COACH/BENCH QUALIFICATIONS

  • Coach qualifications for DISTRICT 1 are to be followed.  HEO has different qualifications, and are the minimum.  Coaches/trainers must follow the proper protocol for D1 qualifications below. 
  • Any coach who was on the bench last year, and did not have proper qualifications (last year we used HEO standards), will not be permitted on the bench/roster this year until qualifications are obtained. 
  • ALL volunteers REQUIRE VSCRC checks. Anyone who does not get this done is NOT permitted on a roster. It is up to the Association Registrar to manage that,
  • There are NO ON-ICE HELPERS. Everyone must have proper bench/coach qualifications (level, RIS, VSCRC); unless it's a student getting volunteer hours (age 16 and over needs VSCRC).
  • NO BENCH STAFF IS TO BE ADDED TO A ROSTER WITHOUT COMPLETE QUALIFICATIONS...if they are registered for a clinic they will be approved as PENDING.  So with this being said, they need to have the following to be added : appropriate coaching course as required for level they are coaching, VSCRC, RIS, Gender Identity Equality course.

If you are interested in coaching, please send an email to sdmhacoaching@gmail.com.

You can also indicate your interest during player registration in TeamSnap.

WHAT COACHING COURSES DO I NEED?

If you have been selected to be a member of a SDMHA Bench Staff or an on-ice Coach:

  • OPP Vulnerable Sector Check
  • The following training courses:
    1. From Hockey Eastern Ontario
      1. RESPECT IN SPORT For Hockey Canada Activity Leaders available here https://heo.respectgroupinc.com/
    2. From Hockey Canada https://register.hockeycanada.ca/home
      1. *HU - ONLINE Coach 1/Coach 2
      2. *HU - Planning a Safe Return to Hockey
      3.  Gender Identity and Expression Course
      4. Coach 1 - Intro to Coach
      5. For U11 and above - Coach 2 - Coach Level
      6. For U13 and up Rep level - Development 1

       Full details are at http://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/pages/coach/coachcert.php

 

> If you have been selected to be a Trainer:

                           Full details are at http://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/pages/coach/coachcert.php

               2. From Hockey Eastern Ontario

 

 > If you have been selected to be a Manager:
  • OPP Vulnerable Sector Check
    1. Step 1 - Contact SDMHA to obtain a letter required for the Vulnerable Sector Check.
    2. Step 2 - Complete the LE220 Vulnerable Sector Check.

WHERE CAN I FIND CLINIC DATES/LOCATIONS?

A complete list of HEO Coaching Clinic dates and locations can be found here

Respect In Sport for Activity Leaders course

Trainer’s course

COACHING FAQs

Q: I need help planning a practice.  Where do I find ideas?
A: http://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/pages/coach/coach_resources.htm

Q: I would like to affiliate a player.  Where can I find the affiliate player form?
A: The affiliation form can be found at http://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/pages/admin/forms.htm

Q: Do I need a travel form to compete in tournaments?
A: Yes, if the tournament is out of Hockey Eastern Ontario’s geographical limits.  Find the travel form at http://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/pages/admin/forms.htm

Q: Where do I find league standings, schedules, and other information from the UCMHL?
A: http://www.ucmhl.ca