I. MENTORS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE
A. AGE
1. For the 2017-18 season, mentors must have a birth year of 2004 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.