Canadian Hockey Parents Association

Signatures 234 total

Page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 › »

1. 1
   Name: Bob Smith on Mar 21, 2003

   Comments: Let the kids play hockey! My son wants to play hockey with the kids he goes to school with but can't. He has to play for the rep team were we live. Is this Canada or Iraq

   Flag
2. 2
   Name: Christine Komaromi on Apr 21, 2003

   Comments: Listen, I agree we need more say but the least of our problems is with the residency rule. All children deserve better coaching and not all parents have the option to run to another league even if they could. The fact is if the CHA and other organizations followed more accurately previous recommendations then all coaching for all children could be dramatically improved. ie) Summit on Paid coaching mentors. Our children are unsafe in hockey because parents are uneducated and accept the current system. How these organizations make decisions is scarey! I am interested in making a difference in hockey but not for the few but rather for all! To make changes we need to go to the core of the problem not just deal with a symtom of the problem being the residency issue.

   Flag
3. 3
   Name: Rodney Stanton on Apr 21, 2003

   Comments:

   Flag
4. 4
   Name: Russ Preston on Jul 3, 2003

   Comments:

   Flag
5. 5
   Name: Perry Johnston on Jul 5, 2003

   Comments:

   Flag
6. 6
   Name: Ken Smith on Jul 11, 2003

   Comments: Before I comment, I must declare my status as a hockey adminstrator for a league that is affiliated with the GTHL. Re. Question #1: I voted NO, not because I think parents should not be involved and do not have good ideas but I look at it from an administrative viewpoint. If a local hockey association or club has to gear its development program to suit each parent's desires, then I am afraid the program would be highly unsatisfactory for the intended beneficiaries. It would be like the legend that a camel is a horse designed by a committee. If parents truly want to be involved in hockey development, then the best way to do so is to volunteer their time with their local association, get on the ice and be part of the solution. Re. Question #2: I realize that by voting NO, I may appear like a hypocrite given my affiliation with the GTHL which as member of the Lake Ontario Region within the Ontario Hockey federation is a strong proponent of freedom of choice, a position I fully support given the geographic makeup of the Lake Ontario Region and the resultant virtual impossibility of enforcing residency rules. However, when viewed from the OMHA's perspective the residency rule is an essential component for the maintenance of hockey in small communities. If unrestricted freedom of movement were permitted in rural Ontario, that could have the unfortunate effect of decimating hockey programs in the smaller communities, especially at the A and house league levels. How would you explain to a 10 year old that he could not play because there were no longer enough players to form a team in his age group For say AAA hockey, the rules have been made more flexible, given that there are fewer players at that caliber.

   Flag
7. 7
   Name: Brian Wagner on Jul 14, 2003

   Comments: Parents already have enough say. residency rules are set up to satisfy the needs of ALL the kids in the community, not the unhappy few

   Flag
8. 8
   Name: Mike Lynch on Jul 17, 2003

   Comments:

   Flag
9. 9
   Name: Robert Baratto on Jul 24, 2003

   Comments: Sometime its the city or town that make the rule so that the ice is cheaper.

   Flag
10. 10
    Name: Lee Bloor on Aug 1, 2003

    Comments: Parents already think their agents, play for fun with your friends if you make it great if not remember the good times. Thank you.

    Flag
11. 11
    Name: John McNeil on Aug 12, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
12. 12
    Name: Wade Halliday on Aug 13, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
13. 13
    Name: Tenuta Rick on Aug 17, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
14. 14
    Name: Brian Green on Aug 22, 2003

    Comments: I have seen abuses to these residency rules by the OMHA. I know parents who have been exposed to unethical behaviour on the part of OMHA 'officials'. In some cases, their attitude and behaviour is digusting and detrimentally affects minor hockey.

    Flag
15. 15
    Name: Andrew Gaputis on Aug 22, 2003

    Comments: This is applicable to Quebec as well!

    Flag
16. 16
    Name: Richard Bergeron on Aug 22, 2003

    Comments: My son is 15 years old and have received invitationnal letter to go at a Jr Tier 2 training camp and our association {Oakville} denied him a permission to skate to go with the Milton Merchants, in my view it is Refuse of development, how can they justified this situation, would it be nice for a 15 years old to attend this training camp, it is a disgrace.

    Flag
17. 17
    Name: Scott Buchanan on Aug 22, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
18. 18
    Name: Bruce Nichols on Aug 22, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
19. 19
    Name: Gord Connon on Aug 22, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
20. 20
    Name: Jim Charboneau on Aug 22, 2003

    Comments: The import rules works against the rights and freedoms of both the players and coaches wish to play anywhere that is best for the player. The current rules are flawed and wrong.

