Coach Development

TEAM RULES - Sample   Coaches - here is a sample of team rules you may want to implement on YOUR team. Safety first. Always!!! Respect other players, parents, spectators, referees, team-mates, coaches, yourself and the game of hockey. Be prepared and on time. Dressed and ready to go on to the ice 15 minutes before ice time (practices and games). Attend all practices possible and be attentive and willing to learn. No horseplay on the ice. This is a distraction to the coaches and to the other players on the team. If you misbehave you will be sent off the ice. Call if you are going to be late or absent for a game or practice in advance (Coach’s phone number). Work together as a TEAM. Be positive in your attitude and comments. Be responsible for yourself and your actions. Set goals and try and achieve them (short term and long term). Have FUN, learn, develop, get fit and try your hardest always! Click here for another sample of team rules. Back to TOP

OTHER FORMS AND INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED FOR A SMOOTH TEAM OPERATION Referee Chit Sheet - used to record referee times at your games. Submit them to the BHA office so the refs can get paid. Team Financial Statement - to be used mid season and at the end of the season. Submit to the Blackfoot Treasurer and receive your $500 equipment deposit. Travel Permit A travel permit is required to take your team outside of Zone 9 (City of Calgary and Springbank). Check the MHAC rule book for details. Schedule Window Permit Use this permit to have MHAC reschedule your league games if you are attending a tournament, etc. and it conflicts with your league game. Team Roster Card Carry this card with you to all MHAC and tournament games. It is proof of player registration Affiliation List Blackfoot will issue an affiliation list at the end of October or the first of November to allow you to play another player when you are short. Check MHAC rule book for details. Seeding Round and Regular Season The first half of the season is the Seeding Round where teams play to determine if they are in the correct division in their category. Adjustments are made at the "Reseeding Meeting" to reseed teams for the Regular Season. The Regular Season is where teams play for bragging rights - every team makes the playoffs. Minor Hockey Week The first game of the ESSO Minor Hockey Week tournament is a Regular Season game. This is an all Calgary Tournament sponsored by Imperial Oil (ESSO). BHA Organization and Reporting Check this link for the BHA Organization and reporting relationships. RESOURCES Here are some resources you may find handy for your coaching season MHAC Web site - Check out the Operations Manual and the Development page Central Zone Referee Association Calgary Hockey Development The Blackfoot's Hockey Development Committee Your Blackfoot Division Coordinator Back to TOP