Award Nominations (Belle River District Minor Hockey Association)

This award is presented on an annual basis to a Belle River Minor Hockey Coach who represents the values, goals and philosophy of Belle River Minor Hockey. This person will demonstrate leadership of not only children but also the adults of the game, be it parents, co-coaches, or officials. Children come into hockey at the beginning of each season with enthusiasm and different attitudes and skill levels. Therefore our coaches, and in particular our Coach-of-the-Year, would have demonstrated patience, allowing for individual differences; he/she would be a role model on and off the ice, while motivating & encouraging the growth of hockey’s younger enthusiasts. This coach demonstrates a balanced approach between playing competitively and ensuring that all players have fun during their season.

This award is presented on an annual basis to a Belle River Minor Hockey Coach who represents the values, goals and philosophy of Belle River Minor Hockey. This person will demonstrate leadership of not only children but also the adults of the game, be it parents, co-coaches, or officials. Children come into hockey at the beginning of each season with enthusiasm and different attitudes and skill levels. Therefore our coaches, and in particular our Coach-of-the-Year, would have demonstrated patience, allowing for individual differences; he/she would be a role model on and off the ice, while motivating & encouraging the growth of hockey’s younger enthusiasts. This coach demonstrates a balanced approach between playing competitively and ensuring that all players have fun during their season.

This award is presented on an annual basis to a Belle River Minor Hockey Coaching Staff who represents the values, goals and philosophy of Belle River Minor Hockey. This group will demonstrate leadership of not only children but also the adults of the game, be it parents, co-coaches, or officials. Children come into hockey at the beginning of each season with enthusiasm and different attitudes and skill levels. Therefore our coaches, and in particular our Coaching staff of the Year, would have demonstrated patience, allowing for individual differences; They would be a role models on and off the ice, while motivating & encouraging the growth of hockey’s younger enthusiasts. These coaches demonstrate a balanced approach between playing competitively and ensuring that all players have fun during their season.

This would be awarded to a young official who is in their first 3 years of officiating. This official demonstrates the ability to: Communicate well with players and coaches. Has a strong understanding of the rules. Understands proper position and use of the cone. Displays leadership qualities and mentors other young officials. Officiates BRDMHA house league games and tournaments

This award in particular is given to volunteers, players, or teams who has displayed a commitment to our community, someone who works tirelessly in whatever role or aspect of the BRDMHA community. Examples of this could be a referee or linesman, Timekeeper, a fundraiser, a coach or manager that goes the extra mile, an arena employee, or a Board member who puts in endless hours for the better good of our Association. These are but a few examples of the type of person that would be given this award.

The Program is presented to two individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to Belle River District Minor Hockey in the following areas: These are given to Coaches, Trainers, Referees, or an Executive/Administrator who: • Abide by and promote the organization’s Rules & Codes of Conduct. • Advocate the community values of fair play, safety, sportsmanship, skill development, participation, and spirit of the game of hockey. • Have made an extraordinary contribution to amateur hockey that is deserving of special recognition

Years of service awards or service awards celebrate the tenure of volunteers who have worked with BRDMHA for a considerable amount of time.

”This award is presented to a team that has made significant contributions to the local community through volunteering and also exemplifies the values, mission and priorities of BRDMHA.”