I here these two clubs are looking for an Equipment Manager,are these paid positions and what kind of experiance are they looking for,did a little helping out in minor hockey!

Spelled Markham wrong dam............Stupid i am!

Better practice before you start applying letters to the helmets - will save the team $$ with the new spelling, though! You'll need 25 fewer "R's".

You should know how to sharpen, and repair skates, minor repairs to the team owned gear gloves helmets pants socks and jerseys, as well as the player's own protective gear. Transporting the gear required for road games is the tough part now as you need a van or SUV. You like to drive and be prepared to spend alot of hours at the rink doing laundry, and maintaining rooms and gear. It is not a part time job for one person. I had help and still spent more than 20 hours a week afternoons weekends and evenings. Time management, adaptability, proactive and thinking outside the box are manditory. Good luck in your quest let me know if I can help out.

You call the little twerp that was with you "help"? DP, you're a lot more generous than I'd be with SG.

.....Oh ya I forgot, people skills...wink...Sharpie I never had a problem with him he knows his stuff and given reasonable time and direction he gets it done...

I know, I was just busting his hump, hoping he pops on here and has a look at some point. Actually, I think he's one of the guys I like best in hockey, believe it or not.

With his college certificate, experience, and his passion I'd love to see him parlay it into a career in both hockey and lacrosse.

Me too.

Markham needs one soon main camp is around the corner and time is ticking out!

Does anyone know if Burlington and Markham have filled these openings yet some reason i cant get on to some team websites go figure!

If you e-mail me at derekpsharp@hotmail.com, I will give you Joe Cornacchia's contact information regarding Markham.

I just heard from Joe, and Markham has filled their equipment manager position. The information is posted on their website.

Sharpie thanks for the information maybe next year for an equipment job,hope they got someone with experiance as this league i guess you need!

HockeyDan6....If it is who i think it is, they have someone very good in that role and did their Homework as Joe always does,but dont know if he would leave the club from last season could be wrong!

Their new equipment man is Norm Kernohan, who was with the Attack last season. He is also taking on their Community Relations and Promotions role as well.

Thanks Sharpie for clearing this up,i knew Norm when he was with the Guelph Storm for 3 seasons and then left for the Argos for 6 years but Joe has someone very good in the organization, good luck to Norm and the Waxers club this season!

Norm is a terrific guy, and a hard worker, I agree the Waxers are getting a good one. We wish Norm all the best with Markham.

By reading this i would be out of my league compaired to this person,how can i get experiance at this level of hockey which i would love to do.

Try getting on as an assistant equipment manager somewhere and make the best out of it,good things may happen for you down the hockey road good luck to you HockeyDan6 dont give up buddy!

The best way is to call a team and volunteer to help out with equipment, etc. I don't know very many teams at this level that will turn down a volunteer. After that, just learn and absorb as much as you can, network with as many people as possible, and let it be known what your goals and objectives are. It may take some time, it's not necessarily easy, but calling a few GM's directly is the first step. E-mail me, at derekpsharp@hotmail.com, and I can put you in contact with Ajax's GM...I know we'll likely be in the market with Norm going to Markham, if you're willing to come this far out.

Sharpie would HockeyDan6 be better off trying to get on with an OHA Club at the Jr"C"Level and working his way up the ladder to Jr"B" then 'A" better for him do you think,trying to help this guy as you are!

It's possible. But the point I was trying to make is that the place to start isn't here on these forums, it's by actually making a call to some GM's and offer to volunteer. It doesn't really matter where he starts out, although at the Jr. A level he will probably have to start out as Assistant Equipment Manager. But the key is to do the research, check the websites out, find out the GM's info, and call.

The best way is to call a team and volunteer to help out with equipment, etc. I don't know very many teams at this level that will turn down a volunteer. After that, just learn and absorb as much as you can, network with as many people as possible, and let it be known what your goals and objectives are.

I agree with Sharpie, not too many teams will turn down a volunteer, be forewarned though, be ready to put in a lot of crappy hours...first in last out, which can be a real pain in the ass on those stretches that you're playing 4 games in 5 or 6 nights.

Hockey dan

The Villanova Knights are looking for an assistant equipment manager. please go to our website at www.villanovahockey.com and you will see the article.

Joe

Joe i thankyou for this information in regards to the Assistant Equipment Managers position with the Knights this year,i will give them a call as it would be close for me living in the King Township area and very close!

Sorry to see Norm leaving the Attack Club this season but things do change every year,i myself do wish him all the best and my son is very sad he is leaving!

Hockey Dan email me joe@villanovahockey.com and we can discuss

Thanks for all you did for me buddy,you will do great in Markham no dought, and the team will love you allways for being there as for us (rain or shine or even snow storm),all the best "WE WILL MISS YOU"!!!

The rink will miss you this year great person to work with.. and thanks for the team skates for the kids in Ajax!

Great job in Ajax,have not seen an replacement spot for this on their website, not looking good in Attack land i guess!

Good luck and success with the Waxers Norm!


PS. Will you still sharpen my skates this year you know who i am luk luk!!!!

Hockey dan please email me ASAP there might be a paid position at Villanova for equiptment Manager, you have to email me ASAP joe@villanovahockey.com If anyone knows Dan tell him to get in contact with me

Thanks Joe for the info for a equipment manager with Villanova but i just got an assistant equuipment manager job close to home,but i do thankyou for trying to help me out!!

Good luck to Villanova this season!