The West Saint Paul Hockey Association (WSPHA) is operated entirely by volunteers.  WSPHA is able to provide one of the best values for youth hockey players leveraging the expertise and commitment of its volunteer membership.

For the 2023-2024 hockey season, each family (with the exception of NEW Mini-Mites) will be required to complete volunteer hours.  Mite only families will need to complete 12 hours regardless of the number of mite players.  If you want to "buy out" your obligation, the amount will be $500.   For Squirt, U10, Peewee, U12, Bantam and U15 families, you will be required to complete  18 volunteer hours of work this season.   If you want to "buy out" your obligation, the amount will be $700. If you have more than one player in the Association, the total number of hours needed to volunteer is 18. 

All families must register either for the buyout of deposit.   All DIBs must be submitted by 03/29/24.  

You will be automatically charged on 4/1/24 if you do not meet your volunteer hours.

Our goal is to have all families support our Association but if you feel you will be unable to meet the volunteer requirements, we have added the ability for families to “buyout” their commitment if they desire.   The cost is $700 per travel player with a $700 maximum for families with two or more players.

If you choose the buyout option, you will choose that option in the link and your card will be charged immediately.

Volunteer hours can be tracked and signed up for through the Dibs system found on the top panel of our home web page at www.sibleyareahockey.org.  There will also be attendance check-in sheets at the concession stands.  You must sign-in during your shift in order to receive credit for your shift.  Concession stand volunteers must be 16 years or older for safety and legal reasons.

There will be numerous opportunities to lend your talents from concession stand help at the West Saint Paul Ice Arena and additional fundraising activities.    Additional time credits will be allocated to coaches, team managers and the numerous off-ice administrators and coordinators.

Team responsibilities will not count toward the 10/15/25 hours (penalty box, book and clock for games).

Helping out the Association on a project?  Reach out to the Dibs Coordinator ahead of time to see what credit you may qualify for.  Contact information can also be found on the association website.

Each team will be given 25 hours to distribute between coaches.  The head coach of each team will work with the assistant coaches to determine the distribution of hours between coaches.  The team manager will submit the agreed upon distribution of hours to the Dibs Coordinator. 

One manager per team will be credited 15 hours (Travel Team) or 10 Hours (Mite Level Team).  If a team has more than one manager, the managers can divide the credited hours between them.  The distribution of hours must be communicated by the manager to the Dibs Coordinator so she can update the Dibs system. 

Hours may not be transferred. 

It is the goal of the Association to return all the checks by having all families volunteer their time.  Thank you for your time in the past and your commitment to continue to make hockey as affordable as possible for all.  

*All players must turn in their jerseys (practice and game) or you will be charged.