Our Approach
Metro Roller Hockey League (MRHL) is committed to providing a family ORIENTED & fun environment where children of different ages and skill levels can flourish in an enjoyable and safe sports environment.
Our founder, Patrick Simms has been around ice hockey and roller hockey for many years, growing up, and is now re-living the same joy, fun & experiences with his children.
MRHL's vision is to help each league member enhance their hockey skills in playing a game they love, while promoting life skills – Confidence, Leadership, & Teamwork.
Our Story
After having a conversation with one of his kids one day about roller hockey, Patrick thought
“What a great idea to start a youth roller hockey league, right here in Halifax, that is both fun and affordable ”.
He felt it was time to give the game of roller hockey a new face and use his 30+ YEARS love of the game to helping everyone enjoy the game of roller hockey to its fullest.
Our Team
MRHL has had SUCCESS with our fantastic volunteer board members for our nonprofit organization. Without our volunteers past and present, we would not be able to grow this sport in Halifax, NS.
Introducing our fantastic team:
Patrick Simms, President- Presides at league meetings, and assumes full responsibility for the operation of the local league. The president receives all mail, supplies, and other communications from Roller Hockey Canada and Canada Inline. The president must see to it that league personnel is properly briefed on all phases of rules, regulations, and policies of the league. recruiting and retaining officials; delivery of league official training program as per Roller Hockey Canada guidelines; scheduling league officials for games
Cara Simms, Treasurer/Secretary- Maintains a register of members and directors; records the minutes of meetings; is responsible for sending out notice of meetings and maintains a record of THE league’s activities. Dispenses league funds as approved by the President and/or Board of Directors; reports on the status of league funds; keeps financial records; prepares budgets and assumes the responsibility for all league finances. Sets up and manages league’s official website; online registration.
Tara MacDonald- League Information Officer/Safety Coordinator/Scheduler- Assigns members to teams, online administrative rights to other local volunteers; delegates Team Linkt access to coaches, ensures league news and scores are updated online REGULARLY; coordinates all safety activities; coordinates reporting and prevention of injuries; solicits suggestions for making conditions safer; reports suggestions to the league president.
Mike Duggan, Matt Landry, Adrian Adamson- Divisional COORDINATORS- ASSIST with volunteer coach identification for each team. Serves as liaison with team coaches for INQUIRIES. Supports coaches, Players and parents to keep the league running smoothly.
We ARE ALWAYS looking for volunteers. If you are interested, please contact us.
