GOALS
1. Burnaby Minor Hockey Association:
- To promote, foster and encourage good citizenship and sportsmanship among the members, officials and the players of the Association;
- To develop and provide opportunities for learning, enjoying and participating in the games of amateur hockey;
- To establish, maintain and promote the level of public interest and awareness to increase participation in amateur hockey;
- To develop, conduct and supervise effective hockey activities; and to coordinate complimentary programs in conjunction with the Burnaby Parks and Recreation Commission;
- To support initiatives to build or improve facilities dedicated to the game of amateur hockey;
- To recognize, encourage and support individuals and organizations that contribute to the success of minor hockey programs.
2. Player Development
Provide Instruction and leadership that maximizes the athletic potential of all players in positive and enjoyable atmosphere while promoting personal growth through team development both on and off the ice.
3. Coaching Development
Provide a program that promotes the coaches’ talents in leadership, youth development, and hockey instruction while providing ongoing education for coaches in a defined and structured program.
4. Referee Development
Provide clinics for those who wish to become referees. Ensure they, as children in a learning process, can develop these skills and desire to continue as referees without undo criticism from coaches, parents and players.
5. Parent/Guardians
Offer an enjoyable program that includes the involvement of the parents in key positions of volunteerism. Involvement that provides the positive energy needed to help strengthen and direct our program to higher levels.