Here is a listing of the various certifications required for members of the RNMHA. Please consult the HNB required certification page or the HNB Minor Operations Manual for additional details.
| Coach | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | TSF | CRC/VSC | Coach 1 | Coach 2 | Trainer/Safety |
| Parent/Guardian | |||||
| U7 and U9 Coach/Assistant | ✔(New Only) | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| U11 to U18 Coach/Assistant | ✔(New Only) | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Trainer | ✔(New Only) | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Manager | ✔(New Only) | ✔ | |||
| Team Liaison | ✔(New Only) | ✔ | |||
| On-ice Volunteer (18 or older) | ✔(New Only) | ✔ | |||
Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check
Print the request letter below and bring it to the local RCMP office to get your criminal record check (CRC) and vulnerable sector check (VSC) process started.
Must be completed before December 15th of the current season.
- CRC/VSC Request Letter(164.07 KB)
Hockey Canada Coach 1 and 2
All U7 and U9 head coaches and assistants must complete the "Coach - Hockey Canada Coach 1" certification.
For divisions U11 and above, the "Coach - Hockey Canada Coach 2" certification must be completed.
Courses must be completed before December 15th of the current season.
Level 1
- Coach - Hockey Canada Coach 1
Level 2
- Coach - Hockey Canada Coach 2
You can register for all courses online: https://page.spordle.com/hnb/clinics
Once completed, fill out the expense claim form to get reimbursed.
Trainer/Safety
Trainers must complete the "Trainer / Safety - Hockey Canada Safety Program - Level 1" course.
Register and complete here: https://page.spordle.com/hnb/clinics
Must be completed before December 15th of the current season.
Once completed, fill out the expense claim form to get reimbursed.
Respect In Sports
For Parents
Not Required for Season 2025/2026
For Activity Leaders
This season, only new volunteers, need to complete The Shift Forward course available on the hockey Canada site.
Next season all volunteers will need to completed The Shift Forward course
Must be completed before December 15th of the current season.
Once completed, fill out the expense claim form to get reimbursed.