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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: June 18, 2018
Report Number: CSD -009-18 Resolution: GG -358-18
File Number: By-law Number:
Report Subject: Clarington Recreational Hockey League — Request to Purchase Rink
Divider Board Svstem
Recommendations:
That Report CSD -009-18 be received;
2. That Council approve the purchase of one set of rink divider board systems at an
estimated cost of $10,000;
3. That capital funding in the amount of $10,000 be transferred from the 2018 - RRC
Security Camera Replacement project , Account #110-42-421-84256-7401 to fund this
purchase; and
4. That all interested parties listed in Report CSD -009-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
Report CSD -009-18
Report Overview
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The Clarington Recreational Hockey League is requesting the Municipality purchase a set of
portable rink boards to facilitate half -ice and cross -ice hockey programs to their younger age
groups, as mandated by Hockey Canada.
1. Background
1.1 Founded in 1968, Hockey Canada merged with the Canadian Amateur Hockey
Association in 1998, and is the national governing body of ice hockey in Canada.
1.2 In Ontario, the Ontario Hockey Federation is a member of Hockey Canada and is the
provincial governing body of all sanctioned ice hockey in the province of Ontario.
1.3 The Ontario Hockey Federation has informed the Clarington Recreational Hockey
League (CRHL) that they are implementing Hockey Canada's mandate for half -ice
games at the primary levels for the 2018/19 season, which starts this upcoming fall
(Attachment 1).
1.4 To implement this decision, portable rink boards are required to divide the ice surface
along the traditional centre line to create two smaller ice surfaces deemed more
appropriate for the primary hockey players.
2. Financing
2.1 Staff has identified that the portable boards, complete with smaller goal nets (also
required), would cost approximately $10,000 to purchase. The supplier also indicated
that there is a twelve week waiting period for the boards/nets to be delivered.
2.2 Through discussion with Finance, it is recommended that the necessary funds be made
available through unexpended funds from another recently awarded capital project that
came in under budget.
2.3 It is proposed that if approved, the required funds be reallocated from the Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex Security Camera Replacement project (#110-42-421-
84256-7401).
3. Concurrence
3.1 This report has been reviewed by the Director of Finance/Treasurer who concurs with
the recommendations.
4. Comments
4.1 As this program expands to the other Clarington hockey associations, an additional
portable board system and nets may also be required at South Courtice Arena. Staff
will address this through the 2019 budgeting process.
Municipality of Clarington
Resort CSD -009-18
5. Strategic Plan Application
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5.1 The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan in terms of
promoting resident engagement in our community, by supporting and enhancing youth
services.
Reviewed by: Submitted by:
Joseph P. Caruana,
Director of Community Services
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forAndrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LL.B
CAO
Staff Contact: George Acorn, Facilities Manager, 905-623-3379 ext 2503 or
gacorn@clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Letter from the Clarington Recreational Hockey League
The following is a list of the interested parties to be notified of Council's decision:
Tom Lenehan, President of the Clarington Recreational Hockey League
Clarington Recreational Hockey League
May 29, 2018
Dear Ken Ferguson,
Thank you for our recent meetings to discuss the mandatory program changes to the Tyke (7
year old) program for the 2018-2019 hockey'season, and the Novice (8 year old) program for the
2019-2020 hockey season.
We discussed the purchase of boards for Garnett B. Rickard Arena that will make 2 mini rinks.
The purchased of 4 new nets, sized 4'x6', was also discussed.
We at the Clarington Thunder realize this will be an added expense to the Municipality of
Clarington. However it is something that will be required going forward by the CRHL as well as
the Clarington Toros and Clarington AAA Zone organizations for seasons to come.
We appreciate your support and understanding in regards to Hockey Canada's mandatory
programming and thank you in advance. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as a
decision is reached.
Tom Lenehan
CRHL President
905-432-3001
crhlthundergrogers.com
Mailing address:
27-1300 King St. E
Suite #150
Oshawa, ON LIH 834
(905)432-3001
www.claringtonthundei-.com