Hockey Education Reaching Out Society Le Hockey et l'Éducation sont de Réels Outils Sociaux
2010–11 ANNUAL REPORT 1 . . . Introduction 7 . . . Winnipeg 2 . . . Program Coordinators 8, 9 . . . Toronto 3 . . . HEROS Champions 10 . . . Montréal 4 . . . Sunshine Coast 11 . . . Edmonton 5 . . . Vancouver 12 . . . Financials 6 . . . Calgary
Published 2011, by The Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) . HEROS is a federally registered non-profit organization founded in 2000, committed to empowering children from economically challenged and ethnically diverse neighborhoods through the game of hockey .
Charitable registration number: CRA 877195610RR0001
Cover photo credit: Blake Chorley Photography . Our Commitment to Empowering 2010-11 Children The Hockey Education Reaching Out Society (HEROS) is a charitable organization committed to empowering children through ice hockey . HEROS works with girls and boys of diverse ethnicity from socio-economically challenged neigh- bourhoods across Canada . HEROS focuses on four fundamental behaviours: listening, respect, discipline & fun . board of directors
Terron Falk, Chairman
Report from our Chairman and Executive Director: Casey McCawley, Treasurer
Barb Aidelbaum, Director his year was an extremely successful one for HEROS. Our programs Tflourished and we provided no-cost mentor based hockey programming to Iriss Gibbons, Director over 500 children in 11 programs throughout 7 cities across Canada. HEROS partnered with Resiliency Initiatives Canada to collect data including socio- Casey McCawley, Director economic information and how the children are developing as a result of our Susan Hall, Director programming. To date, we know that children participating in our program feel a stronger sense of connection to positive role models and that they have an increased ability make positive choices. We are excited to share that our program expanded to Montréal, our first French site, and to our new North York/Etobicoke site in Toronto. We also expanded to include an All Star heros Timeline Program in Calgary geared towards kids finishing junior high and transitioning into high school. We are very pleased to announce that in 2010, five of our 1999 Vancouver former HEROS and current mentors are on college/university scholarship. 2005 Toronto (Regent Park) Our programs consistency, routine and reliability create safe and stable envi- ronments for our children to grow while reflecting their diversity and assets. 2006 Calgary (Future Stars) We feel that these children are our true ‘heroes.’ 2007 edmonton Our success is a result of our dedicated volunteers and mentors who use 2008 Toronto (Brookview) their expertise to far exceed our goals. We would like to thank all volunteers and mentors for their commitment to the HEROS program — you are the 2009 sunshine Coast backbone of our work. The success of 2010/2011 would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and generous donors. To our sponsors, we 2009 winnipeg (North End) extend our heartfelt thanks. Finally, we would like to express our gratitude to 2010 Calgary (All Stars) our volunteer directors who bring great enthusiasm, passion and ideas to our organization. As we continue on to 2011/2012 and the ambitious goals we have 2010 montréal set for ourselves, we feel confident in our ability to serve even more children. We are proud to report to you on our collective accomplishments. 2010 Toronto (North York)
2011 winnipeg (St. John’s)
2012 ottawa
Terron Falk, Norm Flynn, Chairman Executive Director
Program 2010-11 Coordinators
ur programs need support and coordination to make sure our OHockey Education Reaching Out Society children have the best experience possible. Often known as the first to arrive and last to leave, coordinating equipment, logistics and communication, here are your ����–���� HEROS program coordinators:
Sunshine Coast Edmonton Toronto Kelly Boutilier Mark Milner Moezine Hasham, “This is my second year with HEROS. I have been with HEROS for 5 years, Director of Programs, Eastern Canada As I learn more about HEROS, I see a since the program in Edmonton began. “My favourite memory is HEROS and great program and LOVE being a part It has been extremely rewarding to NHL stars on ice doing drills together of it. I love to see kids who have been see the positive impact the program at the NHLPA Ben and Jerry’s Ice given very little have the opportunity has had on our kids; and their families. Cream Launch. Favourite hockey team to be a part of something much bigger. We have experienced first hand the is the Canucks, and PK Subban and It is hard work at times to make each impact our Calgary–Edmonton friend- Ryan Miller are my favourite players!” week fun for every child, but that is ship tournament has had in bringing what HEROS is all about!” Kelly is a families together through the HEROS Linda Basso bookkeeper in Sechelt. program. The tournament provides our “My favourite memory was seeing kids and their families with a lasting, Davin, our Cambodian new Canadian, Vancouver positive experience that will stay with learning how to skate before learning Carlos Borges them for a lifetime. The opportunity to how to speak English. She has taught “I’ve been involved with HEROS (along travel and foster friendships with kids me how people around the world can with my little brother) as a HERO, then from another city has had a long-last- communicate to one another and work a mentor and now as a coordinator! ing impact on our kids. Many of them as a team through sports, especially Giving back to HEROS is an incredible maintain these friendships throughout through the game of hockey.” Linda is source of pride for me. I continue to be the entire year. a stay at home mother of two sporty mentored by Norm and Terron every kids. Her favourite hockey team is the week and am so thankful. I enjoy help- Winnipeg one her son plays on and he’s also her ing develop future leaders and teaching Denise Skrumeda favourite player!” how to selflessly give to our communi- Denise has been with HEROS for three ty!” Carlos works for a design company years. “One of our kids was having Montréal and at Douglas College. “My favourite a hard time with peer pressure and Moezine Hasham, team is Detroit and Milan Lucic.” wasn’t sure if he wanted to be in the Martin Longchamps program. I took him aside for a talk Martin has been with HEROS since Calgary about how he was doing and if I could 2010. The first on-ice session was with Kevin Hodgson, help. He said ‘yes’ and he’s now in his Willie O’Ree. “It was a great start. Nancy Bilodeau-Cogger 3rd year. He’s never missed a week and That’s always an inspiration and a moti- Kevin and Nancy have been with always comes with a huge smile, hugs vation for me to see their smiles during HEROS for six years. “There are many for all and asks us all how we’re doing!” an ice session. I have two favorite reasons why we love HEROS. Being Denise is a counselor at Marymound teams: Sens and the Bruins! My favorite involved in HEROS, is like being in School and a Mom of three. “My fa- players are Sydney Crosby and Jonathan family.” Both Kevin and Nancy work at vourite team is Vancouver, and Roberto Toews.” Martin is the principal buyer Aspen Family & Community Net- Luongo would be my rock star!” for Societe d’energie de la Baie James/ work Society. “Our favourite team and Hydro Quebec. player? There are so many — so, it’s the HEROS!”
HEROS Champions
hank you to our national and regional sponsors. Your continued support truly helps us make Tthe Hockey Education Reaching Out Society program possible.
Vancouver & Sunshine Coast Noah Yelizarov Memorial • The Coaches Site Vancouver Police Department • Vancouver School Board Sunshine Coast School District • Face of Today
Toronto Stephen Marshall Foundation • Chris Lewis Classic PEAC School for Elite Athletes • Regent Park Children’s Foundation Toronto Police Service • Toronto District School Board Greenwood College • Canlan Ice Sports–York
Calgary Aspen • Calgary Flames • Professional Skate Service Calgary Board of Education • Jay Bouwmeester
Winnipeg Platinum Jets • FWS Group • Bob Williams John Pollard • John McGoey • Winnipeg School Division
Montréal Braves Ahuntsic • Hockey Experts Rockland Ahuntsic-Cartierville Montréal • École Sophie-Barat Commission Scolaire de Montréal
Edmonton Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast • Sport Central Servus Credit Union • Edmonton Public Schools University of Alberta Golden Bears and Panda Varsity Hockey
girls 37% boys 63%
living with one parent or other family members 44%
identified as ethnic minority 50% … 18% Aboriginal Sunshine Coast
