OMHA Manual of Operations – Policies & Procedures
Mandatory equipment requirements for those individuals acting in the role of On-ice Volunteer, for example, individuals assisting with IP program implementation, on-ice (parent/family) helpers, demonstrators, speciality (i.e. goaltender) coaches, etc.
OMHA Guidelines for equipment to be worn by individuals assisting as a volunteer in On-Ice activities are as follows:
• A volunteer who meets the minimum age requirement for CHIP Certification (i.e. 14 years and above), would be eligible to wear the same equipment as an On-Ice Team Officials. (i.e. CSA Certified Helmet, skates, gloves etc.)
• A volunteer below the minimum age requirement for CHIP Certification (i.e. below 14 years), would be required to wear full player equipment.
Note: On-Ice Volunteers must be at least 2 years older than the division age limit they are associated with. (Minimum age, 9 yrs old)
I will not hold Thorold Amateur Athletics Association , any of its Executive, Players, or Team Officials,inluding the City of Thorold , Canada Games Park liable for any injury that may occur to me as a result of me participating on the ice in a Thorold Minor Hockey Association Event.