Volunteer Deposit

  New : Changes for the 2025-26 season 

Millwoods Hockey is a volunteer-based organization built on the energy and commitment of our hockey families. To ensure a successful season and shared responsibility, all families are required to participate in our program.

While many people commit many hours to their teams and the organization, there are times where finding enough volunteers is challenging. As such, a volunteer deposit program is implemented to encourage more people to volunteer their time.

Program Requirement

For the 2025–2026 season, each family must complete:

• 1 Association Credit (supporting the larger hockey community)
• 1 Team Credit (supporting their child’s team directly)

Each credit equals a minimum of four (4) hours of volunteer service. Volunteer credits must be earned during the current season and do not carry over.

 

Deposit Cheque and Opt-Out Process

Volunteer deposits are collected during registration. Please ensure:

• Cheques are non-dated
• Cheques are payable to MWHA
• Include your player's full name in the memo line
• $400.00 per player
• When registering online, you will receive an email with instructions on how and where to mail your volunteer cheque if you do not have one on file.

Deposit cheques are held by the Registrar and will be carried forward to future seasons unless:

• The volunteer commitment has not been met then the cheque will be cashed.
• The player is no longer with Millwoods Hockey - then the cheque will be shred.
• If a family declines the opportunity to volunteer, the deposit cheque will be cashed.

Opt Out :

• When registering, you will also be given the option of opting out of volunteering and paying the required volunteer opt-out fee as follows:
  • $400.00 per player for U7-U13
• Families may opt out by paying a $400 fee per player (U7–U13) at the time of registration.

 

Association Credit Opportunities

These roles support association-wide events and operations:

• Oil Kings 50/50 seller - Oil Kings game attended by Millwoods Hockey teams.
• Chuck-a-Puck seller - Oil Kings game attended by Millwoods Hockey teams.
• Casino volunteer shift - Office support
• Millwoods Hockey Day  - Event staff/Support
• Shinny Hockey - Check in table / bench on ice support
• Waterpark - Event / Staff Support
• Year-End Tournament setup, teardown, timekeeping, raffle, or 50/50
• Timbit Jamboree (December / March) - more details to follow on dates and position opportunities.
• Office support (swag prep)
• Equipment distribution or returns (goalie gear, first aid kits, puck bags)
• Millwoods Hockey Spring Tournament - 50/50 sellers, Time/Scorekeeping, Raffle Table, Rink Manager
• Evaluations Volunteer
• Other opportunities as they become available.

 

Team Credit Opportunities

These roles directly support your child’s team:

• Head Coach – full season commitment
• Executive Board Member – full season commitment
• Assistant Coach – minimum 8 practices and 8 games
• Team Manager - full season commitment
• Parent Liaison - full season commitment
• Team Treasurer – full season commitment
• Jersey Parent – laundering and transport of uniforms
• Scorekeeper / Timekeeper – season-long rotation
• Minor Hockey Week  – checker, button seller, scorekeeper
• Team Equipment Helper – setup or return days
• Other positions as approved by Registrar

 

Getting Involved

During registration, families will be asked how they’d like to contribute. If no role is selected early in the season, invitations to sign up for available volunteer opportunities will be sent via email.

For mailing instructions, role details, or other questions, contact seeraadmin@shaw.ca.