n the Sunshine Coast, we have where the banquet was held. When O25 kids in our HEROS program they walked in the faces said it all as well as six high school junior — many “ooohhh aaahhh’s and they mentors and mentors. The kids were all quite impressed they were come from five different elementary allowed to sit separate from the few schools including Kinnikinnick, parents who were able to join us. NDVR (Alternative School), Cedar There were some friends made, and Grove, Gibsons and Langdale and promises that we would be back two different high schools, Chat- maybe for a game of hockey! While elech and Elphinstone. Eighteen waiting for the last ferry home, I students returned for their 2nd year asked some of the kids what was the and seven students were new to the best part of the day the resounding program this season. We also have answer, which was followed by a very four adult leaders this year. Two of contented sigh was, ‘The WHOLE us started last season and two are day!’” Kelly, HEROS Coordinator. new this season. All of our practices take place in the Gibsons and Area Community Centre, a facility that is We hear things like ... just three years old. Being from two different small towns, the majority “I like meeting new friends, of our kids need to be transported learning to skate and seeing by bus 25 minutes each week to and the mentors.” from the facility. I love to see the excitement on each face each week as “I like seeing everyone gear is located, put on and the skates and having fun!” hit the ice. The energy level in the building multiplies exponentially and “I’ve learned to do my best.” the mentors and leaders spring into action. “HEROS teaches you to play hockey so you’re prepared to “In May 2011, we went into Vancou- play with a real team.” ver to join with them for their year end party. This was the first time we “It’s fun!” had joined with another HEROS Photo courtesy Ian Jacques/Coast Reporter group. The kids were ecstatic! It was “I like everything about HEROS.” a very long day for the kids with the “For one or two students, this bus picking everyone up from school “I like the fact that we get to go on the program is the one thing that around 11:30 a.m. and not returning ice — coming from the west coast this they have to look forward to again until midnight. We had to take is not an every winter experience!!” the ferry from Langdale to Horse- each week. These students have shoe Bay. We drove into Vancouver “ ‘I’m sweating!’, This, from one young nothing else in their life that is as a convoy because we needed two boy who apparently had never solely for them.” other vehicles apart from the bus and sweated before!” found Britannia School (eventually). — Cathy McCubbin, Principal The kids played some indoor soc- Kinnikinnick Elementary cer before heading to the restaurant
girls 25% boys 75%
living with one parent or other family members 55%
identified as ethnic minority 73% Vancouver
EROS Vancouver meets every signed her up for HEROS. She’s now HTuesday at Britannia arena in 12 years old, has played for three East Vancouver. Children from three years and is so proud of being a girl schools — Strathcona, Britannia and playing hockey. The opportunities Seymour — are joined by former have been incredible for her from the HEROS mentors and volunteer hockey skills camp to Canucks games coaches. In November 2010, thirty and the awards dinner. There’s a core nine Vancouver HEROS participated group of girls that she’s gotten to in the CIBC Miracle Skate session at know through the program and she’s UBC with players from the Thunder- made friends from other schools bird hockey team. Former NHL star in the program because they are all and beloved Canuck, Trevor Linden HEROS.” was a special surprise guest. He spoke to the kids and coached them This has made families stronger through various drills. The HEROS too — helping each other out and children were also given a tour of the expanding our supports. The men- athletic facility and gained valuable tors and leaders know all the kids insight into the balance of education and cheer them on, acting as positive and sport. leaders. “It’s great that Malia knows them on and off the ice. This really Our commitment to education builds up their self esteem.” has always been a priority and we are proud to announce that 5 post- Malia’s now the youngest on her secondary scholarships have been basket ball team at the Native awarded to HEROS mentors. The Friendship Centre and president of week of July 6th, 2011 marked the Cedar Kids — a business through 12th annual HEROS Summer Hockey Junior Achievement. HEROS builds Camp. Members of the Vancouver confidence that makes kids feel Police Department coached the HE- important and extra special. Malia’s ROS children every afternoon along two youngest brothers Shae (10 years with volunteers. This year we had 47 old) and Jayden (8 years old) are now children participate. playing hockey too! In fact, Jayden was the youngest HERO this past Proud HEROS Mom