Certification Requirements

Thank you Coaches, Managers, and HCSPs for volunteering.
You are invaluable to the association and we appreciate your time.

CLICK HERE to check if your certification status

Create a new account and then click on "link a member" and then fill out your name and birthdate

Certification Requirements for ALL team officals

All Managers, Coaches, HCSP, and On-ice Helpers, MUST complete the following 3 certifications before being rostered and allowed on the ice.

Upon successful completion of all courses, submit your receipt and certificate of completion to treasurer@nvmha.com. for reimbursement.

Respect in Sport (RIS) Police Info Check (CRC) Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT)

Respect in Sport (RIS)

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders

COMPLETE FIRST

This program is required for all team officials and on-ice helpers with renewal required every five years. Must be completed prior to participation
CLICK HERE to take or renew your RIS certification.

Volunteers must pay the course fee and then submit their certificate of completion, receipt, team name, and name and mailing address to treasurer@nvmha.com for reimbursement.

Police Info Check (CRC)

Police Information Check

All volunteers and professional staff are required to complete a Police Information Check prior to participation. Please only complete once you have RIS for activity leaders. There are two options:

OPTION 1

CLICK HERE to complete a Police Information Check (Criminal Records Check) on-line Use Access Code: CC6EPWUV9R
You must send submission # or screen shot immediately following completion to registrar@nvmha.com

OPTION 2

Download the NVMHA Introduction Letter and head to the RCMP station to complete the check. Note with this option the complete check will be sent to you and you will need to send it to registrar@nvmha.com for recording.

Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT)

Coach Certification

All Head and Assistant Coaches must complete the base requirements in addition to the coach certification. Select the age group you will be coaching to see the certification required. Must be completed by December 15.

U6-U9

Hockey Canada Coach 1

The Hockey Canada Coach 1 clinic is the perfect introduction to our game. This clinic, required for all new coaches below the U11 division (U7 & U9), instructs delegates on how to teach hockey's basic skills in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. The clinic is delivered online through the Learning Lab.

Clinic Components

Hockey Canada Coach 1 on-demand, self-paced online clinic

What will you learn?

Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles for athletes aged 5 - 8 years
Seasonal Planning
Practice Preparation/Planning
Skill Development
Communication Skills
Leadership
Emergency Action Planning
Maltreatment
And More!

U11 - U18 'C' (HOUSE)

Hockey Canada Coach 2

The Hockey Canada Coach 2 course is geared toward those coaches who will be working at the U11 level and/or with non-carded/house teams above. The primary focus of this comprehensive coach education course is instilling a player's confidence, self-esteem and a love for the game in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.

Clinic Components

Hockey Canada Coach 2 on-demand, self-paced online clinic

Clinic Curriculum

HEAD COACHES ALSO NEED ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

Instructional Stream – Checking

HU – ONLINE Checking

Hockey Canada Skills - Checking

U11 'A' (REP)

Hockey Canada Coach 2

Clinic Components

Hockey Canada Coach 2 on-demand, self-paced online clinic

Clinic Curriculum

HEAD COACHES ALSO NEED ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

Instructional Stream – Checking

HU – ONLINE Checking

Hockey Canada Skills - Checking

U13 - U18 'A' (REP)

Development 1

The Development 1 clinic is a two (2) day clinic where coaches attend 13 total hours of classroom time online and/or in-person. The course will provide a foundation for coaches in the competitive stream.

Clinic Components:

Classroom & on-ice instruction
Written assignment (due within two weeks of the conclusion of your clinic or by December 15th of the clinic year, whichever occurs first)
Field evaluation (coordinated by BC Hockey and completed by a BC Hockey designated evaluator)
Making Ethical Decisions (online evaluation) - facilitated by the Coaching Association of Canada. More Info.

Clinic Curriculum:

Drill Design and Progressions
Practice Design and On-Ice Prep
Seasonal Planning
Skills and Performance Analysis
Principles of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD)
Technical Skills

Individual Tactics
Team Tactics
Goaltending
Team Building and Culture
Communication
Safety and Risk Management
And more..

ALL HEAD COACHES ALSO NEED TO TAKE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Instructional Stream Checking

HU - Online Checking

Hockey Canada Skills - Checking

Hockey Canada Saftey Program (HCSP)

Each team must have at least on certified HCSP person present at all games and team events. HCSP certification expires after three years.

The Hockey Canada Safety Program – Level 1 is a risk management and safety education program for the volunteer Safety Person on all minor, junior, female and senior hockey teams. The goal of the program is to ensure safety is your primary responsibility and first priority during all hockey-related activities, both on and off the ice. The program will allow you to utilize a proactive, preventative approach to safety while being prepared to react in the event of accidents, injuries or medical emergencies.

Contact us

MAILING ADDRESS

North Vancouver Minor Hockey
2411 Mount Seymour Parkway,
North Vancouver, BC V7H 2Y9

registrar@nvmha.com