Education / Requirements - Port Coquitlam Minor Hockey

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS 2024/2025


Team Type	Head Coach	Assistant Coach	HCSP	Manager	On-Ice Helper
Hockey Canada Carded Teams (all 'A' Teams in U13 and Above)	Coaching Development Level 1 Checking Qualifications (U13-U15 Only) RIS, CATT, CRC	Coaching Development Level 1 RIS, CATT, CRC	HCSP Training RIS, CATT, CRC	RIS, CATT, CRC	RIS, CATT, CRC
U11 'A' Teams (PCAHA Carded Teams)	Coaching Level 2 Checking Qualifications RIS, CATT, CRC	Coaching Level 2 RIS, CATT, CRC	HCSP Training RIS, CATT, CRC	RIS, CATT, CRC	RIS, CATT, CRC
'C' and Non-HC Carded Female Teams (U11 and Above)	Coaching Level 2 Checking Qualifications (U11 to U15) RIS, CATT, CRC	Coaching Level 2 RIS, CATT, CRC	HCSP Training RIS, CATT, CRC	RIS, CATT, CRC	RIS, CATT, CRC
U7 and U9 Teams	Coaching Level 1 RIS, CATT, CRC	Coaching Level 1 RIS, CATT, CRC	HCSP Training RIS, CATT, CRC	RIS, CATT, CRC	RIS, CATT, CRC

Link to BC Coach Requirements

CRC - Criminal Record Check
RIS - Respect In Sport
HCSP - Hockey Canada Safety Person
CATT - Concussion Awareness Training Tool

Note 1: BC Hockey Requires each team to dedicate a Head Coach.
Note 2: Each team must have at least one qualified Team Safety Person registered. Failure to have a Team Safety Person registered with the team on or before December 1st will result in the team being ineligible for playoffs. Where there are no playoffs (U7 and U9), fines or other disciplinary actions will result.
Note 3: All team officials must submit a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector (VS) check prior to participation.
Note 4: Development Level 1 Coaches must complete maintenance modules (professional development) to retain certifications.
Note 5: Coaches who acquire Coach 2 between 2008-2009 and 2016-2017 are also qualified in Coach 1.
Note 6: On-ice helpers / Volunteers rostered in HCR are not Team Officials and cannot participate in games of any capacity. To participate in game capacity, On-ice helpers must complete Coach 1.

More information on Hockey Canada and NCCP Coaching Pathways and Requirements can be found here

Criminal Record Check

All team officials (Head Coach, Assistant coaches, On-ice helpers and HCSP personnel) on each team, U7 to U18 must submit a Criminal Record Check to our 1st VP before being added to any team roster. It is Port Coquitlam Minor hockey’s policy that the Criminal Record Check, be updated every two years.

If you have knowledge that you require a new or updated Criminal Record Check please do so before submitting your Coaching application.

Click here for more information on how to obtain your CRC

Respect in Sport (RIS)

The minimum age of participants is 16 years old as of December 31 of the current season.
RIS certification expires after four (4) years
Mandatory for all coaches and HCSP persons
Officials on teams must be qualified in RIS before being added to a team roster.

Time Commitment – The course will take an estimated 2.5 hours with the delegate’s HCR accreditation updated immediately upon completion.
Availability / Access – The course is accessible over the Internet; therefore, the delegates dictate when and where they take the course. They can also complete the course at their own speed.
Flexibility – Delegates can access the Respect in Sport online course at any time (by way of username and password); therefore, they are able to complete one module at a time.
E-Learning Platform – This is an introduction to the capabilities of training delegates with online tools and resources. The course contains many handouts which remain accessible after the course is complete. If a paper copy of any of the documents or the accreditation certificate is required, it can be printed from the site.
Not Sport Specific – Respect in Sport is not specific to any sport. However, the learning principles within are common to anyone acting as a sports leader. The consensus is that many of our volunteers coach/assist in other sports. The need to educate our sport leaders is of significant importance, however this allows for some reduction in the duplication of information.

HCSP – Online Safety

The Hockey Canada Safety Program utilizes a proactive, preventative, common-sense approach to keeping our children safe. The goal of the program is for the safety people to implement effective risk management programs with their own teams where player safety is the first priority at all times, both on and off the ice.