Cheryl year. “We also really appreciate the Robinson, four-year HERO Mom to assistance that HEROS has given for “I love the HEROS program. Malia (12 years old ), Shae (10 years Jayden to join Minor Hockey and It gives the kids something old) and Jayden (8 years old) says: “I all the other extra attention. Malia to look forward to. It’s about first heard about HEROS from other already knows that she’ll one day creating lifelong friends ... dis- families, that it was a program where be a mentor and won’t hesitate to cipline, dedication, teamwork, kids got to try hockey, that it was give back to those HEROS.” You’ll a good program and that we didn’t often find Malia’s grandpa Martin at organization, and hard work ... need to worry about equipment. I the rink cheering and he exclaims The mentors and volunteers are don’t actually think Malia would have “It’s the best thing to happen to my so awesome and caring.” suggested or joined hockey without grandkids. It keeps them busy and it’s having first tried at school. It was the reason they’re so good in school!” � Ellen Barton, Mom to Michaela, through this that her teacher Justin a three-year HERO
girls 33% boys 67%
living with one parent or other family members 42%
identified as ethnic minority 73% … 21% west indian and 15% african Toronto
egent Park HEROS hosts 32 Toronto and Montréal attended the Rchildren from Market Lane Public NHL’s Willie O’Ree Skills Weekend School, Duke of York/Regent Park in Buffalo in March 2011. The HE- Public School, Rose Avenue Pub- ROS girls (Alexandra, Cindy & Jenna) lic School and Sprucecourt Public and boys (Alexandre, Dustin, Bailey, School. They practice every Monday Jorden, Michael, Rakin, Tyrell) played from October to mid-March. The ice hockey alongside 25 girls and boys children from Market Lane, Duke of from across the United States of York, Sprucecourt and Rose Avenue America. HEROS had the opportu- meet at Moss Park Arena with their nity to watch the Buffalo Sabres prac- teachers. Brookview HEROS sees tice, get autographs and take pictures 36 children from Brookview Middle including Canadian born defenseman School gather every Tuesday from Tyler Myers and long time former Cal- October to mid-March. The kids and gary Flame Jordan Leopold. HEROS teachers take a school bus to and from participated in an NHL hockey skills Canlan Ice Sports-York which is locat- clinic with Mike Smith who is the ed on the campus of York University. head of Hockey Development for the North York HEROS has 32 HEROS league and former NHL Stanley Cup from Oakdale Park Middle School & champion goalie, Dominik Hasek. The Elms Public School. The kids and The clinic included drills followed teachers take a school bus to and from by competitive skills which included Canlan Ice Sports-York and practice hardest shot, most accurate shooter every Wednesday from October to and fastest skater. The HEROS were mid-March. taken on a guided tour of Canisius College, a post-secondary institution On January 15th, 2011, 37 children with a rich tradition of ice hockey from the Toronto programs partici- and education. On Saturday night the pated in a special trip to Air Canada festivities continued with the HEROS Centre courtesy of the Forzani Group. attending the Buffalo Sabres–Atlanta The HEROS arrived at the ACC to Thrashers game. Four of the HEROS watch the Toronto Maple Leafs and were selected to participate in an Calgary Flames practice. The HEROS intermission shoot out during the Sa- then skated in a one-hour clinic with bres game on Saturday night. Jordan P. special guest coach Darryl Sittler. from Calgary was the only participant After practice, the HEROS visited to score; a goal he celebrated with a the Hockey Hall of Fame and then re- hurricane fist pump as the spotlight turned to the acc to watch the hockey shined on him. After the game the game from a gondola suite. For most HEROS were treated to a visit from of the HEROS this marked their first Atlanta Thrasher players Anthony trip to see a NHL hockey game. Stewart and Evander Kane. The week- end culminated with a chance to play HEROS is affiliated with the -Na a game at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo. “HEROS accepts everyone as tional Hockey League through (NHL) Many exciting memories were created family and gives us confidence.” Hockey is For Everyone initiative. for the HEROS over the course of As such, ten HEROS girls and boys the weekend and it is something they — Angel, 1 year HERO from Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, won’t soon forget.
