VOLUNTEER COMMITMENTS
Volunteer commitments are compulsory at Glenlake Minor Hockey Club; the number of volunteer commitments is determined by the category in which each player plays:
Timbits: 1 commitment
Novice: 2 commitments
Atom: 2 commitments
Peewee: 2 commitments
Bantam: 2 commitments
Midget: 1 commitment
Volunteer commitments per family will not exceed 2 players.
As example, a family with a child in Novice and one in Timbits will have to fulfill three commitments (one for Timbits and two for Novice) and must bring three (3) post-dated cheques.
There are no volunteer commitments for Glenlake's House League.
Volunteer Opportunities 2020/2021
2020/21 Volunteer Opportunities (pdf)
Credit Allocations 2020/2021
If and where possible, volunteers should retain their position with new team throughout the season. If unable to retain your position post November 15th, the credit allocations for team positions before Nov 15th is as follows:
Before November 15th (if unable to retain position post Nov 15th)
- HC - 2 credits
- AC - 1 credit
- Team Manager - 1 credit
- Safety coordinator - 1 credit
- Jersey Manager - 1 credit
For those volunteers who retain their role and for those who newly take on a role after November 15, credits will be allocated as per below.
| Position (commitment credits) | Roles |
|---|---|
| Bingo Worker (1) | Works at 1 Bingo session at an assigned position. See bingo dates at bottom of this document |
| Bingo Chairperson (2) | Coordinates a bingo session, ensuring all positions are filled. Phones all volunteers for specific Bingo session 48 hours prior to bingo date, assumes Chairperson responsibilities at Bingo hall and delivers Bingo sign in sheet and financial paperwork to Treasurer. |
| Casino Worker (2) | Works at 1 Casino at an assigned position. |
| Head Coach (4) | Head coach at any level. Responsible for development of practice plans and attending any necessary coach meetings/sessions. Only 1 head coach per team. |
| Assistant Coaches (3) | Assistant coaches work with the head coach on development of practice plans etc. Maximum of 4 assistant coaches per team. |
| Team Manager (3) | Assist coaches in preparing game sheet, organising timekeepers, exhibition games, tournaments and other duties. |
| Team Safety Coordinator (2) | Assist team with all safety preparedness awareness, monitor proper use of equipment, knowledge of COVID AHS/HC for exposure/sick kid protocols and critical accurate attendance tracking. Needs to complete Hockey Canada Safety Course & Concussion Course. More details here |
| Evaluation Committee (4) | Coordinates the overall evaluations for an age category in accordance with the Evaluation Guidelines as approved by the Board of Directors. |
| Evaluators (1 or 2) | Evaluates the players for a specific age category as directed by the Evaluation committee. 1 or 2 credits depending on the number of sessions required for the age category. Novice (U9), Atom (U11), Pee Wee (U13) and Bantam (U15) evaluators: 8 sessions = 1 credit 14 = 2 credits Midget (U18): 8 sessions = 1 credit |
| General Volunteers (1 or 2) | Glenlake registration, Glenlake Parent Social, Glenlake picture day, Equipment pickup & return |
| Jersey Managers (1 per set of Jerseys) | Collects and washes game jerseys for the season. TWO Jersey managers per team. ONE Manager per set of Jerseys. |
| Board Member (4) | Prepare for and participate in board meetings, Support governance decisions once made, Participate in the development of a strategic plan to help guide future decisions |
| Hockey Calgary League Chair (4) | As described by Hockey Calgary |
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