The safety person is a volunteer who has received HCSP accreditation. The HCSP program must be successfully completed every three (3) years in order to be a team’s safety person, even if the individual is a medical professional.

Hockey Canada Safety Program (HCSP) Guidelines

The minimum age for participants is 19 years of age as of December 31 of the current season.
HCSP expires after three (3) years
It is mandatory to have at least one (1) certified official on each team
HCSP must be completed before being added to a team's roster.

The safety person:

Must conduct regular checks of players’ equipment.
Is responsible for promoting proper warm up and conditioning techniques as a form of injury prevention.
Coordinates plans for road trips, tournaments, etc. and assists in the overall supervision of the team.
Establishes medical history files on every player and carries these files and the team first aid kit on every outing.
Implements an Emergency Action Plan for the team and through this is prepared to react in the event of accidents, injuries and medical emergencies.
Manages all injuries, learns to recognize serious injuries and refers injured players to qualified professionals.
Must assume a leadership role in promoting the values of safety, fair play and integrity.

Concussion Awareness Training Tool

All BC Hockey Team Officials must be qualified in the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) prior to their participation in any practice or games.

Thirty (30) minute course available online http://ppc.cattonline.com/
Cost is free
To ensure that all coaches and HCSP personnel are aware and educated on concussion protocol and the Hockey Canada return to play procedure.
Once you have completed the CATT program you will be provided with a certificate. Please email a copy of this certificate to [email protected]

Cattonline.com provides up-to-date concussion education for parents and coaches. It includes video lessons and resources to effectively prevent, recognize and manage a player's recovery.

Coach 1

Coach 1 is a mandatory course for registered coaches working with U7 players (ages 5-6) and U9 players (ages 7-8). While not exclusively for inexperienced coaches, the program focuses on teaching fundamental skills and fostering a fun, engaging environment for young players. The Coach 1 program equips coaches with essential tools in leadership, communication, teaching techniques, and lesson planning, all tailored to the unique needs of the youngest athletes. Hockey Canada’s Coach 1 course provides foundational knowledge that every new coach needs to successfully begin their coaching journey with U7 and U9 teams.

Coach 2

Coach 2 is a mandatory course for registered coaches working with U11 players (ages 9-10) or with non-carded/recreational teams at higher levels (U13, U15, U18, and U21). This course emphasizes teaching fundamental hockey skills while fostering player confidence, self-esteem, and a genuine love for the game in a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environment. Following a competency-based education and training approach, Coach 2 is ideal for new and recreational-level coaches. It introduces essential concepts such as player development, effective communication, and supporting athletes in various settings, including team dynamics, training sessions, practices, and games.

Coach – Development 1

Development 1 is a two-part course - Part 1 being online and Part 2 being in person. Part 1 must be completed before registering for Part 2. Part 1 take approximately 4.5 hours online, while Part 2 will be an 8-hour session with a 1.5-hour on-ice session.

All Head Coaches at U11, U13 Competitive, U13 Recreational, U15 Competitive, U15 Recreational, U15 AAA, and/or CSSHL must complete both parts of the Development 1 course.

Development 1 Certification – Following the classroom/on-ice clinic the delegates must complete and submit a written post-task to BCHockey before December 15th. BCHockey will then contact the delegate to schedule a Field/Practice evaluation prior to the completion of the season.

Once certified, coaches will be required to obtain 20 professional development points within 5 years.

Checking

The Hockey Canada Checking Skills Program is designed for coaches of minor and female hockey teams where a Checking Skills qualification or eligibility is required. The program emphasizes the importance of prioritizing safety when teaching checking-related activities, ensuring it remains the coach's primary responsibility.

Through this program, coaches learn to adopt a proactive approach to teaching the progressive checking skills players need to participate in hockey safely and enjoyably.

High Performance 1

All Head Coaches coaching U15, U18 and Junior A teams that compete in Inter-provincial or National Championships or the highest level as determined by the Branch, must be High Performance 1 "Certified".

Registration and availability for the High Performance 1 clinic is limited, please contact [email protected] for details.

Click here for more information on Hockey Canada and NCCP Coaching Pathways