Number 13

December 20, 2005

1. Provincial Championships - The 2006-2007 Provincial Championship dates are now posted on the MHSAA website Please note that there are changes in the volleyball dates as the Provincial in-service – SAG has now been moved to November 24, 2006.

The movement of SAG also allows us one extra weekend in October and we are considering moving the Provincial Rural Soccer Championships one weekend later to October 20th and 21st and move Cross Country back to Saturday, October 14th rather than the mid-week date. Please let us know what you think of these proposed changes.

2. Annual General Meeting – The Annual General Meeting will be held June 18th, 19th and 20th, 2006. Circle these dates on your calendar and plan to attend.

3. Board of Director Positions – The following positions are open on the Board of Directors: Urban Rep, Urban Admin Rep, and a Rural Admin Rep. Start thinking now about running for the MHSAA Board of Directors. Contact morris@mhsaa.ca for additional info.

4. Basketball Resources – Canada Basketball is developing a number of resources through it’s “Be One” new initiative. Go to www.basketball.ca and click on the “Be One” link. The membership fee is $24.00 and gives you access to many online resources and other benefits through Canada Basketball. It is worth pursuing and joining.

5. Basketball Rulebooks – Last call for Basketball Rulebooks, as we will be placing our final order shortly. If you need any, please contact Christine at info@mhsaa.ca or
925-5640. The cost is $14.25.

Scoresheets are still available in the MHSAA office. We will be placing a new print order in January and it is anticipated that prices will go up 50 cents to one dollar per set of 25. Order now, and plan to have enough for this year and next. The current cost is $6.25 per set

6. Legends and Legacy Hockey Game – The Legends and Legacy Hockey Game will be held at the MTS Centre on Thursday, January 12th. This is an exhibition hockey game between aboriginal stars of professional hockey against the Winnipeg Jets Alumni Team. The Legends and Legacy program includes a day program of speakers, a meet and greet autograph session, and the game. All proceeds go to the White Buffalo Spiritual Society. Tickets are $15.00 each. For further information, contact Jennifer Henderson at 478-7255 or Don Marks at 801-3676.

7. Canada Games Air Pistol Team – The 2007 Canada Winter Games Air Pistol Team is seeking two female high school students that are willing to train for these spots. They are looking for girls aged 14 – 18 for the Canada Winter Games that will take place in Whitehorse, Yukon in February 2007. This is an interesting opportunity. Students can call John at 334-5738 or Oliver at 287-8951.

8. Inline Hockey – Roller Sports Manitoba is planning a high school inline hockey tournament from Thursday, April 13th to Sunday, April 16th, 2006. More information will be available shortly, but you may contact Sue Reid at 925-5699 or email rollersportsmb@shawbiz.ca.

9. Champions – The next Champions Cross Mentoring Workshop will be held February 17 & 18th, 2006. For more information and registration forms, check out the website http://www.mhsaa.mb.ca/pages/champions_mentor.php or contact Ron Paseshnik,
925-5643 or champions@mhsaa.ca. Please talk to your students now, and make sure that you have reserved your spots.

10. Good Luck Murray! – Congratulations and all the best to Murray Black of Neepawa Area Collegiate who is retiring on Thursday, December 22nd, after a 30+ year career in physical education.

Have a Great Christmas season and a Happy New Year!