Certification
Hockey Canada’s National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) is a competency-based program. The program enables coaches to build their coaching tools and knowledge of the game, so they can work effectively with their players.
The goals of the coach certification programs are to:
- Provide coaches with the tools to work effectively with young players
- Provide coaches the training to successfully implement the Hockey Canada curriculum
- Introduce coaches to the concepts of fair play and cooperation within the hockey environment
The certification training focuses on:
- Facilitating parent meetings
- Delivering effective practices
- Designing a safety program
- Teaching individual technical skills
- Preparing for game day
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.
Local League Certification Requirements by Division
| U7 - U9 |
U11-U21 |
| Head Coach + Assistant Coach |
| Coach 1 |
Coach 1
Coach 2 |
| Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders |
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders |
| VSC |
VSC |
| Gender Identity and Expression Course |
Gender Identity and Expression Course |
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Certification Clinics & Courses
Coaching Clinics
A major part of OMHA service is the implementation of certification programs for all team staff. The OMHA delivers these programs to its membership through clinics province-wide each year.
Read more about OMHA coaching clinics.
View a listing of current coaching clinics and register for coaching clinics online.
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.
Gender Expression course registration
Police 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.