Blackfalds Minor Hockey Association

BMHA Board, Roles & Descriptions

President

  • Responsible for the proper and efficient operation of BMHA
  • Member of all committees
  • Preside at all BMHA and Board meetings and develop agenda
  • Shall have signing authority on BMHA accounts
  • Shall appoint BMHA Operating Committee and League representatives  
  • Unable to vote unless needed to in the event of a tie
  • Attend HA meetings or assign designate
  • Approve Hockey Canada, HA, League, AGLC, CRA, BMHA and other documentation. Ie. Player tryout, release, overage,  affiliation, 
  • Interpretation of BMHA, HA, HC Rules & Regulations and Bylaws
  • Attend BMHA meetings
  • Perform other duties for the good of BMHA

 

Vice President

  • Assume all duties of the President in his/her absence
  • Govern BMHA Division Directors
  • Participate in the Evaluation and Team Selection Process
  • Facilitate BMHA Grievance Process
  • Shall have signing authority on BMHA accounts
  • Attend BMHA meetings
  • Perform other duties for the good of BMHA
  • Association Safety Representative (recommendation from HA)

 

Secretary

  • Record and maintain minutes from BMHA meetings
  • Schedule Board meetings
  • Schedule and secure facilities for BMHA Board events
  • Provide updated list of Team Managers to the Town of Blackfalds each year (teams are eligible for non-profit rate at town facilities through BMHA)
  • Maintain BMHA Website
  • Communication to BMHA membership
  • Attend BMHA meetings
  • Perform other duties for the good of BMHA

 

Treasurer

  • Manage all BMHA bank accounts (not team accounts) ie. BMHA, Casino
  • Manage BMHA incoming and outgoing monies including but not limited to registration payment & refunds, ice fees, referee fees, equipment, player/coach training and development, sponsorship, Bingo, Casino 
  • Complete and submit all regulatory BMHA related documentation ie. CRA, AGLC
  • Liaison to BMHA Accountant
  • Shall have signing authority on BMHA accounts
  • Audit Team book keeping as required
  • Attend BMHA meetings
  • Perform other duties for the good of BMHA 

 

Registrar

  • Liaison to Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada
  • Attend HA Registrar Training Session
  • Create and maintain Hockey Canada Rosters (Team Rosters)
  • Ensure registration submission deadlines are met as prescribed by HA (ie. Team Rosters, Affiliations)
  • Obtain Travel Permits for BMHA Teams
  • Maintain accurate records of all BMHA registered players and coaches
  • Confirm BMHA registrants & coaches training certifications are current for each season
  • Attend BMHA meetings
  • Perform other duties for the good of BMHA 

 

Ice Scheduler

  • Establish and maintain BMHA ice schedule
  • Maintain ice schedule(s) on BMHA Website 
  • Liaison to the Town of Blackfalds regarding required ice time for BMHA
  • Manage requests from teams for additional ice and returned ice
  • Receive ice invoice from the Town of Blackfalds, ensure accuracy, forward to BMHA Treasurer
  • Attend BMHA meetings
  • Perform other duties for the good of BMHA 

 

Ref Assignor

  • Maintain a record of all BMHA Referees names, contact information, certification numbers and levels 
  • Maintain online BMHA Referee assignment program (Goalline)
  • Assign Referees for all BMHA games & Tournaments
  • Ensure fair assignments of games, utilizing all BMHA Referees
  • Assist BMHA Treasurer with proper payment amounts (game fees & travel allowances)
  • Attend BMHA meetings
  • Perform other duties for the good of BMHA

 

Fundraising Coordinator (Pictures/Fundraising)

  • BMHA Liaison to the AGLC, Red Deer Bingo, Casino, Oilers 50/50, BMHA teams
  • Obtain required licenses for fundraising (AGLC)
  • Schedule Bingo, Casino, 50/50 events for BMHA Teams
  • Manage BMHA Association Fundraising events/raffles 
  • Communicate fundraising events to the BMHA membership
  • Attend BMHA meetings
  • Perform other duties for the good of BMHA

 

Coach Liaison/Player Development

  • Lead Coach selection process
  • Participate in Evaluation and Team Selection Process
  • Mentor BMHA Coaches, identify learning and training opportunities
  • Arrange player development sessions ie. Power skating, skill development, goalie development 
  • Liaison from Coach to BMHA Board, Coach to Parent (with Division Director)
  • Hold a minimum of three (3) Coaches meeting per season: 1 at season start, 1 at mid-season, 1 after the season is completed
  • Attend BMHA meetings
  • Perform other duties for the good of BMHA

 

Tournament Coordinator

  • Develop schedule for home tournaments
  • Provide guidance and oversee home tournament activities  
  • Participate in the Team Managers meeting
  • Attend BMHA meetings
  • Perform other duties for the good of BMHA

 

Equipment Manager

  • Manage inventory of BMHA equipment, hockey socks and jerseys (game/practice)
  • Distribute and collect jerseys (game/practice) and equipment to & from teams
  • Order replacement equipment (pucks, jersey & coaches bags, First Aid kits, practice equipment, etc.), socks and jerseys as required
  • Coordinate hockey sock sales to membership
  • Attend BMHA meetings
  • Perform other duties for the good of BMHA