Reminder - Coaching, Trainers, Managers Respect in Sport Certification for Fall 2015

To all CMHA volunteers and coaches,

Hockey PEI and CMHA endorses the notion that every child who plays the sport of hockey should have qualified and trained volunteers acting in the important roles of coach, manager and trainer. The following mandatory certification requirements are in force at Hockey PEI.

 
** ALL certification must be obtained before December 31st of the current season.
 
SAFETY TRAINER 
 
Team Trainers at all levels require Safety Trainer Program Certification and Respect in Sport Certification.
 
Safety Trainer Certification does not include Respect in Sport Certification.  Respect in Sport certification must be obtained through a separate clinic.  
 
Safety Trainer Certification is valid for 3 years.  At the end of that period, trainers can be recertified for an additional 3 year period, provided they have a valid First Aid training or retake the Safety Trainer Clinic. 
 
MANAGERS and TEAM OFFICIALS
 
Managers and any registered team officials require Respect in Sport Certification.
 
COACHING
 
The table below outlines the required minimum coaching certification for all minor hockey coaches.   All coaches (head and assistant) at all minor hockey levels require Respect In Sport certification regardless of what level you are coaching.
 
Coach Certification Clinics do not include Respect in Sport Certification.  Respect in Sport certification must be obtained through a separate clinic.  
 
Coach 2 - Coach Level contains the Hockey University on-line course. This must be completed first before attending a Coach 2 - Coach Level in-person clinic.
 
Although these are minimum requirements and some categories may not have a required certification requirement, we encourage all volunteer coaches to obtain certification.