Volunteer with us!
We are looking for positive role models to represent Terrace Ringette as the quality and professional association that we are, on and off the ice! As our association grows, and we have more players joining and more teams competing at more and more tournaments, we need all the help we can get Head coaches are especially key.
You can make a huge difference as a:
- Head coach
- Assistant Coach
- On-ice helper
- Team manager
- Division Head (for divisions with more than one team)
- Official - Paid positions! More info on 'Officials' page.
- And more! We are always happy to have help with promotion, fundraising and events or anything else you can think of that would benefit the players and association.
For more information about the roles and responsibilities of coaches, assistant coaches, team staff and other volunteer positions such as the Board of Directors, go to the Roles and Responsibilities page.
Coaching Staff
Interested in coaching?
- Contact Director of Coaching Kelly Sallenback: ksallenback@hotmail.com
- Fill out the Coaching Application Form. Include your contact information and a short note about yourself, indicating the team you want to coach, some details on your plans for the upcoming season, potential managers you might team up with, and any assistant coaches you might have lined up.
Coaching and Volunteer Requirements
- Complete an online Criminal Record Check! (Access Code: KWP2XN867K). We require updated Criminal Record Checks every 2 years. The RCMP will send your completed criminal record check directly to Terrace Ringette Association.
- Complete the online course Making Headway in Sport and provide a course completion certificate to Kelly Sallenback at ksallenback@hotmail.com before your first ice session.
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Attending a Referee clinic online or in person is recommended, especially for new coaches. Talk to Kelly about options.
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We aim to reimburse volunteers for all costs associated with coaching clinics and managers' courses. Costs must be discussed and approved by the Terrace Ringette Association Board ahead of time ahead of time, however.
Other volunteer positions include Assistant Coach, Team Manager, Division Head, On Ice Helpers and Board Director,
Coaching Documentation & Resources
- Coaching Application Form
- Online Criminal Record Check! (Access Code: KWP2XN867K)
- Expense Claim Form
Clinics & Training
Some training is offered for FREE and online training is often available as needed. Availability of some clinics and training varies however.
The board recognizes training requirements exist for some key positions (head coach, assistant coach, etc.) and as much as possible, we aim to bring training opportunities to Terrace. Travel may be required for some clinics and training, however.
We aim to reimburse volunteers for all clinic and training costs and travel expenses. As budget is limited, however, these cost must be discussed and approved by the Board beforehand.
If you are a volunteer, and are interested in taking training, contact: terraceringette@hotmail.com
- Respect In Sport - for Parents and Coaches (free, online)
- Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Locker (free & $; online)
- CAC Locker - Login Instructions
- Recommended: Move Think Learn - Ringette in Focus (free downloadable PDF)
- Making Headway in Sport
- Making Ethical Decision (MED) ($, online)
- Ringette BC - Coaching Clinics ($; online and in person options)
- ViaSport BC Coaching Course Calendar ($ & free; online, in person, & home study options)
Other Resources:
- Ringette Canada
- Ringette Canada - Rule Book
- Ringette BC
- Blank Rink Diagram (for practice planning)
- Terrace Ringette Roles and Responsibilities (for Officers, Directors, Coaches, Team Staff and Volunteers)
- Terrace Ringette Board of Directors
- Terrace Ringette Constitution, Bylaws, & Policies
Call for Officials!
We need officials (these positions are paid!) to ref our games. For more info becoming an official, go to the 'Officials' page.
Join the Board of Directors!
At the start of every season, we need to ensure we have a full Board of Directors.
Current vacant position: Tournament Director
Go to the Board of Directors page for a list of the current board members, and the Roles and Responsibilities page for more info about what each position entails.
