On-Ice Helper Requirements

From time to time minor hockey teams enlist older hockey players or other volunteers to assist with practices, scrimmages and other activities. It is important to ensure that insurance is in place by following the below guidelines:

1.    Any on-ice helpers must be a current registered member of BC Hockey / Hockey Canada. If the individual is not currently registered through a minor association, junior team, senior team or as an associate member, the association wishing to have this person help should register the individual.

2.     All minor and female players must wear a CSA certified helmet with chin strap fastened and appropriate face protection required for the player’s level of play. A BNQ certified neckguard must also be worn.

3.    All male senior players and other adult on-ice volunteers must wear a CSA certified helmet with chin strap fastened.

4.    Any helper 16 years or older must be certified in SpeakOut! or Respect in Sport.

5.    Any helper who will be providing coaching services or assisting with coaching must also be certified in the appropriate coaching level for the team they are helping with.

6.    Any individual offering coaching or other on-ice help for a fee is not a volunteer, and must become an associate member prior to participation.