Annual General Meeting
When: Wednesday November 29, 2023
Where: Lawfield Arena Community Room
Time: 7:00 pm
To all players, parents, officials, coaches, and volunteers
As a club member, you are invited and encouraged to attend Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday November 29, 2023, at 7 pm.
The annual meeting is an opportunity for you as a club member to learn more about your club and how your fees are being used for the programming that is offered to the boys and girls in the community. You can learn more about club operations and receive an update on the club's finances. It is also a chance for you to interact with current Board members and ask any questions you may have regarding the club.
In order to help with planning the logistics of the meeting, we ask members who are planning to attend the AGM to register at least 48 hours in advance, by November 27, 2023, at 6:59pm. You can register to attend the AGM by clicking here.
A member is considered to be:
The following Board of Director positions are up for election this year. (2 - year terms)
Nominations:
A member in good standing can nominate any member running for a position on the Board of Directors. Any person in absentia, but willing to run must indicate his / her intention in writing to the Club Office at a minimum of 48 hours prior to AGM.
If you would like to nominate a member, you have to complete this nomination form and submit it by November 27th, 2023 no later than 6:59pm. Only people who have been a club member for one year in good standing are eligible to be nominated and must be nominated by another member of the club in good standing. There will be no nominations taken from the floor at the AGM. If you have any questions, please e-mail Carl Horton at chorton@mhysc.org
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you at the Annual General Meeting. Your participation is important to our club.
Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club Annual General Meeting
When: Wednesday November 29, 2023
Where: Lawfield Arena Community Room
Time: 7:00 pm
Confirmation of attendance will be sent to those who have registered prior to the meeting.
Sincerely,
MHYSC Board of Directors
Recreational Uniform: Request For Proposal.
MHYSC / EHSC is seeking business proposals through a competitive, fair and open bidding process to provide soccer uniform to the Recreational Program (U3-U18). MHYSC / EHSC is seeking business proposals from respectable community minded businesses that can
provide good value and service to MHYSC / EHSC and its members through competitive pricing, quality goods and efficient and effective services.
The successful bidder, at the sole discretion of MHYSC / EHSC, must be prepared to enter into a supply and service contract with MHYSC / EHSC for a two-year term. MHYSC / EHSC have the option to extend for an additional year at MHYSC / EHSC.
MHYSC / EHSC would like to conduct an open and competitive process for the procurement of the uniforms which is outlined below. Proposals are to be submitted via email to: Carl Horton, Technical Director & General Manager (chorton@mhysc.org) and Francesco D’Ambrosio (ehsc.equipment@gmail.com) by 5:00 pm EST on July 21, 2023.
Please click here to review the Request For Proposal.
Today we are pleased to announce to the MHYSC membership, the hiring of Stephanie Sutton as the MHYSC Administration Coordinator.
Stephanie is a graduate of Mohawk College, Recreation and Leisure Studies. Steph is currently continuing her education part-time at Cornell University studying Women in Leadership. Steph truly believes that one can never stop learning and continues to find ways to improve her skills through Professional Development opportunities. When Steph graduated from Mohawk, she received the Skip Stanbridge Award for her achievements of high academics and excelling in her second-year practicum at Brantford Parks and Recreation.
Steph’s work experience includes municipal Recreation as a Facility Supervisor in the Community Centers Division in Brantford, as Manager of the Dundas Granite Curling Club, the Technical Program Specialist for Softball Ontario and most recently the Recreation Director for the National Cycling Centre Hamilton (NCCH). These opportunities provided her with the opportunity to utilize her sport program skills. In all positions, Steph has been responsible for planning special events including an International Softball Coaches Symposium, managing and creating programs for Athlete Development, reporting to the respective Board of Directors while carrying out policies/procedures for daily operations. In each of these roles spanning a total over 25 years, Steph has demonstrated a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills throughout her career.
“The experiences that Steph brings to the club are clear to see. As our Administration Coordinator Steph will continue to help MHYSC to push forward within the Hamilton Soccer Community. I am excited to be working with Steph as her knowledge and dedication to sports in her previous positions will help MHYSC in everything that we do at the club daily”, Said Carl Horton, Technical Director and General Manager.“
Steph has also been a part of the Ontario Olympic Youth Academy (OOYA) as the Chair and volunteered for 10 years with the OOYA organizing committee. In this role, Steph was able to spread the Olympic values, to engage youth about Olympism, share her experience about the 2008 Olympic Academy of Canada in Vancouver. The Olympic movement is something that is very near and dear to her heart, and she hopes to bring this same passion to the Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club.
