Annual Election
WHY BECOME A BOARD MEMBER
Serving as a Nashoba Youth Hockey board member is a meaningful way to support players, strengthen our community, and shape the future of the program. Board members help ensure that families have a positive, organized, and fun experience, while bringing fresh ideas that keep the organization growing. Your involvement directly contributes to creating an environment where young athletes can thrive.
ELECTIONS
Elections of board members are held each season at the annual meeting.
Officers are elected by NYHA members to staggered terms of service, divided into two groups that expire every 2 years on alternating years.
The terms of office of all Officers commences on March 31st of the year of appointment. To promote stability in leadership, the incumbent Officers shall at the Officer-elect's request be available to train the Officer-elect.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO RUN
Individuals interested in running for an open board position must announce their candidacy in writing to the Secretary at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting.
CONTACTS
We welcome you to contact us to learn more about the work the board does, specific details about board roles, and to learn the ways in which you can help out.
Contact the President or Secretary by visiting our Board of Directors page.
2026 Annual Election
The 2026 Annual Election will be held on Tuesday January 13, 2026 at 7pm at the Westford Police Department Meeting Room. The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to join.
OPEN POSITIONS
Terms for the following positions are scheduled to begin on March 31, 2026:
Director of Resources / 1st VP
Manages program resources including ice facilities, league affiliations (ie. game schedules), and inventory of equipment. Point of contact for all game cancellations and reschedules. Serves as a member of the Discipline and Grievance Committee. Supports President as needed.
Director of Player Development / 2nd VP
Manages player and coach development program. Conducts independent player evaluations and develops initial team rosters for board approval. Recommends coaches and coordinators for confirmation by the board. Serves as an advisory information resource to coaches and as a member of the Discipline and Grievance Committee.
Registrar / 3rd VP
Manages all registration business for the organization. Ensures program participants complete registration, including with USA Hockey, and certifications prior to the start of the season. Acts as a liaison to MA Hockey for registration information.
Director of Fundraising
Manages all fundraising business including the planning, scheduling, implementation, and reporting of fundraising activities as well as recruitment and direction of volunteers.
Director of Initiations
Responsible for implementing program and player development for Learn to Skate, Learn to Play Hockey, and In House Mites levels including promotion and advertisement of the program, recruitment of coaches and volunteers, development of program structure, and serving as an information resource for coaches and volunteers.
Equipment Manager
Maintains inventory of all organization equipment. Responsible for distribution and collection of equipment from coaches. Manages replacement of equipment as needed. Liaison for the development of and ordering process for annual uniforms.
Player Safety Coordinator
Provides support to coaches and/or parents when a player injury occurs, including with the filing of accident reports/USA Hockey insurance claims. Coordinates with Equipment Manager to supply team med kits.