2024-2026 Board of Directors Candidates

Henry Han

Director - Re-Election

Henry is seeking re-election after his first successful 2 year term on the RJMHA Board. Henry was on the Goalie Committee, volunteered for a number of events, and was the U13C division manager in 2022-23, along with taking on Division Ambassador roles.

Over the past few seasons, Henry has also undertaken coaching responsibilities for multiple age groups with the Jets. He believes in fostering fun and safe environments for young athletes to learn, develop, and mature throughout their journey in hockey.

Adam Blanchette

Director - Election

Adam Blanchette serves as the Vice-President of BP Media Inc., a fine art printer and manufacturing company based in Richmond, British Columbia.

In addition to his professional achievements, Adam is deeply passionate about fostering youth growth and development through sport. As a former professional athlete competing in muay thai and kick boxing, he grew up in the lower mainland, actively participating in a variety of sports.

Now residing in Richmond, Adam is a dedicated business owner and father of three. He enjoys coaching and watching his own children engage in sports, with his youngest son proudly playing for the Jets U7 team.

Adam currently holds the position of President of the Richmond Lacrosse Association and is thrilled to join the Jets board of directors for the 2024/2025 season, where he looks forward to contributing to the local hockey community.

Dave Sanghera

Director - Election

The Richmond Jets community became part of my journey these past 8 years because of my children's passion to play hockey. This was encouraged by their grandmother who was an adoring fan of the Vancouver Canucks. In ensuring their success, I dedicated my time as an involved parent by assisting the coaches and motivating the players.

Working with coaches and players is very rewarding. This enthusiasm has been carried over to the Richmond Lacrosse Association as my family commits wholeheartedly to this like they do hockey. Despite which sport it is, supporting all our athletes to persevere and excel to the best of their abilities is enriching in every aspect.

Being on the board of directors, I look forward to working collaboratively with all members of this organization. Mentoring and inspiring our younger generations to embrace a love of hockey while empowering them with skills and discipline lends itself it to well-rounded individuals. Richmond Jets provides the stability and expertise to this cause.

As quoted by Bobby Orr:

“The biggest thing we get out of it is seeing the kids smile. And hopefully, we will also see that the lessons we’re teaching – not only the fundamentals of hockey but also the life values – are sinking in.”

Charmaine Schmaltz

Director - Election

Charmaine is a dedicated and passionate member of the Richmond Jets community, with a strong focus on promoting and developing the sport of hockey at all levels. Her 10+ years of experience in leadership, business improvement, and management systems equip her with a wealth of knowledge and expertise that she is eager to bring to the board of directors.

Charmaine's commitment to community engagement and youth development is unwavering. Her primary objective is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for young athletes to develop their love for hockey.

For the past two years, she has undertaken the head coach role with the U7 and U9 programs, giving her firsthand experience and valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by players, coaches, and administrators within the younger recreational divisions.

As a member of the board of directors, Charmaine is determined to contribute to the growth and success of the association by bringing a voice from the recreational side of hockey. She is eager to collaborate with fellow board members, coaches, parents, and players to ensure the Richmond Jets remains a vibrant and thriving organization for years.

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As one of the largest minor hockey associations in British Columbia, the Richmond Jets Minor Hockey Association offers an integrated (boys and girls) minor hockey program from Initiation to Juvenile. Featuring both recreational ("C") and competitive ("A") streams, our programs operate out of the three different facilities in the City of Richmond: Richmond Ice Centre (RIC), Minoru Arenas (Stadium and Silver Rinks), Richmond Oval (North and South rinks).

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