Gould wins prestigious OMHA award

June 24, 2015 · 0 Comments

Larry Gould of Schomberg Minor Hockey earned a prestigious provincial award. He’s pictured with OMHA Regional Director Peter Harmsen (left) and Hockey Canada President and CEO, Tom Renney (right).

By Mark Pavilons
A King volunteer was one of five deserving recipients recognized for outstanding contributions to minor hockey in Ontario.
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) presented its awards at the AGM held at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill June 12, to recognize the outstanding achievements of its athletes and volunteers.
The OMHA Honour Award is a prestigious award presented to a person who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to minor hockey for a considerable period of time.
Larry Gould, of Schomberg Minor Hockey Association, was recognized as this year’s recipient.
Gould has been an active member of Schomberg Minor Hockey for over 45 years. He has been an integral part from his early years of coaching right through to his years as an executive member. He has also been an active member at the OMHA level, serving as a York-Simcoe convener for approximately 20 years.
Gould has also been inducted as a Lifetime Member of Schomberg Minor Hockey. He was instrumental in the development of the Schomberg Minor Hockey constitution and rules of operation, and has held many executive positions over the years, including president, ice scheduler, and tournament director.
For most people in Schomberg and for the majority of kids in town, he is simply known as “Coach Larry,” in recognition of his many years behind the bench.
Gould’s efforts didn’t escape the attention of the Township of King.
Larry received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual volunteer appreciation event held this spring at the Trisan Centre.
Presented in Recognition of his special dedication, generosity and time to his community as an active member of the Schomberg Minor Hockey Association, as coach for the past 45 years. He’s known as a role model to many young hockey players.
“Your gentle sense of humor and mutual respect for the players personifies what minor hockey should be,” said King Mayor Pellegrini at the King event.