Coaches Info

You can apply online!

ONLINE registration link to register with GPMHA.

If you have never registered before you will need to follow the instructions to create an account.

Click here to register for the RESPECT IN SPORT ACTIVITY LEADER

2024 - 2025 Team Staff Requirements - what each team staff needs.

2024 - 2025 Police Info Check - take with you to the RCMP station

(must be done every 3 years - we must have on file before you are allowed on the ice)

Click here to register with Hockey Alberta for all of the courses

Please note that due to the nature of our economic region, we do ask that our assistants obtain the same certifications as Head Coaches. This will enable quality instruction if one or more of the team staff are on call or away on shift.

From Hockey Alberta FAQ

1. I am a U13 Minor League Coach who completed the previous requirements (HU-Online Coach 1&2, HU-Online Checking Skills, In Person Coach 2 and Checking Skills). Do I need to take the new clinics?

No.
This includes the new Player Pathway modules, if a Coach previously took HU-Online Coach 1&2 they DO NOT need to take the Player Pathway modules.

2. I am a U13 Minor League Coach who completed the previous ONLINE requirement(s) (HU-Online Coach 1&2, HU-Online Checking Skills) but no In Person clinics. What IN PERSON clinics do I need to take?

Hockey Alberta - Coach 2 - Minor Leagues clinic
Hockey Alberta - Checking clinic.
You do not need to take the new online courses including the new Player Pathways.

3. I am coaching U9. Do I need to complete the Coach 1 modules as well as the U9 Player Pathway?

Yes, you will need to complete the Coach 1 modules before taking the appropriate Player Pathway modules.

4. I am coaching U9. Do I need to complete the U7 Player Pathway as well as the U9 Player Pathway for the new Coach 1 qualification?

No, a Coach only needs to complete the Player Pathway for which they are rostered. They DO NOT need to complete any previous Player Pathways.
Another example would be a U15 Coach only has to complete the U15/18 Player Pathway and NOT the U11 or U13 Pathway.

Note: A coach rostered in multiple age categories will need to complete all corresponding Player Pathways for which they are rostered to IF they are the Head Coach of each team. If the coach is a Head Coach of a U11 Team and an Assistant Coach of a U13 Team they would only be required to complete the U11 Player Pathway.

5. I am coaching U11 AA. What are the coaching requirements?

Hockey Canada Coach 2
Hockey Canada Coach 2 - U11
Hockey Alberta - Coach 2 - Minor Leagues
Hockey Canada Skills - Checking
Hockey Alberta - Checking

6. I am coaching U13 AAA. What are the coaching requirements?

Development 1
Hockey Canada Skills - Checking
Hockey Alberta - Checking

7. I am coaching Junior B or Junior C. What are the coaching requirements?

The requirements for Junior B, Junior C and Junior Female are Respect in Sport (if a minor-aged athlete is registered and/or affiliated with the team) and One Team Official requires Hockey Canada Safety.

8. I have registered for a Hockey Canada Coach Clinic. When can I access the materials?

Once a Coach has registered for a Hockey Canada Coach Clinic, they will have access to the clinic and material at any time. This includes for Coach 1 and Coach 2 all of the player pathways. When a coach needs to update which player pathway is required, they may take that specific pathway at no charge.
Player Pathway modules will become available to the Coach once they have completed the main Hockey Canada Training. For example, once a U7 Coach completes the Hockey Canada Coach 1 course they will on the bottom left-hand side of their screen notice the U7 Player Pathway module populate for them. The Coach will then be able to clinic on the U7 Player Pathway module and enter into this training.

9. I previously took the HU-Online Safety course do I need to take the new Hockey Canada Safety Program - Level 1?

No, an individual who still has a valid HU-Online Safety qualification will not need to take the new Hockey Canada Safety Program - Level 1 until their HU-Online Safety expires.