“I am thrilled to join such an amazing organization to share my passion, knowledge, education, and experience of sport. It is exciting to learn a new sport and all the goodness that goes with it. I am truly looking forward to being part of the Team and help creating the best experience possible for all Players, Athletes, Coaches, fellow Staff, the Board of Directors, and Volunteers at Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club”, Steph Sutton, MHYSC Administration Coordinator.“
”MHYSC President, Mark Fonovic said, “After an extensive review of multiple candidates, Steph was the right fit to win the job at MHYSC. Her knowledge and previous experiences will help continue to aid in driving the vision and direction of MHYSC. I look forward to working with Steph as we move into the future”.
At this time MHYSC would also like to thank Nera Topcagic for her work at MHYSC and we wish Nera well as she moves on to a Media and Marketing company in Toronto.
Lastly, thank you to all the soccer families across our great province. These last two years have been the most challenging in our lifetime but you have kept your children focused on the sport they love and on days like today, the light is shining ever brighter on the future of soccer in our province and Canada.
Please join me in welcoming Steph to the MHYSC family. Steph can be reached in our front office either by phone at 905-318-1933 or via email at sutton@mhysc.org
Regards,
Carl Horton | Technical Director & General Manager.
Annual General Meeting
When: Wednesday December 7, 2022
Where: Lawfield Arena Community Room
Time: 7:00 pm
To all players, parents, officials, coaches, and volunteers
As a club member, you are invited and encouraged to attend Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday December 7, 2022, at 7 pm.
The annual meeting is an opportunity for you as a club member to learn more about your club and how your fees are being used for the programming that is offered to the boys and girls in the community. You can learn more about club operations and receive an update on the club's finances. It is also a chance for you to interact with current Board members and ask any questions you may have regarding the club.
In order to help with planning the logistics of the meeting, we ask members who are planning to attend the AGM to register at least 48 hours in advance, by December 5, 2022 at 6:59pm. You can register to attend the AGM by clicking here.
A member is considered to be:
The following Board of Director positions are up for election this year. (2 - year terms):
Nominations:
A member in good standing can nominate any member running for a position on the Board of Directors. Any person in absentia, but willing to run must indicate his / her intention in writing to the Club Office at a minimum of 48 hours prior to AGM.
If you would like to nominate a member, you have to complete this nomination form and submit it by December 5th, 2022 no later than 6:59pm. Only people who have been a club member for one year in good standing are eligible to be nominated and must be nominated by another member of the club in good standing. There will be no nominations taken from the floor at the AGM. If you have any questions, please e-mail Carl Horton at chorton@mhysc.org
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you at the Annual General Meeting. Your participation is important to our club.
Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club Annual General Meeting
When: Wednesday December 7, 2022
Where: Lawfield Arena Community Room
Time: 7:00 pm
Confirmation of attendance will be sent to those who have registered prior to the meeting.
Sincerely,
MHYSC Board of Directors
Last summer, the Canadian Women’s National Team won a Gold Medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, defeating Sweden in penalties to capture the hearts and minds of soccer supporters across the country. It is not hard to overstate the momentous nature of their accomplishment.
Yesterday, for the second time in a year, soccer in this country has reached another historic milestone.
Now the Canadian Men’s National Team has qualified for their first FIFA Men’s World Cup since 1986 – nearly 36 years since the last time they were part of the world’s largest global single sporting event.
It is truly another watershed moment for the game in Canada and will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
First, congratulations to the Women’s and Men’s National Teams and Canada Soccer. You have inspired a nation to believe that Canadian soccer players are capable of being among the best in the world. Players will now grow up knowing that they can achieve the biggest goal in soccer – playing on the world’s stage. This accomplishment cements an enormous legacy for future generations of players to come.
Second, congratulations to Coach John Herdman, our inspirational leader and the 20 players (Milan Borjan, Tajon Buchanan, Lucas Cavallini, Derek Cornelius, Jonathan David, Stephen Eustáquio, Liam Fraser, Doneil Henry, Junior David Hoilett, Atiba Hutchinson, Alistair Johnston, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Cyle Larin, Richie Laryea, Liam Millar, Kamal Miller, Jonathan Osorio, Dayne St. Clair, Iké Ugbo, Steven Vitória) in this squad, who were born in Ontario, got their start in Ontario or were developed by member organizations in our province. The number of players is a testament to the great work being done by our member Clubs and the Districts that support them.
A special shout-out to ex MHYSC player, Milan Borjan who had the honour of captaining the team against Jamaica yesterday as they clinched their spot at the Qatar World Cup!
