Volunteer Bond

Starting for the 2024/25 season, the Canmore Minor Hockey Association will implement a Volunteer Bond Program. Below is a quick summary of the program, the full details can be found here.

What is the Volunteer Bond?

The Volunteer Bond is a pre-authorized debit payment that families registering for CMHA will submit during registration. The payment will be processed at the end of the season if the family does not earn the required volunteer credits.

Why a Volunteer Bond?

For too many years, CMHA has depended on the efforts of a small number of volunteers to earn money for the association. This money is used to keep CMHA fees affordable for all families and to offer skills development opportunities to all CMHA players. The Volunteer Bond is meant to make this volunteer effort more sustainable by spreading the volunteer load among more families.

How does the Volunteer Bond work?

The following is a very high-level overview of the Volunteer Bond program:

During registration, parents registering a child in CMHA agree to the Volunteer Bond Policy and submit a pre-authorized debit (PAD)
During the season, families earn volunteer credits
At the end of the season, families who have fulfilled the Volunteer Bond requirement, pay nothing. Families who have not fulfilled the requirement, are charged a fee.

The policy with full details can be found here.

What is the credit breakdown?

The following is a breakdown of volunteer tasks, with the associated number of credits for each.

Association Level
Task	Credits
Board of Directors	10
Tournament Committee	10
Casino Shift Once every 2 years (2026)	10
RHL Governor	10
Complaints Coordinator	10
Equipment Manager	10
Pre-Season Inventory	5
Tournament Shift	1 per hour
Pre-season support (evaluation and/or equipment handout)	1 per hour
Support role during conditioning camps and/or prep skates	1 per hour
Post season (i.e. First Shift, equipment return)	1 per hour
Team Level
Manager (U7 only)	5
Manager (U9 and above)	10
Head Coach (U7 only)	5
Head Coach (U9 and above)	10
Assistant Coach	5
Jersey Manager	4
Jerseys	0.25 per game
Volunteer Manager	3
Treasurer (If team does cash call or fundraising)	3
Team tournament Coordinator	3
Time Clock	0.5 per game
Penalty Box	0.25 per game
Music	0.25 per game
Game sheet	0.5 per game
Scorebook	0.5 per game
Data Entry	0.5 per game
Dryland (U13 +)	0.5 per session (if more than one person, credits to be split)
Board Setup	0.25 per game
Snacks (post game) for U7 Division only	0.25 per game

Canmore Minor Hockey Association © 2025

The purpose of the Canmore Minor Hockey Association (CMHA), in partnership with its members, is to promote the game of hockey through skill development, quality leadership, and understanding of teamwork and good sportsmanship, in an atmosphere of fun and positivity for all children.

By enlisting the best volunteer-based coaches and support staff available in the Canmore region, it is the goal of the CMHA to foster personal excellence in each child, regardless of their skill level, and to increase individual self-esteem and dignity of all participants. All members of the CMHA pledge to incorporate a Safety-First approach into all aspects of the game of hockey.

Did you know that Canmore sits on the traditional territory of the Iyarhe Nakoda, also known as the Stoney Nakoda Nation?

The Iyarhe Nakoda, meaning "mountain people", have called the Bow Valley home for generations. They are made up of three First Nations: Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney. Their deep connection to the land, water, and wildlife continues to guide how this region is cared for today.

The traditional Nakoda name for the Canmore area is "Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi", which means "shooting at the willows".

As we gather to play the sport we love, we take a moment to recognize and respect the stories, traditions, and people who have always been here. Itâ€™s one small way we honour the spirit of community, respect, and reconciliation.