MMRHL provides Guidance and Counsel
Markham Men’s Recreational Hockey League, also known as the MMRHL, began it operations in 1977-78 and, in 2017-18, we celebrated our 40th year as a non profit grassroots organization providing a recreation opportunity for adult residents of the City of Markham, both past and present.
Originally formed as a 6 team league
With 96 participants, we have grown to 20 teams with over 320 members. Registration is limited to those who have attained the age of twenty-five in their year of application. We have 3 divisions determined by age and, at our 35th anniversary celebrations, it was announced that these divisions have been renamed the Metzler, Mara and Oliver divisions in honour of Jim Metzler, Jim Mara and Chuck Oliver who were original executive members of the league. Our annual Mowling Golf Tournament, held in May, is named in honour of Keith Mowling who was also an original executive member.
Our season commences in mid September and ends the first week in April with our annual tournament. Games are played Sunday evenings at both Centennial and Mt. Joy Arenas.
MMRHL provides Guidance and Counsel
At the request of Markham Parks and recreation, MMRHL provides guidance and counsel regarding the future direction of all recreational activities within the city. Also, as an active member of the Markham Sport Council, MMRHL supports their efforts to promote sport as an integral component of daily life. In 2008, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, acting on behalf of the Council, presented MMRHL with an Award of Achievement recognizing our contribution of 40 years to the recreational needs of our citizens.
Over the years our league has contributed over $100,000 to local charities.
Provide and Foster
To provide, foster and promote recreational non contact hockey for all men who wish to play, regardless of race, colour, creed or ability.
Promote
To promote and protect the interests of its members.
Positive Competition
To promote and regulate positive competition in league play.
Our Teams
To promote the good name of Markham through our teams.
Meet Standards
To ensure that members meet standards of conduct expected of members of the MMRHL.
Review
The continuing registration status of each member will be subject to the review of the Executive of the league.
League Executives and Division Representatives
Donating time to keep MMRHL up to the standards we hold and
keeping the unruly divisions in order is no simple task.