By Hockey Saskatchewan

REGINA, Sask. – Hockey Saskatchewan is excited to announce the third edition of the Minor Hockey Association (MHA) Matching Grant Program, returning for the 2024-25 season. This program offers financial support to MHAs to help with the costs of hiring power skating instructors or training local individuals to aid in player development.

All 183 registered MHAs are eligible to apply for matching funds of up to $1,000. Funded by proceeds from the IIHF World Junior Championship 50/50 draws, this grant continues to focus on developing foundational skating skills for young players in Saskatchewan.

The previous two editions of the program, in 2020-21 and 2023-24, successfully distributed $212,000 to MHAs across the province, supporting their efforts to improve skater development.

“This third edition of the grant underscores our commitment to supporting grassroots skating across the province,” said Kelly McClintock, General Manager of Hockey Saskatchewan. “Skating is the key to player development, and this grant helps ensure that MHAs can provide quality instruction that builds confidence, skill, and a lifelong love for the game.”

The grant supports power skating programs for players in the Under-7 to Under-13 age groups, with eligible activities taking place between September 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.

All power skating instructors must hold Hockey Saskatchewan-approved certifications by December 31, 2024, to qualify.

Instructor Certification Routes

Instructors must complete one of the following approved certification routes:

1. Certified Skills Coach (Level 3) – Delivered by Hockey Canada
2. Hockey Saskatchewan Licensee
3. CanPowerSkate – Delivered by Skate Canada
4. Hockey Saskatchewan Skills Coach Level
5. Hockey Saskatchewan Power Skating Coach (Level 1)

In addition, all instructors must complete the Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification.

Program Details

• Receipts for eligible expenses must be submitted through an online form, available on the MHA Matching Grant Program webpage from December 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
• Only one application per MHA will be accepted, and the association must match the amount of the grant awarded.

GRANT INFORMATION WEBPAGE – CLICK HERE

If members have any further questions about the program, please contact Kelly McClintock, General Manager, at KellyM@HockeySask.ca or call (306) 789-5101.

Shaping Character for Life… More Than a Game.

About HOCKEY SASKATCHEWAN

Hockey Saskatchewan was established in 1912 and is the governing body for organized hockey in the province of Saskatchewan. With a mission to lead, develop and promote positive hockey experiences, Hockey Saskatchewan encourages competition at all levels – from recreational to high performance. Hockey Saskatchewan has grown through the years and is Saskatchewan’s largest sports organization with over 45,000 members comprised of players, coaches, and officials. For more information, please visit www.hockeysask.ca or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.