Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association (OMAHA)

OMAHA fosters, improves and encourages amateur hockey, sportsmanship and good citizenship in the Okanagan Mainline District in the Province of British Columbia. It assists with the formation of leagues and organizes league competition within the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association District.

OMAHA establishes, maintains and assists in the general care, supervision and direction of all minor associations and leagues who are members of this Association; and assists all others interested in amateur hockey. We provide guidance and formulate an effective hockey program. OMAHA maintains a uniform set of playing rules as laid down by the Canadian Hockey Association, and amendments covered by the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association, or covered by the Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association.

Important dates

	30th July – 30th August, 2010
	THANK YOU OMAHA retiring Executive Director and Life Member, Donna Henderson extends her thanks and appreciation to the OMAHA Membership & the OMAHA Executive Board for their years of committment to the development of hockey and unending support. Best wishes to each and everyone for a successful productive 2010 - 2011 season.
	5th September, 2010 12:00 AM
	First Team Declarations - Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010. First team declarations for all Teams participating in Tier 1, 2, 3, 4 OMAHA Male & Female Leagues is due in OMAHA Central Office no later than Sunday, September 5, 2010. Hockey Canada Certified Guest Teams and Sports School Teams included.
	11th – 12th September, 2010
	September Meetings September 11, 2010, 12:30: pm General meetings in Vernon at Prestige Hotel for Presidents & Head Coach/Rep Director & Referees in Chief & Registrar's Seminar . $100.00 fine applies for each meeting non attendance. September 12, 2010, General Meeting, Prestige Hotel, Vernon. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $100.00 fine applies for non attendance
	19th September, 2010 12:00 AM
	Declarations- final date September 19, 2010 Final date for Minor Hockey Tier 1,2,3 and 4 teams to declare intent to compete at a higher level for Provincials. All teams participating in a higher category shall not be eligible to return to the lower category for playoffs. All REP teams must have a Certified Coach & Qualified Safety Person and be Speak Out/Respect in Sport qualified to compete at Provincials.
	24th – 26th September, 2010
	League Scheduling September 24 - 26, 2010 Best Western Hotel Vernon. Scheduling agenda to be announced.

OMAHA publishes their Constitution, By-Laws and Regulations ("Green Book") each year. This book contains information on the OMAHA constitution, by-laws, and regulations along with other information on the various member associations.

Note: The OMAHA Green Book is in Adobe™ Acrobat™ (PDF) format and requires the Adobe™ Reader™ software. If you do not have this software installed, it can be downloaded from the Adobe™ Reader™ page.