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1 3 Sarnia Hockey Association A Guide for Players and Parents In thiis Guiide..* Click on the links below to go to: Sarnia Hockey Association (SHA) A Message from the Chair Our Website Our Programs Our New Logo Registration Supporting Programs Goalie Clinics Pre-season Body Checking Clinics Player's Equipment How Much does it Cost to Play SHA Hockey? Ice Time Policy 2010 / 2011 Season Dates to Remember House League Program House League Team Divisions and Player Birth Years Instructional Program Novice to Midget Divisions The House League Season House League Player's Responsibilities Competitive Hockey Programs Representative A/AA and MD Team Divisions and Player Birth Years Tryouts Competitive Team Schedules, Game Scores and Stats etc Tournaments Apparel Program Team Affiliation (AP) Competitive Team Parent's and Player's Responsibilities Volunteering Fair Play Codes for Players, Parents, Spectators, Coaches, Officials, and League Organizers Fair Play Code for Players Fair Play Code for Parents Fair Play Code for Spectators Fair Play Code for Coaches Fair Play Code for Officials Fair Play Code for League Organizers A Message to Parents Who Do I Contact for Help? * For more information about SHA see the Policies Procedures and Regulations of Sarnia Hockey Association document and/or the Alliance Hockey Handbook. Both can be accessed from the SHA website. Go to

2 Sarniia Hockey Associiatiion (SHA) Sarnia Hockey Association (SHA) is volunteer driven organization that is the major governing body for minor hockey in Sarnia. SHA receives functional guidance from the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario of which it is one of 20 association members. The Alliance in turn is a member of Ontario Hockey Federation and Hockey Canada. The business of governing minor hockey in Sarnia is conducted by an executive committee. The committee meets on the first Tuesday and third Wednesday of every month (Clearwater Arena, lower hall, 7 pm). Any interested parties may attend meetings to observe the proceedings. Items for discussion from the floor must be brought to the attention of the chair person at least 72 hours prior to a meeting. A listing of our executive members, their contact information, and executive meeting dates can be accessed from the SHA website. Click here to visit our website: A Message from the Chaiir Welcome to Sarnia Hockey Association s Guide for Players and Parents. The arrival of the Information Age has changed the way we live; the internet has played a key role in that change. For one, the internet has made news, information and knowledge instantaneously accessible. Sarnia Hockey Association has not been left behind. In the last number of years our website has evolved into Information Central for all things SHA. From registration to house league schedules to rep team webpages, they are all posted on the site in an organized and easy to follow format. Are you new to Sarnia Hockey Association? Do you have questions about our programs, how much it costs to play, what equipment your player needs or how competitive team tryouts work? Then check out our new Guide for Players and Parents. It too is posted on our website for easy access. The Guide was written to provide answers to your Sarnia Hockey Association questions or direct you to the right resource. Links are provided to get the information you need instantaneously. What you will also find in the guide are the Alliance Hockey Fair Play Codes for Players, Parents, Spectators, Coaches, Officials and League Organizers. The codes clearly communicate expectations of behaviour for each of these groups and are a must read for anyone involved in minor hockey. I urge you to read them for the betterment of the sport we all love. Your Chairperson, Mike Johnson Our Websiite Our recently updated website is the place for players, parents, coaches, and volunteers to go for all Sarnia Hockey Association information and news. The site is updated regularly with bulletins, registration information, coach selections, clinics, tryout schedules, tryout updates, team information, team practice and game schedules, team scores and news, apparel program information, FAQs, sponsors, links etc. So go to the site and go often! Click here to visit our website:

3 Our Programs Sarnia Hockey Association offers minor hockey programs for all skill levels House League (HL) Hockey Program Click House League Program for further information HL Divisions from Instructional to Midget/Juvenile Competitive Hockey Programs Click Competitive Hockey Programs for further information Alliance Minor Development (MD) hockey 1 divisions from Minor Novice to Major Midget Alliance A/AA Representative hockey divisions from Minor Atom to Major Midget All players and on-ice volunteers are insured through Hockey Canada while participating in SHA sanctioned activities only Coaches and trainers are certified through Hockey Canada All volunteers are certified in the Speak Out program are subjected to a Police Records check Clearly communicated and in-effect Harassment and Abuse policy Our New Logo Sarnia Hockey Association proudly presents our new logo Sarniia Sabres Hockey. From house league jerseys to merchandise available for purchase through our Apparel Program, you ll start seeing our new logo everywhere beginning with the 2010 / 2011 season. Click on the following link to find out about our Apparel Program. Registration Players meeting age and residency requirements may register to play hockey with SHA. Registration is conducted on-line through Hockey Canada s Registration system. It is an easy to follow step-wise process that is accessible from the SHA website. Watch for reminders to register in the local newspaper and posted on the website in late spring. The website posting includes detailed instructions for registering your player. Please note: All players are strongly encouraged to participate at their age appropriate level. Registration opens June 15 and closes mid August or when a division is full. An early-bird discount of $50 is offered for players registering before July 15! Players trying out for competitive teams pay a $40 tryout fee. Both credit card payment and post-dated cheques are available payment options. Supporting Programs Goalie Clinics SHA offers weekly one hour goalie clinics given by a qualified and experienced goalie coach. The clinics are open to all players from experienced competitive goal tenders to house league goalies to first-time goalies. The cost is shared by SHA and the player. 1 Alliance MD Hockey is not classified as Competitive hockey by the Alliance but is for the purpose of this guide.

4 Pre-season Body Checking Clinic Neew tthiiss sseeasson!! A pre-season body-checking clinic is offered for minor peewee or older players. The 2 hour clinic (1 hour class, 1 hour on-ice drills) is designed for players that will be experiencing body-checking for the first time. Player s Equipment All players including goalies must wear protective equipment when stepping on to the ice. Here s a list of protective equipment + extras required to play the game: Skater Goalie Notes CSA approved helmet with face cage Chin strap must be firmly fastened Shoulder pads Full upper body armour Hockey pants Hockey gloves Goalie blocker and trapper Athletic support Goalie support Neck guard Neck guard BNQ Approved Goalie: additional external throat guard Knee/shin pads Elbow pads Goalie pads Full upper body armour Mouth guard Strongly recommended (just ask your dentist!) Team jersey Goalie jersey Supplied Practice jersey Competitive players will need Hockey socks Supplied Undershirt and pants Optional compression fabric works great! Garter or shorts to hold socks up Hockey skates Goalie skates Hockey stick Goalie stick Hockey tape Optional Water bottle Optional Hockey bag Goalie bag To hold all the equipment! Noott ee: : CCooaacchheess aanndd oonn- -iccee hheel lppeerrss muusstt weeaarr CCSSA aapppprroovveedd hheel lmeettss whheenn oonn tthhee iccee i How Much does it Cost to Play SHA Hockey? Registration Fees House League MD A/AA 2010 / 2011 Season 2 Registration $276 $276 $276 Ice Time 3 $170 $170 $170 Insurance $39 $39 $39 Total Early Bird Fee 4 $485 $485 $485 July 15 August 15 Fee $50 $50 $50 Total Fee $535 $535 $535 2 Subject to change from year to year, novice to midget divisions + Instructional Competitive division 3 Includes HST 4 Early Bird Total Fee (June 15 July 15)

5 Instructional Division Registration $261 Insurance $39 Total Fee Instructional Division 5 $300 Competitive Teams Ice Assessment $0 $490 $490 Competitive Teams Total Fee --- $1015 $1015 Tournament Fees per Team 6 $ x ~$800 3 x ~$800 Number of Games per Season Practice Hours per Week 1 hour hours 2 x 1 hour Ice Time Policy A major concern to players, parents, coaches etc is player ice time during games. SHA has a very clear policy regarding ice times. Refer to Policies, Procedures and Regulations of Sarnia Hockey Association, section 3.01 (competitive teams) and section 4.01 (HL). This document is posted on our website. Click here to visit our website: Click SHA on the menu and select Policies. To summarize: All SHA players, whether they are HL or competitive players, are entitled to fair ice time during regular season, exhibition and tournament games. Ice time during the third period of competitive team (A/AA and MD) play down or play off games, is at the discretion of the coach. For concerns involving player ice time, contact the appropriate Vice Chair or Director: Vice Chair of House League David Palmer Vice Chair Representative Teams John Desotti Director of Representative Teams MD Glenn Hall Director of Representative Teams A/AA Cindy MacNaughton 5 Instructional program consists of 1 hour of ice per week 6 Teams often fund raise to offset tournament costs 7 Based on 2010 March Break tournament fee 8 Estimate 9 Estimate 10 No practice for Midget HL - games are 90 minutes