HERO Khai Mitchell Ngyuen HERO Alexandra Joseph HERO Thomas Peate (Regent Park HEROS): (North York HEROS): (Brookview HEROS)
“Khai was in his third and final year “Alexandra was in her first year at “Thomas was not a kid who fit in. in the program. He was one of the HEROS and certainly was a natural He always seemed at odds with his more accomplished skill players on athlete; however skating in general peers. He had trouble getting along the team and this showed on weekly and ice hockey was new to her. She with other students and teachers. basis. In January 2011, HEROS was was progressing along beautifully Thomas was constantly in my office invited to the Air Canada Centre to and was selected to participate in for fighting and arguing with others. partake in a unique activity; includ- the Willie O’Ree Skills Weekend in He was struggling to fit in and find ing a skate at the ACC, a visit to March 2011. Three weeks before the connection. When he first got on the the Hockey Hall of Fame and finally camp, Alexandra was participating in ice with HEROS, he had a tough time a chance to watch a hockey game a regular practice scrimmage when skating, shooting and stopping. In (Leafs vs. Flames). A couple of weeks she collided with a group of players the beginning, he spent a lot of time later I received a call from Greg and fell awkwardly. She unfortunately on the ice! He persevered and worked Schell, Hockey Development at the ended up with a fractured wrist and hard. His skating skills developed Toronto Maple Leafs. They wanted to her participation in the weekend along with his self-esteem. As he give one of our HEROS an oppor- was in doubt. Her doctors told her gained confidence he started to de- tunity to skate on their own during parents that it would be close to 3 velop relationships with his peers. By the intermission of a game and at the weeks before they could perform the end of the first year, Thomas was same time raise money for HEROS. another x-ray and to be safe they a totally different kid. You wouldn’t Khai was selected for this amazing decided to cast her arm up. While have recognized him as the same opportunity. Accompanied by his she was casted up she attended all of kid from the beginning of the year. mom, Khai went down to the ACC. the practices and volunteered off the He was getting along with everyone He was given a special change room ice and supported her HEROS team- and had become a popular student. and took the ice. The TML mascot mate. As we approached the skills In fact, he had become a leader. He was out on the ice with Khai and he weekend, her cast was removed and became a member of our best and had a chance to shoot pucks valued she received the all clear from her brightest group of our students. He at $50 each for HEROS. His mom doctors. Alexandra participated in was brimming with confidence and was on the bench taking pictures and the weekend and loved it! She skated self-esteem. It was this confidence cheering him on! Khai put 13 pucks in with players from all over North from HEROS that allowed him to the net and raised $650 for HEROS. America and being only one of a develop relationships that only three When I spoke with him after the handful of girls did a tremendous job years earlier he could not. He finally event, he said he was nervous at first representing HEROS.” Moe Hasham, fit in.”Mark Babiy, Brookview Vice- but once he got out there and scored HEROS Coordinator. Principal (2005–2011). his first goal, he felt more confident and just continued to score!” Moe Hasham, HEROS Coordinator.
girls 16% boys 84%
living with one parent or other family members 52%
identified as ethnic minority 55% Calgary
EROS Calgary served nearly 70 munity programs and the Davis LLP Hkids from 16 schools in two pro- holiday party was very much in the grams: the Future Stars (grades 4-7) spirit of giving rather than receiv- and the All Stars (Grade 8 & above). ing. Our All Stars participated in a This was the first season we were healthy cooking class. Finally three of able to offer two distinct programs, our All Stars represented Calgary at and that allowed us to start a brand the Annual Willie O’Ree weekend in new group of 32 kids in the fall (that Buffalo. number grew as the year progressed) in the Future Stars program — nearly This was an exciting year for the all of whom had never skated before. program volunteers in Calgary. We From our very first group of 32 HE- had got used to our kids being older, ROS in 2006, 23 remained as well as their voices changing, and their inter- a few more who joined us along the ests broadening. The arrival of nearly way and in consultation with them 40 younger kids reminded us where we designed the All Stars program we all started back in 2006 and we that challenges them more both on are re-energized imagining this group and off the ice, and provides them a of new HEROS becoming All Stars in chance to become leaders at home, a few years. school, and in the community. “There are many reasons why I love Some of the highlights for the HEROS. It’s like being in family. The year for our Future Stars activities mentors feel like older brothers. The such as the CIBC Miracle Skate at other kids are always smiling and the Southern Alberta Institute of laughing, there is never a time you Technology, where our kids had the see anyone sad. You can always count chance to share the ice with SAIT on the mentors to help with your Trojan players and CIBC volunteers. equipment, but the biggest thing is It also gave them a chance to spend the way they make you feel so special. time on a college campus and sparked HEROS taught me many things: an interest in educational goals for Listening, Respect, Discipline, and many of our kids. There were trips to of course, Fun. If I was never in- Flames games hosted by our favorite volved