BC HOCKEY OFFERING FUNDING FOR FEMALE INITIATIVES

For Immediate Release

June 18, 2024

Saanichton, B.C. - BC Hockey is excited to announce that $5,000 in funding is being offered to each Female Zone for the 2024-25 season for female initiatives.

Minor Hockey Associations (MHAs) can now apply for funding for an event/initiative and we encourage MHAs to look at creating their own initiatives to support women and girls hockey recruitment and retention, officiating, coaching, membership opportunities and more.

Below is a list of initiatives that have been done in the past:

• Esso Fun Days
• "Try It" programs
• Female skill sessions
• Female jamborees
• Officiating seminars
• On-ice coaching sessions

Each Female Zone (Kootenays, North, Lower Mainland, Okanagan, Vancouver Island) will have $5,000 in funding available. MHAs can submit their event/initiative through THIS LINK.

MHAs will be notified within 7-10 business days regarding their application status. All applications must be submitted a minimum of three weeks prior to the event date. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed and all MHAs will need to provide an invoice for reimbursement.

Please reach out to Female Hockey Coordinator, Jen Loewen (fhc@bchockey.net) or info@bchockey.net to answer any questions you may have and assist in supporting your event.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Canucks for Kids Fund.

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