6 2010 / 2011 Season Dates to Remember Date What is Going On? Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Registration Opens for 2010 / 2011 Season Thursday, July 15, 2010 Early Bird Registration Fee Discount Ends Monday, August 16, 2010 Registration Closes Sunday, August 22, 2010 Pre-Season Body Checking Clinic Session #1 Monday, August 23, 2010 Pre-Season Body Checking Clinic Session #2 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Competitive Team Tryouts Begin Friday August 27, 2010 Trainer Recertification Clinic Saturday August 28 and Sunday August 29, 2010 Development Stream Clinic (DS1) for rep team coaches Mid to Late September Rep team league play begins Saturday, September 18, 2010 Trainer Certification Clinic Late September MD team league play begins Late September Novice HL player assessment Early October HL play begins One week later Midget HL play begins Tuesday October 5, 2010 Competitive Team parents meeting by this date Saturday, October 16, 2010 Trainers Certification Clinic Saturday October 23, 2010 Coaches Clinic (CS) for House League and Novice Rep team coaches Monday, November 15, 2010 HL Player Movement Completed Monday, November 15, 2010 Players from HL may join competitive team to replace a player only Wednesday, December 1, 2010 HL Team Rosters completed Late December 2010 Tim Hortons HL Tournament December Competitive teams budget review with parents Monday, January 10, 2011 Final team roster provided to Alliance Friday January 21, Saturday January 22 and Sunday January 23, 2011 Sarnia Silver Stick Tournament Atom / Midget North American Finals February 10, 2011 Competitive team player signing deadline Saturday February 12, 2011 Hockey Day in Canada with the Legionnaires February Competitive team budget review with parents March Break Competitive teams can expect to play during March Break Week of March 21, 2010 Final Days Early April, 2011 HL Tournament of Champions, Brantford, ON Early April, 2011 MD Championship Tuesday May 17, 2011 Sarnia Hockey Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Night House League Program Our House League (HL) program offers minor players of all skill levels the opportunity to learn and play minor hockey in a structured but fun setting. Sportsmanship, dedication, team work, respect, and of course, fun are of primary focus. All players are entitled to fair ice time. HL is non-contact, meaning there is no body-checking. House League Hockey Team Divisions and Player Birth Years 2010 /2011 Season Division Player Birth Year Instructional 2004, 2005 Novice 2002, 2003 Atom 2000, 2001 Peewee 1998, 1999 Bantam 1996, 1997 Midget & Juvenile 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992

7 Instructional Program Our Instructional program is offered for players just beginning their minor hockey experience. Basic skating and hockey skills are emphasized in a weekly one hour on-ice session. Advanced instructional players may participate in the Competitive instructional grouping which offers two hours of ice per week, one hour with their weekly group and one additional hour of practice/scrimmage. Tim Hortons sponsors 0ur Instructional program. The jersey and socks are the player s to keep at the end of the season. Novice to Midget Divisions The remaining HL divisions, Novice to Midget/Juvenile, are comprised of 6-10 teams that play against each other throughout the season. Teams within a division consist of both major and minor players HL teams consist of a coach plus bench staff plus a goalie and approximately 15 skaters Teams are sponsored by local businesses and/or corporations Convenors make every effort to balance teams within divisions at the start of the season so that teams are evenly matched Balancing of teams may require player movement early in the season Team jerseys and socks are the player s to keep at end of season Memory Mate, consisting of team and individual picture, is provided at no additional cost. Extra pictures etc. may be ordered through the photographer at the player/parent s cost Teams may elect to add name bars to their jerseys at a small cost Goalie equipment is provided for instructional, novice and atom teams and returned to SHA at season end The House League Season HL season launches at the beginning of October and runs until the last week in March Coaches contact their players just before season start On-ice skills assessment session for Novice division players prior to season start Weekly scheduled one hour games for Novice to Bantam divisions with on-ice officiating. Midget division games are 90 minutes Weekly scheduled one hour practices for Novice to Bantam divisions Standings and scores posted on SHA website and in local newspaper HL Tournaments are typically scheduled at Christmas and March break Hockey Association All teams participate in playoff series and Final Day Championship games Winning teams from each division participate in the Alliance House League Championship (Brantford in 2011) House League Player s Responsibilities For HL player s responsibilities, refer to Policies, Procedures and Regulations of Sarnia Hockey Association, section This document is posted on our website. Click here to visit our website: Click SHA on the menu and select Policies.

