are discouraged from seeking funding and additional sponsorship from current association sponsors.
  6. Sale or resale of Association scheduled ice is strictly prohibited.
  7. Teams are encouraged to fully utilize the fundraising opportunities which benefit the Association.
  8. Certain activities, such as raffles, require approval and licensing by the AGLC. It is the responsibility of the individuals obtaining such approval to ensure that all requirements are met and the Association is not penalized.
  9. Teams are prohibited from using the Associations AGLC ID number for the purpose of obtaining a license as required by AGLC. All teams, with association approval, MUST obtain their own annual AGLC ID number as outlined on the AGLC website ( This number will be referenced within the team budget.
  10. Use of the name, logo or other property of the Association for fundraising purposes requires the prior approval of the Executive Committee. Teams must bring proposed changes to their respective Director who will arrange to include this item on the next Executive Committee agenda.
  11. These guidelines apply to groups of teams (e.g tournament committees) and their constituents as well as individual teams and their members.
  12. Any team fundraising requires a Special Event permit in accordance with Hockey Alberta and as outlined on the SAMHA website.

NEWS:

On November 5, 2016 SAMHA took part in Sports Day at Servus Place. It was a great event and opportunity to meet with current and prospective hockey families. We were happy to share information about the association and especially our new Intro to Hockey Program and look forward to seeing the little ones hit the ice! Don’t know what Intro to Hockey is? Contact the Director at

On-Ice Study: Smaller Ice Surfaces and Skating Development

Looking for ice? Want to sell some ice? Check out the Ice for Sale on the SAMHA website

Team Building Events

Looking for something fun and unique to do with your team this year? Have you considered volunteering at Santa’s Anonymous? Doing a food drive for The St. Albert Food Bank? ‘Tis the season to give back.

Thank You!

Our Coat Drive ended on October 23rd and through the generosity of our community, we collected 260 jackets. This is on top of the many snow suits, boots, toques and mitts.

Thank you Central Social Hall St. Albert for hosting our SAMHA Paint Night on November 13th. And thank you to everyone that came out. It was a great night!

Do you have news to share? Questions? Comments? Get in touch!