in HEROS I would have never NHL player, #4 Jay Bouwmeester of learned how to skate, play hockey or the Flames who supported our kids become a role model. HEROS has “... This program has made such this year, as well as the on-ice TELUS changed my life forever. Hopefully a difference for our students and Shootouts during the intermission of when I’m older I want to try and give their families ... We see a significant Flames/Oilers games. back, and help them like they helped me.” Mo E. has been with HEROS reduction in suspensions, and an Our All Stars had the opportunity for five years. This is his first year increase in their attendance. These to take on the Bow Valley Bantam playing minor hockey and he was students have become leaders.” Flames in a two game series this sea- named team captain. son — going undefeated and making — Cyndi McNiven, Principal, new friends felt good. The All Stars Cappy Smart School, Calgary volunteered in two different com-
girls 21% boys 79%
living with one parent or other family members 63%
identified as ethnic minority 80% ... 36% Aboriginal and 23% Métis Winnipeg
innipeg HEROS has a proud goal with ... with the date of the goal Wnine girls and 32 boys with a printed on it. Jadon was so excited growing waiting list. We have three and so very proud. main schools in the north end of Winnipeg which each school has Another special event for our about six to nine students in the pro- HEROS last year was our pre-fit and gram; these schools are Niji Mahkwa, kick off with special guest Willie William Whyte and Champlain. We O’Ree, who helped size the kids also have four students at River Elm with the equipment and talk to them which come each week with Tim about his experiences as a hockey our on-ice instructor. The rest of the player. Other special events would be students come from our Marymound our Christmas and end of the season program and come from many dinners, with a full course home schools in Winnipeg; they live in cooked meal for HEROS, families, foster homes or group homes all over and volunteers — this has made a Winnipeg. We practice at the Pio- huge difference as more and more we neer Arena located in the heart of the see families come out to watch at the north end of Winnipeg. This year we rink. Bailey was chosen to go to the were able to incorporate having a bus Willie O’Ree all star weekend and pick up and drop off our kids who he was so excited to be able to meet come from the three main schools. others from all over who are in the same program. Also being able to fly We have a new skater this year and stay in a hotel with others was an whose brother was in our program experience for him that he will never last year. On our first on ice prac- forget. tice the kids had a scrimmage in the last 15 minutes and our little Volunteers that start with the Jadon — who is our smallest skater program are so surprised what we — worked so hard to skate and he offer and how the HEROS are so scored the first goal. All the kids and close to all the volunteers on ice and his brothers were so proud of him he off. Not only do we just see the kids skated back to the bench with such once a week for an hour but we have a huge smile on his face. After a few many skilled volunteers, from school minutes had gone by one of our spon- teachers to counselors who specialize sors, John Heimbecker, who is often in behaviors. When some of the kids on the ice with the kids, had skated are having a hard time or get frus- over to Jadon and asked him “Was trated they know that we are there to “Parents are so happy as it gives that your first goal?” Jadon replied just talk to or help them. “Yes!” John later asked me to give an opportunity for a child to be him his last name and that he was go- We are proud to have created such a part of a program to learn how to ing to take the puck with him. After safe and caring environment for our skate and play hockey – and have a couple of weeks John came back to HEROS! positive role models.” the rink and after the practice gave Jadon the puck he scored his first — Denise, Winnipeg Coordinator
girls 23% boys 77%
identified as ethnic minority 73% … 38% latin-american Montréal
EROS launched its 10th national EROS a débuté son 10 e programme Hprogram and first French initia- Hnational et sa première initiative tive in Montréal in September 2011. en français, à Montréal en septembre Children participate from L’école 2011. Les enfants de l’école Sophie Barat Sophie Barat at Aréna Ahuntsic. y participent à l’aréna Ahuntsic. Les The HEROS walk to the arena and HEROS marchent à l’aréna et pratique practice each Thursday, from Octo- leurs habilités chaque vendredi de 11h30 ber to mid-March from 11:30 a.m. � à 13h, d’octobre à mi-mars. La majorité 1:00 p.m. The majority of the girls des garçons et des filles avec lesquels nous and boys we worked with this year travaillons cette année sont des nouveaux were new immigrants from northern immigrants natifs du nord de la Mexique Mexico and other Central and South et d’autres pays de l’Amérique Central et American countries. On February 6, l’Amérique du Sud. Le 6 février 2011, sept 2011, seven HEROS attended their HEROS sont allés à leur premier match first Montréal Canadiens hockey de hockey des Canadiens de Montréal. game. The children were selected Pour cette activité, les enfants ont été based on their efforts in school and sélectionnés selon leurs efforts à l’école on the ice. The HEROS and three et sur la glace. Les HEROS et trois coaches were hosted in a suite with entraineurs ont été accueillis dans une family members of Martin Brodeur loge avec la parenté de Martin Brodeur, of the New Jersey Devils. These qui joue pour les New Jersey Devils. Les HEROS children had an amazing and enfants de HEROS ont vécu une expéri- memorable experience! ence incroyable et mémorable!
