2024-2025 SEASON
Hockey Alberta is responsible for the training and development of coaches throughout the province through facilitating clinics and certification.
During the hockey season the Head Coach may not be able to perform their duties 100% of the time due to illness, suspension, or other personal reasons; and having additional coaches with the required certifications, keeps the team properly certified.
Southwest requires a minimum of 2 Assistant Coaches in U7 & U9 and 1 Assistant Coach in U11-U18 on each team complete the required Head Coach certifications.
"SOUTHWEST" Coaching Requirements
These 4 items are the minimum requirements for ALL Southwest Hockey Coaches, BEFORE being permitted on the ice or added to an Official Roster.
Returning Coaches - Check your Hockey Canada Spordle Account for expired certifications.
Register to Coach
Online - Duration 10 minutes
Completed each season
Police Information Check (PIC)
Online - Duration 30 minutes
Valid for 3 seasons
Respect in Sport "ACTIVITY LEADER"
Online - Duration 4 hours. Can be completed in stages.
RIS "Activity Leader" is DIFFERENT than the Parent course.
Valid for 4 seasons
Trainer/Safety - Hockey Canada Safety Program - Level 1
Hockey Alberta Course # 2024001945
Online - Duration 3 hours. Can be completed in stages
Valid for 3 seasons
Hockey Canada Certifications - Due NOV 15th
Updates have been implemented to Hockey Alberta’s Coach Education Pathways, with new and/ or updated requirements and qualifications for the 2024-25 hockey season. The Hockey Canada Learning Lab has replaced Hockey University for the Online component.
The following courses are hosted by Hockey Alberta across the province, beginning in September, and ending November 15.
Coach 1 (U7 & U9)
Coach - Hockey Canada Coach 1
Hockey Alberta Course # 2024001924
Online - Duration 1 hour
Prerequisite for the 'in person' Hockey Alberta - Coach 1 - Intro to Hockey Clinic
Note ---> All "Player Pathway" modules will be available at the completion of this online course. You will need to complete the U7 or U9 Player Pathway for the age level you will be rostered in. Duration - 35 minutes.
Coach - Hockey Alberta – Coach 1 – Intro to Hockey Clinic
Hockey Alberta Course - Multiple courses are offered across the city
Note --> #2024002287 is at Cardel on Oct 21, 2024
In Person: Classroom & Ice - Duration 4 hours
Prerequisite - must have completed the "Hockey Canada Coach 1" course and the corresponding U7 OR U9 "Player Pathway" module.
Coach 2 (U11 to U18)
Coach - Hockey Canada Coach 2
Hockey Alberta Course # 2024001941
Online - Duration 1 hour
Prerequisite for the 'in person' "Hockey Alberta – Coach 2 – Minor Leagues Clinic"
Note ---> All "Player Pathway" modules will be available at the completion of this online course. You only need to complete the Player Pathway for the age level you will be rostered in. Duration 35 minutes.
Coach - Hockey Alberta – Coach 2 – Minor Leagues Clinic
Hockey Alberta Course # - Multiple courses are offered across the city
Note ---> #2024002210 is at Cardel on Oct 29, 2024
In Person: Classroom & Ice - Duration 4 hours
Prerequisite - must have completed the "Hockey Canada Coach 2" course and the corresponding "Player Pathway" module.
Checking (U11 to U18)
Coach - Hockey Canada Skills - Checking
Hockey Alberta Course # 2024001940
Online - Duration 2 hours
Prerequisite for the 'in person' Intro to Principles of Checking Clinic
Coach - Hockey Alberta – Intro to Principles of Checking Skills Clinic
Hockey Alberta Course # - Multiple courses are offered across the city
In Person: Classroom & Ice - Duration 4 hours
Prerequisite - "Hockey Canada Skills - Checking"
Coach Reimbursement
Submissions accepted November 1, 2024 ---> March 15, 2025
Only courses taken in the current season and that are eligible for your age division qualify.
2 part courses - to qualify for reimbursement you must be "CERTIFIED" in the course.
If you are not sure contact Registrar for pre-approval.
