TEAM STAFF REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS
COACHES: All Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches must have:
- Coach Certification - CYGHA reimburses 50% of certification cost - send receipt to the office
The OWHA defines minimum requirements for all team staff positions (please see attachment)
FINAL_-_OWHA_TEAM_OFFICIAL_QUALIFICATION_REQUIREMENTS_(July_14_2021)_V2-1.pdf
- Respect in Sport Certification
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
- Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) - CYGHA reimburses 100% - send receipt to the office
The VSS is valid for 3 years. The volunteer must also sign a Criminal Offence Declaration.
CYGHA_Criminal_Offence_Declaration.pdf
Please use the link below to apply for your VSS. When picking up your VSS, you must provide a letter from the CYGHA verifying your volunteer position. Please contact your Team Manager for the letter. If there is no Team Manager, please contact the office ([email protected])
Vulnerable Sector Screening Information and Application
- Gender Identity & Expression Course
- Planning a Safe Return to Hockey
TRAINERS: All Trainers must 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
- Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) - CYGHA reimburses 100% - send receipt to the office
The VSS is valid for 3 years. In years 2 and 3 the volunteer must also sign a Criminal Offence Declaration.
CYGHA_Criminal_Offence_Declaration.pdf
Please use the link below to apply for your VSS. When picking up your VSS, you must provide a letter from the CYGHA verifying your volunteer position. Please contact your Team Manager for the letter. If there is no Team Manager, please contact the office ([email protected])
Vulnerable Sector Screening Information and Application
- Gender Identity & Expression Course
- Planning a Safe Return to Hockey
Managers (Rep), On Ice Helpers - All must have:
- Respect in Sport Certification
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) - CYGHA reimburses 100% - send receipt to the office
The VSS is valid for 3 years. In years 2 and 3 the volunteer must also sign a Criminal Offence Declaration.
CYGHA_Criminal_Offence_Declaration.pdf
Please use the link below to apply for your VSS. When picking up your VSS, you must provide a letter from the CYGHA verifying your volunteer position. Please contact your Team Manager for the letter. If there is no Team Manager, please contact the office ([email protected])
Vulnerable Sector Screening Information and Application
- Gender Identity & Expression Course
- Planning a Safe Return to Hockey