Hilari Garcia is a new immigrant Hilari Garcia est une nouvelle immi- and new to hockey. She is an avid grante et nouvelle joueuse de hockey. Canadiens fan and hesitated skating. Elle est une supportrice inconditionnelle Her first practice was spent holding des Canadiens et elle hésitait beaucoup à onto the top ledge of the boards and pratiquer le patinage. À sa première pra- walking around the rink getting com- tique sur glace, elle a passé son temps à fortable on her feet. She learned a lot se tenir debout sur le long des rampes et from coach Gagnon — so much that petit-à-petit, elle est devenue très à l’aise by mid-February she was participat- sur la glace. Elle a appris beaucoup de ing in scrimmages. During one scrim- l’entraineur Gagnon et dès la mi-février, mage, Hilari was on the ice going into elle participait dans les jeux simulés et the offensive zone to chase the puck tous les exercices plus avancés sur glace. away from the defenseman. While Durant un de ces entraînements, Hilari there was no intent, she delivered a patinait dans la zone offensive, essay- “I love HEROS! Hockey is a text book body check, stole the puck ant de prendre la rondelle du défenseur. great way to learn teamwork, and was left standing while the boy Sans intension délibérée, elle a pu faire cooperation and it’s lots of fun!” was on the ice! The amazing skills une mise en échec parfaite et a volé la that she acquired (skating, shooting, rondelle, tout en restant debout pendant — Isabel, HEROS Mentor since passing, etc.) definitely showed dur- que le garçon était encore assis sur la Summer 2010 program ing that practice. glace. Les habiletés qu’elle avait acquises (patiner, lancer, faire des passes, etc.) ont définitivement été remarquées durant cette pratique. 10 girls 28% boys 72%
living with one parent or other family members 32%
identified as ethnic minority 46% … 13% Aboriginal and 13% Métis Edmonton
he HEROS Edmonton program is options in life, he finished the year Tlocated in the Northeast area of with all B’s and A’s. Last year through the city along what is called the 118th two TELUS sponsored events the corridor, an area comprising of a kids also were able to partake in number of higher needs schools. We an intermission shootout at Rexall currently have 32 students enrolled place during three Oilers games last in HEROS with the majority com- year and also were given box seat ing from Montrose, Abbott, Rundle tickets to three Oil King games. The Elementary and Lawton and High- HEROS girls and boys also had an lands Junior High school. As well opportunity to speak with TELUS we have a number of kids who have representatives and Canadian Olym- moved to other areas of the city, but pian Steve Podborski. While some of have wanted to stay a part of HEROS the HEROS may have visited Rexall and are driven every Wednesday by Place before, none had ever partici- family and friends. The Edmonton pated in something so unique. team is picked up after school by bus and then brought to their neighbour- On top of this the kids were also hood Russ Barnes Arena. In the four given an amazing Christmas party years of operation the Edmonton through Davis LLP, in which the kids chapter has been lucky to see so and their families celebrated the holi- many kids who through this program days together and were given some were able to skate for the first time amazing Christmas gifts. As summer at our program, and over the years we came around the kids were also given have watched these kids who coming the chance to return to the Univer- in knew nothing about hockey other sity of Alberta Golden Bears hockey than what they saw on television into camp, which was an amazing oppor- great skaters and leaders. tunity for the kids to expand their on ice skills and off ice knowledge. The This year we were able to celebrate