A number of teams did not follow the procedure and protocols detailed in the attached documents. Specifically there have been a number of cases of the following:

• • Coaches on the ice without helmets
  • Parents on the ice setting up boards rather than coaches
  • Teams not providing coaches to assist with their required responsibility

The U9 Governor has the authority to suspend the Head Coach of a team that does not comply with the proper procedures. The following process will take place prior to being given a suspension

• • Association, Rink Staff, Team will contact applicable League Chair and Novice Governor to issue complaint
  • League Chair or Governor will issue the Head Coach a warning via email
  • If another complaint is issued for the same team, the U9 Governor will issue a 1 game suspension
  • If problems continue to exist, further suspensions will be levied

Flames Community Arenas

• • Shoes are not permitted – Skates and Helmet required
  • 3 coaches required (as per Hockey Calgary- 2 coaches from home team and 1 coach from away team)

Springbank Park for All Seasons

• • Floods will occur after every U9 ice time
  • 2 coaches from both the home and the away team are required
  • Shoes are not permitted – Skates and Helmet required

These half ice rink divider boards are for U9 West Calgary House League and U9 games only.  They are not to be used for practices or any other purpose.  Three coaches and/or on ice volunteers (those who are rostered with the team) are necessary for set up and moving the boards.  No other volunteers are allowed on the ice so coaches must ensure they have their skates and helmets with them at all times to assist in using the rink divider system.

Should teams wish to split ice during practices, please use the bumpers that are provided in each arena.  Kindly ensure that all bumpers are returned NEATLY to their storage location and not thrown over the boards.

FCA - Rink Divider System Procedure Instructions
FCA - Rink Divider System Powerpoint Video

Notes to remember:

• Three (3) Coaches required to set-up/move/take down divider system
• Two (2) Coaches must be on skates, wearing helmets
• One (1) Coach must be in shoes
• When moving system for floods, always remember to push against each other to stop boards from coming apart
• When removing panels from cart, pull from end with male insert
• When placing panels back on cart, lift with male end insert
• Use CAUTION when lifting and moving panels
• Set up and take down will take approximately 5 to 8 minutes each
• Coach Recommendation: bring a pair of work gloves to use to help reduce cold hands and prevent scrapes from rough edges on the boards

Thank you taking the time to read the procedure instructions and watch the video to understand the usage of the new rink divider system.  This system was purchased jointly by FCA, Trails West and Glenlake so please be respectful of our investment and treat it with care.  If you notice an issue with the rink divider system, please notify the rink staff immediately.

These half ice rink divider boards are for U9 West Calgary House League and U9 games only.  They are not to be used for practices or any other purpose. Three coaches and/or on ice volunteers (those who are rostered with the team) are necessary for set up and moving the boards.  No other volunteers are allowed on the ice so coaches must ensure they have their skates and helmets with them at all times to assist in using the rink divider system.  The rink divider system at Optimist was sponsored by the Calgary Flames.