Every Youth/Adult Player should have a family member volunteering for the Team/League. This is the expectation and is how SoCal FHF can provide Hockey for all. Some of the possible Volunteer positions are listed below.

Head Coach

Registers as volunteer, gets training, leads team of kids and parents. Files injury Incident Reports with Director of Competitions and Umpire Manager when injuries occur at practices or games.

Assistant Coach

Registers as volunteer, gets training, helps lead team, assist at coach’s direction, attend practices and games

Umpire in Training

Registers as volunteer, gets training; in 5U-16U and older divisions the team Umpire in Training self-selects games not involving his/her own team; earns points to help the team qualify for playoffs.

Team Parent/Manager

Registered as a volunteer. Is responsible for keeping the rest of the team informed, usually via email. Organizes the team web page, contact list and snack list. Person may be asked to attend practices for rest room trips, etc.

Field Set-Up/ Take Down

If your team is the first or last of the day, you are responsible for setting up or moving the goals and portable side boards. Instructions for how to set-up or move goals and portable side boards are provided on the Fields page.

Team Banner

Collects money and orders banner. Brings banner to each game and displays on the sideline. (Note that banners are optional). Banner company information is included on the SoCal FHF sponsor page at https://socalfieldhockey.com

Team Sponsor

Helps find a team sponsor. Sponsors can receive a plaque and the donation is tax-deductible. Sponsor name can be on the team banner. Team Sponsor fee can taken by one or two families and used as a tax write-off or it can be divided across all families. Fee structure for 2023:
6U/Mini's: no fee
8U: $150/team
10U: $175/team
12U: $250/team
14U: $275/team
16U-19U: $300/team

Additional Volunteer Positions To Consider

Team Party Planner

Plans party (optional). Helps with Coach and Umpire gifts.

Kids Zone Ambassador

Helps make sure team's sideline has good conduct during games, helps settle over-enthusiastic spectators, may help act as a field monitor for other games.

Umpire in Training Coordinator

This person finds a Umpire for the team for the season. Contacts the Umpire Manager for help in securing a Umpire Trainee. Makes sure Umpire Trainee is working games.

Team Safety Coordinator

Helps prepare for safety issues. Makes sure coach/sideline has medical kit. May coordinate shade umbrellas or EZ-Up for practices or games, damp cold washcloths/towels for hot days, etc.

Team Photographer

Takes pictures for season to share, post on team page or and use at team parties, Makes sure all are informed about Picture Day and makes sure team banner is at Picture Day.