... about the role of the manager,

The main role of the manager is to ensure that the arrangements are in place for the smooth running of the team. It is a difficult job and requires the support of parents and players. You can help by observing the following guidance:

1. Payment of ice fees and travel costs should be made promptly. It is not the manager's job to seek payment, it is your responsibility to pay up. The general rule is that players do not hit the ice without paying first.
2. Parents may only enter the dressing rooom with the express permission of the team officials. During their time in the dressing room, before and after the game/preactice, players are expected to listen carefully to the coach. They cannot do this if distracted by their own or others' parents. Generally, it is only the parents of younger teams who are in the dressing room as they can help to dress the youngsters. Please bear in mind that no parent has a right to be in the dressing room.
3. Let the manager know as far in advance as possible if a player is unable to train/play. It is most galling for coaches to prepare their lines, drills etc. and then find out that key players do not turn up.

Please be courteous to managers. They do their best for all players in a team and, while each is an individual and treated as such, team officials have to look at the wider picture and consider all players. The committee will take action against parents who are abusive to officials. You should be aware that this action may have implications for players.