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Apr 08   AGM Package - AGM Package Part 2   - AGM, West Hillhurst 7:30-9:00
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
Apr 20-May 02   May 1, 2010 is the DEADLINE for teams to request team movement from their current tier for the 2010-11 Season. Please make all request in writing to the President of the League.
Jun 01-Sep 09   NEW teams $250 membership fee due June 1(refundable if pull out before Aug. 15th). NEW teams using SAWHA ice must pay a $1000 refundable deposit by Aug. 15th,which will be credited agst your Dec 15th ck. Send cks to 71 Varsity Ridge Terr.N.W T3A4Y2
Jun 01-Aug 01   Submission of EOI deadline for new teams -see page 14 sec Q of SAWHA Operating rules
Jun 11-13   2010 Hockey Alberta AGM – Capri Hotel and Conference Centre (Red Deer)
Jun 14-Sep 14   The SAWHA Board welcomes Sue Lippitt from the Unknowns who has stepped up to be SAWHA's Treasurer. Thank you Sue!
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
Aug 31-Sep 01   Casino signup - Volunteer Form  Schedule
Sep 01-23   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 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 01-23   Hockey Alberta (HA) 2010-11 Fees - will invoice teams in August -must be pd before you can get into HCR system - Non-prov team- $917.50=$25.00+$892.50($50+$32*25)*1.05, Prov team $1,093.90=$25.00+$1,068.90($90+$32*29)*1.05
Sep 01-Dec 31   ALL TEAMS WHO NEED: NCCP Coach, Speak Out and Hockey Canada Safety certifications, check out www.nationalsportacademy.com, Clinic dates are now listed. Limited spots and limited times.
Sep 07-23     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 07-23     September practice ice available (Oval-$262.50, Fairview-$275.63, &WRRC *288.75,Cardel-$301.88- pay by Sept 16th league meeting - Contact Leslie Ann at operations@sawha.com or scheduler@sawha.com
Sep 16-17     SAWHA League Meeting-THURSDAY Sept. 16, 2010 - West Hillhurst Community Association (1940 6th Avenue, NW) - 7:30 pm $250 league fee (if not already paid) and $200 refundable performance bond due
Sep 16-Dec 15     Non-casino teams (i.e new teams this year and last) - Ref payment of $800. est due Sept 16 and Dec 15th, $25.00 fine if late
Sep 16-17     Sept 16-$3000 due by teams using SAWHA ice (Fairview,Cardel, Oval, WRRC) - Payment of $3,000 due by Sept. 16th, second half due Dec.15th-postdated cks ok - $25.00 fine if late
Sep 23-Oct 30     All Signed team rosters from HCR are now due. Please scan or fax () a signed copy of your teams roster to the SAWHA Registrar
Sep 24-Mar 25     Regular Season Play - September 24-December 17 & January 3- March 25- Tier 1&3-32 league games, Tier 2&4- 36 league games
Oct 10-11   THANKSGIVING SUNDAY & MONDAY - NO GAMES SCHEDULED
Nov 11   Remembrance Day - Games wil be scheduled
Nov 15   Bids to Host Provincials - Deadline for written submission bids to Hockey Alberta
Nov 23-24  
Nov 23-24   Casino- at Calgary Casino
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 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 this year and last) - Ref payment of $800.est., $25.00 fine if late
Dec 15-16   Teams that particpated in the last Casino will receive a credit of $1,000 towards their team's share of ref fees from the Casino money that is left. Ref fees-$45/team/game- 35.5 games (est)*$45=$1600-$1000=$600 extra/team due on Dec.15th-to be adj at y/e
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 18-Jan 02   CHRISTMAS BREAK - NO GAMES SCHEDULED
Jan 03   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 21-30   Esso Minor Hockey Week
Jan 31-Feb 13   Provincial Playdowns begin
Feb 10   Senior Hockey Players - Final date to register
Feb 19-21   FAMILY DAY WEEKEND - GAMES WILL BE SCHEDULED ALL WEEKEND
Mar 04-06   A Provincials- Edmonton - Enter Description..
Mar 07   Regular Season Play Ends
Mar 08-25   SAWHA League Playoffs - March 8-25
Mar 11-13   B Provincials - TBD
Mar 18-20   AA Provincials - Calgary
Mar 24-27   Junior Provincials - TBA
Mar 26-Apr 03   Spring break - No games will be schedulled