Under the terms of the agreement, LiveBarn will be the exclusive Live Streaming partner of the OMHA, ensuring families and fans can watch all league games live and on-demand from anywhere they choose. Subscribers to LiveBarn will also be able to utilize a growing suite of additional technology. LiveBarn features such as live tagging and player analysis were designed with player development and advancement in mind.
"Teaming up with LiveBarn is a game-changer for hockey enthusiasts in our Association and Leagues,” said Ian Taylor, OMHA Executive Director. “LiveBarn offers families the convenience with game streaming and on-demand access, ensuring every minor hockey moment is captured. This collaboration not only elevates the player and family experience but also strengthens community ties as anyone can watch the games happening at their local rink through LiveBarn."
LiveBarn to Stream OMHA Championship Games
LiveBarn's collaboration with the OMHA extends beyond the regular season, as it has also secured exclusive streaming rights for OMHA Championships and Showcases. LiveBarn will provide fans comprehensive coverage of action-packed playoff games including East and West Conference crossovers, ensuring that every thrilling moment is captured and shared with the community.
The 2024 OMHA Championships will take place over four weekends: March 15-17, March 22-24, March 29-31, and April 5-7. They will be hosted in six locations around the province: Brampton, Halton Hills, Newmarket, Kingston, Oakville, and Whitby. Round robin play will occur on the first two days, with the Semi-Finals and Championships being decided on the Sunday.
"We are very excited to be partnering with the OMHA in what is a win-win scenario for all involved. It’s a great opportunity for us to bring our latest technology to players and families across Ontario," said Ray Giroux, LiveBarn's Chief Operating Officer. "From players to parents and coaches, LiveBarn is dedicated to enhancing the experience for everyone involved in the OMHA community. Our platform offers a suite of innovative tools and features aimed at fostering connectivity and passion for the game."
LiveBarn subscribers can sign up to watch OMHA events via monthly or annual plans and watch games on any device, including IOS and Android apps. OMHA players will have access to LiveBarn’s new player analysis feature, which in partnership with Sportlogiq, brings the same AI and computer vision technology provided to NHL teams. Coaches and parents will be able to live tag and bookmark events while at games, saving time and capturing teaching moments by creating an auto generated video of all live tags.
About LiveBarn
LiveBarn is the industry leader in youth and amateur sports broadcasting. Livestreaming from over 4,000 playing surfaces across the U.S. and Canada, LiveBarn offers live and on-demand replays of hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, swimming, and gymnastics events. LiveBarn’s features include unlimited downloads & highlight sharing, as well as Live Tagging and Hockey Player Analysis. LiveBarn was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Montreal. For more information, visit livebarn.com.
About the Ontario Minor Hockey Association
Founded in 1935, the Ontario Minor Hockey Association is the largest minor hockey association in the world. From entry-level to high performance, the OMHA oversees programming and events at the U6-U21 age groups in communities across the province that service a participant base of over 92,000. The OMHA works with players, coaches, trainers, officials, hockey volunteers and parents across 212 Associations and 29 leagues to ensure a meaningful experience for all.
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For more information, please contact:
Andrew Findlater
SELECT Public Relations for LiveBarn
(647) 444-1197
Mitchell Machtinger
OMHA Communications
(905) 780-2189