I.  MENTORS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE

     A.  AGE

          1. For the 2019-20 season, mentors must have a birth year of 2006 or older.
          2. First year mentors are typically entering 7th grade and playing hockey at the U14 or
              Bantam level.
          NOTE:  Any mentor over the age of 18, at the time of registration, must:
                      (1) complete a background check and
                      (2) complete Protect Youth Sports Child Safety Training for coaches.  

     B.  SKATING ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE

          1. Required:  Mastery of the basic skating fundamentals and the ability to teach them to
              our athletes.
          2. Desired:  Current or previous experience playing organized ice hockey.
           NOTE:  Current or previous organized ice hockey experience is REQUIRED to 
                         participate in Session 1, Groups 1-3, from 6:45 - 7:45 AM.

     C.  ON-ICE EQUIPMENT

          1. Helmet with Full Face Shield.  Required for Junior Coaches/Mentors.
          2. Skates.
          3. Gloves.
          4. Stick. 
          5. Proper Attire.  No short sleeve shirts or shorts allowed.  Mentors are strongly encouraged
               to wear their organized ice hockey team jacket with their name on it or cheetah gear.