Team Managers Handbook

Table of Contents - FRA Manager’s Handbook

1. Getting Started as Team Manager  

• Welcome to Your Role
• QuickStart Checklist (PRC/VSS, RAMP Registration, Communication)
• First Team Meeting (Suggested Agenda)
• Manager’s Binder & Early Season Tips
  • Concussion Package (for the bench)
  • Concussion Protocol
  • Return to Play Form 

2. Team Finances & Fundraising

• Setting Up a Team Bank Account
• Managing Team Finances
• Treasurer Role & Oversight
• Fundraising Guidelines (AGLC, cash calls, bottle drives, raffles, sponsorships)
• AGLC Raffle Rules
• Accessing Team Cash Call Funds

3. Game Management

• League Games (CRL & BGL)
• Game Information & Reporting (U10 ? U19)
• Minor Official Duties & Shot Clocks
• Shot Clock Clinic
• Bench Management
• RAMP Game sheet Instructions
• Printable game sheets (backup/scratch pad)
• Adding an Exhibition Game into RAMP  **Updated Sept 2025 
• Requesting Ref's for Exhibition Games 

           Tournament Management

• Registering for Tournaments
• Golden Ticket Tournament Exchanges
• Tournament Sessions by Age Division
• Foothills Freeze Tournament (Mandatory)
• Tournament Finances & Cash Call Reminders

4. Ice Scheduling

• General Guidelines
• Extra Practices & Exhibition Games
• League Games Uploads (RAMP)
• Game Cancellations (Inclement Weather)
• Cancelled or Empty Ice

5. Communication & Policies

• Communication Flow (Parents ? Manager ? Division Coordinator ? Board)
• Concerns & Statement Form
• Timelines & Guidelines (24-Hour Rule, 7-Day Window)

6. Dressing Room & Device Rules

• Rule of Two
• Parent & Player Guidelines by Division
• Cell Phone & Device Policy
• Player Conduct Expectations

7. Team Operations

• Team Equipment & Apparel (Jerseys, Pants, Goalie Gear)
• Team & Player Apparel Orders
• Team Expectations (attendance, conduct, sportsmanship)
• Team Activities (bonding, community events, year-end party)

8. Special Rules & Policies

• Affiliate Player Process
• RAB Affiliate Form
• Overages, Retreats, and Advances
• Dressing Room Policy (reinforced)
• Playdowns, Regionals, Provincials & Zone 2 Banner Games

9. Year-End Wrap-Up

• Jerseys & Equipment Return
• Financial Close-Out
• Volunteer Bond Hours Check
• Team Banquet or Celebration
• Year-End Reports & Feedback
• Special Recognition

10. Foothills Ringette Volunteer Bond - Quick Guide

• Commitment (Credits & Hours)
• Opt-Out Option
  
• Volunteer Roles (Manager, Treasurer, Committee Work)
• Foothills Freeze Volunteer Requirements
• Tracking Hours & Key Notes

11. Season Calendar

• Key Deadlines (registration, tournaments, provincials)
• Month-by-Month Overview

12. Contacts & Resources

• FRA Executives & Directors Contact List
• Division Coordinators
• External Links (Ringette Alberta, AGLC, Coaching Ringette, Insurance)