FAQ
When are practices and games?
- Practices are Wednesday evenings
- Home games are on Wednesday evenings for U9 to U16
- U20 boys play in the Seaforth adult league on Thursday evenings
- Away games vary, depnding on when other clubs have ice time
- Away game locations are Blyth, Mildmay, Palmerston and Paisley
- U20 teams may travel a bit more
Volunteer Requirements
- For every participant, 2 volunteer hours are required during the regular season and 3 hours during the Seaforth Tournament
- The hours can be completed by the participant or a parent/guardian/family member, etc
WHAT IS RAMP?
- RAMP is an online portal that Central West Broomball uses as a part of team registrations
- This registration is on top of the registration required to be completed on our website. Registration with our club must be completed first
- The RAMP registration links are sent out after teams are established and sent directly to players/guardians with instructions
- There is no additional fee for this registration. It is included in the fee paid to Seaforth Junior Broomball
Fundraising Requirements
- We have no fundraising requirements
Time / Score Keeping
- We schedule 1-2 time/score keepers for every home game and are a vital role completed by volunteers
- We can provide training for anyone interested in this role
Vulnerable Sector Check
- AKA - Police check
- Who requires to have one completed:
- All Executive Board Members
- All bench staff
- A VSC is valid for 3 years. On the years a new VSC isn't required, a Offence Declaration Form is required to be submitted
- Look in the Forms tab for instructions on how to obtain a VSC, as well as the Declaration
Annual Provincial Tournament
- Open to all U12 - U20 teams
- Location for 2024/25 season - Belleville, ON
- A block of rooms at a hotel is usually organized. Details released when available.
Year End Banquet
- At the end of every season, we have a family friendly/all welcome banquet, usually in early March
- Held at the hall, at the Seaforth arena
- More details are sent out once date is confirmed
SEAFORTH JUNIOR BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT
- We are very excited to be hosting a junior tournament on Dec. 13-15th, 2024.
- All participants are required to volunteer with the tournament.
WHERE ARE OTHER TOURNAMENTS HELD?
- Yearly tournaments are held in Blyth (Mid-November), Mildmay (end of January) and the provincial tournament (February)
- U20 also have a Qualifiers for Nationals tournament at the end of November. There are other optional tournaments available - it is a team decision if they wish to enter at ad additional cost.
WHAT IS F.B.A.O.?
- F.B.A.O. is the Federation of Broomball Associations of Ontario
- The F.B.A.O.'s purpose is to encourage, administer, and co-ordinate the development of Broomball throughout the province of Ontario
- Our club is insured through them
- F.B.A.O host the annual provincal tournament at the end of the season
WHAT IS CW?
- CW is a short form of Central West Ontario Broomball Association
- Central West is the region of play we are assigned to under the F.B.A.O. umbrella
what is safesport?
Canada's Coaching Association's SafeSport Training is an accredited education program of the Abuse-Free Sport program and is aligned with the UCCMS.
Creating a culture where everyone can thrive is a shared responsibility. The Safe Sport Training module developed by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) will help anyone involved in sport identify and prevent situations of maltreatment.
The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport calls for all sporting environments to be free from physical, sexual and psychological abuse. The Safe Sport Training module aligns with those values. It equips coaches, administrators and others to make decisions that promote athletes’ physical and mental wellbeing and empowers sporting organizations to foster a culture that contributes to athlete success. If you have been asked to complete the Coaching Association of Canada’s Safe Sport Training, you will find the information you need about what’s involved and how to begin. Our Training is available free of charge through our online portal, the Locker.
You can find more information under the SafeSport Training tab.
Creating a culture where everyone can thrive is a shared responsibility. The Safe Sport Training module developed by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) will help anyone involved in sport identify and prevent situations of maltreatment.
The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport calls for all sporting environments to be free from physical, sexual and psychological abuse. The Safe Sport Training module aligns with those values. It equips coaches, administrators and others to make decisions that promote athletes’ physical and mental wellbeing and empowers sporting organizations to foster a culture that contributes to athlete success. If you have been asked to complete the Coaching Association of Canada’s Safe Sport Training, you will find the information you need about what’s involved and how to begin. Our Training is available free of charge through our online portal, the Locker.
You can find more information under the SafeSport Training tab.
More Questions?
- You can use the Contact Us tab
- Or email us directly at seaforthjuniorbroomball@gmail.com