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Requirements

All coaches must achieve “Trained” status in order to remain eligible for the remainder of the season. Individuals must complete the online modules delivered through Hockey Canada then fully attend & participate at a virtual coach clinic to achieve “Trained” status (formerly referred as “certified”).

The course you require to be “Trained” in is specific to the level you’re currently coaching.  Each course stream of training is designed to cover the pertinent learning & skills content appropriate for the level of athlete which you’ll currently be coaching.

In addition to your appropriate course stream outlined below, all coaches also require the Respect In Sport (RIS) certification (online).

*** The coaching certification deadline for the 2026 – 2027 season is Tuesday December 1st, 2026.

DIVISION/CATEGORY HEAD COACH ASSISTANT COACH
Under-7 Coach 1 Coach 1
Under-9 Coach 1 or Coach 2 Coach 1 or Coach 2
Under-11 Coach 2 + Checking 1 Coach 2
Under-13 Coach 2 + Checking 1 Coach 2
Boys Under-15 AAA* High Performance 1 + Checking 1 Development 1
Girls Under-15 AAA High Performance 1 + Checking 1 Development 1
Under-15 AA, A, B, C, D Coach 2  + Checking 1 Coach 2
High School Coach 2 Coach 2
Under-18 AA, A, B, C Coach 2 Coach 2
Under-18 AAA High Performance 1 Development 1
Junior A High Performance 1 Development 1
Junior B Development 1 Coach 2
Junior C, OA, Women’s Coach 2 Coach 2
Men’s Senior AAA Development 1 Coach 2
Men’s Senior A, B, C, D Respect in Sport Respect in Sport
Senior Women’s AA, A, B Coach 2 Coach 2
Hockey Canada Accredited School High Performance 1 Development 1
Program of Excellence High Performance 1 Development 1
Canada Games High Performance 1 High Performance 1
Manitoba Games Coach 2 + Checking 1 Coach 2 + Checking 1

Note: Head Coaches requiring High Performance 1 have three years to complete the course.

Once you have determined your appropriate course stream visit our COACH TRAINING & CLINICS page to begin the training process.