Requirements are submitted online as part of the staff registration process, using the Ramp Registration system. It is up to each volunteer to maintain their volunteer profile and to know whether all requirements have been fulfilled.
U9 Coach 1 Intro to Coach only accepted qualification
U11 to U18B/BB minimum D1 Trained, D1 Certified preferred
Assistant Coach
U9 - Coach 1 Intro to coach only accepted qualification
U11 to U18 B/BB minimum Coach 2 Trained, D1 Trained preferred
U11-U18 All Coaching Positions
-minimum Coach 2 Trained
U7-U9 Fundamentals
-as per OWHA policy Coach 1-Intro to Coach is the only accepted qualification
All of these courses and certifications are offered through the OMHA and the OWHA, at the following links;
https://www.owha.on.ca/content/coaching-clinics
https://register.hockeycanada.ca/clinics
Please note that the courses and certifications are the same regardless the organization that offers them. They are the same NCCP course and are not governing body specific.
Every team, Representative or House League, will require a rostered trainer. As per OWHA policy every effort should be made to utilize a female trainer. All trainers must hold a valid HTCP Trainers certificate.
Courses for the HTCP Level 1 are offered through the Hockey Trainers Ontario at the following link;
https://htohockey.ca/Register1/OrderCourses
Team may choose to utilize a Team Manager. If one is utilized the must complete requirements listed above under “Requirements for All Positions”.
Criminal Reference checks need to be completed every 2 years. Every other year a Criminal Reference Declaration Form can be filled and uploaded. Utilize the link through RAMP registration to apply for and upload your CRC. If your CRC is valid (within last 2 years) visit our link on the association website under “Policy and Procedures” to obtain a Criminal Reference Declaration to sign and upload to your RAMP profile.
VSS Screening must be completed every year. Visit our link on the association website under “Policy and Procedures” to obtain the required letter to complete and upload your VSS to your RAMP profile.
More information can be found here;
https://orilliagirlshockey.com/content/background-screening-requirements
From time-to-time teams may utilize non-rostered volunteers as on ice or dressing room helpers. Any volunteer must be always under the direct supervision of Head Coach or Assistant.
Any volunteer over the age of 18, not registered or rostered with the OGHA will provide to the Head Coach as a minimum
Any volunteer under the age of 18 and currently registered and rostered with the OGHA can assist as requested as an on ice helper ONLY provided:
Volunteers under the age of 18 and not rostered or registered within the OGHA are not permitted to act as on ice volunteers without consent on a case-by-case basis from the association executive.