The 2022-2023 is just around the corner and planning is already underway.   We have been very focused on structuring our organization for success and growth.    FMMHA has an Executive Committee setting strategic direction  and 4 Hockey Operations Committees executing our programs. 

  1. WBHL Hockey Operations Committee
  2. Travel operations Committee (Junior Oil Barons & Huskies)  
  3. Development Committee
  4. Special Events Committee

If you are interested in learning more about this committees and their deliverables please check out this Organizational Chart   for an overview.   Our New Executive Board members will become official at the AGM on June 13th.     This Org Chart shows the volunteers in role and the vacant positions.  

Below is a sample list of duties and an estimation of hours for all the vacant positions.   We need help,  so please email your expression of interest to Shannon/ Carlene @ vpadmin@fmmha.com 

 

Special Events Committee

The Special Events Committee has a total of 6 roles. This Committee is chaired by: VP Operations –  Jacinda Davis

 

Chair(s) of Oil Sands Classic U7,  U11, U13, U15: Estimated time commitment is 60-100 over the course of the season with the majority of these hours in the week of the event.

  • Execute  the Special Events process for their event. 
  • Secure volunteers and build an  event committee.
  • Promote and work to ensure agreements are met on all sponsorships.
  • Accountable for event budget with Support of special Events budget director. 
  • Provide a report back on the event to the executive board.
  • Work with the Volunteer coordinator  to design all volunteer shifts for event
  • Coordinate any logistics on each event.Create a budget and set registration fees in partnership with the Special Events Budget chair.
  • Secure a date and special events permit.
  • Set the tournament rules and review with the Division Director and Ref in Chief to validate and enforce.
  • Advertise tournaments if accepting out of town teams on Hockey Alberta website and any relevant social media location.
  • Organize and player bags, medals and or gifts.
  • Organize a tournament headquarters, draws and raffles.

 

Chair, Photo Day:  Estimated time commitment is 30-50  hours over the course of the season with the majority of these hours in the weeks  surrounding team photos. 

  • Work with Vendor & Hockey operations manager to secure a date and ensure communicated to Managers and all division directors
  • Create Photo Schedule with division directors around ice schedules to ensure all teams are available at their set time
  • Coordinate a “Quiet” session for Inclusion Royals 
  • Supply endor any support needed, including communicating links and instructions on photos. 
  • Receive and coordinate delivery of photos to team managers *(This is generally very close to Christmas) 
  • Coordinate any issues on photo’s between manager and Vendor.

 

Grant Director:  Estimated time commitment is 50-75  hours over the course of the season. 

Note – This is a new role this season and an area we have not had much time to explore. This Job description is complete and will be established with the person who takes this position. 

  • Actively research and recommend Grants that would be beneficial to FMMHA
  • Create a Grant Process including the reporting requirements and close out
  • Support Arena manager on facilities grant applications
  • Oversee grant commitments are met

 

Director of Equipment: Estimated time commitment is 40 – 50 hours per season, majority in beginning and end of season. 

  • Work with Hockey Operations Managers and Division managers to organize equipment hand out at beginning of season (Jerseys, Socks, Pucks, Goalie gear, etc) 
  • Refreshing coach lockers with appropriate gear and coaching tools.
  • Safety checks and repair of goalie equipment for U9.
  • Work with Division directors and managers on in season equipment issues (lost jerseys, replacement socks, etc) 
  • Distribution of  gear purchased through FMMHA to travel teams
  • Organize and communicate Equipment drop off at end of season, take inventory and provide replacement recommendations to Hockey operations managers. 
  • Work with goalie development director on the availability of “extra” goalie gear for come try its and U11 goaltenders. 

Hockey Development Committee

The Hockey Development Committee has a total of 4 Director roles. This Committee is chaired by: VP Development –  Ryan Arendt 

Director of Coach Development: Estimated time per month –  15-20 hours with the following tasks

  • Work with the Travel Stream Technical Advisors for assistance to organize mentoring partnerships between coaches.
  • Take ownership of the “Coaches Corner” web page and facebook group, research and add tools and information.
  • Coordinate learning “clinics” for our coaches with  our development partners 
  • Work with division directors to align all head coach yearly plans.
  • Act as coach mentor/advocate in any coach discipline issues, including completion of discipline requirements. For example; a coach is required to take an additional course, or serve a suspension.
  • Act as a liaison with the Ref in Chief and referee’s association on behalf of coach concerns/ requests. 
  • Provide a report to the board at the end of season.

Director of Intro to Hockey Coach Development: Estimated time per month –  15-20 hours with the following tasks

  • Support Division Directors in coordinating drills for player evaluations in pre- season. 
  • Work with Hockey Alberta and Technical Advisors to supply coaching packages to support new coaches.
  • Take ownership of the “Coaches Corner” web page and facebook group, research and add tools and information.
  • Coordinate learning “clinics” for our coaches with  our development partners 
  • Work with division directors to align all head coach yearly plans.
  • Act as coach mentor/advocate in any coach discipline issues, including completion of discipline requirements. For example; a coach is required to take an additional course, or serve a suspension.
  • Act as a liaison with the Ref in Chief and referee’s association on behalf of coach concerns/ requests. (U9 only) 
  • Provide a report to the board at the end of season.

Director of WBHL Player Development: Estimated time: 75 Hours across the season

  • Facilitate, book and assign all ice for all preseason development (WBHL)
  • Facilitate divisional player development sessions for 2 development weekends throughout the season.
  • Facilitate sign up sessions for additional “pay to use” development and partnerships with vendors.
  • Oversee and enforce “affiliation for development” directive.
  • Act as a parent/player, mentor/advocate in any parent/player discipline issues; including completion of discipline requirements. For example; a parent is required to take an additional course, or serve a suspension.

Director, WBHL Female Development: Estimated time: 60 Hours across the season

  • Facilitate “World Girls Hockey Day”.
  • Work with the Huskies and Division directors to secure & coordinate female specific development for all females in the WBHL, regardless if they are on female teams.
  • Work with the coach development director to recruit and develop female coaches.
  • Oversee the ‘female specific’ policies and protocol. For example; change rooms. 
  • Work with coaches to ensure inclusiveness of females on mixed teams.
  • Be an advocate for all females registered in FMMHA. Including acting  as a parent/player, mentor/advocate in any parent/player discipline issues; including completion of discipline requirements. For example; a parent is required to take an additional course, or serve a suspension 
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