Hockey Saskatchewan is excited to offer the Minor Hockey Association (MHA) Matching Grant Program for the 2024-25 season. Continuing for the third year, this program supports grassroots hockey development by helping MHAs provide enhanced power skating opportunities for players, coaches, and officials.

Funded through profits from the IIHF World Junior Championship 50/50 draws, this initiative offers each of the 183 registered MHAs the chance to receive up to $1,000 in matching funds to cover expenses related to power skating instruction and certification.

Grant Program Details

• Amount Available: Up to $1,000 per MHA
• Eligible Expenses: Power skating instruction and instructor certification
• Age Groups: Under-7 to Under-13
• Eligible Receipts: Must be for expenses incurred between September 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024
• Online Application Period: December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025

How to Apply

1. Submit receipts via the online application for expenses related to hiring certified power skating instructors or training local personnel.
2. Match the amount of the grant requested (up to $1,000).
3. Only one application per MHA will be accepted, and all receipts must be submitted together. No additional receipts will be considered after submission.

Instructor Certification Requirements

All instructors must complete the Respect in Sport Activity Leader program and hold one of the following five (5) certifications by December 31, 2024:

1) Hockey Canada-Certified Skills Coach (Level 3)

• Delivered by Hockey Canada bi-annually.
• Topics include: skating, skills, defenceman, shooting & scoring.
• Hockey Network APP training.
• Application process to attend.

2) Hockey Saskatchewan Licensee

• Recognized by Hockey Saskatchewan in these categories: power skating, skills, power skating, skills, checking, developing defenceman & goaltending.
• Attend a Hockey Saskatchewan professional development training session.
• More information HERE.

3) CanPower Skate - Delivered by Skate Canada

4) Hockey Saskatchewan Skills Coach Level

5) Hockey Saskatchewan Power Skating Coach (Level 1)

• Course material is from Hockey Canada; Skating 1a, Skating 1 & Skating 2.
• Ice sessions to target edges, striding & transitions.
• Additional class sessions include: use of technology; skill progressions; skill analysis.
• 10 Lesson plans are being developed for attendees.
• First clinic held last August in Saskatoon with 27 people in attendance.
• Second clinic to be held on November 2, 2024, in Caronport, Sask.
• More information HERE.

Important Information

• Grants will be paid by cheque upon approval.
• The program is limited to one-time payments per qualifying MHA.
• Receipts submitted must clearly reflect expenses for power skating programs delivered between September 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
• The receipts must indicate a purchase made by the Member Association for the expense of hiring power skating instructors or having a local person trained to assist in player development.
• One application per MHA will be accepted and the Member Association must match the grant received.

For more information and to submit your application, please follow the link below.

GRANT APPLICATION