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Parents & Caregivers

Parents and Caregiver Volunteers are essential to the success of our minor hockey in our communities.

Squamish Minor Hockey Association is a volunteer-based based organization and relies on the volunteer support of our members to function successfully. To promote and support a culture of volunteerism and community, SMHA runs a Parent & Caregiver Volunteer Deposit Program.

Each SMHA family is required to volunteer for a minimum of 10 hours each season. Those who are unable to do so have the option of paying the volunteer opt-out fee. It is important to note, we prefer to have families complete a volunteer commitment and contribute to the success of our association rather than pay the opt-out fee.  If you have more than one player in the association, you are not required to volunteer 20 hours, although, we always welcome more assistance. All volunteer hours are to be tracked and submitted to the volunteer Team Manager.

Examples of volunteer tasks include: board members, coaching, assistant coaching, on-ice helper, safety person (HCSP), time keeping, score keeping, washing jerseys, team treasurer, fundraising coordinator, social coordinator, board set up crew, event or tournament volunteer. It is through the generosity and involvement of parents and caregivers that provides the opportunity for children and youth to play ice hockey. Whether you can offer a helping hand for a single event, or you want to help through the season and beyond, Squamish Minor Hockey welcomes your support. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact your Team Manager or Division Director.

If you are interested in coaching or becoming an assistant coach, please visit our Coach page.

All parents/caregivers, regardless of your volunteer status, are required to take the Respect in Sport for Parents/Caregivers program.

Parent & Caregiver Volunteer Requirements


Requirements for parent and caregiver volunteers include:

  • Respect in Sport for Parents/Caregivers
  • Criminal Record Check for Vulnerable Sector

Hockey Canada ID

Volunteers require a Hockey Canada Registry ID number to register for Respect in Sport.

 
If you have played minor hockey in the last 15 years, you may already have one. 
Please check for an HCR # and current qualifications at https://myaccount.spordle.com/en/login
If you don’t have one, or aren’t sure if you have one, please contact our Risk Manager and provide your full legal name, address with move in year, email, phone, and date of birth. The move in date is mandatory.

Respect In Sport

Respect in Sport for Parents/Caregivers equips parents/caregivers with the tools they need to support their children and maintain a safe, healthy environment in which to play hockey. RIS for Parents/Caregivers is designed for parents/caregivers of minor hockey players.

RIS for Parents/Caregivers consists of six modules, each one lasting about 10 minutes.

The cost is $12.00 (before tax) and Parents/Caregivers (Guardians) are expected to cover this fee. Only one parent/caregiver per family needs to take the course.

Respect in Sport for Parents/Caregivers

Criminal Record Checks

BC Hockey has mandated that all coaches, on-ice helpers, officials, managers, safety persons and volunteers must have a valid Criminal Record Check in order to participate, coach, or volunteer for Squamish Minor Hockey Association. Criminal Record Checks can be completed online:

  1.  Visit the Province of BC Criminal Records Review program website: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck
  2. Enter our unique access code: 4G4MS59ST3

Once the review has been completed, your Criminal Record Check will be submitted directly to Squamish Minor Hockey Association.

If you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact the SMHA Risk Manager.

Parent & Caregiver FAQ


Intro to Hockey Canada: Hockey Canada 101

Parent FAQ from Hockey Canada: Parent FAQ