Announcements
Applications for Calgary Fire U13 AA Coaches Now Open!
Girls Hockey Calgary Association (GHC) is now accepting applications for three (3) available positions of Head Coach, Calgary Fire U13 AA for the 2023/2024 season. Successful candidates should have demonstrated strong coaching experience and strong hockey knowledge; demonstrated understanding of development standards and motivational tactics for elite female athletes; demonstrated ability to promote positive and…
Read MoreCongratulations GHC Players and Coaches Selected to the 2023 Alberta Challenge!
Congratulations to the 30 GHC players and 3 GHC coaches who were selected to the Alberta Challenge, which takes place May 4-7, 2023 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer, AB. In total, 120 Alberta female players born in 2008 and 2009 have been selected to participate in the event. Six teams (three from each…
Read MoreCongratulations Calgary Fire AFHL Award Winners for the 2022-23 Season!
Congratulations 5 Calgary Fire players and 2 Calgary Fire coaches who were recognized for their achievements this year at the AFHL Awards Ceremonies during Hockey Alberta’s Provincial Championships. Calgary Fire players earned 6 player awards, including an unprecedented sweep of “MVP” for all three female elite divisions. View all AFHL award recipients here. U18 AAA…
Read MoreCalgary Fire U13 AA Open House on February 27
The Calgary Fire will host three U13 Female AA teams under the Alberta Female Hockey League (AFHL). Try-outs open to all female players (2011, 2012) in the Calgary region. GHC hosted a Calgary Fire U13 AA Open House to share more about this exciting opportunity for female athletes in our city! Thank you for all those who attended.…
Read MoreHockey Canada Operating Fee Refund Process
In late 2022, Hockey Calgary was informed by Hockey Alberta that Hockey Canada would not be charging the $3.00 ‘Operational Fee’ for the 2022-23 season, which reduced the per player fee from $23.80 to $20.80. Preparation for the 2022-23 season was done well in advance of this communication and Member Associations used the $23.80 per player…
Read MoreNominate a GHC Coach or Volunteer for our Annual Awards!
It’s officially awards season! If you know someone special who deserves to be recognized, please nominate them so we can all celebrate their dedication, kindness and grit! Deadlines submissions are noted below. For more information about these awards, please read our Volunteer Recognition Guidelines on our Awards page. GHC ANNUAL VOLUNTEER AWARDS The following awards will be…
Read MoreCalgary Fire Elite Female Hockey Franchise Expanding for 2023-24!
The Calgary Fire, Hockey Calgary’s Elite Female Hockey franchise, is expanding for the 2023-24 hockey season. Hockey Alberta’s Elite Female Hockey Committee has announced the addition of a U13 AA division to provide a competitive all-female option for female athletes to enter the Elite system, and the expansion of the U15 AA division as a direct…
Read MoreIndependent Safe Sport Complaint Process
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT or email complaints@sportcomplaints.ca Hockey Canada and its Members want to end the culture of silence that exists in parts of hockey. To help ensure that we are a safe space for raising concerns, Hockey Canada has established a new, fully independent, and confidential reporting mechanism for all individuals regarding any…
Read MoreCommunity Evaluations Guide for 2022
2022 Evaluation Resources Evaluation Handbook Evaluation Dates, Times, Locations Evaluation Checklist Volunteer Sign-Up Links Coach Sign-Up *Coaches, check your email! Evaluation Volunteer Orientation UNDER-7 (2017, 2015) Age Group Coordinator: Chelsea Bieronski U7coordinator@girlshockeycalgary.com U7 Evaluation Welcome Letter U7 Team Structure *Coming Soon U7 Community Registration: 67 *August 31, 2022 Volunteer for U7 Evaluations! UNDER-9 (2015, 2014) Age…
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