We want to begin by acknowledging that this has been a difficult and challenging week for our hockey community.

The safety and well-being of our members and our community remains our top priority. We are firmly committed to ensuring that hockey rinks and programs across our province are safe, respectful, and welcoming environments for everyone.

We want to be clear: there is no place in our game for maltreatment, abuse, bullying, harassment, or discrimination of any kind.

We encourage all members to take this opportunity to review Hockey Nova Scotia’s Code of Conduct, which was introduced in June 2024. The Code is compliant with the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) and was adopted following a recommendation from the Hockey Nova Scotia Diversity & Inclusion Task Force in its 2021 final report.

The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to ensure a safe and positive environment within Hockey Nova Scotia’s programs, activities, and events by clearly outlining the expectation of appropriate behaviour at all times, both on and off the ice, and consistent with our organization’s values.

The Code of Conduct applies to all individuals involved with Hockey Nova Scotia, including:

• Players

• Coaches

• Referees

• Team volunteers

• Administrators

• Parents

• Any other registered or affiliated individuals

We encourage members to review the Code of Conduct with their families: https://hockeynovascotia.ca/admin-member/resources/the-code/ 

Hockey Nova Scotia maintains a zero-tolerance stance toward all forms of maltreatment, including bullying, harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. You can find our Maltreatment Policy here: https://5647e90c-cdn.agilitycms.cloud/Maltreatment%20Policy%202022%20July%204.pdf

Our dedicated volunteers, who work closely with young players, are in a unique position to recognize potential concerns and have a heightened responsibility to report incidents of maltreatment to help ensure the safety of minors.

All allegations of maltreatment must be reported through Hockey Canada’s Independent Third Party: https://sportcomplaints.ca/ 

Hockey Canada established the Independent Third Party in 2022 to administer all maltreatment complaints. We want to assure you that anyone who chooses to file a complaint with the Independent Third Party (ITP) is fully protected by confidentiality. All complaints made to the ITP are confidential, and individuals who come forward may remain anonymous throughout the entire process

If you or someone you know has been affected by maltreatment in hockey, we urge you to report it. Together, we can continue working to ensure hockey is as safe and supportive for everyone in the game.

Sincerely,

Mike Field

Executive Director

Hockey Nova Scotia

TASA  Minor Hockey Association

February 6, 2026

To Our Players, Families, Volunteers, and Community,

Like many across the hockey world, we at TASA were deeply troubled to learn of the recent events involving a team from another organization related to allegations of hazing and sexual assault. Although this incident does not involve our association, it is a powerful and painful reminder that abusive behavior has no place in sport—and that we must remain steadfast in our responsibility to protect every athlete in our care.

We want to take this moment to reaffirm TASA’s unwavering commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive hockey environment for all.

Hazing of any kind is strictly prohibited within TASA. So too are intimidation, bullying, discrimination, or any form of harassment or misconduct. These actions violate not only our policies, but the values that define our community.

TASA continues to uphold and strengthen our safe sport framework through:

• Respect, equity, and inclusion as core expectations for all players, coaches, and volunteers.
• Zero?tolerance policies for hazing, harassment, and abuse—without exception.
• Mandatory Safe Sport and conduct training for coaches, team staff, and volunteers.
• Clear and confidential reporting channels for athletes and families.
• Prompt, transparent, and accountable action should any concern arise.

Hockey should provide our youth with a place to grow, build confidence, and feel a sense of belonging. No athlete should ever feel fear, shame, or pressure to participate in harmful behavior. Together, as a community, we must model the dignity, leadership, and respect we expect our players to uphold.

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the recent events. TASA remains fully committed to ensuring that every player who steps onto the ice does so in an environment that is positive, safe, and inclusive.

We welcome questions, feedback, or suggestions from our membership as we continue strengthening our culture of safety and respect.

Sincerely,
Sheldon MacKinnon
President
TASA — Tantallon  Minor Hockey Association

Congratulations to this season's first 50/50 Raffle Box Winner

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Thank you for supporting TASA Minor Hockey!

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The puck drops for The Bay Fall Classic Friday November 7th. Come cheer on your TASA U15AA, U15A & U15B  Ducks. 

Here is the weekend schedule 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cwX1UBBL5x0CK0kyzYv4vEboI-lboyT0oUuUOhL-JVw/htmlview#gid=0

If you are interested in volunteering at the tournament this weekend. The sign up is below. 

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THANK YOU!