8 Compettiittiive Hockey Programs The competitive hockey programs offered by Sarnia Hockey Association afford players the opportunity to play hockey at a level of competition that suits their capabilities and desire but also challenges them to further develop their skills. Competitive hockey is offered at two levels, Representative A/AA and Minor Development (MD). Both divisions have major and minor teams. Competitive teams are sponsored by Sarnia s OHL team, Sarnia Sting. Representative A/AA Teams SHA A/AA teams participate in the Alliance Seeded League and play against other Alliance association member teams. Teams are seeded based on performance into AA (Constellation) and A (Bristol) divisions at the halfway point in the season. From then on, teams play only other teams in their divisions in their drive to winning the divisions championship! Note: Minor Midget teams are not seeded for the 2010 / 2011 season. MD Teams Minor Development hockey is offered by SHA as another option for players that want to play competitive hockey. MD teams participate in the Alliance MD West League which includes Oakridge, North London, South South East, Stratford, West London and Woodstock teams in most divisions. As SHA MD teams play their regular season and playoffs games against the other MD West League teams, the rivalries build! Top teams in each division make their way to the MD championship tournament. Competitive teams: Consist of 15 skaters and 2 goalies Wear black helmets, pants and gloves Jersey and socks are supplied, jerseys are returned to SHA at end of season Expect to participate in games during March Break Memory Mate, consisting of team and individual picture, is provided at no additional cost. Extra pictures etc. may be ordered through the photographer at the player/parent s cost 2010 / 2011 Season Representative A/AA and MD Team Divisions and Player Birth Year Representative A/AA MD Player Birth Year No Team Minor Novice 2003 No Team Major Novice Tier I & II 2002, Minor Atom Minor Atom 2001 Major Atom Major Atom 2000 Minor Peewee Minor Peewee 1999 Major Peewee Major Peewee 1998 Minor Bantam Minor Bantam 1997 Major Bantam Major Bantam 1996 Minor Midget Minor Midget 1995 Major Midget Major Midget 1994, 1993 Tryouts SHA players wanting to play competitive hockey must tryout. Tryouts are scheduled to start late August for the 2010/2011 season. The arena, dates, and times are posted on our website and in the local newspaper several weeks before. Tryouts consist of several on-ice sessions for each division. Skaters are called on to skate, and perform in drills and scrimmages. Tryouts give coaches and their tryout helpers an opportunity to evaluate prospective players on basic hockey skills (skating, passing, shooting, stick handling, etc.), conditioning, work ethic, attitude, and how well they function as part of a team. Players wanting to tryout must be registered with SHA and have paid the $40 tryout fee (paid at registration). Players must participate in the first Representative A/AA team tryout session at their age appropriate level.

9 Players continue trying out with the A/AA team unless released by the coach. If released, players attend tryouts for their age appropriate MD team. Players move to HL if released by the MD coach. Starting with the 2011 / 2012 season, players requesting a release from any competitive team move directly to HL. Players are entitled t0 1 tryout skate at the A/AA level and a total of 3 skates before being released to house league. As tryouts progress, names of players eligible to attend the next tryout with a team are posted on team web pages on our website. Team rosters are also posted on team web pages at the end of the tryout process. Novice division tryouts present a special case. All novice age players (minor and major) may tryout for the Novice Tier I MD team. If released from this team, major novice players may tryout for the Novice Tier II team or move to HL. Minor novice players may tryout for the Minor Novice MD team or move to HL. Competitive Team Schedules, Game Scores, Statistics etc Competitive team schedules, game scores, league statistics, play down and play off formats or structures and schedules can be found on BladeNet. BladeNet is a website that is accessible from the Alliance website. Go to the Alliance website at From the main page, select Games Centre and Scores & Stats - BladeNET Tournaments Competitive teams are entitled to participate in 3 tournaments per season. Teams participating in the Sarnia Silver Stick tournament are entitled participate in 3 others. Teams may request permission from the executive to participate in an additional tournament. Teams may not schedule tournaments during play off series. Visit our website at for additional information about Sarnia Silver Stick Tournament Apparel Program When visiting other centres for away hockey games, tournaments, team activities and when in Sarnia s arenas, Sarnia Hockey Association competitive teams represent not only our association but the city of Sarnia. To present a unified image, SHA has mandated consistency in representative team apparel for all players participating in both A/AA and MD leagues. That is, all team apparel purchases shall be made from our approved supplier and selected from a list of designated items. Favourable pricing offered by our supplier is passed directly to the player and parents. ***Apparel is also now available with our new logo!*** All orders must be placed by a team contact through our Apparel Program contact, Anna Addley. Visit our website at for additional information about our apparel program.