    Flag
21. 21
    Name: Scott Doucette on Aug 22, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
22. 22
    Name: TOM SMIRNIS on Aug 22, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
23. 23
    Name: John Civello on Aug 23, 2003

    Comments: The residency rule should be changed to allow players the freedom of choice,but parents should also be required and encouraged to consider the obligations to the community from which you live.Residency rules were put into place because of the lack of judgement from parents with stars in their eyes who forsake the community for their own selfish reason that makes them oblivious to the turmoil they cause in their kids lives. With very few exceptions,most kids want to play hockey and other sports with their friends...Its the ego driven parent that explains the differents between house league,a,aa,aaa hockey and give their kids the impression that they are inferior to their friends if they don't play elite hockey even if they have to go all over hell's half acre to do it so the parent can soothe their over inflated ego's Most of the problems in minor hockey today can be attributed to the"hockey parent" EX."the residency rule"

    Flag
24. 24
    Name: Gerry Cumming on Aug 23, 2003

    Comments: My son quit hockey for this very reason, the association would not release him. He played at a competitve level but was not allowd to tryout for a higher calibre team. It was triple A or his home association, which was not competive although they seemed to think it was.

    Flag
25. 25
    Name: Lionel Ingleton on Aug 23, 2003

    Comments: I think that there should be changes made to rules that dictate where kids play.As a coach I would not want a player on my team that is not happy being there.

    Flag
26. 26
    Name: Cathy Brown on Aug 23, 2003

    Comments: If a child is not happy in the system he is in or if he wants to play at a higher level which is not available at some small centres he should be allowed to go without hassle

    Flag
27. 27
    Name: Susan Yungblut on Aug 24, 2003

    Comments: The only accomplishment made, is that our child decided not to play hockey as a result...the local minor hockey group must have been happy that a point was made!

    Flag
28. 28
    Name: Joey Carey on Aug 25, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
29. 29
    Name: Terry Carr on Aug 25, 2003

    Comments: Alliance centres have also adopted this philosophy and a select few hold the power to too many kids.

    Flag
30. 30
    Name: Jim Ritchie on Aug 26, 2003

    Comments: MOVE. If you do not like the hockey in your town or city or the associtation that you belong to then move to the one you like. If it is to go play Junior hockey then yes they should get a release but to go to play in another minor hockey system NO NO NO NO. I am sorry but that is why the bondaries are set. Take them to the best hockey schools all summer but jump minor hockey systems. I do not agree with you or your view

    Flag
31. 31
    Name: Terri Ward on Aug 26, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
32. 32
    Name: Patrick Durnin on Aug 26, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
33. 33
    Name: Jennifer Decker on Aug 28, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
34. 34
    Name: Gil Shepherd on Aug 29, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
35. 35
    Name: Paul Blaney on Aug 29, 2003

    Comments: My son has sat out 1 year and still has no release following harassment and threats. He is only 12 and plays AAA. He has been very hurt by this. I want freedom for him and all players.

    Flag
36. 36
    Name: John Doxtdator on Sep 1, 2003

    Comments: there are so many poitics in some centers that is would be nice to have a say on where your player plays and take them to where you think they should beand will be happy

    Flag
37. 37
    Name: Raymond Kitzul on Sep 2, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
38. 38
    Name: Colette Blaney on Sep 2, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
39. 39
    Name: Kyle Blaney on Sep 2, 2003

    Comments: I am a player. I want to be free to chose where I try out

    Flag
40. 40
    Name: Mark Blaney on Sep 2, 2003

    Comments: I am a 19 year old University Student. My hockey development was restricted by local volunteers and residency

    Flag
41. 41
    Name: Ryan Blaney on Sep 2, 2003

    Comments: I quit rep hockey because I was resticted from tryout out for other teams. My development and fun was restricted by local volunteers and bad coaching. I had no choice.

    Flag
42. 42
    Name: Sheree Watkins on Sep 3, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
43. 43
    Name: Bob Delong on Sep 6, 2003

    Comments: I strongly believe that children should play all sports in their own community at the development age for the given sport. I understand the arguements on the other side as well. Unfortunately, a rule like the residency rule is the only way to make overly-ambitous parents "behave". However, much more should be done to ensure that the legitimate complaints of parents and players regarding the quality of local sports are addressed. I feel that incompetent people ought to be trained, assited/mentored or removed, if they cannot measure up. There must be some way of equalizing opportunities for kids in smaller communities so that complaints related to a lack of resources are addressed. If major league sports can work out things like luxury taxes and salary caps, surely there ought to be enough goodwill in minor league sports to provide the needed resources. Maybe WINtario should fund more than just arenas.

    Flag
44. 44
    Name: John Youngblood on Sep 8, 2003

    Comments: I pay /// I do the driving/// I should have the choice where my kid's can play hockey. These ppl are lining there pocket's with our kid's money /////

    Flag
45. 45
    Name: Dino Azzano on Sep 9, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
46. 46
    Name: Dino Azzano on Sep 9, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
47. 47
    Name: Todd Mason on Sep 16, 2003

    Comments: Corrupt organizations should not force you to play for them!! You should not have to play for bad coaches!

    Flag
48. 48
    Name: Bob Mccann on Sep 16, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag
49. 49
    Name: Maryanne Mason on Sep 16, 2003

    Comments: I think parents who have had their child black- balled or suspended from playing hockey for a year should consider a class action suit against the OMHA. Freedom of mobility is a guaranteed right in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

    Flag
50. 50
    Name: Robbie Wilson on Sep 24, 2003

    Comments:

    Flag

Page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 › »