Ontario Hockey Association to host AGM in Kincardine in June

The 135th edition of the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, June 14-15.

In addition to the meeting, the event will include a golf tournament, OHA awards ceremony, and some special guests.

“The OHA is extremely proud of its long-standing connection with members and communities across Ontario, a relationship that traces its roots to 1890,” said Marc Mercier, chairman of the OHA board of directors.

“We look forward to hosting our 2024 AGM in the beautiful community of Kincardine and working closely with 2022 OHA Gold Stick recipient Doug Kennedy and the rest of the local organizing committee as we celebrate all of the great things going on within junior and senior hockey in Ontario.”

More information, including AGM registration and accommodation information, will be available in the coming weeks at ohahockey.ca

The Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) was founded Nov. 27, 1890, and is the governing body for the majority of junior and senior hockey in the Province of Ontario. It is a member partner of the Ontario Hockey Federation which is one of 13 provincial and regional branches of Hockey Canada.

The OHA is comprised of three junior hockey leagues and two senior hockey leagues: Junior A – Ontario Junior Hockey League; Junior B – Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League; Junior C – Provincial Junior Hockey League, Senior  – Allan Cup Hockey (AAA) and Ontario Elite Hockey League (AA).

For the 2023-24 season, these five leagues encompass 125 teams.

The objectives of the OHA are to foster and encourage the sport of amateur hockey, to conduct competition in the various categories established, to determine teams for entry into the inter-branch competitions that may be provided by Hockey Canada, and to provide for the affiliation of other hockey organizations.

The OHA provides administrative resources; co-ordinates programs, services and events for hockey participants; provides support to various development programs for coaches, officials, trainers and players, safety and risk management issues; and offers resources for harassment and abuse education.