10 Competitive Team Affiliation SHA competitive team and house league players may be affiliated with teams other than their own (A/AA and MD teams) during the hockey season. The benefits of team affiliation are twofold: 1. Competitive teams are able to call on affiliated players as replacements for sick, injured or suspended players to maintain their line up. 2. The affiliation provides the opportunity to develop the affiliated player by exposure to a higher calibre of hockey during practice and games with the affiliating team. However, there are a number of rules associated with the affiliation process. The following information is intended to ensure the rules surrounding the affiliation of players are clear to all. 11 No player may be used as an affiliated player (AP) without the consent of his or her Alliance Hockey approved team Teams may affiliate up to 19 players from either house league or one competitive team level below 12. For example: 1. Minor Bantam A/AA team may affiliate from Major Peewee A/AA or Minor Bantam MD or Minor Bantam HL 2. Minor Bantam MD may affiliate from Major Peewee MD or Minor Bantam HL 3. Minor Bantam A/AA may affiliate with Major or Minor Bantam AAA Affiliated players (AP) are marked as AP on game sheets An AP roster must be submitted to the SHA Director of Representative Teams for approval prior to an AP player skating with a team in practice and/or games AP players may only be affiliated with one team and appear only on that team s AP roster as of January 10 AP rosters must be filed and approved by January 10 HL players may affiliate with a competitive team no more than 5 times annually. Additional affiliations are at the discretion of the Director of Representative A/AA Teams and/or Director of Representative MD teams. Competitive team players may participate as AP in an unlimited number of games before January 10 Major team players may participate as AP in no more than 5 games after January 10 (tournament and exhibition games do not count towards the 5 game maximum) Minor team players may participate as AP in an unlimited number of games after January 10 Competitive Team Parent s and Player s and Responsibilities For competitive team parent s and player s responsibilities, refer to Policies, Procedures and Regulations of Sarnia Hockey Association, section This document is posted on our website. Click here to visit our website: Click SHA on the menu and select Policies. 11 Alliance Hockey Handbook sections 20 to 22 inclusive and Polices, Procedures and Regulations of Sarnia Hockey Association Section 2.18 and The nineteen players may not all play in the same series

11 Vollunteeriing Sarnia Hockey Association Sarnia Hockey Association is a volunteer driven organization. Without the commitment and hard work of the many volunteers, minor hockey in Sarnia would not exist. Interested in volunteering for minor hockey in Sarnia? The personal rewards for volunteering are immeasurable! There are countless ways to get involved. Here are just a few ideas: Game Time Keeper / Score Keeper Coach Trainer Bench Staff Goalie Coach On-ice Helper Tournament Helpers Team Manager Team Fund Raiser Interested in joining SHA Executive? Try attending a few meetings to become familiar with the proceedings. Meeting dates can be found on our website. For SHA Executive meeting dates, go to Click on Meeting Dates/Minutes button found on our home page... Faiir Pllay Codes for Pllayers,, Parents,, Spectators,, Coaches,, Offiiciialls and League Organiizers All hockey participants whether they are players, parents, spectators, coaches, officials, or league officials are expected to comply with the Fair Play Codes set out by the Alliance. Fair Play Code for Players I will play hockey because I want to, not just because others or coaches want me to. I will play by the rules of hockey, and in the spirit of the game. I will control my temper - fighting and "mouthing off" can spoil the activity for everybody. I will respect my opponents. I will do my best to be a true team player. I will remember that winning isn't everything - that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are also important. I will acknowledge all good plays/performances - those of my team and of my opponents. I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect. Fair Play Code for Parents I will not force my child to participate in hockey. I will remember that my child plays hockey for his or her enjoyment, not for mine. I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. I will teach my child that doing one's best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game. I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard. I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a game. I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays/performances by both my child's team and their opponents. I will never question the officials' judgment or honesty in public. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's hockey games. 13 The Fair Play Code for Players, Parents, Spectators, Coaches, Officials, and League Organizers can be found on the Alliance website at and in the Alliance Hockey Handbook

