By Hockey Saskatchewan

April 16th, 2021 - The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) is proud to announce the creation of the Minor Hockey Association (MHA) Matching Grant Program. This one-time opportunity is being offered to the two-hundred registered MHAs across the province. A total of $200,000 has been allocated by the SHA towards the grant program, which will see each MHA be eligible to receive up to $1000.00.

“We understand that the past twelve months have been especially tough on our associations. As an organization, we felt this was a way to help associations recoup costs incurred with the introduction of Cross-Ice at the Under-7 and Half-Ice at the Under-9 age groups, along with other capital expenditures in the area of development.” - Kelly McClintock, General Manager

To be eligible, each association must submit receipts through an online form which will open on May 1, 2021. The receipts must indicate a purchase made by the association for player development equipment such as half-ice boards, portable bumper pads, on-ice coaching aids (ie. mini-nets, stickhandling apparatuses and or shooter tutors). SHA will then match the amount spent by each association up to a maximum of $1000.00 The purchases can be pre-dated from May 2017 up until the closing date of August 31, 2021.

About the SASKATCHEWAN HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) 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, the SHA encourages competition at all levels – from recreational to high performance. SHA has grown through the years and is Saskatchewan’s largest sports organization with over 43,000 members comprised of players, coaches, and officials. For more information on the Saskatchewan Hockey Association, please visit sha.sk.ca or follow them through social media on Facebook and Twitter.