HEROS were able to see how hockey a graduation of sorts as one of our and education were intertwined HEROS; Juma enrolled in organized through the experiences of the stu- hockey through HEROS and made dent athletes. This camp was made Tier One, something he would never possible with the assistance of Servus have been able to do if not for our Credit Union. The past year was organization. We have also been filled with amazing opportunities and “HEROS provides more than an influence in the kids school life events and a team atmosphere that just hockey; it provides hope, bringing the HEROS behaviours is second to none, and the reason we friendship, problem solving, to the kids’ everyday interaction, have so many returnee’s this year and learning, fun and a sense of one student last year started the a large waitlist of kids itching to join. year off with a D average and upon community for all involved” being told that his marks needed to come up so that he could have more � Raelene Finlayson, Principal Montrose School
11 Financials
Condensed Statement of Financial Position
As At Aug 31, 2011 Mar 31, 2011
Assets Current Assets $ 505,607 $ 677,459 Capital Assets 92,737 34,316 $ 598,344 $ 711,775
Liabilities Current Liabilities $ 6,812 $ 6,767 Net Assets 591,532 705,008 $ 598,344 $ 711,775
Condensed Statement of Operations 5 months 12 months For the Period Ended Aug 31, 2011 Mar 31, 2011
Revenues Donations $ 34,444 $ 649,410 Other 66,488 22,302 100,932 671,712 Expenditures Professional fees $ 14,263 $ 9,638 Program operational costs 141,121 238,098 Salaries 13,738 41,329 Sundry 6,934 9,172 Transportation, conferences and tournaments 38,352 91,184 214,408 389,421
(Deficiency) Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures $ (113,476) $ 282,291
Expenditures
“HEROS is one of the best programs around; the difference it has made in my grandson’s life is remarkable and because of my belief in the program I became a volunteer and will be one for life.”
Basis of Presentation: The information contained in the condensed financial statements is in agreement with the � Loreen Paull, Volunteer and related information in the complete audited financial statements . The condensed statements contain major subtotals Grandmother to two HERO’s and totals from the complete financial statements . 12 This document uses Hoefler Text for main text, and Avenir and Impact typefaces for titling; prepared for digital print using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat on OSX. “I am excited to have been a part of HEROS this season. I am a strong believer of using sport and hockey as a tool for personal development, and proud to support their efforts in the programs across Canada.”
— Jay Bouwmeester, Calgary Flames HEROS Athlete Spokesperson
Head Office Vancouver 184 - 1857 West 4th Avenue, Carlos Borges, Program Coordinator Vancouver, British Columbia, V6J 1M4 778.386.8068 [email protected] 1.855.333.HERO (4376) Sunshine Coast Norm Flynn Kelly Boutilier, Program Coordinator Executive Director 604.989.8451 [email protected] 604.218.1661 [email protected] Calgary Kevin Hodgson, Program Coordinator Moezine (Moe) Hasham 403.472.0392 [email protected] Director of Programs, Eastern Canada 416.994.4352 Nancy Bilodeau-Cogger, Family and School Support Coordinator [email protected] 403.472.0396 [email protected]
Edmonton Mark Milner, Program Coordinator 780.982.6991 [email protected]
Winnipeg Denise Skrumeda, Program Coordinator 204.336.5294 [email protected]
Toronto Linda Basso, Program Coordinator 416.821.0899 [email protected] Hockey Education Reaching Out Society Le Hockey et l'Éducation sont de Réels Outils Sociaux Montréal Martin Longchamps, Program Coordinator www.heroshockey.com 514.602.3770 [email protected]
J. Bouwmeester photo courtesy Gerry Thomas and the Calgary Flames Hockey Club