Volunteer Positions and Volunteer Expectations

Because our club is run by volunteers, we require the help of all of our members to provide a meaningful and productive season for our skaters. There are many opportunities to volunteer.
 
Every Practice Day
Moving safety mats on/off the ice

• This requires the help of at least 6 parents each practice from the following groups, however, many hands make light work: 
  • FUNdamentals – Tuesdays mats on, Saturday mats offNovice/Intermediate – Thursday mats on
  • Advanced – Monday mats on, Tuesdays mats off, Thursdays mats off
  • Masters – Monday Mats off, Saturdays mats on.
• Mats go on the ice approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled ice time and must be off the ice by the end of the scheduled ice time.
• Moving mats takes approximately 10 minutes, and it is expected that all parents will take turns helping with this job.
• There are ice cleats and helmets available to those who prefer to wear them while walking on the ice.
• All youth must wear a helmet while assisting with mats regardless if they are wearing running shoes or skates.

 
Filling water buckets

• One parent from each group is needed to fill water buckets for use on the ice before the start of each practice. The buckets can be filled using the hose in the Zamboni room and transported using the ‘bucket cart’ to the ice surface.  This job should rotate among parents so that everyone is familiar with how to do it. Note: This is not usually done for the FUNdamentals group.

 
Ongoing throughout the year
 Fundraising

• Works towards achieving club fund raising goals
• Presents fundraising activities to the Board for approval
• Keeps the Board informed of events that are organized

 
Cutting Edge Pin Program and Awards

• Coordinates the Year-End Awards program
• Coordinates the scheduling and execution of the Cutting Edge Program (badges and pins) between coaches and the Executive

 
Meet Entry Coordinator

• Works with the Registrar and coaches to ensure that entry forms are available to interested and eligible skaters
• Collects entry forms and fees from the skaters attending meets prior to the entry deadline
• Keeps and accurate record of entry fees and turns them over to the Treasurer in exchange for a club cheque
• Ensures that the entry forms and club cheque are provided to the host club at registration
• Books bus for club travel (usually only one meet per year)

 
Officials Development

• Works with the BCSSA Officials Development Committee and the Blizzard Club Executive to ensure Club members receive officials training and certification

 
Equipment

• Keeps an accurate inventory of all club skates
• Keeps an accurate inventory of equipment the club has for sale
• Keeps Board informed of the status of skate inventory and the future requirements
• Ensures skates are in good condition and arranges for maintenance and repairs as required
• Ensures rental contracts are signed and fees collected
• Coordinates sale of equipment
• Is available during the season for new rentals or exchanges
• Arranges for training on skate sharpening and maintenance at pre-determined times
• Ensures all rental skates are returned at the end of each season
• Ensures that skaters and parents are aware of the equipment needed for each practice and that it is their responsibility to have it ready (mats, water buckets, pucks, first aid kit)
• Ensures the equipment noted above is in good shape and available
• Responsible for maintenance and repair of safety mats and carts

 
Social Coordinator

• Coordinates Club social activities including Kick Start Camp Opening Social, Skate with Santa, Competition Day, and Year-End Banquet

 
Website Coordinator

• Responsible for the management of the Club website
• Posts information on the website as needed/available

 
Publicity

• Ensures a positive community presence
• Maintains a positive and productive relationship with local media
• Submits competition results to the local press following all meets

 
Outdoor Oval Coordinator

• Coordinates long track/oval activities with the PGBSSC Board and Coaches
• Liaison with the Outdoor Ice Oval Society