High School Students as On-Ice Helpers

There is a Hockey Nova Scotia On-Ice Helpers Policy that our SMHA Coaches could be capitalizing on. It allows High School Students to help with practices as On-Ice Helpers. The On-Ice Helper must be registered as a player with Hockey NS, and they can be playing at any level be that Recreation, Competitive, High School, Major U15/U18. They also must work under the direction/supervision of a Certified Coach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our SMHA Coaches at U7, U9, and U11 to have some on-ice assistance, and creates and encourages leadership opportunities for High School Students. 

Some schools in our area have programs where students can get School Credits toward a Leadership Course for becoming an On-Ice Helper.

If anyone seeing this message has connections to High School Students who are playing at any level this season and who might want to be on-ice helpers, please encourage them to get involved. Interested High School Students can contact any SMHA Coach directly, or reach out to RiskManagement@FlyersHockey.ca and your information can be shared with a Coach who would like some help.