Team Staff Application
All team staff, including Coaches, Assistant Coaches On-Ice Volunteers, Trainers, Managers, and Den Moms are required to complete the online Team Staff application form.
Speak Out and Respect in Sport
Respect in Hockey The OWHA is committed to the prevention of abuse, bullying and harassment, as well as to the education of our membership.
All Team Staff, including Coaches, Assistant Coaches, On-Ice Volunteers, Managers, Den Moms, and Trainers will be required to complete the online Respect in Sport - Activity Leader or in-class Speak Out - certification.
To register for the Respect in Sport online course - Click Here
Police Check / Declaration Waiver
Please watch the video to ensure that you complete the process correctly to avoid delays - Click Here
Team Staff including, Coaches, Assistant Coaches, On-Ice Volunteers, Managers, Den Moms, and Trainers must have a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerability Sector Screening completed every 3 years, and a signed Declaration every year.
NEW
The centralization of all Vulnerable Sector Checks will be conducted by the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) for all Team Officials and Team Personnel for the 2024-25 season to:
- ensure all screening is being done.
- reduce number of screenings where individuals are changing and/or participating in multiple Associations.
- provide a safe hockey environment.
For more information on Background Check requirements & Processing, Click Here
Police Check Letters: If you require a letter to take to the police station for your background check, Click here
Ontario Federation of Hockey: To complete the required background check process on the OHF portal, Click Here
If you need any help, please contact Donna @ [email protected] or 519-362-6342
Spordle - My Account
To upload your background check information, and to take any clinics to complete your qualifications, you will need to create a Spordle My Account. This is a gateway into the Hockey Canada database.
Click here for a video on how to create a Spordle My Account.
Click here for the URL to create your account.
Coaching Requirements:
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House
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Head Coach
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Assistant Coach (Recommended only)
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FUNdamentals
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Coach 1 - Intro to Coach Trained
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Coach 1 - Intro to Coach Trained
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U9 & DS
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Coach 2 - Trained
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U11 & DS
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Coach 2 - Trained
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U13 & DS
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Coach 2 - Trained
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U15 & DS
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Coach 2 - Trained
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U18
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Coach 2 - Trained
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U22
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Coach 2 - Trained
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Coach 2 - Trained
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Rep
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Head Coach
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Assistant Coach (Recommended only)
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U9 A & B
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Development 1- Trained
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U11 AA, A, BB & B
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Development 1- Trained
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U13AA, A, BB & B
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Development 1- Trained
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U15 A, BB & B
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Development 1- Certified
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U15 AA
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HP1- Certified
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U18 A, BB & B
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Development 1- Certified
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U18 AA
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HP1- Certified
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Coach 2 - Trained
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U22 A
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Development 1- Certified
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Coach 2 - Trained
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Senior A
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Development 1- Certified
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Coach 2 – Trained
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Forgot your coaching certificate number?
If you need to look up your coaching number, click here
Coaching Clinics:
Please see OWHA coaching clinics for information on coaching certifications and clinics.
Trainers:
All teams must have a trainer that holds a Hockey Trainer Certificate Program (HTCP) with a minimum Level I certification. The Trainer must be present at all OWHA sanctioned events including all games, practices and dry-land training. Trainers have the final say over coaches in whether players are healthy to play games and participate in practice.
To register for a trainer program - click here