PMAHA has been selected to host The First Shift – a program put on by Hockey Canada and Bauer (http://www.thefirstshift.ca/), wherein children in the H2-H4 age range (6-10 yrs old) who have never registered with an amateur hockey association before (new to minor hockey) are eligible to be outfitted in all new Bauer hockey gear (helmets, skates, etc.) and partake in 6 ice sessions for one cost of $199. The welcome event is scheduled for Oct. 6th and should atttract kids from Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge as well as kids in PoMo locally. Ice times will need to be provided by PMAHA but is subsidized by the program. Volunteers both on-ice and off will be required. Coordination of the program will be handled by PMAHA second VP, Allen Wales. More details will be posted and shared as the planning of the event develops.

PMAHA has also been selected to host a program put on by the NHLPA and the Vancouver Canucks, wherein children in the H1 age range (4-6 yrs old) are eligible to be outfitted in ALL new hockey gear (helmets, skates, etc.) from a local SportChek store free of cost. Eligible player must be registered with PMAHA. Contact Sharron Tulk for more details.