Team Operations Resources

Southwest Team Development
Southwest Hockey is taking an integrated approach to developing the players within our Association. Each Head Coach will be provided the opportunity to select development options for their team; which will allow for increased flexibility with scheduling and being able to focus on specific development needs for the team.
For details on process, Preferred Vendors and reimbursements ----> CLICK HERE
QUESTIONS;
If you have any questions surrounding this Development Program, please contact:
Tighe Mills – Director of Development: development@southwesthockey.ca
Paul Charlebois – Assistant Director of Development: asst-development@southwesthockey.ca
Coaches
Return to Play

Templates
*NEW* SWH Coaches Game Card - If you'd like to print this 'tri-fold pamphlet': download the PDF, print in landscape format, AND double sided.

Hockey Alberta Coaching Resources
For topics covering the items below CLICK HERE
- Age-Specific Core Skills
- Age-Specific Development Information
- Long Term Player Development
- Skill Testing
- Player Development
- Drills
- Practice Plans

Hockey Calgary Resources
Casebook/Rulebook PDF (Note: APP info below)
Hockey Canada Rulebook / Casebook Combination
Hockey Canada works provincial and regional members to create and update resources to ensure officials have the tools required to serve the game.
Do you want to learn about hockey rules? Download the rule book, or the FREE Hockey Canada Rule Book App for Android, or iOS devices
Download the APP - Apple
Download the APP - Android

Coaching Resources
The differences between a good coach and a great one, at the grassroots level may be subtle, but they can make a world of difference to players.
There are thousands of resources available to coaches, and what is being provided here, is a small snippet that may help you and your team have a successful season!
And....by "successful", that doesn't always mean using the scoreboard as the measuring stick!
Ask questions such as:
- Are the players getting better?
- Does it seem as though they are having fun?
- Have I created an atmosphere where players want to come and improve?
Providing support for development, enjoyment, and an overall caring environment will go a long way in determining what the SUCCESS will be!
Managers
Team Manager Guide
This guide is intended to provide assistance to the Team Manager, as they navigate through the season.
Manager Guide - TBA
Communication Tools
Dispute Resolution Guide
Dispute Violation Communication Chart
Dispute Procedural Overview Chart
When to Contact Your Division Lead
Forms & Templates
Attendance Tracking - Template
Team Tracking Form - Multi-Use
Budget - Team Finance Template
Team Ops - VB Credit Form -- COMMUNITY
Team Ops - VB Credit Form -- HOUSE LEAGUE
Manuals
Hockey Calgary - User Account Guide for U9 to U18
Hockey Calgary - Game Play Guidelines & Game Limits
U7 & U9 Resources
Hockey Calgary - User Account Guide for U7 Timbits
It's Game Day!!
Game Sheet - What to fill out
Game Sheet - Sticker Label Template
Hockey Calgary - Online Score (Game) Sheet Upload
Game Day - Checklist
Hockey Alberta - Minimum Game Suspension Guidelines
Off-ice Officials - Timekeeping & Score-keeping
Off-ice Officials - Score Clock Manual
Time Clock - How to Video - Link
Tournaments & Exhibition
Exhibition - Game Checklist
Exhibition - Sanction Request Guide
Find a Tournament - Calgary
Find a Tournament - Out of Town
Helpful Links
Important Dates - Hockey Calgary
Bulletins - Hockey Calgary
Bulletins - Hockey Alberta
Volunteer Bond - Information
Website - Hockey Calgary
Website - Hockey Alberta
Website - Hockey Canada
Officials Resources
New Officials
Officials Agreement - Completed after accepted to the SW Squad
Returning Officials - Level 1
Application - Level 1 (Returning)
Officials Agreement - Completed after accepted to the SW Squad
Returning Officials - Level 2
If you will be 16 years old (as of December 31st), you will go to Central Region as a Level 2 Referee.
Transitional Document: Regional Assigning to Central Region Assigning
Hockey Calgary Officials
Hockey Alberta Materials
Hockey Canada Officiating Program
Team Treasurer Resources
Roles & Responsibilities
Review the duties of the Team Treasurer. Questions can be directed to the SW Treasurer.
Budget Sheet Template
This budget template will assist with tracking all incoming and outgoing funds.
Bank Account Authorization Letter
Teams need this letter to open a team bank account. If you did not receive this in the team Welcome Package, email the SW Administrator.
Year End Financial Reporting
This is an overview of the responsibilities for the end of the season.
CLICK HERE
