U8 -U9 Bench Staff Requirements (Garden City Minor Hockey)

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INFORMATION REGARDING BENCH STAFF REQUIREMENTS FOR U8 AND U9 CAN BE FOUND BELOW
EACH COACHING STAFF MUST HAVE CERTIFICATION, RESPECT IN SPORT ACTIVITY LEADER/SPEAKOUT/SHIFT FORWARD, GENDER IDENTITY CLINIC, VSC/OHF DECLARATION:

ROSTER CONFIGURATION - Coach must complete the Online Coaching Staff Information Form 
1. Heach Coach - Mandatory
2. Trainer - Mandatory
3. Assistant Coach / Assistant Trainer
4. Assistant Coach / Assistant Trainer
5. Assistant Coach / Assistant Trainer

Manager - Is not on the Team roster and not to be on bench. 
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HEAD COACH & ASSISTANT COACH & AT LARGE COACH MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING
EVERY TEAM MUST HAVE A HEAD COACH

  • Coach 1 - 
  • Respect In Sport Activity Leader / Speak Out / Shift Forward
  • Gender Identity Clinic
  • VSC / OHF Declaration to OHF
  • Register as Bench Staff on the HCR
  • Complete and sign the OHF Team Commitment form 
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TRAINER & ASSISTANT TRAINER & AT LARGE TRAINER MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING
EVERY TEAM MUST HAVE A TRAINER

  • HTCP (Hockey Trainers Certification Program) LEVEL 1 OR NEW HCSP (Team_Official_Qualification_Requirements_Bulletin
  • Respect In Sport Activity Leader / Speak Out / Shift Forward
  • Gender Identity Clinic
  • VSC / OHF Declaration to OHF
  • Register as Bench Staff on the HCR
  • Complete and sign the OHF Team Commitment form 

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MANAGERS & ON ICE HELPERS (Volunteers)
MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Respect In Sport Activity Leader / Speak Out / Shift Forward
  • Gender Identity Clinic
  • VSC / OHF Declaration to OHF
  • Register as Volunteer on the HCR
  • Complete and sign the OHF Team Commitment form 
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HOW TO GET CERTIFICATIONS 2026-2027-TEAMOFFICIALQUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS-APPENDIXA(V1-Jan.27.26)_(2))

 

Coach - Asst Coach  https://www.omha.net/coach
Trainer - Asst Trainer https://www.omha.net/trainer
Manager & On Ice Helper (volunteer)  https://www.omha.net/page/show/2851679-team-manager

All Coach/Trainer/Volunteer/Manager: register on HCR -LINK COMING SOON
All Coach/Trainer/Volunteer/Manager: sign Team_Official_Commitment_Form_-_OHF and email to 
[email protected]

Coach.ca   /  The Locker  (every bench staff should be registered to view your points and download paperwork if needed) https://thelocker.coach.ca/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F

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POLICE CLEARANCE & CRIMINAL OFFENSE DECLARATION - VSC
Every Volunteer MUST have a Vulnerable Sector Check Police Clearance completed and submitted to OHF in order to volunteer with Garden City Falcons. Vulnerable Sector Checks are good for three (3) years. The ORIGINAL copy MUST be submitted to the OHF Screening Submission Portal by Clicking Here: https://ohf.on.ca/risk-management/vulnerable-sector-checks-vsc/
If you live in the Niagara Region you can click here: https://www.niagarapolice.ca/what-we-do/records-information-management/police-record-checks/#PoliceVulnerableSectorCheck(PVSC)
You will be asked to submit a letter from the OHF to request a Vulnerable Sector Check:  Click Here: OHF_Letter_Requesting_Vulnerable_Sector_Check_-_Updated_Apr_16_2024
You are also required to complete and submit a Criminal Offense Declaration Form EVERY SEASON Please Click Here: https://forms.microsoft.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=s88_mthsgUGOi8KxPBphVRNFN0_ZyflGmReI6w2hk6NUOUowVjgyRVI5R0hMUjUzMUVLMU5WTVc2OS4u

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OMHA Bulletins
Tryout Information -VSC_RISK_MANAGEMENT_REMINDERS_-_2026-27_SEASON_PLAYER_EVALUATIONS
Hockey Canada Shift Forwar Program & Hockey Trainers Certification Program Team_Official_Qualification_Requirements_Bulletin

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Cheryl Olsen at [email protected] for further clarification and or Information.