TEAM STAFF REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS
COACHES: All Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches must have:
- Coach Certification - CYGHA reimburses 100% of certification cost - send receipt to the office
The OWHA defines minimum requirements for all team staff positions (please see attachment)
TEAM STAFF QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 2025-2026
Coach Clinic Listings and Registration
https://www.owha.on.ca/content/coaching-clinics
- Respect in Sport Certification
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) - CYGHA reimburses 100% - send receipt to the office
The VSC is valid for 3 years. For the 2025-2026 season the VSC must have been issued after 09/2022
Please use the link below to apply for your VSC. When picking up your VSC, you must provide a letter from the CYGHA verifying your volunteer position. Please contact the office at [email protected]
Vulnerable Sector Screening Information and Application
Submitting your VSC to the OHF Screening Portal
If you were on any OHF roster last year then you would have already done this. If you don’t need a new VSC you will need to complete a CRIMINAL DECLARATION using the
Ontario Screening Submission Portal
If you weren’t please see the full instructions.
4. NEW this year Gender Identity and Expression
If you have previously taken this then you are good if not you can register here
5. Keeping Girls in Sport - please contact the office for information on getting a code to take this course at [email protected]
CREATING A HOCKEY CANADA ID NUMBER (HCRDID)
TRAINERS: All Trainers must be female and have:
- Trainer Certification: CYGHA reimburses 100% of certification - send receipt to the office
Trainer certification is an online course. It is valid for 3 years at which time the trainer must Re-Certify.
Online Trainer Certification
- Respect in Sport Certification
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
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- Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) - CYGHA reimburses 100% - send receipt to the office
The VSC is valid for 3 years. For the 2025-2026 season the VSC must have been issued after 09/2022
Please use the link below to apply for your VSC. When picking up your VSC, you must provide a letter from the CYGHA verifying your volunteer position. Please contact the office at [email protected]
Vulnerable Sector Screening Information and Application
Submitting your VSC to the OHF Screening Portal
If you were on any OHF roster last year then you would have already done this. If you don’t need a new VSC you will need to complete a CRIMINAL DECLARATION using the
Ontario Screening Submission Portal
If you weren’t please see the full instructions.
4. NEW this year Gender Identity and Expression
If you have previously taken this then you are good if not you can register here
5. Keeping Girls in Sport - please contact the office for information on getting a code to take this course at [email protected]
CREATING A HOCKEY CANADA ID NUMBER (HCRDID)
Managers (Rep), On Ice Helpers - All must have:
- Respect in Sport Certification
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) - CYGHA reimburses 100% - send receipt to the office
The VSC is valid for 3 years. For the 2025-2026 season the VSC must have been issued after 09/2022
Please use the link below to apply for your VSC. When picking up your VSC, you must provide a letter from the CYGHA verifying your volunteer position. Please contact the office at [email protected]
Vulnerable Sector Screening Information and Application
Submitting your VSC to the OHF Screening Portal
If you were on any OHF roster last year then you would have already done this. If you don’t need a new VSC you will need to complete a CRIMINAL DECLARATION using the
Ontario Screening Submission Portal
If you weren’t please see the full instructions.
4. NEW this year Gender Identity and Expression
If you have previously taken this then you are good if not you can register here
5. Keeping Girls in Sport - please contact the office for information on getting a code to take this course at [email protected]
CREATING A HOCKEY CANADA ID NUMBER (HCRDID)