Certification
It is an OMHA requirement that each team have certified bench staff consisting of a head coach and an HTCP certified trainer.
The Hockey Trainer Certification Program (HTCP) is a risk management and safety education program for the volunteer hockey trainer. The ultimate goal of the program is to have all hockey trainers implement effective risk management on their own teams, where safety is the first priority at all times, both on and off the ice.
How to check the status of your certifications?
Access your Hockey Canada Registration (HCR) profile using HCR 3.0. Once you create an account you can view your HCR profile, view your hockey history, check the status of your certifications, and sign up for clinics.
Hockey Trainer Certification Requirements
To be rostered as a trainer, you need the following:
Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP)
Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP) Level 1 Certification and Level 1 Refresher e-learning courses are available online through the Hockey Development Centre of Ontario website.
HTCP Online Courses: Level 1 and Level 1 Refresher
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
The Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders program is for coaches and other hockey leaders. This program is different than the required Respect in Sport program you took as a parent of a young hockey player. The estimated time to complete this program is 3 hours. You may complete this program at your own pace and convenience.
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program Course Log-In
Understanding Discrimination based on Gender Identity and Gender Expression
The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) requires an online training module for team officials, to support trans-inclusive hockey in Ontario, Understanding Discrimination based on Gender Identity and Gender Expression Training. There are two modules which will educate team officials on this important topic. Once completed, notification will be posted to the team officials’ member profile on the HCR. All coaches, trainers, and on-ice volunteers must complete the Gender Identity course to be rostered.
Registration for Gender Identity and Gender Expression can be completed through your HCR 3.0 account.
Vulnerable Sector Check
The OHF requires a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) be filed when someone volunteers for the first time and every season thereafter. Find out how to apply.