Volunteering

Volunteer Commitment

Volunteers carry out 100% of SCRA activities, making them an integral part of its success. We value and appreciate the personal time and energy that volunteers give to our organization. Volunteers make our program possible, so we strongly encourage our members to support your athlete’s sport by fulfilling your volunteer commitment. Get involved and have some fun supporting your athlete!

• Volunteer Commitment: SCRA members are required to provide 100 credits (or at least 8 hours) of volunteer time per player, to a maximum of 200 credits per family by April 30 of the current season. Volunteer credit is given to roles that support the operations of the association. See the Volunteer Guide for more info.
  
  
• Volunteer Opt Out Fee: During the registration process, families can choose to opt out of the SCRA volunteer requirement. The fee for this is $325 per player, to a max of $600 per family. This does not relieve the family of team support roles, such as serving as off-ice officials or other team-level supports.
  
  
• Non-Fulfilment Penalty: Members who do not fulfil the volunteer commitment by April 30 of the current season will be charged a non-fulfilment penalty equivalent to the season’s opt-out fee.

Have questions about volunteering? Check out our FAQ document here

If you have any questions about volunteering with SCRA, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at: volunteer@southcalgaryringette.com

Volunteer Opportunities - SCRA

SCRA is actively seeking passionate individuals to join our leadership team. Volunteers like you play a vital role in ensuring the success and growth of our beloved sport within the community.

We currently have four key positions open for transition (lots of time for crossover), and we are reaching out to our dedicated ringette community to find enthusiastic individuals who are eager to contribute their time and skills to help steer our association to new heights. 

• Junior Coach Coordinator: 

  This role oversees all aspects of the Junior Coach Program. Key responsibilities include:

  • Receiving and reviewing junior coach applications

  • Assigning junior coaches to teams (U14 and below) in collaboration with the Evaluation Committee and/or Board of Directors

  • Supporting junior coach development (a new and exciting focus area!)

  • Acting as the main point of contact for junior coaches to check in on their experience throughout the season

  • Sending regular communications to coaching staff to ensure junior coaches are being effectively utilized

• Volunteer Communication Coordinator:

  This role will work with the Volunteer Coordinator and helps with:

  • Drafting and sending communications to volunteers regarding expectations, reminders, and hour requirements

  • Responding to general volunteer inquiries

  • Supporting Lisa in keeping everyone informed and engaged throughout the season

• Coach Equipment Coordinator:

  Supports team staff and the board by managing coach equipment throughout the season. Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining SCRA coach/team equipment inventory on Google Sheets

  • Working with the SCRA board to ensure sufficient equipment is available for all teams

  • Distributing and collecting coach bags at the start and end of the season, as well as during evaluations

• Tournament Coordinator, Children's Ringette: Under the direction of the Tournament Coordinator, assist with the planning and organization of our two home tournaments. Duties may include: Assisting with scheduling games and coordinating with teams, referees, and volunteersManaging tournament logistics, such as booking venues, securing equipment, and overseeing setup/tear down. Supporting communication with participating teams, ensuring they receive timely updates on schedules, rules, and requirements. Assisting in coordinating fundraising efforts or securing sponsorships for the tournament

Please email President@southcalgaryringette.com to sign up for, or for additional information on these positions.

Volunteer Positions Guide - Updated Nov 2023

There are other supporting positions that are vacant. These roles do not require a full-season commitment and help to ensure that our association is supported with varies events, activities and contributes to ringette. Please check out the Positions Guide for detailed position descriptions.