Every child who plays the sport of hockey deserves to have enthusiastic, qualified and trained volunteers acting in the important roles of coach, manager, and safety trainer. The table below outlines the mandatory minimum certifications required of all hockey teams for the 2024-2025 season.
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Certifications must be obtained by December 1st.
MINOR & FEMALE Age & Division | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Hockey Canada Safety Program | Respect In Sport | Criminal Record - Vulnerable Sector Check |
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U7 | Hockey Canada Coach 1 | Hockey Canada Coach 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U9 A | Hockey Canada Coach 1 | Hockey Canada Coach 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U9 AA | Hockey Canada Coach 1 | Hockey Canada Coach 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U11 Rec | Hockey Canada Coach 2 | Hockey Canada Coach 2 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U11A | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U11 AA | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U13 A | Hockey Canada Coach 2 | Hockey Canada Coach 2 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U13 AA | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U13 AAA | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U15 A | Hockey Canada Coach 2 | Hockey Canada Coach 2 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U15 AA | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U15 AAA | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U16 AAA | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U18 A | Hockey Canada Coach 2 | Hockey Canada Coach 2 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U18 AA | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
U18 AAA | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
Major U18 | High Performance 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
Junior A | High Performance 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
Junior B | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
Junior C | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
Senior | Coach - Development 1 | Coach - Development 1 | Required of 1 bench staff | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) | Required of all Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Volunteers) |
Hockey Canada has introduced the Learning Lab, a streamlined approach to online training related to coaching, officiating, checking and safety.
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The content of the courses has been curated by subject-matter experts to ensure participants are maximizing their user experience and filling their coach tool boxes.
LEARNING LAB – SAFETY 1 The Safety Program course is a risk-management and safety-education program for the volunteer Safety Person on all minor, junior, women’s and senior hockey teams.
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LEARNING LAB – COACH 1 The course is designed to review the basic tools in leadership, communication, teaching skills and lesson planning.
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LEARNING LAB – COACH 2 The course introduces player development, effective communication and providing support in a variety of environments.
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LEARNING LAB – OFFICIATING 1 The course provides an understanding of role and responsibilities, procedures and duties, as well as technical rules.
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LEARNING LAB – CHECKING The course is for the coach on all minor and women’s teams to ensure the safe progression of checking skills.
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RESPECT IN SPORT (ACTIVITY LEADER) An on-line training course for team officials. It is designed as a tool to assist coaches in identifying and dealing with abuse, neglect, harassment, and bullying in sport. Respect in Sport believes that the sport community should be proactive in making all sport safe and welcoming for all participants. The program helps us promote these values through this simple and convenient on-line tool.
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RESPECT IN SPORT (PARENT) This program is designed to promote positive behavior and create a safe environment for everyone involved in youth sports. It provides parents with tools to support their children effectively. The program covers topics such as setting realistic expectations, handling winning and losing, avoiding burnout, and maintaining respectful behavior.
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Downloads and Resources to help you on your Coaching journey found here.
It is the responsibility of the Clinic Participants to complete in full any online or in-person clinics signed up for.
Clinic participants will be responsible for clinic fees related to incomplete clinics and/or unapproved participation.
