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Feb 03-Mar 23   Scorekeeper needed? call Jill Chamney - jillchamney@yahoo.com 403-809-8492-prefers Fairview Mon-Thurs 8:30 & Cardel (exc Sat night) OR Hope Lund at hklund@yahoo.ca 403-680-1158
May 01   May 1, 2011 is the DEADLINE for teams to request team movement from their current tier for the 2011-12 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 #2-8038 Fairmount Dr SE, T2H 0Y1
Jun 01-Aug 01   Submission of EOI deadline for new teams -see page 14 sec Q of SAWHA Operating rules
Jun 10-12   2011 Hockey Alberta AGM – Capri Hotel and Conference Centre (Red Deer)
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 input - Black out dates (cannot black out March except for Provincials and a max of 1 long weekend), # of practices needed during the year (input on your team pages)
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   !!REVISED!!Hockey Alberta (HA) 2011-12 Fees - TBA - will invoice teams in August -must be pd before you can get into HCR system - 2010-11 Fees were: Non-prov team- $983.13=$25.00+$958.13($50+$34.5*25)*1.05, Prov team $1,170.03=$25.00+$1,145.03($90+$34.5*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. See www.hockeyalberta.ca for additional dates & locations.
Sep 01-Jan 31   Used hockey equipment drop off at Fairview for Hull Child and Family Services- for their students that are just starting hockey
Sep 07-22   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-315.00,Cardel-$307.13- pay by Sept 12th league meeting - Contact: scheduler@sawha.com
Sep 12   SAWHA League Meeting- MONDAY Sept. 12, 2011- Revised location!! - In-definite Arts - hall in front of Fairview Arena- use lower front main arena entrance - 7:30 pm $250 league fee (if not already paid) and $200 refundable performance bond due
Sep 15-Dec 15   37 Teams from last year. - Ref payment of $525 (est) due Sept 12 and $525 (est) due Dec 15th, $25.00 fine if late. Annual ref fees are $2000/team less $600 from casino/yr - $350 Social (amt/team varies)=$1050
Sep 15-17   $3,000 due by teams using SAWHA ice (Fairview,Cardel, Oval, WRRC, COP) - Payment of $3,000 due by Sept. 15th, second half due Dec.15th-postdated cks ok - $25.00 fine if late
Sep 15   NEW teams - $1000 ref payment due
Sep 22-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 23-Mar 22   Regular Season Play - September 23-December 22 & January 3- March 22
Sep 23   Need a scorekeeper/timekeeper? - contact Carly at 403-604-9212 carlygallant@hotmail.com or Bill at 403-203-0070 or 701-4777 or wildbillcanada@gmail.com
Oct 09-10   THANKSGIVING SUNDAY & MONDAY - NO GAMES SCHEDULED
Nov 08-Mar 23   Do not park in the back parking lot at the Fairview Arena! - Due to the tight laneway and potential danger of hitting the Olympia - please DO NOT USE the back parking lot
Nov 11   Remembrance Day - Games wil be scheduled
Nov 15   Bids to Host Provincials - Deadline for written submission bids to Hockey Alberta
Nov 21   7:00 League meeting- NOTE the EARLIER TIME - each team must have a team rep - Indefinite Arts building (next to Fairview Arena)- lower entrance- use arena front doors
Dec 01   Provincial Application & Bond Payment - Deadline for submission to Hockey Alberta
Dec 01   Provincial Host sites announced by Hockey Alberta
Dec 03-21   Hockey Canada Special Ticket Offer - Get involved in some of the great lead up events planned around this year's World Junior Championship. -
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   NEW teams - $1000 ref payment due
Dec 15   Ref payment of $525 due - based on $350 from social (if your team gets more back than this will be less). $25.00 fine if late.
Dec 23-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 14-16   THIS WEEKEND SAWHA & FWHAS will be on Citytv - Watch: Sat, Jan 14 @ 1pm, 5pm & 8pm, Sun, Jan 15 @ 10am, 3pm & 9pm, and Mon, Jan 16 @ 11am & 6pm.
Jan 20-29   Esso Minor Hockey Week
Jan 21-Feb 01   WATCH SAWHA ON SPORTSNET WEST - Sat, Jan 21 @ 2pm / Wed, Jan 25 @ 1pm / Thurs, Jan 26 @ 2pm / Wed, Feb 1 at 1pm.
Jan 30-Feb 12   Provincial Playdowns begin
Jan 30-31   7:00 league meeting- each team must have a rep there - IDA (Indefinite Arts) adjacent to Fairview Arena.
Feb 03-Mar 31   WOMEN'S SPRING LEAGUE is Looking for Skaters! - Only 6 player spots remaining for the 2012 season. Sign up as a single or bring a friend. Season runs April to June, 18 games, all games at Fairview, great ice times, no long weekends. For details click here - www.cwshl.ca or contact marketing@cwshl.ca if you are interested in playing. -
Feb 10     Senior Hockey Players - Final date to register
Feb 18-20     FAMILY DAY WEEKEND - GAMES WILL BE SCHEDULED ALL WEEKEND
Mar 02     SAWHA SOCIAL - Location: Ranchman's. Time: 4pm - close. Cost: $10.00 pp. Dinner: 4-7pm. Drinks: $3.50. Minors allowed until 9pm. 50/50, door prizes, raffle, silent auction and more.
Volunteer Signup
Mar 08   Regular Season Play Ends (may be earlier for Tier 2 & 3)
Mar 09-11   B Provincials - TBA
Mar 09-22   SAWHA League Playoffs - March 9-22 - Both teams will have to provide a score keeper OR time keeper for each game
Mar 16-18   A Provincials - Calgary
Mar 16-18   SAWHA 'A' Provincials - Each team is required to sign up 2 volunteers - Volunteer Signup
Mar 23-25   Junior Provincials - TBA
Mar 23-25   AA Provincials - Edmonton -
Mar 23   SAWHA- Year End Social - at Ranchmen's -$10/ticket contact your team rep
Apr 12-15   Western Canadian Shield- TBD