Bench Staff

In addition to coaches, each team must have a number of other volunteer representatives in the following roles:

Communications Officer

For the 2020–2021 hockey season, each team in Manitoba is required to appoint a Communications Officer who will be responsible for ensuring all individuals in and around the team are equipped with updated and relevant information regarding the COVID-19 health crisis. This appointed individual is ideally a parent volunteer OR a team staff member and is responsible for monitoring all relevant updates from the public health authorities and Hockey Manitoba. For more information on this role, please visit: http://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/return-to-play/communications-officer/

Parent Liaison

• Role – The role of the parent liaison is to communicate parent concerns to coaches and if necessary, to SJAMHA executive according to Code of Conduct protocol.
• Time Commitment – As needed as conflicts arise. Time commitment is normally minimal.
• Training – No extra training is required.

Resources

• SJAMHA - Code of Conduct Policies and Forms
• Hockey Winnipeg - Social Media Policy

Safety Representative

• Role – The role of the Safety Representative is to prepare the team's Emergency Action Plan and to activate the plan in case of player injury.
• Time Commitment – As needed as situations arise. Time commitment is normally minimal.
• Training – The Safety Representative is required to complete the Hockey Canada HU Online – Safety Course and have up to date Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders certification by December 1.

Resources

• Hockey Canada – Safety Program
• Hockey Canada – Health Insurance Program
• Hockey Canada – Concussion Toolbox
• Evans Concussions 101 – A Primer for Kids and Parents (Video)
• Hockey Winnipeg – Concussion Protocol
• Hockey Canada – Emergency Action Plan
• Hockey Canada – Medical Information Sheet