Every year, Southwest Hockey Assn. requires each family to provide a number of non-tournament and tournament hours (per player). There is a tremendous workload and it has to be spread out to make our association a success. You are responsible for finding your own hours.
To review the 2008-09 volunteer requirements, please open the Volunteer document below.
We are now taking requests for 2008-09 positions. Please contact us if you see something of interest.
Following are opportunities (big and small) available NOW for Southwest families to complete their tournament hours, non-tournament hours or both! Please contact the committee chairperson to sign up and they will also track your hours.
Don't see what you are looking for? Don't see anything you like? Check back soon - new opps. will be added at the top soon.
2008 Thanksgiving Tournament Opportunities:
Tournament Volunteer Schedule can be found within the TOURNAMENT pages of our website, or click HERE to view. We have many shifts to fill on Nov. 28, 29 and 30th. In some cases, tournament hours can be used toward your non-tournament volunteer hours.
Ice Scheduler for STORM teams. We will have 3 ice schedulers next year - one for SW teams, one for SLP teams and one for STORM/combined teams. Here are the responsibilities for the STORM scheduler:
- Helps to define season ice requirements (part of ice committee)
- Receives ice from SLP and Southwest Ice Schedulers; combines into one list for Storm scheduling
- Participates in game scheduling for all Storm teams (both D1 and D3)
- Allocates ice to Storm teams
- Maintains a database or spreadsheet of all Storm ice, showing how it is allocated to teams.
Interested? Please contact Tom Nichols at tom.nichols@comcast.net
District 1 Squirt Coordinator
Runs the Squirt year end Festivals along with the PeeWee C and Bantam C Festivals. Either SWHA provides a new Squirt Coordinator by the April meeting or there will be no Squirt and C Festivals next year. The ice needs to be purchased next month for the Festivals, which I’d like to see hosted at Parade, or there won’t be any Festivals. Contact Newt Fuller if you can help: newtfuller@yahoo.com
District 1 Representative
Minneapolis-Park Storm District 1 Representative handles communication between the District and our Association. Attends monthly meeting with other D1 Association Reps, and the District 1 Board, to discuss District 1 activity. Meeting generally held the first Monday of each month. Meetings start in August. Votes on District 1 policies and decisions on behalf of Minneapolis-Park. Contact Newt Fuller if you can help: newtfuller@yahoo.coM
ICE COMMITTEE MEMBER - This committee will work to obtain more ice and better hours at our main facility, Parade Ice Arena. Committee will form a strategy for working with Washburn hockey association to work directly with Parade as well as lobby local city representatives. We need three parents to work with our President, Steve Jecha to make sure our ice needs our met as our program continues to grow. Contact Steve Jecha: steve@jecha.com
Mite Awards Pucks - We need three mite parents to work with coaches on providing certificates and "level achievement" STORM Pucks. This year we are emphasizing skill development at each level. When players achieve the skills at their level, they will receive the awards. Contact Steve Jecha: steve@jecha.com
SKATE Coordinator - Skaters Keep Achieving Through Education is a program which teaches kids the importance of education and how education comes first before hockey. Coordinator would work to set up the SKATE program for SWHA players and then work with SKATE level coordinators to distribute information to parents and players. (non-tournament hours) Contact Steve Jecha at steve@jecha.com.
SKATE Level Coordinators - Mite (2), Squirt, Peewee, and Bantam coordinators needed. Work with players and parents to explain the SKATE program and awards for academic achievement. (non-tournament hours) Contact Steve Jecha at steve@jecha.com.
District 1 Tournament Contact/Coordinator - Each association in District 1 has been asked to provide a coordinator to help District 1 pull together the end of the year tournaments and festivals. This can be a shared position by up to two people and does fulfill your non-team/non-tournament hours. Contact Newt Fuller: newtfuller@yahoo.com
Official Game Puck Coordinator. We are encouraging our coaches to "catch kids doing something good" in games this year - whether it is scoring a goal, a great assist, great defense, offensive play, or goaltending. Each game one or two game pucks will be given by the coaches to players. Coordinator will "warehouse" and provide Team Managers with "Official STORM Game Pucks" and charge each team when purchased at cost. Contact Steve Jecha: steve@jecha.com
Create Welcome Package for Out of Town Thanksgiving Tournament Families. We expect to have out of town teams for our tournament this year. Volunteer will create a "welcome" package for those teams to be provided at check-in at their hotel. This packet might include a welcome letter, maps of the three hockey venues, discount coupons for area restaurants or activities, a MN treat, etc. (non-tournament hours) Contact: Teri Nester at 612-927-6994.
Tournament Volunteer Scheduler. FILLED - THANK YOU!
This is a big job that will keep you especially busy the last two weeks or so before the Thanksgiving Tournament. You will receive and process e-mail (or phone) shift requests from SWHA families. You will schedule and confirm volunteers for all three tournament venues. The schedule must be updated frequently (especially the last few days) and posted on the STORM website. (fulfills ALL tournament and non-tournament hours for the season!). Contact: Sarah Welter at sarah.welter@courts.state.mn.us
Committee Members for District 1 Tournaments. We could use 3-5 people to be on the District 1 Regional/State Tournament Committee. They would help with running the Regions and State Tournament including the U12B/U14B State Banquet. EACH Association provides volunteers. We need help with organizing and communications etc. Commitment would probably be 10-12 hours and be done Sunday 3/16. Contact Mike Kelly: mkelly@pixelfarm.com
Storm Year-End Awards Event
There are always several spots available for the awards banquet - usually held in March. All jobs will count towards 3 non-tournament hours. Set-up & serve crew; Clean up crew; advance prep; Awards Coordinator; Photographer; and Jersey Sales. Contact Emily Winter at emily25@comcast.net if you can help coordinate or just help that night.