Ontario’s soccer community is one that works tirelessly behind-the-scenes to help elevate athletes so that they can reach their potential. Many in our community have made great sacrifices to help lift these players and match officials to the highest stage. Coaches, Match Officials, Administrators and Volunteers all share in this accomplishment. Team Ontario has played a big role in this World Cup qualification.
Lastly, thank you to all the soccer families across our great province. These last two years have been the most challenging in our lifetime but you have kept your children focused on the sport they love and on days like today, the light is shining ever brighter on the future of soccer in our province and Canada.
This summer, one where “Everyone is Welcome,” let us keep this historic moment fresh in our minds – both as a reminder of what we are working towards and what is still to come. Register to play soccer at MHYSC by clicking here. Our male and female players now have Canadian World Cup heros to luck up to for the first time in 36 years which is an amazing feeling for all!
The Men’s National Team will begin the next stage of their journey in November, when the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ kicks-off. It is another opportunity to showcase our “Made in Ontario” talent.
And to the players, we wish you the best in Qatar and as it has always been, the Ontario soccer community will be right there behind you, supporting you the whole way.
Congratulations once again to everyone involved in making this dream become reality!
Regards,
Carl Horton | Technical Director & General Manager.
Hello to all,
Ontario Soccer continues to work in consultation with the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries as we communicate important government directives and updates related to the current global pandemic.
The Government of Ontario announced on Mar. 9, 2022 that it is relaxing public health measures, in response to the recent status of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of those changes, effective Mar. 21, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. the Government of Ontario will remove the masking requirements for sport and recreational fitness facilities.
As a result of this announcement, for those that access the Dome at Redeemer or any outdoor soccer facility within Hamilton, you will no longer be required to wear a mask while in the facility as of Mar. 21, 2022.
Ontario Soccer’s Return to Play Guide will be phased out by the end of April, when the Government of Ontario is scheduled to lift the remainder of public health measures and will soon be replaced with a Best Practices Guide for organizations to use, as they deem appropriate.
MHYSC thanks all members for their support over the past two years as we have continued to provide soccer opportunities while following the mandates set out by the Government.
Regards,
Carl Horton | Technical Director & General Manager.
Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club is proud to announce that yesterday (March 15) Canada Soccer announced that MHYSC has been awarded Member Association Level 1 as part of Canada Soccer's National Youth Club License Program. This achievement require's a constant commitment to Player Development, Club Development and Governance.
“We are pleased to announce that these clubs have committed to the standards of the Canada Soccer National Youth Club Licensing Program and have been able to accomplish the requirements of the categories that they have achieved in spite of the challenges of a global pandemic,” said Jason deVos, Canada Soccer’s Director of Development. “The Club Licensing Program exists to raise the level of soccer in this country and ensure a safe, welcoming, and developmentally-appropriate soccer environment for all participants in support of the Canada Soccer Safe Sport Roster.”
For Canada Soccer's full announcement please click here
MHYSC, becomes the 3rd Club within the Hamilton Soccer District to achieve this award. For more details around the Canada Soccer Club Licensing Program and to see the standards that MHYSC has been evaluated on, please click here.
"To be able accomplish and achieve the requirements set out by Canada Soccer in all the required categories during the challenges of a global pandemic is extraordinary. The Club Licensing Program was put in place to challenge clubs across the country to do better and raise the level of soccer locally, Provincially and Nationally. By being a part of this program we contribute to a safe, welcoming, and developmentally-appropriate soccer environment for all of our participants" Said Mark Fonovic, MHYSC President.
MHYSC would like to thank everyone who has been involved in achieving this award and we look forward to continuing our development as a club as we strive to reach the next level available through Canada Soccer. To become apart of our journey register for our Summer Program's by clicking here.
Regards,
Carl Horton | Technical Director & General Manager.
The Government of Ontario announced on Feb. 14, 2022 that it is relaxing public health measures, in response to the recent status of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of those changes, effective Mar. 1, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. the Government of Ontario will remove the remaining capacity limits for sport and recreational fitness facilities.
As well, effective Mar. 1, 2022, the Government of Ontario has announced it is lifting proof of vaccination requirements for all sport and recreational fitness settings.
Masking requirements for indoor facilities remain in place at this time.
As a result of this announcement, for those that access the Dome at Redeemer, you will no longer require proof of vaccination for general entry or to actively participate.
To read the full bulletin please click here
If you have any questions please contact our staff at the MHYSC office.
Regards,
Carl Horton | Technical Director & General Manager.
Please click here to see the Ontario Soccer Bulletin regarding the Government’s announcement lifting of restrictions effective February 17th.
