Volunteering

The Cumberland Minor Hockey Association (CMHA) is run by volunteers, from executive board members to team officials.  As such CMHA, is always in need of hard working and dedicated volunteers, so please don't be shy!

Sign up to help out, be relevant and contribute to the success of your child's hockey season or our Association's achievements.  The work can be both challenging and rewarding!

CMHA Executive Board Member positions that are currently vacant and need to be filled can be found in the About Us section.

To find out more about the responsibilities tied to each role, review the Roles & Responsibilities document.

To apply for one of the above vacant executive positions send an email to nominations@cumberlandminorhockey.ca . In your email, include some information about yourself, the kind of experience and/or training you have that will lend to the role, tell us why you feel you would be a good fit for the 'job' and how you think you can benefit our team. Please don't forget to include your telephone number.

 

The following CMHA team level positions are required in order to have a successful hockey season:


Mandatory Positions
:
Head Coach, Assistant Coach(es), Trainer(s), Team Manager, Treasurer, Timekeeper, Scorekeeper


Optional Positions
:
Fundraising Coordinator, Tournament Coordinator, Events Planner, Webmaster, Team Photographer, Team Videographer, etc.

Not sure if you have what it takes?  We provide training, mentorship and support throughout the season to our volunteers, at no cost to them, except for their time. Learn more below in the Training section.

You can apply for most volunteer positions when you register your child to play with CMHA, at the time of evaluations when speaking to a convenor, or when you meet your child's head coach.  The only exception to this, is the position of Head Coach, which requires a pre-season selection process.


Coach Application:

If you would like to be a Head Coach within CMHA, please indicate so when registering your child.

You will require a valid police check (less than 3 years from date of issuance, cannot expire during the season).  More info below.

The CMHA is asking that all potential candidates apply for police check well in advance of deadlines set so the executive council can ratify those coaching candidates as soon as possible.  Successful candidates selected to coach a team will require specific training.  Learn more below in the Training section.

Vulnerable Sector Checks (Police Checks)

Valid Vulnerable Sectors Checks are required for the following positions:

  • Executive Board Members
  • Head Coach
  • Assistant Coach(es)
  • Trainer(s)
  • Team Manager
  • On-ice helpers
  • Any other volunteers who will regularly/frequently come in direct contact with a player

Volunteer Letter: Volunteer Letter for Vulnerable Sector Check 2025-2026 Season

**NEW FOR 2025-2026**

The centralization of all Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSC) will be conducted by Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) for all Team Officials and Team Personnel every season to:

  • Ensure all screening is being done
  • Reduce number of screenings where individuals are changing and/or participating in multiple Associations
  • Provide a safe hockey environment

HEO has also implemented a Screening Declaration process. The Screening Declaration form must be signed each season.

**Bench staff, on-ice helpers and any other volunteers who will regularly/frequently come in direct contact with a player must hold a valid VSC and sign the Declaration to be rostered to a team**

More information, including the link to start the VSC Screening Process, can be found on the HEO VSC webpage: HEO Vulnerable Sector Check

 

Training

HEO Certification/Qualification Requirements Tool

Coach Clinics, Hockey Canada Safety Program and Gender Identity Training Registration

  • Ensure you select Hockey Eastern Ontario as the Branch before searching for clinics
  • Filter clinics on the left side of the screen (ex. Coach; Trainer/Safety; General)

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders

In addition to the requirements outlined below, all Bench Staff volunteers are required to hold a valid Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). See the section above for more information on how to obtain a VSC and complete the Declaration process.

