CVHA House League Head Coach Qualifications & Requirements
House League Head Coaches are appointed by the House League VP’s based on numerous factors, ranging from sportsmanship and conduct to the number of teams and and past dedication to the program. You do not need to have had previous experience, we all start somewhere! All candidates MUST fill out the CVHA House League Coaching Application form. No coach will be considered without the appropriate forms in place. Coaches are required to register in HCR. This will ensure qualifications are met and all team officials are properly insured.
Below are the mandatory requirements and qualifications for ALL Head Coaches:
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)*
About: VSCs are required to be uploaded to the OHF Screening Portal.
Expiry: VSCs are valid for 3 years.
Notes: Follow the steps in this OHF Screening Process How-To to properly obtain and upload your VSC and to the OHF Submission Portal linked below.
Link: https://page.spordle.com/ohf/register/1eec69eb-0696-636e-9245-062a1ab93798
GTHL Concussion & Maltreatment Education
About: Online Course (~2hrs; No Cost)
Expiry: This Certification does not expire and only needs to be completed once.
Notes: This is a new requirement that must be completed. Visit the link below to complete this program.
Link: https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ef1c426-830d-66f0-b072-02278fe9e5d9
Respect in Sports - Activity Leader
About: Online Course (2.5hrs; $33.90 tax incl.)
Expiry: This Certification does not expire and only needs to be completed once.
Notes: This is different than the R.I.S done by a parent. Visit the link below to complete this program. Please forward the receipt to [email protected] to be reimbursed.
Link: https://gthl.respectgroupinc.com/koala_final/
Gender Identity and Expression Course
About: Online Course (1hr; No Cost)
Expiry: This Certification does not expire and only needs to be completed once.
Notes: Please visit the link below to complete the online training.
Link: https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1eef1d20-f4fe-6700-ba81-02278fe9e5d9
Rowan's Law - Acknowledgement Form
About: Completed during the HCR Registration.
Expiry: This Certification is done annually during your registration process with the CVHA.
In addition to the Mandatory Requirements for ALL Head Coaches, you are also required to complete the following training based on the age division you will be coaching in the season.
U6/U7 Head Coaches
Hockey Canada Coach 1 Certification – must complete U7 Pathway Module
About: Coach Clinic (4hrs; $100.82 tax incl.) OR previously obtained Coach Level 1
Expiry: This training does not currently expire.
Notes: Please visit the link below to complete the online training program. The cost of the course is covered by the CVHA.
Please forward the receipt to [email protected] in order to be reimbursed.
Link: https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ef22aeb-fd88-62c8-bfd9-02278fe9e5d9
U8/U9 Head Coaches
Hockey Canada Coach 1 Certification – must complete U9 Pathway Module
About: Coach Clinic (~4hrs; $100.82 tax incl.) OR previously obtained Coach Level 1
Expiry: This training does not currently expire.
Notes: Please visit the link below to complete the online training program. The cost of the course is covered by the CVHA.
Please forward the receipt to [email protected] in order to be reimbursed.
Link: https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ef22aeb-fd88-62c8-bfd9-02278fe9e5d9
U10/U11 Head Coaches
Hockey Canada Coach 2 Certification – must complete U11 Pathway Module
About: Coach Clinic (~4 hrs $112.34 tax incl.) OR previously obtained Coach Level 2
Expiry: This training does not currently expire.
Notes: Please visit the link below to complete the online training program. The cost of the course is covered by the CVHA.
Please forward the receipt to [email protected] in order to be reimbursed.
Link: https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ef28d05-9afd-6dc0-9b2d-02278fe9e5d9
U12/U13 Head Coaches
Hockey Canada Coach 2 Certification – must complete U13 Pathway Module
About: Coach Clinic (~4hrs; $112.34 tax incl.) OR previously obtained Coach Level 2
Expiry: This training does not currently expire.
Notes: Please visit the link below to complete the online training program. The cost of the course is covered by the CVHA.
Please forward the receipt to [email protected] in order to be reimbursed.
Link: https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ef28d05-9afd-6dc0-9b2d-02278fe9e5d9
U14/U15, U16/U17/U18 Head Coaches
Hockey Canada Coach 2 Certification – must complete U15/U18 Pathway Module
About: Coach Clinic (~4hrs; $112.34 tax incl.) OR previously obtained Coach Level 2
Expiry: This training does not currently expire.
Notes: Please visit the link below to complete the online training program. The cost of the course is covered by the CVHA.
Please forward the receipt to [email protected] in order to be reimbursed.
Link: https://page.spordle.com/ohf/clinics/1ef28d05-9afd-6dc0-9b2d-02278fe9e5d9
For more details on what is required for Head Coaches, please visit the GTHL's Bench Staff Requirements.
*All coaches, Assistant Coaches, Trainers, and Managers will be subject to a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) during their first year with the CVHA-House League and every three years thereafter, for as long as they continue to volunteer with the CVHA-House League.
**Sponsoring a team WILL NOT automatically guarantee a coaching position or a choice of bench staff.
**Coaching in more than one Association – As per GTHL Rule 7.15 No Coach may be registered as a Team Official with more than one Team or Club within the CVHA or the GTHL League without receiving permission by the CVHA President and Executive Director of the GTHL.