Become a WAHA Team Manager

1. USA Hockey Registration - Team Managers must hold a current volunteer registration number with USA Hockey for the 2026-2027 season.
2. SafeSport Certification - Team Managers must be up to date on their annual SafeSport training.
3. Background Screening - Required every two years through USA Hockey's screening program.

Team managers are responsible for maintaining a physical or digital team binder that travels to all games and tournaments. This binder should include the following.

1. Official USA Hockey Verified Roster
2. Signed USA Hockey Waivers & Consent Forms
3. Blank Scoresheets and/or roster stickers (if necessary)

Crossbar digitally holds all waivers and consent forms for team managers to access when needed.

Team managers are responsible for the following things during home games and other home events such as tournaments.

1. Locker Room Policy - Team managers need to ensure that the agreed to locker room policies are being followed by their team's locker room. Locker Room Monitors are required for every team event, including practices. At least two credentialed adults should be in the locker room at any time players occupy the room.
2. Off-Ice Officials - For the teams home games, the team manager is responsible for finding volunteers to run the clock, keep the score-sheet, and work the penalty box.

1. Team Communications - Using the Crossbar app, team managers act as the primary conduit conveying coaching philosophies, schedules, and team updates to families.
2. Scheduling & Traveling - Team managers are responsible for securing hotel blocks for away games, managing tournament registrations, and planning team-building events.
3. Financials - Team managers oversee the team budget by tracking expenses, having open communication with the WAHA Treasurer, and managing any fundraising needed for any expenses not covered by WAHA.