Hi everyone

I hope you all enjoyed the last few weekends with the Block Party, Evaluations, and Working Groups. Here is some information on what to expect next and some general housekeeping items.

Final Teams:

• After our thorough and extensive team building process, teams have now been finalized by our coordinators and have been sent to the coaches.
• Coaches will be contacting you directly with team-specific details, including practice information.
• If you have not heard from your coach by Saturday evening, please let us know.

Practice & Game Schedule

• Practices start on either Tuesday Oct 14, or Wednesday Oct 15, depending on what team your child is placed on.
• Games start on Saturday Oct 18, or Sunday Oct 19, depending on your division. The regular season game schedule has now been released and can be found on our website.
• We will be inviting all parents/players to our scorekeeping app, SportNinja. Here you will be able to see live updates for games, statistics, schedules, etc. Please keep an eye out for this email and join when you get it.

No Food/Drink Policy in Gyms

• During Working Groups, you may have noticed signs around Burnett reminding everyone that food and drinks are not allowed inside the gym. We will be enforcing this heavily this year, based on the feedback we received from the school district.
• You may eat and drink whatever you wish on the tables in the foyer, but please refrain from bringing this into the gym. Water/Gatorade is permitted on the team benches, and you may drink coffee in sealed/vacuumed containers on the bleachers, but nothing more.

General Information for Parents

• We have created a “Parents Corner” section on our website. Here you will find all information and details that may be pertinent to you as a parent (equipment information, rules, code of conduct, etc).
• Although safety goggles are not required, they are highly recommended by our Executive, especially at the younger age groups. We have partnered with a vendor to supply sport goggles at a discounted rate (https://bluecutglasses.com/discount/RCFHA25OFF use code “RCFHA25OFF”). We recommend placing group team orders to save on shipping. Alternatively, we could look at making one large league order if there is enough interest. Please discuss with your team managers, and we will work with them to ensure you all get the best deal.

Team Managers:

• This year, we are requiring all teams to have a Team Manager. Information on duties and responsibilities can be found here. If you are able to volunteer as the Team Manager for your team, please email info@rcfha.org.

Player and Parent Code of Conduct:

• We would like to remind you all of the player and parent code of conduct that you signed when you registered. It is important for all of us to work together to uphold the values that make Cosom what it is. Please be especially mindful when speaking to our refs as they are minors. If you have any concerns please email officials@rcfha.org.

Email & Social Media Updates

• We understand that our emails have been ending up in the spam folder for many of you. We are investigating, but unfortunately we have not yet found a long-term solution.
• Please make sure to keep checking your spam folder in case our emails are flagged.
• We highly encourage you to follow our Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok pages. Not only does our social media team post photos and videos frequently, but they also post league updates, similar to what is sent out in league emails. This means that even if you miss an email, you will be notified of it if you are following our social media pages. 

Non-Competitive Adult Drop-in

• This is a beginner-level skill, lower paced, beginner-to-intermediate option for adult players looking to keep in shape and play hockey. We created this option after hearing there were a number of parents who would love to play Cosom but were discouraged by the fast gameplay of the Adult division.
• Players should choose this option if they are looking to learn how to play Cosom hockey, are looking for a social environment, or would like to play Cosom hockey in a lower-stakes environment to remain physically active.
• If you are a highly skilled, competitive player, we encourage you to attend the Competitive Drop-In option instead – which will start in the Spring.
• Schedule: Maple Lane – 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Thursdays – Oct 16, 2025 to Mar 12, 2026 except Dec 11, Dec 18, and Jan 1
• Facebook Link to Join: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16DMc5DoBp/
• Pricing: Drop-in fee: $5 per session OR pay-in-Advance until 2^nd session fee: $60 for all 19 sessions. Please bring cash to the sessions.

We hope you are excited to start the season next week!

On behalf of our Executive Team, I would like to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving!

Farhaan Khan
President
Richmond Cosom Floor Hockey Association
president@rcfha.org
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Hi everyone

We would like to share some important information for Evaluations Day on Sep 21^st at Burnett Secondary.

Evaluations Day:

The schedule for Evaluations Day is as follow:

• Jr Squirt: 9:00AM-10:00AM, 10:00AM-11:00AM
• Mites: 11:15AM-12:30PM
• PeeWee: 12:45-1:30PM, 1:30PM-2:15PM, 2:15PM-3:00PM
• Sr Squirt: 3:15-4:15PM, 4:15PM-5:15PM, 5:15PM-6:15PM
• Bantam: 6:30-7:00PM

Please sign up for your preferred time slot using this Google Form. Please remember that Evaluations are mandatory, and slots will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any conflicts please inform info@rcfha.org right away. Requests will not be considered for players who do not attend Evaluations Day without informing the league.

Be sure to arrive at least 15 mins before your slot to check-in.

Working Groups:

After Evaluations, players will be placed in temporary Working Groups which will be evaluated on how they perform. Changes will be made in between the two Working Group sessions after which final teams will be made.

