Applications

2022-2023 Coach-Volunteer Application

Hockey Canada/HNL requires a;

1) code of conduct,

2) vulnerable person check, and a

3) HNL screening application to be completed to take part in coaching/assisting on the ice within minor hockey.

STEP 1 | Court Check All volunteers.

You can apply for a court check online at https://apps.gov.nl.ca/pc-forms/ (click New Request ->Court Record Check (no fee)

Be sure to include the SSMHA Volunteer Letter found on our League Info tab to waive the fee - https://southernshoreminorhockey.ca/file_download.php?send_file=Y&file_name=ZY8JJswvgVafrr9W0dlcBffZM_SSMHA-Volunteer-letter-2022-2023Season.pdf

STEP 2 | RCMP (Southern Shore) and RNC (Goulds) Criminal Records Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Requirement: All volunteers, every 3 seasons.

Once the court check from Step 1 is complete you will receive a copy of it in the mail. Bring it to a local detachment to complete the code of conduct and the vulnerable sector check.

STEP 3 | Hockey-NL Membership - Screening Application All Volunteers. Please complete the entire form (7 pages) found at the link below and send a copy to registrar.ssmha2014@gmail.com if you are volunteering with the SSMHA or registrar@gouldspacers.ca  if you are volunteering with the GMHA.

Hockey-NL Screening Application

STEP 4 | Respect in Sport - Activity Leaders

Requirement: All on-ice volunteers, lifetime certification.

Follow the link to complete it - https://hnl.respectgroupinc.com/

STEP 5 | HNL Volunteer Screening Application

Requirement: All volunteers, every 3 seasons.

Please complete the entire form (7 pages) found at the link below and send a copy to registrar.ssmha2014@gmail.com if you are volunteering with the SSMHA or registrar@gouldspacers.ca  if you are volunteering with the GMHA..

https://hockeynl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Hockey-NL-ScreeningApplication.pdf

STEP 6 | HNL Clinics

Requirement: All team staff including Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Trainer, and Goalie Coach. Requirements will vary by division and volunteer role.

This link outlines the Hockey-NL Coach and Volunteer Requirement Chart - https://hockeynl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Hockey-NL-Coach-requirement-Chart-2.0.pdf

Check to see which courses you are required to complete for your intended volunteer role.

Click on the below link and create a user account if you do not already have one. Then sign up/register for your required course(s).

https://register.hockeycanada.ca/clinics

• Coach 1 is required to coach Initiation & U7.

• Coach 2 is required to coach U9 and above.

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To request reimbursement for any courses/clinics, send the payment receipt and a copy of all of your certificates to registrar.ssmha2014@gmail.com if you are volunteering with the SSMHA or registrar@gouldspacers.ca  if you are volunteering with the GMHA..

Please send all questions about these requirements to your respective registrar.