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)
Qualifications_Requirement_(24-25_season).pdf
- 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.
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 your Team Manager for the letter. If there is no Team Manager, please contact the office ([email protected])
Vulnerable Sector Screening Information and Application
- NEW 2024-2025 SEASON - Submitting your VSC to the OHF Screening Portal
How to Submit your Vulnerable Sector Screening
When completing this step - follow the directions EXACTLY as they are written. You will also need your Hockey Canada ID number
To access your Hockey Canada Profile, or sign up for any clinics, you must FIRST activate your HCR 3.0 account as HCR 2.0 is no longer active.
You must follow the instructions via the link below to set up your account and link your profile.
https://cloud.rampinteractive.com/whaontario/files/Coaches/Create%20a%20Spordle%20Account%20%28Aug%205%29.pdf
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
- 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
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