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It takes a full bench.

One of the biggest associations in BC means a few hundred adults behind the bench, in the penalty box, at the scorer's table and in the office. LMHA runs on volunteers. There's a job for every schedule and none of them need you to have played.

Roles

Pick your spot

On the ice, behind the bench, or nowhere near a rink. Every one of these counts toward your family's volunteer bond.

Most needed
Behind the bench

Head coach or assistant coach

You don't need to have played rep. You need to show up, be organized, and like kids. LMHA pays for your certification, pairs new coaches with a development lead, and runs the practice plans for U7 to U11 so you're never starting from a blank whiteboard.

  • Head coach applications for A2 to A4 and 'C' teams are open now
  • Respect in Sport, Coach 1 or 2 and Checking Skills as required, all covered by LMHA
  • Two practices and one or two games a week, September to March
One per team

Team manager

The person who actually runs the team. Schedules, tournament entries, the group chat, the jersey bag. The coach coaches because the manager manages.

  • Manager resources and templates provided
  • Two or three hours a week, mostly from your phone
One per team

Safety person

The certified adult on the bench for injuries and equipment. Hockey Canada Safety Program course, one evening online, covered by LMHA.

  • Required at every game and practice
  • Great fit for parents who want to be on the bench without coaching
Any schedule

Game day and events

Scorekeeping, penalty box, timekeeping, tournament check-in, Santa Skate, photo day, the 50/50 table. Pick a shift, do a shift.

  • Two hour shifts, sign up online
  • Where most families work off their bond
Volunteer bond

How the bond works

Every family posts a volunteer bond at registration. Put in your hours during the season and it's never cashed. It's how a community association keeps fees where they are.

Log my hours
Bond per family
$300
Hours to clear it
8per season
Deadline to log
Mar 31
  • Coach, assistant coach, manager or safety personClears the full bond for the season
    8 hrs
  • Tournament shiftCheck-in, scorekeeping, penalty box, 50/50
    2 hrs each
  • Game day timekeeper or scorekeeperHome games, sign up by the week
    1.5 hrs each
  • Event volunteerSanta Skate, photo day, awards night, Puck Drop
    2 to 4 hrs
  • Board or committee memberElected at the AGM or appointed
    Full bond
Bond amount and hours shown are placeholders for this design mockup. Hours are tracked through the volunteer tracking form and confirmed by your team manager.
Coaches

From parent to certified coach in four steps

1

Apply

Tell us the division and whether you want to head coach or assist. Rep head coaches are interviewed by the division director.

March to June
2

Respect in Sport and criminal record check

Both online. Required for every adult on a bench in BC Hockey. LMHA covers the cost.

2 hours
3

Coach 1 or Coach 2 clinic

Coach 1 for U7 to U9, Coach 2 for U11 and up. In person over a weekend or online plus an ice session.

Before Dec 1
4

Checking Skills and Development 1

Required for U15 and U18 rep. Development 1 for A1 and A2 head coaches. Our development leads mentor you through the first season.

Rep only

Certifications are tracked in the Hockey Canada Registry. Team officials must be fully certified before the team's first league game.

On-ice officials

Get paid to ref

Players 13 and up can certify as on-ice officials. LMHA runs the clinic, covers the course fee and the striped jersey, and assigns you to U7 to U13 games close to home. It's the best paying job a fourteen year old can get, and it teaches the rules better than any coach can.

13+Minimum age to certify
$25 to $45Per game, paid monthly
1 dayClinic, usually late September
Level 1Hockey Canada Officiating Program
Sign up for the clinic
GoalArm straight up... then point
IcingArm extended, then cross
TrippingStrike below the knee
Wash outArms swept out, no goal
OffsideArm at shoulder, whistle
Delayed callArm up, play continues
Right now

Open positions

Board roles, staff positions and the coaching spots still open for 2026-27.

Hockey Operations Coordinator

Reports toVP Operations
PostedJuly 29, 2026
Job posting

Head coach, U13 A3

Volunteer · Rep
CertificationCoach 2, Checking
ClosesWhen filled
Apply

Head coaches, 'C' hockey U9 to U18

Volunteer · Several
CertificationCoach 1 or 2, covered
ClosesSept 20
Apply

Alumni Relations Coordinator

Volunteer · Board
Reports toVP Administration
ClosesOpen
Enquire

Tournament committee, Gil Martin

Volunteer · Event
CommitmentOct to Nov 9
ClosesOct 10
Join