“As well, effective Mar. 1, 2022, the Government of Ontario intends to take additional steps to ease public health measures if public health and health system indicators continue to improve. This includes lifting capacity limits in all remaining indoor public settings. The Government of Ontario also intends to lift proof of vaccination requirements for all settings at that time. Facilities and other settings may choose to continue to require proof of vaccination but the Government of Ontario will no longer require it. Masking requirements for indoor facilities remain in place at this time.”
We continue to await any further updates from Hamilton Public Health and we will continue to provide you with any updates as we receive them.
Registration for all MHYSC summer programming is now open, for more information and to register please click here
Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.
Regards,
Carl Horton | Technical Director & General Manager.
Please click here to see the Ontario Soccer Bulletin regarding the Governments announcement yesterday on the lifting of restrictions effective Jan. 31, for indoor sports.
“As part of those changes, effective Jan. 31, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. the Government of Ontario will reintroduce a 50 per cent capacity (or 500 people, whichever is less) limit for indoor sports and recreational fitness venues. Two metre distancing requirements remain in place for non-competition areas such as change rooms or other gathering spaces. As the Government of Ontario’s regulations have not been published, pertaining to yesterdays announcement, we will clarify the specifics surrounding capacity limits affecting participants i.e., players, match officials and team officials. Further updates for membership will be available soon.”
At this present time, MHYSC is planning to resume all indoor soccer activities on January 31, with all scheduled programming taking place that week. Please check your Power Up schedules for all updates. We will continue to provide you with any further updates once they are received from Ontario Soccer.
Regards,
Carl Horton | Technical Director & General Manager.
The Government of Ontario announced on Jan. 3, 2022 that effective Jan. 5, 2022 at 12:01, it will return to a modified Step 2 of the Roadmap to Re-Open Plan, in response to the recent status of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ontario Soccer has reviewed the new directives with the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries and has further confirmed interpretation for our sport.
Among the changes, which impact soccer in Ontario, are the following:
Due to the above restrictions, and all in person programming being paused, MHYSC aims to restart the following programs on the following dates, if permitted by the Government and Ontario Soccer.
MHYSC will continue to keep our membership updated with all information that we receive from the Government and Ontario Soccer. Please ensure that you continue to check your emails, look out for any social media announcements as well as check our Covid - 19 update page on our website by clicking here
Within the next 24 Hours, please look out for a communication that will provide links to our Youtube page that will enable players to stay engaged at home with some home ball mastery videos.
Please contact our office via email at info@mhysc.org at this time if you have any questions.
Thank you and stay safe!
Regards,
Carl Horton | Technical Director & General Manager.
The Government of Ontario announced on Jan. 3, 2022 that effective Jan. 5, 2022 at 12:01, it will return to a modified Step 2 of the Roadmap to Re-Open Plan, in response to the recent status of the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures will be in place for at least 21 days (until January 26, 2022), subject to trends in public health and health system indicators.
Among the changes, which impact sport, is the following:
MHYSC has made the decision, in the best interest of Players, Coaches and Families to PAUSE all in person soccer related activities as of Monday, January 3, 2022. This results in all practices on Monday and Tuesday (January 3rd and 4th) to be cancelled. All in person soccer related activities up until at least January 26 will also be cancelled.In the coming days, as we receive more information from Ontario Soccer we will continue to provide our membership with updates as well as access to online ball mastery training videos for players to utilize at home while programming is paused.
For the full Ontario Soccer announcement please click here
Stay safe and thank you for your understanding.
Regards,
Carl Horton | Technical Director & General Manager.
Hello MHYSC Member,
As you know the Province of Ontario has moved the City of Hamilton into the Red, or Control stage, within the provincial COVID-19 Opening Framework effective Monday, November 16. Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club is waiting to receive direction from our partners at Redeemer Dome on what COVID-19 restrictions will look like at their facility in the Red (Control) stage and how it will impact our programs. There may also be additional information from the City of Hamilton and Ontario Soccer regarding soccer activities which would affect what we can do.Once we have more information we will communicate it with our players and coaches.
Thank you for your patience,
MHYSC
Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club is pleased to announce that Anthony Locane will be joining the club’s staff as Administration Coordinator. Locane is a former youth player with Mount Hamilton. He will be starting in the new role effective September 7.
Locane comes to MHYSC from Hamilton Soccer where he was Programs Coordinator since late 2019. He has held several coaching positions since 2012 with Hamilton Sparta, Ancaster Soccer Club, Waterloo Minor Soccer Club and St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School. He holds a National B Part 1 coaching license.
