Volunteer Policy
The Lakes Area Hockey Association (LAHA) is an organization run by volunteers. Volunteer efforts directly benefit LAHA players and families by setting a great example for our kids and off-setting program costs. The involvement of LAHA members is what makes us a successful organization!
LAHA Volunteer Policy:
- Every LAHA family is required to complete volunteer points.
- Please note that this is a per player requirement.
- Each volunteer point ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hour duration.
- There is no maximum number of shifts that a family can contribute in a given year.
- No roll-over of volunteer credits will be allowed from year to year.
- You will be able to track and get updates on the number of credits earned via Crossbar.
- In order to incentivize parent participation in LAHA and foster a greater sense of community, 4 of your DIB points will be mandatory to complete without the option to buy them out. If those points are not completed, they will be billed out at $100/point.
Volunteer Point Requirements
New Families = 5 Points
1 Player Families = 12 Points
2+ Player Families = 20 Points
Family Maximum is 20 Points
Volunteer Buy-Out Option
You may buy-out all but four of your volunteer points at a rate of $50/point by choosing that option during registration. The buy out amount will be added to your registration total.
If you do not complete the 4 points that are ineligible for buyout, they will need to be bought out at the end of the season for $100/point.
Volunteer FAQ's
- Q: “How do I claim volunteer credits to complete the volunteer requirement?”
A: As the hosted event(s) approach, a few weeks beforehand, an email will be sent to all members announcing that “Dibs is open for xxxx Event”. At that time, members can go to the DIBS Sessions here, and sign up for the volunteer event they choose.
If you log in, and there is nothing listed – that means all slots have been claimed.
Note: Members are encouraged to review opportunities as soon as they are announced to guarantee finding a time slot that works best for you – volunteer slots get claimed quickly!
- Q: “I have three player in LAHA, does that mean I have 36 Volunteer credits to complete?”
A: No. The most credits for any family is 20 credits for 2+ player family.
- Q: “Do I get DIBS credits for working the clock, penalty box, etc. at Home games & Scrimmages at the Traveling level (i.e. Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, HS, Girls 10U, 12U) ?”
A: Yes, home games, scrimmages, and tournaments do count for volunteer credits.
- Q: “What happens if I do not fulfill my volunteer credits?”
A: Members that do not fulfill the commitment, will be invoiced at $100 for the first 4 required points then $50/ additional point, for not completing volunteer credits as outlined and agreed / acknowledge at registration.
- Q: “I'm a coach, do I receive volunteer credits?”
A: Yes, head coaches, assistant coaches and other volunteer positions receive various number of points.
- Q: “Is my child allowed to work DIBS and receive points?”
A: Depends.
1. DIBS items in Admissions, Concessions, and Off-Ice Officials can be claimed by, and points granted to, anyone 16 or older, but only one (1) teenager may work in a station (Admissions, Concessions, Off Ice Officials) per shift. Teens aged 16-17 should indicate their age after their name when they claim a shift, i.e., Jane Doe (17), and only claim a DIBS item when the remaining volunteers in that station are adults.
2. Children12–15 may accompany their parent(s) and assist with duties as long as they are under direct supervision of their parent, however no additional hours will be granted.
3. No children under the age of 12 behind the counters while working your shift.