GGHA Team Staff Information – 2025–2026

The Guelph Girls Hockey Association (GGHA) relies on dedicated volunteers to provide a positive experience for our players. Whether you're interested in coaching, managing, or supporting a team in another capacity, we welcome your involvement.

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.

Click here to access the Team Staff Application Form

Respect in Sport / Speak Out Certification

All team staff must complete the Respect in Sport – Activity Leader program or the in-class Speak Out certification, as mandated by the Ontario Women's Hockey Association (OWHA).

Police Check / Declaration Waiver

Team staff must have a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed every 3 years, and a signed Declaration every year.

For the 2025–2026 season, all Vulnerable Sector Checks will be conducted by the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) to ensure consistent screening across associations.

Watch this video to ensure you complete the process correctly

Click here for more information on background check requirements and processing

If you require a letter to take to the police station for your background check, click here.

To complete the required background check process on the OHF portal, click here.

If you need any help, please contact Donna at [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 to create your account

Coaching Requirements

Division	Head Coach	Assistant Coach
FUNdamentals	Coach 1 – Intro to Coach Trained	Coach 1 – Intro to Coach Trained
U9 & DS	Coach 2 – Trained	Coach 2 – Trained
U11 & DS	Coach 2 – Trained	Coach 2 – Trained
U13 & DS	Coach 2 – Trained	Coach 2 – Trained
U15 & DS	Coach 2 – Trained	Coach 2 – Trained
U18	Coach 2 – Trained	Coach 2 – Trained
U22	Coach 2 – Trained	Coach 2 – Trained

For Rep teams, the Head Coach is required to have the appropriate certification. Assistant Coaches are recommended to have the same certification.

Team Staff Info (Guelph Girls Hockey Association)