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Team Rep Resources

Team reps (or managers) are the link between the team and Amherst Hockey Association (AHA). While coaches are there for the players, team reps are there to support the coaches and parents.

All team reps need to have a CORI check, a USA hockey # and be Safesport certified. There is no cost for any of these.

  • CORI/Background check: Visit https://www.mahockey.org/backgroundscreening and click on the blue bar to register.

  • USA HOCKEY #: Register as an “Ice Manager/Volunteer” on the USA Hockey website. Once completed, please email amhersthockeyregistrar@gmail.com so the system can be updated.
  • SAFESPORT: Follow instructions to complete the training at USAhockey.com/safesporttraining. You will need a USA Hockey #. A certificate of completion can be printed at the end of the module. For further assistance, contact SafeSport Coordinator,

Every head coach is different so it is important to develop a mutual understanding on division of labor (there are some duties coaches prefer to handle on their own) but the below are the main activities of team reps.

Communicate AHA News

Share information with the team about upcoming events and/or AHA information in whatever way is easiest: e-mail, phone calls, chat at the rink, etc. The important thing to remember is that communication is key.

Team Pictures

Each season, AHA hosts a team picture night at the Mullins Community Rink. in early November. Team reps are responsible for sharing details about this event with the team,  providing each family with a photo order form and making sure that all players and coaches are ready to take the team photo at the allotted time.  Typically, this event takes place on a Thursday evening and runs on a tight schedule.  LTS/LTP picture day will be held on a Saturday in early December.

Paying Referee/Timekeeper Fees at Games

At each game, teams need to pay their half of the referees' and timekeeper fee. Team reps are provided with a lump sum of money to do this by the AHA treasurer. Exact change is needed for each amount - the money can be put in envelopes or paper-clipped together. Please be advised that a standard GSL game and an independent game have different fee structures. Also there is a single game fee up charge.

Fee Schedule for GSL Games (per team)

Officials

60 Minute Game

80 Minute Game

Timekeeper (8U-18U)

$10.00

$12.00

Referees (8U)

$19.00

n/a

Referees (10U)

$4500

n/a

Referees (12U)

$50.00

n/a

Referees (14U)

$55.00

$68.00

*** Any single games will have a $3.00 per official surcharge***

*** Independent games require payment of the full cost of officials and timekeepers
payment will be double the amounts above.***

8U teams need to provide a timekeeper for each game (instructions for using the clock for 8U games at the Mullins Center).

In case there is no timekeeper, here are instructions for using the clock.

 

Roster Stickers and Game Sheet at Home Games

Team reps are responsible for roster stickers. The Home team is responsible for the game sheet.

Team Participation in Tournaments

Coaches may ask team reps to help research tournaments for the team and help with registration. Team reps usually coordinate logistics, for example: hotel accommodations, off ice activities and team meals.

Organizing Team Activities

Each team and coach likes to handle holiday/end-of-season/other team activities differently but team reps may be asked to help.  This is aside from the AHA end-of-season banquet (below).

Help Recruit Volunteers

The AHA is a non-profit organization that relies on parent and community volunteers. Additional volunteers are needed throughout the season for tournaments and community events. Team reps will be asked to help spread the word when volunteers are needed and encourage team families to help.

For any questions, contact VP of Association Activities, Anja Potter.

Tournaments

AHA travel teams have reported enjoying these hockey tournaments:

  • Falmouth's 3v3 Mites tournament (multiple dates) [website].

  • Falmouth's tournaments (multiple dates) [website].

  • Green Mountain Avalanche / Jay Peak (multiple dates & levels, plus girls’ divisions) [website].

  • St Albans Skating Association in Vermont (A, B and girls tournaments) [website].

  • Black Cat NH tournament in October, A level [website].

  • Thanksgiving Mite jamboree, Berkshire School, MA [website].

  • Northern RI's Thanksgiving Classic tournament for B&C teams [website].

  • Stowe Winter Carnival, Stowe, VT for A teams, December [website].

  • Cap Cod Classic, Orleans, MA - Mites, Squirts and Peewees (separate dates for each age group) [website].

  • Jimmy Welch tournament, Berkshire School, MA, February, for squirts – bantams [website].

  • Lake Placid International Hockey tournament, Feburary [website].

  • Spring Fling in March in N. Adams, MA [website].