Requirements (Coronation Minor Hockey)

Coronation Minor Hockey relies on the volunteers who step forward to run this association, particularly our Coaches, Trainers, and Convenors. Our members appreciate all you do. In order to assure we run a high quality, safe program Coronation Minor Hockey and our governing body Alliance Hockey requires volunteers to acquire some minimum qualifications (see below)

With the New Hockey Canada Database, we ask that all Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Trainers. register themselves through the Coaches Online Registration portion of the registration portal. Please include your interest in coaching a selects team in the volunteer questionnaire portion of the registration. 

The Head coaching requirements have changed as a new division, U9, has been created. 

Coach Requirements for 2024 - 2025

Position	VSS	Respect in Sport Activity Leader	Coach Stream 1	Coach Stream 2	Development Stream	Trainer Level 1	Gender Identity and Expression
Head Coach U9 HL	X	X	X				X
Head Coach  U11 - U18 HL	X	X		X			X
Head Coach  U9 - U18 Selects	X	X		Minimum	Suggested		X
Assistant Coach	X	X	Optional				X
On-Ice Helper	X	X					X
Trainer	X	X				X	X

All Coaches and Trainers must register as Bench Staff through the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) in any divisions where they are interested in coaching.

Vulnerable Sector Scan (VSS)

First time volunteers must have a Vulnerable Sector Scan before December 1 of their first season. NEW - Obtain your Vulnerable Sector Scan Online here (a visit to the Police station is no longer required).

If you have continuously coached with Coronation an annual Criminal Offence Declaration (download here) confirming that the status of your Vulnerable Sector Scan is unchanged will be accepted for each of your second and third seasons. In the fourth year we ask that you obtain a new VSS-CRC.

The Volunteer letter for obtaining a discounted VSS/CRC is available: here

Respect in Sports For Activity Leaders:
Respect in Sports (formerly Speak-Out) is a course outlining coaching expectations. This can only be completed online here. The cost will be reimbursed with the confirmation of successful completion. Please contact the Treasurer to request reimbursement. 

Hockey Canada Certifications: