House League Coach Certifications
All house league coaches need to have their proper certification prior to the first game in September.
The OMHA requires assistant coaches to have only need Speak Out, however the AMHL is moving towards ensuring our assistant coaches have the same certifications as head coaches (effective next year). If you are planning to be an assistant coach on a go forward basis, we suggest that you get it now (and of course head coaches need it). If your team is going into a tournament this year, assistants need the full coaching certification.
Trainers need the trainer certification & Speak Out. Normally we’ve had a grace period but that is no longer the case. If you don’t find the clinics you need on the OMHA website you can take certifications through Alliance or the OWHA and the OMHA will transfer them over. These clinics are filling up – please sign up now before your team has no coach or trainer to start the season!
First games will be around September 23/24th….more details coming soon. If you have any questions about certifications, please direct them to Director of Coach & Player Development, John Alpaugh at jlalpaugh@yahoo.com
2011/2012 Coach Certification Reimbursements
Coaches will get reimbursed for certifications relevant to the divisions they are rostered in for this season. Upon satisfactory completion of a course coaches can scan and email the receipt to jodi.rainford@gmail.com. Once received Jodi will compile all data and compare it to our rosters to get payments processed once the season is underway.
Not Sure What Certifications You Have?
If you're not sure what coaching certifications you have (CHIPS, Speak-Out, Trainers, Coach Stream, Coach Development 1), please email Tony Valaitis tony@ativa.com and he will email you the information.
Here is a list of the OMHA (Ontario Minor Hockey Association) certification programs some or all bench staff are required to complete.
Speak Out (All bench staff must have this) Speak Out! "Its More Than Just a Game" is a 3.5 hour interactive workshop focused on the prevention of bullying, harassment and abuse in the game of hockey. ALL Team Officials [Coaches, Trainers, Managers] in the OMHA must have a minimum of Speak Out! [PRS] certification in addition to all other certification appropriate to their position. All participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age to attend a Speak Out! clinic. All Association Executives and Parents are also strongly encourages to attend the program.
Trainer (at least one member of the bench staff must have this) The Hockey Trainer Certification Program [HTCP] is a risk management and safety education program for the volunteer hockey trainer. The ultimate goal of the program is to have all Hockey Trainers implement effective risk management on their own teams, where safety is the first priority at all times, both on and off the ice.
The HTCP is designed to educate people in the prevention, recognition and treatment of hockey related injuries. The HTCP offers three levels of certification, which are designed to assist the individual trainer as his or her experience grows. Program content, administration and policies are established through the HDCO Trainers Committee and through consultation with Hockey Canada`s National Trainers Committee.
Coach (at least one member of the bench staff must have this)
By getting on the coaching ladder, individuals have the opportunity to progress through the various Hockey Canada and OMHA coaching qualifications while constantly enhancing their skills and knowledge.
The OMHA delivers courses for aspiring coaches at all levels, which are offered across the OMHA. Your pathway as a hockey coach is based on the age and level of players you will be working with.
