Our association AGM was held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at the Newmarket Community Centre. Thank you to all those who attended.
Congratulations to the our Renegades teams who were crowned York Simcoe Champions.
U12AA - Head Coach, Reid Black
U16AA - Head Coach, Kevin Cordiner
We also congratulate the following annual award winners:
JEAN SPICER MEMORIAL AWARD (U9)
HL - Julian Krawec (All-Star Martial Arts)
Rep - Alexander Dookie (U9 MD White)
CY GILBERT AWARD (U16)
Presented to a 15-year old HL player in the Senior Division & Rep Player in the U16 division showing outstanding sportsmanship & determination throughout the season:
HL - Michael Klauke (U21 Armitage Construction)
Rep - Stefano Cerullo (U16 A)
PRESIDENT'S YOUTH AWARD
Presented to a youth who has made a significant contribution to Newmarket Minor Hockey
Recipient - Nicolas Burns
DREW DOAK MEMORIAL AWARD
Presented to the person who has made a significant contributions to the NMHA
Recipient - Craig Mabee
PETER MASHINTER "MY KIND OF REF" AWARD
Presented to the referee who typifies what "My Kind of Ref" meant to Peter Mashinter
Recipient - Todd Richardson
KIRK KELLY COACH OF THE YEAR
HL - Kevin Fobert (U9 Fully Completely)
Rep - Reid Black (U12AA)
CONVENOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recipient - Julie Curran (U13 Division)
REP MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Recipient - Karen Marshall (U18AA)
PAST PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Presented to an out-going NMHA President for their years of service
Recipient - Lynda Carusi
The following Graduating Rep Players (2006) were also acknowledged.
Aiden Baker, Cole Baldwin, Adam Bower, Owen Dickie, Braeden Eves, Craig Farley, Logan Farley, Luke Fitzgerald, Andrew George, Marcus Gingl, Elliot Guay, Luc Guillimin, Eric Ingram, Adam Johnston, Travis King, Carter Kuomi, Hayden Liversidge, Ewan Lloyd, Charlie Mabley, Tyler MacKenzie, Liam MacMillan, Mitchell Neale, Eric Nerger, Kyle Reeves, Dylan Repath, Andreas Romas, Noah Scott, Evan Steers, Russell Vian, Gianluca Volpe, Braydon Westgate, Nathan Woolridge, Jacob Yonda
A VERY SPECIAL thank you to out-going President, Lynda Carusi.
Lynda has been a volunteer serving in many, many roles within the association for over 20 years. Thank you Lynda for your dedication to the NMHA and for your unwavering support of our athetes!!
By-Law Amendments
The new Operating By-Laws as per the Ontario Non-Profit Corporation Legislation were passed. The new By-Law can be found here:
General Operating By-Law No. 2
NMHA Operating Policy
A discussion was held with membership regarding wording of section 4.1 (b). Feedback was taken and the section has been reworded. The revised version an be found here:
NMHA Operating Policy
Elections were held for NMHA Director Positions. The following slate was approved:
Executive Positions for Election (two year term)
President - Chris Neale
Vice-President House League - Allyson Gaunce-Garnett
Secretary - Victoria Amor Steinberg
Rep Alternate - Izak Westgate
Sponsorship - Todd Eves
Communications - Michael Clarke
Appointed Positions for Election (one year team only)
Treasurer - Rob Cecutti
Vice-President Rep - Kevin Cordiner
Equipment Manager - Mike Buchanan
We are still looking for volunteers to fill the following roles:
Fundraising Director
If you are interested in or to learn more about this position please contact President, Chris Neale (
[email protected]) or Office Administrator, Cathy Kopsala (
[email protected])
The meeting was adjourned at 10:03am
Update from the May 13th Executive Meeting:
Sean Ayre moved from HL.Alternate - Senior Division and was appointed HL.Alternate - Junior Division
Adam Di Gaetano was appointed HL.Alternate - Senior Division