Information
Hockey Canada Player Development information for parents and coaches
Team Management
BC Hockey Membership
Current Membership Informational Package:
This information can also be accessed through the BC Hockey website under "Administration", then Member Info Package at www.bchockey.net.
Constitution, Policies and Guidelines
Abuse Policy
Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association supports the efforts of BCAHA and CHA in recognizing and combating abuse and harassment in Minor Hockey though their "Speak Out" program.
It is the policy of Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association that there shall be no abuse and neglect, whether physical, emotional or sexual of any participant in any of its programs. Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association expects every parent, volunteer and board member to take all reasonable steps to safeguard the welfare of its participants and protect them from any form of maltreatment.
It is the policy of Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association that harassment, in all its forms, will not be tolerated during the course of any Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association activity or program. Accordingly, all Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association board members, volunteers, team or on-ice officials and parents/guardians are responsible for making every reasonable effort to uphold this commitment. Specifically, this includes refraining from harassing behavior, responding promptly and informally to minor incidents of harassment. Players and other participants are expected to refrain from harassing behavior and are encouraged to report incidents of harassment.
Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association urges all members, players and volunteers to familiarize themselves with the POLICIES ON RECOGNITION AND PREVENTION OF ABUSE AND HARASSMENT available on the CHA and BCAHA websites. Or, upon request, from the Nanaimo Minor Hockey Association clubhouse.
BC Hockey Volunteer Code of Conduct for all parents, bench staff, executive and volunteers
Codes of Conduct must be followed by atheletes, coaches and volunteers. They must be printed out and signed by the participating party. All documents are in pdf format. Click here to view and down the documents from VIAHA's website.
Parent information
Nine Symptoms of Burnout
School days, homework, chores and family activities all take their toll on a young person's time. Add in an active schedule and little time is left for down time when kids can refresh and recharge their emotional batteries. When this happens, something has to give or kids begin to suffer from burnout. Parents and kids may not even be aware that burnout is a problem. Some symptoms of burnout to watch for include:
- Moodiness or irritability
- Fatigue or difficulty waking up in the morning
- Poor performance in sports or school activities
- Loss of interest
- Lack of emotion after a win or a loss
- Loss of appetite
- Sadness
- Unusual focus on aches and pains
- Problems with friends
All of these symptoms are also a part of every childhood, so burnout may not always be the cause. This is one of the many areas where parents are essential to youth sports. If burnout is the problem, then the answer is to take a vacation or break from a hectic schedule. Parents should consider limiting their child's activities, providing more unplanned time or simply skipping a practice or game to let a child gain the down time necessary for a balanced life.
(source: www.sportsesteem.com)
Team Positions & Requirements
Coach including Assistant Coach – must have speak out and coach certification (see below), can be on bench at games and ice at practice
Coach certifications:
- Initiation/Novice = minimum Initiation coach level
- Atom recreational (house) & above = minimum Coach or Coach Stream level
- ALL Carded (Rep) = minimum DEV1 or Intermediate level
Manager – must have speak out, cannot be on bench at games or on ice at practice
Safety Person – must have speak out and HCSP (trainer), can be on bench at games but not help with coaching (ie opening doors), cannot help on ice at practice
ALL team staff must have current Police Record Checks on site at the NMHA office, must be done yearly.
Anyone not certified by Dec 1st is not eligible to be on a roster until the following season, even if you attend a clinic after Dec 1st, you are not certified until the following season.
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