The schedule for the Working Groups is as follows:

Saturday Sep 27^th/Oct 4^th:

• Mites: 9:00AM-11:00AM
• Jr Squirt: 11:15AM-2:15PM
• Sr Squirt: 2:30PM-6:30PM

Sunday Sep 28^th/Oct 5^th:

• PeeWee: 10:00AM-2:00PM
• Bantam: 2:15PM-4:15PM

Players only play a portion of the allotted time, not the entire time listed for each division

You will be notified of your designated working group in the days leading up to each weekend

Registration:

Please be sure to register as soon as possible if you have not already. If you have friends that are interested in playing but have not yet registered, please urge them to do so before we reach our capacity. We still have our Referral Program where you may be compensated for any non-family referrals, provided they play for the entire season! Another reminder to apply for the Active Recreation & Sport Fund if you are eligible, even if you have already registered for Cosom.

If you have any practice night and/or player requests, they need to be sent to registration@rcfha.org by Sep 19^th 2025, after which requests will not be considered. Our coordinators will try our best to accommodate requests, but we can not guarantee.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out. Otherwise we will see you all on Sep 20^th for our Block Party, and on Sep 21^st for our Evaluations!

Olivia Lai
Vice President
Richmond Cosom Floor Hockey Association
vicepresident@rcfha.org

Dear Cosom Members,

With the start of another school year marks the beginning of another Cosom Season. However, this will be no ordinary year. This is actually the 50th Anniversary of the Richmond Cosom Floor Hockey Association! For half a century, our league has brought together players, parents, and volunteers who share a passion for our unique sport. Operating as Richmond’s Best Value Sports League since 1975 is no small feat and is a testament to the passion and uniqueness of our Cosom community. We are very excited to be celebrating this milestone with our community, both past and present, and honoring those who have contributed to building this league to where it is today!

With that being said, we would like to share some important updates for the upcoming season:

1. Division-Specific Game & Practice Times:
   • The finalized times for each division can be found on our website.
   • A reminder that a player’s practice night will be finalized once they are placed on a team.
2. Registration:
   • Our divisions are filling up quickly, so if you have not yet registered we urge you to do so as we will be closing the divisions once the capacities are reached. Current division sizes are:
   • Mites: 80% full, Jr Squirt: 80% full, Sr Squirt 75% full, PeeWee: 75% full, Bantam: 70% full. 
   • Adult is now 100% full. If you are interested in playing, please email adult@rcfha.org to be placed on the waitlist. 
   • We would like to remind you all about the Active Recreation & Sport Fund. This program provides subsidized sport funding for players under the age of 18 where financial barriers may impact inclusion. As a proud partner of the Richmond Sports Council, we highly recommend applying for this for those who qualify. See the application for details.
3. Block Party: 
   • Our Block Party will be on Sep 20th from 11AM-3PM at Burnett Secondary. Come grab some snacks, bring your friends, shoot around in the gym, and win some prizes! Please see the attached flyer. 
4. Evaluations:
   • We will be holding our evaluations on Sep 21^st at Burnett Secondary. This will be for the Mites-Bantam Divisions. A detailed schedule and sign-up sheet will be sent shortly.
   • Working Groups will be held the following two weekends (Sep 27, 28, Oct 4, 5) for all divisions, including Adult. We will be following the same game times as the regular season. 
5. Coaches & Team Manager:
   • We are still searching for coaches and team managers in all of our divisions. If you are able to help please email coaches@rcfha.org. We are a completely volunteer-run organization so we need your support!

Please be sure to continue checking our website and our Instagram/Facebook pages as we will be updating them regularly. If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to info@rcfha.org.

Looking forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary with you all!

Farhaan Khan
President
Richmond Cosom Floor Hockey Association
president@rcfha.org

Dear Mites parents,

I hope you are having a lovely summer.

Thank you to everyone who shared input regarding our Mites and Mini-Mites programs. Your feedback played an important role in guiding our decisions. With that, I’d like to share the decisions that have been made by our executive team on both programs.

Mites Program

The Mites program will remain unchanged for the upcoming season. We expect to have approximately four teams and will continue to provide the same structure and level of play as in previous years.

Mini-Mites Program

The Mini-Mites program will follow a phased approach this season. During the first half of the season, games will be played without scorekeeping or penalties to help players adjust and build confidence. In the second half, we will gradually introduce both to support learning and development. Players will be grouped until Christmas, and we may adjust or merge teams based on how things progress.

We will continue to do our best to accommodate sibling and friend requests, however we cannot guarantee any placement. Registration for Mini-Mites will remain open through Christmas, and we will promote the program as a pilot to generate additional interest. At this time, we expect to form approximately two teams. In this division, team goals – not individual stats – will be tracked to encourage group development. We will focus on introducing the kids to our sport in a fun, non-pressured way. 

In summary, the Executives have opted to maintain the current structure of the Mites program and implement a more gradual, development-focused approach for Mini-Mites. We will continue to evaluate the pilot Mini-Mites program throughout the season and make adjustments if needed. 

Thank you once again for your continued support. We look forward to a fun and rewarding season ahead. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Warm regards, 

Helen Kempler
Division Coordinator – Mites
Richmond Cosom Floor Hockey Association 
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Dear RCFHA Members,

With our AGM wrapped up just a few weeks ago, I’d like to formally introduce our new Executive Team and share our goals for the season ahead.

