Welcome to a new season of Rock hockey here in St. Marys!
St. Marys Minor Hockey is happy to welcome back our players and families, and I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new players and families who have joined our Rock family for the 2025-2026 season.
Minor hockey, and organized sports in general, provide participants many benefits including enhancing their passion for the sport, skill development, leadership opportunities, core memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. St. Marys Minor Hockey is proud to be a part of youth development, while offering a competitive and rewarding hockey experience. As we get ready to lace up our skates and step onto the rink, we’re not just returning to the game we love, but to a community that thrives on passion, teamwork and camaraderie.
We are excited for all that awaits our teams, players and volunteers in the 2025-2026 season. Getting back on the ice, playing games, participating in tournaments, hosting tournaments, celebrating success and achievements are all in store for our association this season.
The success that our teams experience on the ice, is only possible through the dedication of our many volunteers. Thank you to our coaches and bench staff who will spend the next 7 months developing and instituting practice plans and game plays that will enhance our players knowledge and skills in the sport. These volunteers are the backbone of our organization and we are so thankful to have such a diverse and talented group of individuals who have chosen to step into a team leadership role. I want to also extend my gratitude to all of our off-ice volunteers, whose dedicated efforts drive the program forward. The work done by our executive and board members, committee members and coordinators is what allows our program to run smoothly for all participants and families to enjoy. We are always looking for additional volunteers, who are needed to ensure our program can continue to excel. Please consider getting involved - reach out to myself, or any member of the executive to let us know how you can help.
Thank you to our team sponsors, for your continued support of our teams and our program. Your generosity helps to keep kids of all ages and all abilities, on the ice, playing the sport they love, while keeping the sport affordable for families. Your investment in the youth of our community is invaluable and greatly appreciated.
To our players, embrace the challenges and opportunities that you will face this season, learn from every experience, always give your best effort and never give up. This season is your chance to shine, to grow as an individual and as part of a team. As an athlete, understand that there is always something to learn, even from a loss. Remember every time you put on your jersey, you are representing yourself, your teammates, your coaches and your community, so do so with honour, respect and integrity.
Please take a moment to subscribe to your team’s calendar, as well as to the SMMHA website, to be sure you will remain up to date with vital information throughout the season. Also be sure to like us on facebook and Instagram, to follow along with our association’s success stories this season.
Skate hard, play smart, have fun - and get ready to Own the Ice!
Go Rock Go!
Katharine Found
President