Meadowvale Minor Hockey Association is an active supporter of the Junior Mentor Program. MMHA registered players 14, 15, 16 and 17 years old are given the first opportunity to meet their High School Community service obligation. Coaches and young players will benefit from the skills our Junior Mentors have developed. Mentors will benefit while “giving something back” to their hockey community.
Through the Junior Mentor Program applicants will be assigned to a team to help out at practices and recording stats and/or notes for games. The exception to this is if you are a Goalie, you may not to be assigned to any particular team. Instead coaches in need of goal tender help will book you though the Director of Junior Mentors.
ELIGIBILITY:
First priority is to registered MMHA players, 14, 15, 16 or 17 years old as of December 31 (Bantam, Minor Midget & Midget).
A CHILD (under 16 years of age as of December 31st of the playing season) does not require the H&A certification and Police Check. The understanding is the coach who has both Speak Out certification and submitted a police check will be responsible for the CHILD.
A YOUTH (16 or 17) who is a registered player in an MHL Area Association does not require the H&A certification and Police Check. The understanding is the coach who has both Speak Out certification and submitted a police check will be responsible for the YOUTH.
A YOUTH (16 or 17) who is not a registered player in an MHL Area Association does require the H&A certification and Police Check.
YOUNG ADULTS (18 and over): must follow volunteer requirements as listed on Mississauga Hockey League website.
- ALL Authorized on ice volunteers must wear skates and helmet.
- No person under the age of sixteen (16) shall be registered as a Team Official.
No Junior Mentor will receive a Coaching Card and therefore cannot be on bench for games. Should a Junior Mentor require to attend team games – suggest they take stats or games notes for coach from an area away from the bench.
PLACEMENT:
Director of Junior Mentors will review applications for eligibility. All coaches receiving mentors shall be given the opportunity to interview them. Younger team’s practice times are generally early Sunday mornings with games Saturday afternoon.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact our Junior Mentor Director at:
jrmentors@meadowvalehockey.com
