THE BOLT REPORT- SUMMER NEWSLETTER

THE BOLT REPORT- SUMMER EDITION!

Collingwood Lightning believes every girl's hockey journey matters.

Some players dream of competing at the highest levels, while others simply want to play with friends, build confidence, stay active, and enjoy the game they love. Whatever their path, our commitment is the same: to provide opportunities for every girl to grow.

From House League to Competitive hockey, our volunteers work tirelessly to create a safe, welcoming, and a supportive environment where players develop not only their hockey skills, but also confidence, resilience, leadership, and lifelong friendships.

Over the past 10 years, we've grown from just 30 players to more than 450 girls across South Georgian Bay. That growth reflects the incredible families, volunteers, coaches, and community members who believe in our mission.

Our purpose has never been simply to develop great hockey players.

Our purpose is to change girls' lives through hockey.

COLGHA Lightning doesn't measure success by the level a player reaches. We measure it by the confidence she builds, the friendships she forms, the resilience she develops, and the love of the game she carries with her. Every journey has value.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your family's hockey story. Here's to another incredible season of learning, growing, and belonging.

LIGHTNING FAST UPDATES

• Registration is OPEN, the deadline to Register is August 31st. Some divisions are FULL
• HL Goalie Rebate $300 by November 1st 2026
• HL Coach Announcements- Congrats Coaches!
• Bauer-Lightning First Shift Program- Registration OPEN
• Volunteer Task List- Coach, AC, Trainer, Staff, Manager, Den Mom, Executive
• Powering the Program- Summer Volunteers
• Community Current- TOC Grant $5000
• Beyond the Storm- Summer Shenanigans
• Power to Play and Financial Assistance Resources
• U9B Tryouts and U9-U18HL Evaluation September Schedule POSTED

SEASON REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

There's still time to join the Lightning for the 2026-2027 season!

Whether you're returning for another year or considering girls hockey for the very first time, we'd love to have you on the ice with us.

Our House League and Development programs continue to provide a fun, safe and supportive environment where girls can build confidence, develop skills and create lifelong friendships.

Don't wait too long—teams and programming continue to fill throughout August.

REGISTRATION DETAILS- Click HERE

GOALIE REBATE FOR HL GOALIES

Calling all House League Gal-Tenders!

To help grow one of the most important positions in hockey, the Collingwood Lightning will once again be offering our House League Goalie Rebate Program. Registered House League goalies are eligible for a registration rebate of $300 after fulfilling the fall requirements.

If your daughter has ever wanted to try goaltending, we'd love to hear from you. We can also help connect new goalies with equipment and development opportunities.

Curious? Our next round of Lightning Goalie Sessions with Coach Jeyla starts Monday August 10th at 6pm CPA, and runs for 4 weeks. Please reach out to our Director of Goalie Development- Clint lightninggoaltending@gmail.com

CONGRATULATIONS to our House League Coaches!

A huge thank you to everyone who applied to coach this season.

We're excited to announce our 2026-2027 House League Head Coaches! Your willingness to volunteer your time, knowledge and enthusiasm is what makes our organization so special.

Please join us in welcoming this incredible group of leaders. We can't wait to see the positive impact you'll have on our players this season.

U7 Little Lightning- Rachel Cubbit

U9HL- Vacant

U11HL- Shawn Dorman

U11HL- Vacant

U13HL- Sam Moneypenny

U13HL- Luke Sparling

U13HL (pending registration numbers) Mike MacDonald-Hannon

U15HL- Steve Millson

U15HL- Ryan Painter

U18HL- Jon Tamlin

U18HL- Brad Rawn

COLGHA is actively searching for Head Coaches for the following divisions; U9HL and U11HL. If you are interested in shaping the future of Lightning players, please reach out to collingwoodgirlshockey@outlook.com

LIGHTNING-BAUER FIRST SHIFT is BACK!

Know a girl who's always wanted to try hockey?

The Bauer First Shift Program is returning this fall and is one of the best ways to introduce girls to our sport. Participants receive head-to-toe equipment and six on-ice sessions designed to build confidence, have fun and learn the fundamentals of hockey in a welcoming environment.

Help us spread the word throughout our community! Our Lightning Fitting Night is set for Thursday October 22nd, and the girls HIT the ice Friday October 30th, 6:30pm CPA. 

For more information, click HERE

VOLUNTEER TASK LIST

Our association continues to grow because of the incredible commitment of our VOLUNTEERS!

Calling all Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers, Trainers, Den Moms, On-Ice Staff, Bench Helpers and COLGHA Executive! Completing volunteer commitments early helps ensure our association can continue delivering high-quality programs and events throughout the season. Check the task list and complete your volunteer requirements today. Click HERE

POWERING THE PROGRAM

This summer has been filled with behind-the-scenes work, and we simply couldn't do it without our volunteers. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Summer Fun Skates!

This month we’d like to THANK Coach Jeyla for planning, preparing and POWERING our upcoming Goalie Sessions. Her dedication makes a difference to every Gal-Tender who wears the Lightning jersey. We appreciate you more than words can say.

Our next round of Lightning Goalie Sessions with Coach Jeyla starts Monday August 10th at 6pm CPA, and runs for 4 weeks. If you have a curious player that would like to try the position please reach out to our Director of Goalie Development- Clint lightninggoaltending@gmail.com

COMMUNITY CURRENTS

Thank You, Town of Collingwood!

We are incredibly grateful to the Town of Collingwood for awarding the Collingwood Girls Hockey Association a $5,000 Community Grant. This funding will directly support our Winter Fundamentals Program, helping introduce more girls to hockey while providing affordable opportunities for skill development and confidence building.

Community partnerships like this help remove barriers and ensure every girl has the opportunity to discover the game. Thank you for investing in girls' sport and in the future of our community.

Winter Fundamentals Program registration will open in the fall, sessions will begin Jan 2027. 

POWER TO PLAY

We believe every girl deserves the opportunity to play.

Families who may need financial assistance are encouraged to explore our Lightning Power to Play Assistance Fund, along with other available community funding resources.

If cost is a barrier, please reach out confidentially. We're committed to working with families whenever possible because hockey should be accessible to everyone.

Further Resources and Financial Assistance

Hockey Canada Assist Fund

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Kidsport Ontario

Their Opportunity

GrindStone Award Foundation

Town of Collingwood- Affordable Recreation 

Beyond the Storm- Summer Shenanigans

Summer may be here, but our Lightning players have stayed busy!

From our Summer 3v3 program, goalie development, and team workouts to soccer, baseball, golf, dance, swimming, and more, our athletes have been making the most of the off-season while staying active and having fun.

We're excited to see our competitive teams connecting, our House League families preparing for the season ahead, our Alumni Lightning pursuing their dreams and our current players enjoying everything summer has to offer.

We hope you're having an amazing summer!

SEPTEMBER Schedule is POSTED!

The countdown to hockey season is officially on!

Our September schedule is now available on our WEBSITE and includes:

• House League Evaluations (U9-U18)
  • U9B Tryout Dates
  • Program start dates
  • Important preseason ice times

Please review the schedule carefully and mark your calendars. SCHEDULES CAN CHANGE. Check back prior to season start up! We can't wait to see everyone back at the rink!

Our 10th Season

As we celebrate ten incredible years of girls hockey, we're reminded why this organization was created—to provide every girl with a place to belong, to grow and to love the game. Thank you for continuing to build something truly special with us.

“Brave Enough to Try. Strong Enough to Grow”.

All the best— COLGHA Lightning