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 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 20 hours each season. Those who are unable to do so have the option of paying the volunteer opt-out fee of $250. 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 double (40) the volunteer 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 Shift Forward Program.