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DATE I M P O R T A N T  D A T E S
Apr 08   AGM Package - AGM Package Part 2   - AGM, West Hillhurst 7:30-9:00
Jun 12-14   Hockey Alberta AGM - Red Deer, AB
Aug 15-Dec 15   Non-casino teams (i.e new teams) - Ref payment of $800. est due Sept 15 and Dec 15th, $25.00 fine if late
Aug 15   NEW teams $250 membership fee due (refundable if pull out before August 15th) when applying for membership. NEW teams using SAWHA ice must pay a $1000 refundable deposit which will be credited against your Dec 15th payment
Aug 15   Last day for Teams with ice contracts, (exc. users of SAWHA ice), to submit - copy of ice contract or best guess of dates and times to scheduler@sawha.com (forward copies of contracts when available). Fine of $100 for late submissions.
Aug 15   Last day for ALL teams to submit - Black out dates (cannot black out March except for Provincials), # of practices needed during the year, best guess if going into Provincials (teams have until Dec 1 to notify HA) to scheduler@sawha.com
Sep 01-Dec 19   Regular Season Play - September 25-December 19
Sep 01   Volunteers needed for Fairview Arena - We need people with time & experience in marketing, sales, accounting, website management, human resources, legal, Casino help, & project management. Call Patti Newfield(president@fairviewarena.com) or Leslie Ann Kalman (treasurer@fairviewarena.com)
Sep 08-30   Sept. TRYOUTS/PRACTICES- all new players must provide a Permission to Try-out form or the Standard Release Form to be allowed to skate with your team - IF they make your team they must be registered in the HCR system and APPROVED prior to playing a game
Sep 08-24   September practice ice available (Oval-$262.50, Fairview-$275.63, Carcel&WRRC-$288.75)- pay at Sept 10th league meeting - Contact Leslie Ann at operations@sawha.com or Anne at scheduler@sawha.com
Sep 10   SAWHA League Meeting-THURSDAY Sept. 10, 2009 - West Hillhurst Community Association (1940 6th Avenue, NW) - 7:30 pm $250 league fee and $200 refundable performance bond due
Sep 10   Sept 15-$3000 due by teams using SAWHA ice (Fairview,Cardel, Oval, WRRC) - Payment of $3,000 due by Sept. 15th, second half due Dec.15th-postdated cks ok - $25.00 fine if late
Sep 10-24   Hockey Alberta (HA) 2009-10 Fees - will invoice teams in August -must be pd before you can get into HCR system - FYI 2008/09 fees -Member fee -$25.00 plus $866.25 (non-provincial eligible team &players) or $1,038.45 for provincial eligible team &players)
Sep 14   2009/10 Season Critical Dates (and $$) posted on Critical Dates page (under Toolkit)
Sep 15-25   Team Registration-on-line-must be done prior to 1st game-don't leave it to the last minute-do it as players are signed! - online through the HCR system http://members.hockeycanada.ca/hcr. New teams contact Mike Olesen(molesen@hockeyalberta.ca or Michelle Skilnick(mskilnick@hockeyalberta.ca) at HA
Sep 23-Dec 31   For all teams who need NCCP Coach, Speak Out and Hockey Canada Safety certifications, click for dates and locations. All teams must have all the certifications as required by Hockey Alberta by December 31,2009
Oct 11-12   THANKSGIVING SUNDAY & MONDAY - NO GAMES SCHEDULED
Oct 22-30   All Signed team rosters from HCR are now due. Please scan or fax (403-938-0972) a signed copy of your teams roster to the SAWHA Registrar
Oct 25-Jan 01   In respect to everyone's health and still show good sportsmanship, The SAWHA Board are requesting that all players keep thier gloves ON during the post game hand shake. The referee association has requested to be included in the gloves on handshake.
Nov 11   Remembrance Day - Games wil be scheduled
Nov 14   Community Arts and Crafts sale at Fairview Arena - hall side - sponsored by In-Definite Arts and Fairview Community
Nov 15   Bids to Host Provincials - Deadline for written submission bids to Hockey Alberta
Nov 15   Free public skate at Fairview 2:30-3:30
Nov 23   League Meeting at West Hillhurst - 7:30 pm - 1940 – 6th Avenue NW - 1 team rep required
Dec 01   Provincial Application & Bond Payment - Deadline for submission to Hockey Alberta
Dec 01   Provincial Host sites announced by Hockey Alberta
Dec 01   Last day for Teams with ice contracts, (exc. users of SAWHA ice), to submit - copies of second half of ice contract or best guess of dates and times to scheduler@sawha.com (forward copies of contracts when available). Fine of $100 for late submissions.
Dec 13   Free public skate at Fairview 2:30-3:30 - Skate with Santa
Dec 15   Payment due by teams using SAWHA ice (Fairview,Cardel, Oval, WRRC) - $3,000 est. (less $1000 deposit if paid) due by Dec 15th (this will cover you for 20 ice times) $25.00 fine if late
Dec 15   Player Affiliation - Deadline for submission to Hockey Alberta
Dec 15   Non-casino teams (i.e new teams) - Ref payment of $800.est., $25.00 fine if late
Dec 17   Mayor's Annual Food Drive drop off box at Fairview - now until December 17th -please bring a non-perishable food item next time you play at Fairview
Dec 19-Jan 01   CHRISTMAS BREAK - NO GAMES SCHEDULED
Jan 02   Regular Season Play Resumes
Jan 10   Affiliated Players - After this date, any player who plays more than five league or provincial games with the affiliate team must remain in the higher category or division.
Jan 10   Final date to release any player from a team
Jan 17   Free public skate at Fairview 2:30-3:30
Jan 21-30   Esso Minor Hockey Week
Jan 31-Feb 13   Provincial Playdowns begin
Feb 01-02   SAWHA League Meeting on Monday, February 1st, 2010 @ Westhillhurst Meeting Room, 7:30pm. - Each Team must have 1 representative in attendance
Feb 07-Mar 04   Practice Ice Available-Fairview- Feb 7- 9:45,March 11-8:30, Oval March 13-1:00
Feb 10   Senior Hockey Players - Final date to register
Feb 13-15   FAMILY DAY WEEKEND - GAMES WILL BE SCHEDULED ALL WEEKEND
Feb 14   Free public skate at Fairview 2:30-3:30
Feb 26   The SAWHA 2010 All Star Games - At fairview Arena - Tier 1 will be at 6:45 - 7:37pm. Tier 2 will be at 7:52 - 8:44pm. Tier 3 will be at 9:00 - 9:52pm. Tier 4 will be at 10:07 - 10:59pm.
Mar 05-07   "A" Provincials - Results
Mar 08   Regular Season Play Ends
Mar 12-14   "B" Provincials - co-hosted by Grimshaw & Hythe
Mar 12-14   Junior Provincials - Spruce Grove, AB
Mar 12-26   SAWHA League Playoffs - March 12-26
Mar 19-21     "AA" Provincials - Edmonton
Mar 21     Free public skate at Fairview 11:45 am-1:30 pm
Mar 27-Apr 06     Spring break - No games will be schedulled
Apr 08-11     2010 Western Shield for AA - Victoria, BC.
Apr 15   SAWHA AGM 2009-10 @ 7:30 at West Hillhurst ALL TEAMS MUST ATTEND - At the AGM we will be electing new members to the board and voting on rule changes to the bylaws. Any proposed amendments to Bylaws or motions for the meeting must be submitted in writing to 30 and 14 days prior to AGM respectively. Questions? Email Board
Jun 11-13   2010 Hockey Alberta AGM – Capri Hotel and Conference Centre (Red Deer)