As you know, Eagan Hockey is an association where each member should contribute their time, talent, and energy to the success of the program for the benefit of the players, as well as for our members to feel connected to our hockey community.
Dibs is the system that EHA uses to track the number of volunteer hours available, and completed, by each family in Sports Engine. This can be accessed through our website. 1 Dib = 1 hour.
For the 2023-2024 hockey season, families with one player will need to complete four (4) Dibs hours, and families with two or more players will need to complete five (5) hours. Options in which families can volunteer will be listed on the Dibs webpage as well as the descriptions, locations, and hours awarded upon completion of the assigned Dibs.
For travel teams, a check for $400 will be collected from each family as a deposit for your volunteer hours before the end of tryouts. For non travel teams, all DIBs deposits need to be made prior to any evaluation or practice for the regular season. This check WILL NOT be cashed if you complete your Dibs. If your volunteer hours are not 100% fulfilled, you will be notified, and your check will be cashed by May 1st. All hours must be completed. EHA will not credit or refund partial payments if you have completed ‘some’ of your hours.
EHA may offer an “opt-out” option during regular season registration in Sports Engine. If you choose to opt-out, you will pay the Dibs deposit cost immediately and you will not need to complete your Dibs hours.
Dibs vary per level however, some examples include scoreboard operator, setting up/taking down boards, team manager, participation in EHA hosted events (i.e. golf tournament, squirt faceoff, mite jamboree, etc.), hotdog hockey or team party, and many more. There is a wide variety so you can volunteer based on your comfort level and knowledge.
Claimed Dibs may only be canceled more than 24 hours in advance of the event in the Dibs system. If you cancel within the 24-hour time frame, you will need to find a replacement for your claimed item. Leaving your spot unclaimed / unfulfilled can affect the success of the event. If you cannot find a replacement, please contact the appropriate Coordinator for options. It is the member’s responsibility to participate and claim hours with our Dibs system for your contribution to be counted. If you need additional help managing the system, first contact your team manager, then seek assistance from the Volunteer Coordinator.
Player(s) / Families who are exempt from having to fulfill Dibs for the season (regardless of the number of athletes) are:
· EHA Board Members
· Coaches
· Team Managers
· Committee Members (Tryout, Player Development, Recruiting and Retention, Special Events, Tournament, and Coach Selection Committees)
· Junior Gold players
· Termite players
Thanks in advance for volunteering!!
EHA Board
1. Go to the Dibs page
2. Under Dib Session > Select “2023-2024 EHA Season (Current Season)”.
3. Scroll through the list or choose a specific category > Select “Filter Dib Items”.
4. Once you find your volunteer item, Select it.
5. This will open the description and other information *Please read the description prior to claiming so you are aware of the duties involved*.
6. Select “Claim this Dib Item”.
7. The “Athlete Name” should always be your OLDEST CHILD.
8. Fulfiller Name should always be the PARENT NAME participating.
9. Enter phone number and email address (please provide one that will match your registration).
10. Select “Claim Dib Item”.
11. You will get a confirmation stating success of the claimed item.