You can view the full Executive Team on our website. With 24 dedicated members, this is the largest Executive Team in our league’s history! We recently held our first meeting, where we aligned on the values and direction we want to take the league this year.

At the core of our vision is our community. What sets RCFHA apart is the people who make it what it is—players, parents, coaches, and volunteers alike. Those who’ve experienced this league firsthand understand how special and welcoming it is. This year, our top priority is nurturing that community: ensuring that everyone feels welcome, valued, and heard. We’re committed to putting our members first—fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy our sport in a way that reflects the spirit of our league.

We’re also renewing our commitment to the core values that have defined the RCFHA for decades: fun, fairness, respect, and safety. RCFHA is a non-contact league, and we will continue to emphasize safety, inclusivity, and enjoyment for all participants. Whether you are stepping on the floor, coaching from the bench, refereeing a game, or cheering from the stands, we ask everyone to uphold a spirit of sportsmanship and mutual respect, including us as Executives. We’re also placing a stronger emphasis on sportsmanship and positive culture—both on and off the floor. RCFHA was built on the foundation of a community-first mentality, and this is something we want to re-focus on this year.

More than just a league, RCFHA is a place for growth. We take seriously the trust you place in us to contribute to your child’s development—not just in floor hockey, but in leadership, teamwork, and character. Many of us, myself included, have grown up through this league, and we want to ensure today’s players have that same opportunity to thrive in a supportive, positive environment.

We are looking forward to the opportunity of working with you to help us achieve these goals over the upcoming season. We are making changes to improve communication and engagement between the Executive and our members. These improvements will be shared before the season begins, and we believe they will help build even stronger connections across the league. We want to mitigate miscommunication and foster a space where anyone can feel comfortable expressing themselves, and we are excited to work on implementing these changes.

Whether we serve 5 members or 500, our commitment is the same: to deliver the highest quality sport experience we can for all members of our community. We’re proud of what RCFHA stands for—and it’s all thanks to you.

Thank you for being part of this incredible community. We look forward to an exciting and meaningful season ahead!

Farhaan Khan
President
Richmond Cosom Floor Hockey Association
president@rcfha.org
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Hi everyone,

This spring, we are excited to offer you three options for RCFHA Spring 2025 Drop-In Hockey.

Important: As per all RCFHA programs, players are expected to follow general Cosom rules. Referees are NOT provided. We encourage self-enforcement, equal playing time, sportsmanship and having fun. Remember to sign the waiver! 🙂

ADULT COMPETITIVE – This is a higher skilled, fast paced, intermediate-to-advanced option for adult players looking to learn from and compete against the best. Players should choose this option if they are looking for a drop-in environment that is competitive and strategic with game-play. This option is most similar to the Regular Season, but is more relaxed with less of a focus of rule enforcement and more of a “pick-up the game as you go” type of environment.

• Boyd – 7:30-9:30PM – Tuesdays – Apr 1 to June 3 except May 8 @ Gym A&B
• Boyd – 7:30-9:30PM – Thursdays – Apr 3 to June 5 except May 8 @ Gym A

First year Bantam players are welcome!
Mandatory waiver: Link
Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hanjgw2nzDg3mjG5kYqVRN

ADULT NON-COMPETITIVE – This is a beginner-level skill, lower paced, beginner-to-intermediate option for adult players looking to keep in shape and play hockey. We created this option after hearing there were a number of parents who would love to play Cosom, but were discouraged by the fast gameplay of the Adult division. Players should choose this option if they are looking to learn how to play Cosom hockey, are looking for a social environment, or would like to play Cosom hockey in a lower-stakes environment to remain physically active. If you are a highly skilled, competitive player, we encourage you to attend the Competitive Drop-In option instead.

• Burnett – 7:30-9:30PM – Thursdays – Apr 10 to June 12 except May 8 @ Gym A&B
• Apr 10, Apr 17, Apr 24, May 1, May 15, May 22, May 29, Jun 5 and Jun 12. 

Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CYhalVkU8ZN0qSvIdm3pkM

Program Pricing & Schedule

All sessions – 7:30-9:30PM

Adult Competitive Drop-In at Boyd	Sessions	Pricing
Tuesdays – Apr 1 to June 3 except May 8 @ Gym A&B*	10	35
Thursdays – Apr 3 to June 5 except May 8 @ Gym A*	9	30
Tuesday & Thursday Package*	19	60
Drop-in pay as you go	1	5

Adult Non-Competitive Drop-In at Burnett	Sessions	Pricing
Thursdays – Apr 10 to June 12 except May 8 @ Gym A&B*	9	30
Drop-in pay as you go	1	5

Youth PeeWee & Bantam Drop-In at Boyd	Sessions	Pricing
Thursdays – Apr 3 to June 5 except May 8 @ Gym B*	9	30
Drop-in pay as you go	1	5

Come join us for some great sessions of drop-in floor hockey! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

See you at the gym!

Farhaan Khan
President
Richmond Cosom Floor Hockey Association
president@rcfha.org