He has played and coached soccer in the City of Hamilton for more than 23 years. Locane brings to the position playing experience with Mount Hamilton House League program through Ontario Youth Soccer League, and the Canadian Soccer League with Hamilton Croatia.
Locane, in his role will be responsible for day-to-day operations at the club and will assist Technical Director and General Manager Carl Horton in coach and player development.
MHYSC Technical Director and General Manager Carl Horton commented, “I am delighted to welcome Anthony to the MHYSC family. Anthony has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to understanding registration systems, Ontario Soccer and Hamilton Soccer rules and regulations and well as having a tremendous personality. Having worked with Anthony previously I have no doubt that he will be a tremendous asset to our MHYSC team and will be a vital contributor as we move MHYSC forward over the next few years with new programming and initiatives.”
Locane said, "It is with great excitement and honour to be joining the Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club as Administrative Coordinator. Having played with Mount Hamilton in the past, I understand the hard work and dedication that all staff and volunteers put in to make this club a top one. I will bring my knowledge and experience to help ensure Mount Hamilton remains a leader, on and off the field, within Hamilton and province wide. I look forward to getting started and meeting all the players, parents/guardians, and team officials of this great club."
MHYSC President Mark Fonovic commented, “I am pleased that Anthony has accepted the opportunity to assist our organization and help write the next chapter of MHYSC’s growth and success.”
Hello MHYSC Member,
The President of the Hamilton & District Soccer Association has made the following announcement:
Hi Everyone,
Hamilton Soccer, in consultation with Ontario Soccer, has made the difficult decision to cancel all league play for 2020 outdoor. The leagues that are impacted by this decision are:
PSL
WWISL
H&D Multijurisdictional SL
With the recent decision from the Government of Ontario to move various regions into phase 3, unfortunately Hamilton and Haldimand were not moved to Ontario Stage 3. With the anticipated length of time it will take for the remainder of our District to move to Ontario Government phase 3, this does not allow us to support meaningful competition.
I thank you for your support during this time. I am very proud of how we as a soccer community worked together through this process.
Regards,
Tom WalshPresidentHamilton Soccer
Due to this announcement Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club has made the difficult decision to cancel Academy and Competitive programming for the time being. We will continue to look at opportunities to get our players back on the field to train later this summer or fall when it become safe to do so. Like many of you, we are disappointed the season has to be cancelled, however, the health and safety of our players, parents, officials and volunteers is our top priority.
We want to thank everyone for their patience during this process, it has been a difficult decision to navigate but we are convinced that we have made the right decision after considering that Hamilton is still in Phase 1 of Return to Play and after reviewing the many restrictions and return to play parameters.
Refunds will be available. We will follow up in the next couple of weeks with another e-mail regarding refunds and credits.
We will keep you posted and provide updates as they become available.
We are in this together. Stay safe!!
Yours in Soccer,
MHYSC Board of Directors and Staff
Information Bulletin from Ontario soccer: https://www.ontariosoccer.net/news_article/show/1105372
Bulletin #: I2020-050
Date: May 14, 2020
To: Club Membership
CC: Ontario Soccer Board of Directors, Staff
From: Johnny Misley, Chief Executive Officer
Subject: Provincial Government Announcement of Opening of Outdoor Recreational Fields
Ontario Soccer, in consultation with Canada Soccer and governmental advisors, continues to monitor the most recent developments surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and are assessing operations and deciding cancellations and postponements on a month-to-month basis as the pandemic continues to unfold.
The Ontario Provincial Government today announced additional workplaces that are scheduled to re-open.
As part of the announcement, the government stated that recreational, outdoor fields would open, beginning on May 19, 2020.
The Provincial Government further clarified this statement with the following, addressing what would specifically be opening in this regard: “recreational activities for individual or single competitors, including training and sport competitions conducted by a recognized national or provincial sport organization. This includes indoor and outdoor non-team sport competitions that can be played while maintaining physical distancing and without spectators, such as tennis, track and field and horse racing.”
At the present time, Ontario Soccer has not been provided through the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, direction on Return to Play safety protocol or guidelines.
Ontario Soccer will continue to update membership with all relevant and current information surrounding Return to Play when known.
If your membership has further questions, please refer them to the latest bulletin, the COVID-19 Updates page, which has all the latest information from Ontario Soccer, as well as resources for your members to better inform themselves. As well, please consider placing a dedicated link to the COVID-19 Updates on the homepage on your website.
If you have not subscribed to our weekly e-Newsletter, please do so here.
If you have any questions, please contact Patty Forbes, Director of Administration.
