Positions available for the 2026/2027 Executive are as follows:

President

Vice-President Business Development 

Social Media Manager

All positions listed above are two-year terms and voting positions.  If you are interested in applying for one of these roles,  please send us a brief description about yourself and send to the Nominating Committee at [email protected] by Sunday, May 10th.  You must meet the prerequisites/qualifications, which can be found at TASA MHA Documentation | TASA Minor Hockey Association

It is that time of year again – with the end of the season, we are preparing for the TASA Annual General Meeting.  The meeting will be held in Meetings Room 1 & 2 of St. Margaret’s Centre on Tuesday, June 9th from 7:00-8:30 pm so mark your calendars. 

As we prepare for the AGM, we have the following information for you.  

Nominating Committee 

In preparation for the AGM, we are seeking 2-5 members in good standing to form the Nominating Committee, with Sheldon MacKinnon, TASA President, as Chairperson.  If you are interested in being part of this committee, please an email to Sheldon MacKinnon at [email protected] by April 30th.

Positions available for the 2026/2027 Executive are as follows:

President

Vice-President Business Development 

Social Media Manager

All positions listed above are two-year terms and voting positions.  If you are interested in applying for one of these roles,  please send us a brief description about yourself and send to the Nominating Committee at [email protected] by Sunday, May 10th.  You must meet the prerequisites/qualifications, which can be found at TASA MHA Documentation | TASA Minor Hockey Association

February is Black History Month.

The Theme for 2026 is, 30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations - From Nation Builders to Tomorrow's Visionaries, "celebrating three decades of recognizing Black Canadians contributions, leadership, and resilience, acknowledging their foundational roles and ongoing impact. 

At TASA Minor Hockey, equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential and we are committed to growing and learning. This month we reflect on our mission to ensure a safe and equitable environment for every athlete, coach, volunteer and and fan. We are actively working towards reducing barriers and fostering a culture where everyone feels they truly belong.  

https://novascotia.ca/african-heritage-month/

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/community-engagement/black-history-month

Nova Scotia Black Ice Program

Nova Scotia BIPOC Program 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KGtdZa2CTU&t=4s

We want to begin by acknowledging that this has been a difficult and challenging week for our hockey community.

The safety and well-being of our members and our community remains our top priority. We are firmly committed to ensuring that hockey rinks and programs across our province are safe, respectful, and welcoming environments for everyone.

We want to be clear: there is no place in our game for maltreatment, abuse, bullying, harassment, or discrimination of any kind.

We encourage all members to take this opportunity to review Hockey Nova Scotia’s Code of Conduct, which was introduced in June 2024. The Code is compliant with the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) and was adopted following a recommendation from the Hockey Nova Scotia Diversity & Inclusion Task Force in its 2021 final report.

The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to ensure a safe and positive environment within Hockey Nova Scotia’s programs, activities, and events by clearly outlining the expectation of appropriate behaviour at all times, both on and off the ice, and consistent with our organization’s values.

The Code of Conduct applies to all individuals involved with Hockey Nova Scotia, including:

• Players

• Coaches

• Referees

• Team volunteers

• Administrators

• Parents

• Any other registered or affiliated individuals

We encourage members to review the Code of Conduct with their families: https://hockeynovascotia.ca/admin-member/resources/the-code/ 

Hockey Nova Scotia maintains a zero-tolerance stance toward all forms of maltreatment, including bullying, harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. You can find our Maltreatment Policy here: https://5647e90c-cdn.agilitycms.cloud/Maltreatment%20Policy%202022%20July%204.pdf

Our dedicated volunteers, who work closely with young players, are in a unique position to recognize potential concerns and have a heightened responsibility to report incidents of maltreatment to help ensure the safety of minors.

All allegations of maltreatment must be reported through Hockey Canada’s Independent Third Party: https://sportcomplaints.ca/ 

Hockey Canada established the Independent Third Party in 2022 to administer all maltreatment complaints. We want to assure you that anyone who chooses to file a complaint with the Independent Third Party (ITP) is fully protected by confidentiality. All complaints made to the ITP are confidential, and individuals who come forward may remain anonymous throughout the entire process

If you or someone you know has been affected by maltreatment in hockey, we urge you to report it. Together, we can continue working to ensure hockey is as safe and supportive for everyone in the game.

Sincerely,

Mike Field

Executive Director

Hockey Nova Scotia