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Golf Tournament Alert

Posted May 2nd, 2010 by mark


GUELPH MINOR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

2nd ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

 Saturday May 15th, 2010

 

The golf tournament is just around the corner. Thank you to those that have registered or let me know you are coming.

Its not too late to sign up. Just send me an email with how many you  are bringing so we can be ready for you on the 15th.

Thanks
Mark St Hilaire
msthilaire@yahoo.com

April 2010 Issue - Bear's Roar

Posted April 5th, 2010 by mark

Bear's Roar

Welcome to Guelph Minor Football Association’s new e-newsletter, the Bear’s electronic periodical chock full of news and events happening in the Bear’s community. Full details of all items will be present on our website at www.guelphbears.com .

40th Anniversary Celebration Upcoming Events

 GMFA is proud of its involvement in our community. Official records indicate that our corporation was formed 40 years ago this year. We have been around much longer but 40th has a nice ring to it!
 
Golf Tournament - Don't Miss Out... Register NOW!!!
Our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament fast approaches. It is being held May 15th at Brookfield Golf and Country Club in Cambridge. The party starts with a tailgate party at 10:00 with a shotgun start at 11:30. The day will wrap up with raffles, draws and a steak dinner. As those that were there can tell you… it’s a great time for a great cause.  Its earlier this year to kick off the season with a party!
To register go here or for more information contact Mark at msthilaire@yahoo.com .
We are still looking for sponsors and prize donors. For more information please visit our website.
 

Registration April 18th from 10am to 4pm - Walmart

GMFA will be at Walmart on Woodlawn Road accepting registration for all our programs on April 18th from 10 to 4.

Junior Player Development Camp

We would like to once again thank all the players and coaches that participated in our JPD camp. Also a reminder for those with equipment to be returned, please contact Mark St Hilaire at msthilaire@yahoo.com to arrange for a drop off time and place.
Thanks Again!

Team Ontario West Try Outs

Team Ontario is holding one more team tryout  April 10th at the Brampton Soccer Centre, Brampton Ontario . The cost is $20 if pre-registered and $30 at the door. More information can be found at the OFA website.

Mouthguard Clinic

Mouth Guard Clinics will be held on Sunday  April 11th from 1 to 4 at 95 Crimea Street in Guelph , Ontario .

$35 each (no tax)
.Custom-fitted, easy to speak & breath
.Available in several solid colours
.Block-out is used to fill spaces left by missing teeth. This means the
guard can continue to be worn once the adult tooth has fully erupted
.Free carry case with each guard
.Re-fitted upon pickup to ensure comfort
.Pay by MC, Visa, cash, cheque
.2nd guard can be formed using same impression for $20
Clinic hosted by:


1454 King Street East , Kitchener
519.744.5200
www.nancyhall-dentalhygiene.ca 
info@nancyhall-dentalhygiene.ca

 

 

 

 

Breaking News- March 2010

Posted March 6th, 2010 by mark

Important Information Update

Mouthguard Clinic

Mouth Guard Clinics will be held on Sunday March 7th, March 28th, and April
11th from 1 to 4 at 95 Crimea Street in Guelph , Ontario .

$35 each (no tax)
.Custom-fitted, easy to speak & breath
.Available in several solid colours
.Block-out is used to fill spaces left by missing teeth. This means the
guard can continue to be worn once the adult tooth has fully erupted
.Free carry case with each guard
.Re-fitted upon pickup to ensure comfort
.Pay by MC, Visa, cash, cheque
.2nd guard can be formed using same impression for $20
Clinic hosted by:


1454 King Street East , Kitchener
519.744.5200
www.nancyhall-dentalhygiene.ca 
info@nancyhall-dentalhygiene.ca

 

Registration

Saturday March 6th 10 - 3 at Stone Road Mall

Fergus Centre Wellington Sportsplex ("Fergus Arena")
 March 9th - 6-8pm,

Elora Elora Community Centre March 11th - 6-8pm

Spaghetti Dinner and Euchre Tournament

 

When: Saturday March 20, 2010
 
Where: Brookfield Golf Course
       3700 Beaverdale Road, Cambridge, ON
 
Time: Dinner at 5:00pm, Euchre at 7:30pm
 
Costs:
Dinner only……………$10.00 per person
Dinner only…….…….. $30.00 per family (2 adults & 4 children under 12)
Euchre only…….……. $10.00 per person (must be 18 years of age) Euchre & Dinner…….. $20.00 per person
 
Partners will be randomly selected at the beginning of the euchre tournament.
 
 
TO PURCHASE TICKETS EMAIL: wayneandtina@rogers.com
 
 
 
 
 
For more information about the Guelph Bears and their Fundraising Events visit our website at:
WWW.GUELPHBEARS.COM

 

 

 

 

March 2010 issue - Bear's Roar

Posted March 3rd, 2010 by mark

Bear's Roar

Welcome to Guelph Minor Football Association’s new e-newsletter, the Bear’s electronic periodical chock full of news and events happening in the Bear’s community. Full details of all items will be present on our website at www.guelphbears.com .

 

 

40th Anniversary Celebration Upcoming Events

 GMFA is proud of its involvement in our community. Official records indicate that our corporation was formed 40 years ago this year. We have been around much longer but 40th has a nice ring to it!
 