12 Fair Play Code for Parents I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer Coaches and administrators who give their time to coach and provide hockey for my child. Fair Play Code for Spectators I will remember that participants play hockey for their enjoyment. They are not playing to entertain me. I will not have unrealistic expectations. I will remember that players are not professionals and cannot be judged by professional standards. I will respect the officials' decisions and I will encourage participants to do the same. I will never ridicule a player for making a mistake during a game. I will give positive comments that motivate and encourage continued effort. I will condemn the use of violence in any form and will express my disapproval in an appropriate manner to coaches and league officials. I will show respect for my team's opponents, because without them there would be no game. I will not use bad language, nor will I harass players, coaches, officials or other spectators. Fair Play Code for Coaches I will be reasonable when scheduling games and practices, remembering that players have other interests and obligations. I will teach my players to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials and opponents. I will ensure that all players get equal instruction, support and playing time. I will not ridicule or yell at my players for making mistakes or for performing poorly. I will remember that players play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves. I will make sure that equipment and facilities are safe and match the players' ages and abilities. I will remember that participants need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise and set a good example. I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills. I will work in cooperation with officials for the benefit of the game. Fair Play Code for Officials I will make sure that every player has a reasonable opportunity to perform to the best of his or her ability, within the limits of the rules. I will avoid or put an end to any situation that threatens the safety of the players. I will maintain a healthy atmosphere and environment for competition. I will not permit the intimidation of any player either by word or by action. I will not tolerate unacceptable conduct toward myself, other officials, players or spectators. I will be consistent and objective in calling all infractions, regardless of my personal feelings toward a team or individual player. I will handle all conflicts firmly but with dignity. I accept my role as a teacher and role model for fair play, especially with young participants. I will be open to discussion and contact with the players before and after the game. I will remain open to constructive criticism and show respect and consideration for different points of view. I will obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my officiating skills. I will work in cooperation with coaches for the benefit of the game.

13 Fair Play Code for League Organizers I will do my best to see that all players are given the same chance to participate, regardless of gender, ability, ethnic background or race. I will absolutely discourage any sport program from becoming primarily an entertainment for the spectator. I will make sure that all equipment and facilities are safe and match the athletes' ages and abilities. I will make sure that the age and maturing level of the participants are considered in program development, rule enforcement and scheduling. I will remember that play is done for its own sake and make sure that winning is kept in proper perspective. I will distribute the fair play codes to spectators, coaches, athletes, officials, parents and media. I will make sure that coaches and officials are capable of promoting fair play as well as the development of good technical skills and I will encourage them to become certified. A Message to Parents (from Hockey Canada) 1 44 The game of hockey is for kids. Kids play the game because they love it and because it is fun. As parents we must all realize that, for kids, positive participation is always more important than excellence. The personal and social development that comes from being part of a team is one of the most enriching experiences offered by the game. We must continue to live the values of fun and fair play, respect, integrity and teamwork with a balanced perspective of expectations and definition of success. We must celebrate our good experiences with this great game. Our volunteers, our coaches, our referees, our parents and our children are all critical partners in ensuring the game sustains these high values. No one, however, is more critical than our parents. We must particularly assist our parents in setting reasonable expectations while understanding the game, its process and its administration. Being a hockey parent is no easy task. Hockey parents are often called upon to wear many different volunteer hats, some of which result in conflicting roles. A hockey parent may be a coach, evaluator, director or a referee any of whom is required to make decisions in everyone s best interest while still being a mom or dad wanting what s best for his or her own child. Parents wrestle with reconciling their roles and controlling their passion as fans while being faced with the constant challenge of doing the right thing. Hockey Canada is committed to helping those parents meet these challenges to ensure they continue to enjoy the game and have as much fun as their kids. Remember, it s about fairness and respect! It s about play! It s all about family! It s about us all having fun and being kids! What else could really be more important? 14 A Message to Parents, Hockey Canada website

14 Who Do I Contact for Hellp? Not sure who you should contact for help or information? Do you have questions and you are just not sure where to turn? The closest SHA volunteer - a team coach, assistant coach or league convenor can help. Still need help? Members of our executive committee are available to answer your questions or direct you to the right resource. Our website has a complete listing of SHA executive members, their roles and contact information. Click here to visit our website: Click SHA on the menu and select Executive.