Assistant District 1 Director - Filled - THANK YOU!
Assists the District Director and is responsible for registering and approving hockey tournaments hosted by District 1 teams during the year like our Thanksgiving Minneapolis Cup. If there isn’t a new Assistant District Director from SWHA by next months meeting there will be no District 1 hosted tournaments next year. Contact Newt Fuller if you can help: newtfuller@yahoo.com.
District 1 Vice President - Filled - THANK YOU!
Assists the D1 President and Director with a number of communications issues and is also responsible for keeping the D1 Web site current. Because the President and Director are from St. Paul the VP should come from Minneapolis. Contact Newt Fuller if you can help: newtfuller@yahoo.com
Tournament Program Ad Sales - Program completed.
2-3 people are needed to sell advertising for the Thanksgiving Tournament program which is an 8.5 X 11 booklet handed out to all attendees. This year we hope to tap into members of our own association (and their businesses), in particular, as well as other potential sponsors. Interested? Please contact John Jarvis at jgjarvis@mac.com
Tournament Treasurer. Filled - THANK YOU!
Serve as "treasurer for the day" at our Thanksgiving Tournament. You will distribute money at the start of the day, collect money throughout the day and be available via cell phone at all times for 2 venues. A background as a treasurer or with the SWHA board is preferred. (fulfills roughly 9 tournament hours) Contact Teri Nester: 612-927-6994.
Tournament Decorations Help: FILLED THANKS!
Thanksgiving tournament decorations committee looking for helpers (3 to 4). Think of it as an adult art class with maybe even some wine. Call or e-mail Cindy Rae Betting at 612 618-3522 or crbetting@mac.com. Will fulfill at least 3 hours of non tournament time.
Concessions Assistant at Thanksgiving Tournament - FILLED Thank you!
Sue Mart is a parent who has spent countless hours running the concessions during our tournaments (with the help of many volunteers). We are looking for someone who is willing to serve as an "assistant manager" giving Sue some time to watch her own kids play hockey! Volunteer should be flexible and willing to take on about three hours each day at Parade Ice Arena. (fulfills about 9 tournament hours) Contact: Teri Nester: 612-927-6994.
Southwest Hockey Association Board Member. Filled - THANK YOU!
Did you know that being a board member partially fulfills your volunteer hours commitment? Board members meet monthly to discuss SWHA business and help direct the future of the organization. We have a few openings right now - call for more information or come to a meeting to check it out! Our next meeting is on Sunday, September 21st @ 7:00 pm @ SLP Gallery Rm. Contact Steve Jecha at steve@jecha.com or Emily Winter at emily25@comcast.net or 612-929-3166.
Registration Support. FILLED - Thank you!
We need several parents to collect forms from players on Registration Day - Saturday, September 13 as well as at each tryout and several clinics (various dates and times). These shifts will count as non-tournament volunteer hours. Contact Emily Winter: emily25@comcast.net
Tournament - FILLED Thank you!
Each player registered to play in our tournament will receive a small gift to remind them of our tourney and thank them for coming. Usually we provide a bagtag for players. New ideas are always welcome. Bagtag vendor and order information is available to pass on to you. All work can be done from home and via email on your own schedule. November. Total time 3 hours. Contact Anne Hacker: amhacker@hotmail.com
Website Manager: FILLED! Thanks!
This job is all about keeping the website up to date and helping to train team managers and coaches on how to update their own pages. There is no experience necessary - the website is easily updated. It is an ongoing position that lasts throughout the year and includes a stipend which can be applied toward your hockey fees. Call or email Emily Winter for more information: emily25@comcast.net or 612-929-3166.
Tournament Bag Tag Orders - FILLED - THANKS!
Each player registered to play in our tournament will receive a small gift to remind them of our tourney and thank them for coming. Usually we provide a bagtag for players. New ideas are always welcome. Bagtag vendor and order information is available to pass on to you. All work can be done from home and via email on your own schedule. November. Total time 3 hours. Contact Anne Hacker: amhacker@hotmail.com
Do you like to Sew? FILLED - Thanks!
The Bantam A team is getting small (4" X 4") VFW League patches that need to be sewn on each of their 3 jerseys, 51 of them. (Might be a hand sew project - not sure) They can be done all at once, or possible one set of jerseys at a time. Time frame would be either in a week or so or right after Thanksgiving. Contact Nicole Brodersen if you are interested: Brodersen6@aol.com
Tournament Trophy orders - FILLED - THANKS!
Order tournament trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. Vendor and order information is available to pass on to you. All work can be done from home and via email on your own schedule. Total time 1 hour. November. Contact Anne Hacker: amhacker@hotmail.com
Tournament Treasurer. FILLED - Thanks!
Serve as "treasurer for the day" at our Thanksgiving Tournament. You will distribute money at the start of the day, collect money throughout the day and be available via cell phone at all times for 2 venues. A background as a treasurer or with the SWHA board is preferred. (fulfills several tournament hours) Contact Teri Nester: 612-927-6994
