GAMEBALL HOCKEY • 2026 EDITION
Three roles. One connected hockey season.
Each handbook is a complete, chronological operating system for its role—and each eligible Amazon purchase includes access to the matching editable section of the GameBall Digital Vault after verification.
All three 2026 handbooks are now available from Amazon.ca.
ONE SHARED SEASON STRUCTURE
Six stages. Three roles. One connected season.
The handbooks, Digital Vault and Team HQ use the same roadmap, so Managers, Coaches and Trainers can find their work without learning three different systems.
Tournaments & Travel
A cross-season workspace for event selection, entry, rooming, meals, schedules, transport, call-ups and away-venue safety.
MANAGER EDITION
Keep the team moving from appointment to handover.
Built for the volunteer who coordinates people, information, deadlines, game-day details, money, and the thousand small handoffs that make a season work.
140pages
94forms
6shared stages
- Season launch and role clarity
- Rosters, family contacts, and communication
- Scheduling, game day, tournaments, and travel
- Budget, fundraising, sponsors, and volunteers
- Recognition, closeout, archive, and handover
- Privacy-aware access labels and working guidance
COACH EDITION
Plan, teach, observe, and adjust with purpose.
A practical companion for coaches who want a repeatable approach to team standards, player evaluation, practice design, feedback, game preparation, and development.
80pages
49forms
3rink boards
- Philosophy, culture, and staff alignment
- Tryout evaluation and selection records
- Practice plans and skill development
- Full-ice and half-ice drill boards
- Game preparation, equity, and feedback
- Playoff preparation and season closeout
TRAINER EDITION
Prepare, respond, hand off, and follow through.
Designed for the team safety role: clear factual records, responsible information sharing, and disciplined handoffs—without drifting into diagnosis or unauthorized medical decisions.
72pages
46forms
6shared stages
- Emergency and first-aid readiness
- Pre-activity safety checks
- Factual injury and incident records
- Concussion and return handoff coordination
- Travel and tournament safety
- Restricted records and secure closeout
SIDE-BY-SIDE
Which handbook do I need?
| Handbook | Best for | Primary focus | Printed system | Included Vault access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | Team managers and administrators | Season operations and coordination | 140 pages • 94 forms | Manager resources |
| Coach | Head and assistant coaches | Teaching, development, and game preparation | 80 pages • 49 forms | Coach resources |
| Trainer | Designated team safety personnel | Readiness, factual documentation, and handoffs | 72 pages • 46 forms | Trainer resources |
Each edition includes added-capacity continuation sheets where a single page is not enough for a full roster, season log, or repeat-use record.
Treasurer note: The Manager's Handbook includes the team-finance and Treasurer pathway. A separate Treasurer book is not needed at this time.
ALL THREE DIGITAL VAULT PATHWAYS
Need Manager, Coach, and Trainer resources together?
The 2026 Complete Hockey Digital Vault is available now for US$39.00 plus applicable tax, with access through July 1, 2027. Immediate-access downloadable files are final sale.
GOOD TO KNOW
Handbook questions
You receive the physical 2026 handbook plus access to the matching Manager, Coach, or Trainer section of the GameBall Digital Vault after your Amazon Order ID and order-confirmation screenshot are verified.
No. A handbook unlocks its matching role section. The Complete Vault is a separate all-role product available for US$39.00 plus applicable tax, with 2026 Edition access through July 1, 2027.
Yes. Packages include editable Word and Excel resources, plus printable PDFs where supplied. Use the Access label on each resource to decide who should store or share a completed copy.
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