Author: Phil MacIntyre
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Game Times
We have 2 weeks left in our 23/24 hockey season and we have always stressed that we want games to begin and end on time. For the greater part of the season we have had the luxury of a little cushion on this. However, beginning next week there very likely could be some hockey camps…
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Summer Stall Allocation
Gentlemen My duties for stall allocation ends April 26.The target is to have the new room available mid May.The process for allocating the new stalls will be communicated shortly. In the mean time, before the new stalls get allocated, if you need a stall, you need to find an empty stall and to talk to…
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60 PLUS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
This years annual 60+ hockey tournament will again be held at The Legends Golf and Country Club in Warman on THURSDAY, JUNE 13.Shotgun start at 12 NOON. There is a sign up book in the dressing. The first 100 players to sign up and pay the fee will be guaranteed a spot. 1) Pay with check made out to…
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Playmakers Tourney—Victoria
Congrats to all the guys that went. The 70+ went undefeated with Marv Deck getting 3 shut-outs. Wow!– Welll done guys. Thanks to Ken Menz and Brian Sinclair for organizing the 70+ guys. Thanks to Frank Shychoski for organizing the 80+ guys. These guys fought hard and had fun! Congrats to those 80 year olds…
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Last Call
Just a reminder that I still have some of the latest version of the League photo book. Get yours today and you won’t be saddened when they’re all gone. I will be taking photos of the new players during the April session sobring a comb or polish to make yourself look respectable.- For those who…
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Dressing Room Expansion
Fellow Players. As you might have heard, we finally are able to proceed with the stall construction in our new dressing room expansion. The Building Committee has made some initial beginnings. Several players have been inquiring about the opportunity to volunteer their services in the construction of the stalls.The Building Committee is meeting this coming Monday to discuss all…
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Ref Clinic
Just reminder that there is a ref clinic scheduled for Monday, Apr. 1st at 9:00am. Please put your name on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board.This is not required to attend, so if you can’t or don’t get your name up, come anyway. This just helps with the number expected to be there. Also, if you…
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Referees & Clinics
We’re going to have our final clinic of the year on April 1st at 9:00am up in the viewing room at the rink. Watch for the notice on the bulletin board. It’s not necessary to sign up to attend but it helps give me an idea about what to expect. I think the response to these clinics has…
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Senior Day at Sask Tel Centre
Thanks goes out to the organizers, coaches, and players of Senior Day at the Saskatoon Blades hockey game on Friday. Our mini- game was well received by the large crowd in attendance. I believe our guys did a great job in representing our 60 plus league, and the longevity we offer to all players, to…
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Referee Update
I’ve got an update on our referee numbers for the 23/24 season. They’re better but starting to slide. To date, during the post Christmas portion of the season, we have had 91 players officiate a game, with only 6 doing their first one this past week. 76 of the 91 have completed their obligation of doing 1 game…
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Unauthorized Stall Use
THERE IS A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE AND THE STALL CZAR IS NOT PLEASED. I found 2 unauthorized players using the dressing room.One had his equipment in stall 44 the other had his equipment on the floor beside stall 44. I moved the equipment onto the bench in stall 24. If the equipment is still…
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Player Medical Forms
Gentlemen It’s a new year and we are back in business after a busy holiday season. Now, we need to visit the player medical forms once again. Rick Kopeck will be heading the sessions to provide the information on the medical form. This is a voluntary program but it would be most beneficial to all…
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Blades Seniors Game
The Saskatoon Blades have a Seniors theme on Friday, March 8,2024. Once again the Blades are requesting that we demonstrate our hockey skills during the first intermission of their game. Apparently the Blades received very positive reviews at last year’s game and fans expressed a desire to see us in action again. A sign up…
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Neck Guards/Beer
Neck Guards Seeing that we were unable to find a volume purchase; we will extend the neck guard mandate till the 15th of January. Please get one and hopefully you received one for Christmas. Player Safety is a Must in this league and we are being poroactive! So, get on the band wagon please. Beer/Pop Increase…
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Wet Wear
Several players have commented on the wet garments in some stalls throughout the room that don’t get taken home for a thorough cleaning after games.We’ve strived to keep the nasties at bay in the room by following the protocols adopted by us all when it comes to keeping the bugs at bay.We have to give…
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Ref Clinics
Just a reminder of our ref clinics this month, Dec. 7th and 14th. The sign up sheets are posted by the schedule. Not necessary to sign them to attend but it would give us a better idea of how many to expect. Appreciate all those that have attended the first 2. Hope to see as…
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Stall Construction
The Stall Building Committee will be posting signup sheets, in a folder on the dressing room counter, for volunteer stall builders. (example included) The start-up dates will depend upon the readiness and availability of the new dressing room. The Committee is attempting to have a suitable crew for each day of stall construction. The Committee…
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Supplementary sub/spare list
Any Division A & B full-time players that are interested in being on a supplementary sublist for your division please respond to me by email @ grant.miller@shaw.ca. There will be 2 sublists for each of divisions A&B. The main sublist for each division will be for regular subs (those not playing full-time) and a NEW supplementary sublist for…
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Annual Christmas Party
this is your official Invitation to attend the 2023 -60+ league’s Annual Christmas Party at the WDM:
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New Player Signings
We will not be taking any more new players till the new year; full-time or subs. WE do have three names from last week that we will sign—Brent Neilsen, Kevin Lucas and Bill Dyck. We will look at it in mid Jan/24 after we see where we are at. This is not forever; If we…
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Hockey in Bejing
Doug Bartake is capable of organizing a 60 plus Hockey mini-tournament in China. He has a contact there that would organize games according to our desired skill level. At present, Doug is seeing if there is enough interest. A team from 11 to 15 players, including wives would suffice. Airfare, return is around $2500 to…
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Dressing Room Expansion Fee
The executive thanks all the member for the great turn out at the past Special General Meeting, regarding the dressing room expansion. Your support and endorsement for the agreements presented by the executive, between 60 plus Hockey and Schroh Arena Ltd., are much appreciated. We are requesting all present permanent stall players to submit their…
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Stall Fees
All players with stalls # 1 -121—your $300 fee for your stall is due immediately please: As most of you can see; the Expansion is well on it’s way. Lookin good!! REMINDER—SIGN-UP FOR FULL-TIME FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER IS OCTOBER 6 – a week tomorrow. Sign-up sheets are in the dressing room or if you…