The Ontario Minor Hockey Association, in partnership with Respect in Sport, is excited to announce the topic for the 2023-2024 OMHA Essay Contest. 

All OMHA players are encouraged to enter the contest by completing a written essay with the topic: “Hockey Is Fun”

Follow these three simple steps for your chance at $1000 in CCM Gear!

1. Write an essay that follows the theme of “Hockey Is Fun”

2. The essay is no longer than 250 words.

3. Click here to Submit your essay or use the form below. SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED

Whether its being part of a team, making new friends, feeling that cold air on your face as you skate down the ice or building life skills, such as hard work, dedication, perseverance, we want to hear from YOU!

The tenth annual OMHA Essay Contest presented by Respect in Sport is designed for players to be engaged in an educational manner while encouraging them to express their thoughts on why they truly love the sport of hockey!

The top five essays will be selected by a committee based on the creativity demonstrated in their submission. All finalists will be awarded an OMHA prize pack while the grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 worth of CCM Gear. Submissions will be accepted until January 7, 2024.

“Respect in Sport is about providing a positive environment for all, so that hockey players can enjoy the game, and learn from the positive adult role models around them, like parents, coaches, and officials,” said Co-Founder – Respect Group, Wayne McNeil. “Respect Group is very proud to support the OMHA Essay Contest this year.”

“We are proud to once again work closely with Respect Group on the OMHA Essay Contest. We know our players are passionate about the game and we are excited to hear from their own words why Hockey Is Fun,” said OMHA Executive Director, Ian Taylor.

Previous themes include:

• Hockey Is For Everyone...
• I Love To Play Hockey...
• Being Part of a Team Means...