DUKES BENCH STAFF: REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Level Position Certification Gender Identity Training Respect In Sport for Activity Leaders
U7 A/BHead Coach/Assistant CoachHockey Canada Coach 1 (online clinic)


Hockey Canada Coach 1 – U7 (online module specifically for coaches coaching U7)


Coach 1 (1 day in class course)

MandatoryMandatory
U7 A/BManagerN/AMandatoryMandatory
U9Head CoachHockey Canada Coach 1 (online clinic)


Hockey Canada Coach 1 – U9 (online module specifically for coaches coaching U9)


Coach 1 (1 day in class course)

MandatoryMandatory
U9Assistant CoachCoach 1 – Recommended (see above for full clinic listing)MandatoryMandatory
U9ManagerN/AMandatoryMandatory
U11 to U18Head CoachHockey Canada Coach 2 (online clinic)


Hockey Canada Coach 2 – U11 or U13 or U15-18 (online module)


Coach 2 (1 day in class course)

MandatoryMandatory
U11 to U18Assistant CoachCoach 2 – Recommended (see above for full clinic listing)MandatoryMandatory
U11 to U18ManagerN/AMandatoryMandatory
U7 to U18TrainerHockey Canada Safety Program Level 1MandatoryMandatory

JR. GRADS BENCH STAFF: REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Level Position Certification Gender Identity Training Respect In Sport for Activity Leaders
U9 AHead Coach/Assistant CoachHockey Canada Coach 1 (online clinic)


Hockey Canada Coach 1 – U9 (online module specifically for coaches coaching U9)


Coach 1 (1 day in class course)

MandatoryMandatory
U9ManagerN/AMandatoryMandatory
U10 to U11 AA/A/BHead Coach/Assistant CoachHockey Canada Coach 2 (online clinic)


Hockey Canada Coach 2 – U11 (online module specifically for coaches coaching U11)


Coach 2 (1 day in class course)

MandatoryMandatory
U9 to U11 AA/A/BManagerN/AMandatoryMandatory
U9 to U11 AA/A/BTrainerHockey Canada Safety Program Level 1MandatoryMandatory
U12 to U18 AA/BHead Coach/Assistant CoachHockey Canada Coaching Program – Development 1 online clinic


Development 1 (1 day in class course)

MandatoryMandatory
U12 to U18 AA/BManagerN/AMandatoryMandatory
U12 to U18 AA/BTrainerHockey Canada Safety Program Level 1


Standard First Aid or higher for HCSP Level 2 status**

MandatoryMandatory

**NOTE: Emergency First Aid does not meet the requirement. Ensure completion of Standard or Advanced First Aid course. For more information, visit the HEO Trainer 2 certification page.

Course Sign Up and Payment Options

  • HEO course registration and payment must be completed via the Hockey Canada registry website.  Once you sign up and pay for a course, you will be sent a confirmation email.
  • Payment must be completed in advance via credit card (Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard) only.

 

Reimbursement for Cumberland dukes volunteers

All Cumberland Dukes volunteers will be reimbursed for taking these courses once they have been assigned to a team. The procedure is:

  • Sign up and pay for a course.
  • Once you have successfuly completed the course, send a copy of the receipt showing proof of purchase to vp_finance@cumberlandminorhockey.ca and to training@cumberlandminorhockey.ca.  Subject line to include volunteer full name and team number.
    • Need to ensure that email for reimbursement includes:
      - Level and Team  (e.g. U9B5)
      - Role with Team (e.g. Assistant Coach)
      - Address for reimbursement to be mailed to
  • Refunds will be processed within 4-6 weeks. Please be patient during peak season.
  • You are subject to the refund policy above.
  • Reimbursements occur after rosters have been issued and volunteers verified.

Training Questions

For all training related questions, please contact the Training Manager (training@cumberlandminorhockey.ca ).

Timekeepers

*information coming soon*

Rates 2024-25

Updated: September 5, 2024

LEVEL TIME SLOT AAA AA/A B HL
U9 60 (mins)      $21 $20 $19
U11 60      $22 $21 $20
U11 & U12 90      $30 $29     
U13 60 $27 $26 $25 $24
U13 & U14 90 $35 $34 $33     
U15 60 $29 $28 $27 $26
U15 & U16 90 $38 $37 $36     
U15 & U16 120 $53 $50 $47     
U18 60 $31 $30 $29 $28
U18 90 $42 $41 $40 $39
U21 60 $36 $35 $34 $33
U21 90 $50 $48 $46 $44