Helping more people feel at home on the ice

YNCU provides an environment of inclusivity, acceptance and awareness for our communities, staff, and members. YNCU cares about everyone in our community regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, or disability.

YNCU strives to be a diverse workplace reflective of the communities that we live in. We are committed to a diverse workforce and have established a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion working group to help us deliver on our commitments.

We aim to ensure that each of our employees feels safe and happy to come to work each day in an environment where they feel their differences are respected and celebrated by all. We are committed to working harder to create meaningful change in the workplace and learning how to contribute positively to the conversations happening in our communities.

The Debbie Sims Memorial Scholarship, established in 2024, was created in honour of Debbie Sims, a dedicated YNCU employee who devoted nearly 40 years to the credit union system. Passionate about hockey, empowering girls in sport, and leading with kindness and compassion, Debbie embodied the values of good sportsmanship—respect, fair play, humility, gratitude, and generosity—which this scholarship continues to recognize in young girls in hockey.

Scholarship Details
A $1000 scholarship will be awarded to assist one recognized player with her hockey registration fees, equipment costs, and travel expenses. The recipient will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to sportsmanship and the positive impact they have on their team and community.

Eligibility Criteria
Must be a registered player with the Sault Female Hockey Association (SFHA) for the current season.

Must be planning to register for the SFHA upcoming season or planning to attend post-secondary education if graduating from the SFHA program.

Must exemplify the values of good sportsmanship.

Nominations must include a letter detailing how the player embodies the spirit of sportsmanship.

Application Process
Nominations are now closed and will reopen for submissions in 2027.