Golf Tournament
Our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament fast approaches. It is being held May 15th at Brookfield Golf and Country Club in Cambridge. The party starts with a tailgate party at 10:00 with a shotgun start at 11:30. The day will wrap up with raffles, draws and a steak dinner. As those that were there can tell you… it’s a great time for a great cause.  Its earlier this year to kick off the season with party!
To register go here or for more information contact Mark at msthilaire@yahoo.com .
We are still looking for sponsors and prize donors. For more information please visit our website.
 
Spaghetti Dinner
You are invited to join Guelph Minor Football at a Spaghetti social and Euchre Tournament at the Brookfield\Beaverdale golf club on March 20th. The cost for the dinner is $10 per person or $30 per family (2 adults & up to 4 children under 12). The Euchre tournament will start after the dinner. Cost to enter is $10 a person. Individual registration and teams will be randomly assigned. To purchase tickets please contact tina@guelphbears.com or msthilaire@yahoo.com
 
 

GMFA Registration at Stone Road Mall

We will be at Stone Road Mall this Saturday March 6th from 10am to 3pm accepting registration for all GMFA programs. You can always register online. We now take Master card and Visa.       
 
Spring                                                                                   Fall
Flag                                                                                        Myte
Six a Side – tackle                                                              Tyke
OVFL Junior Varsity                                                            Atom
OVFL Varsity                                                                        Pee Wee
 

Six a Side Football

GMFA is starting a new Spring tackle football program. Six a Side football is full equipment tackle football played on a field 100 yards long and 40 yards wide with each team fielding six players. Teams will be comprised of 8 to 12 players. The season runs from the first Wednesday in May to the last Saturday in June. For more information on the game please visit the Football Canada site.
To register go to the Bears registration website, sign in and for the Summer 2010 season choose the Six a side division.
  

NCCP Coaches Clinic

The Ontario Football Alliance is hosting an NCCP coach’s clinic March 26th 27th and 28th at the Flower City Recreation Center in Brampton. For more detail please visit our website.
 

Team Ontario West Try Outs

Team Ontario is holding more team tryouts in April. The cost is $20 if pre-registered and $30 at the door. More information can be found at the OFA website.

 

 

Junior Player Development Camp

Just a reminder that the next and last camp day is March 13th. Please remember to bring all the gear you have been issued… the jerseys are yours to keep. Please arrive between 1pm and 1:15pm.
Thanks

 

Jan 2010 Issue - The Bear's Roar

Posted January 25th, 2010 by mark

 

The Bear's Roar

 

Welcome to Guelph Minor Football Association’s new e-newsletter, the Bear’s electronic periodical chock full of news and events happening in the Bear’s community. Full details of all items will be present on our website at www.guelphbears.com .
 
This is an exciting and busy year for Guelph Minor Football. Here are some of the happenings and upcoming events.
 
 

40th Anniversary Celebrations

 GMFA is proud of its involvement in our community. Official records indicate that our corporation was formed 40 years ago this year. We have been around much longer but 40 has a nice ring to it! Keep in touch with the website and spread the word. We will have many special events and celebrations this year.

 

 

2nd Annual Guelph Minor Football Golf Tournament

 The date is set… May 15th 2010 at Brookfield Country Club. Ask anyone who attended the event last year, it’s a great time for a great cause.

We are looking for volunteers , sponsors and donations. Please contact Mark St Hilaire for more details and to let him know you are ready to step up and help.
 
 

Junior Player Development Camp

Our JPD has started but it is not too late. If you have a player aged 9-14 (birth year 1996 – 2001), there are some spaces available. See the website for details.

 

 

OVFL Season is almost HERE!

The Junior Varsity and Varsity season is just around the corner. For information on teams, coaches, training and contacts please see the team pages in the Tackle section of our website. Players remember to get registered online. You can’t play if you aren’t signed up!

 
 

Spring House Leage Football

Every year GMFA runs our very popular Flag Football Program. To compliment it, this year we are starting a Six a Side football program. It’s a full contact, full equipment game played with six players a side on a smaller field, similar to flag. For more information on cost and registration please visit our website under the Tackle program, Six a Side division.
 
For more information on the Six a Side game visit Football Canada

 

 

Football Registrations

Registrations for all GMFA’s programs are online and always available as a link from our website here. For those that want the personal touch, we will be at Stone Road Mall February 27th and 28, March 6th from 10am to 3:30pm with the ability to register your players for any of the Bears upcoming events.

 
 

Attention Coaches!

The Coaches Association of Ontario is holding a weekend conference here in Guelph February 26th-28th. There are NCCP courses and a whole lot more. Details can be found here

 

 

OFA Quarterback Camp

Ontario Football Alliance is holding a quarterbacks camp at the University of Guelph Dome February 17th and 18th from 7 to 9 pm. For more details and to register please visit the OFA website at www.ontariofootballalliance.ca

 

 

In Troubled Times

During these tough economic times it’s often activities like football that families can’t afford. Guelph Minor Football is committed to making sure every kid that wants to, gets a chance to play football. We have always offered assistance with registration and other fees for qualified players, having sponsored 7 players last year. To keep our assistance program totally confidential the Guelph Food Bank administers our program. Contact the Food Bank directly for more information.

 

 

 

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