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Coaching Clinic Information
Coaching Clinic Schedule and Requirements
To register for a clinic: see below information (All Coaches must have an ehockey account to register for a course)
Create Account:
https://register.hockeycanada.ca/home Create an account if you do not have one or log in to your account. If you have an old e hockey account and have not ever logged into the new HCR 3.0, create a new account and it will prompt you to link your old e hockey account.
Sign Up for a Clinic:
From your e-Hockey account you can register for a clinic. If the clinic is not listed, that indicates that the clinic is full.
Coaching Requirements:
From Hockey Nova Scotia’s homepage go to the ‘Coach' tab and then select ‘Coaching Requirements or go directly to the link below
https://hockeynovascotia.ca/coach/coaching-requirements
Create Account:
https://register.hockeycanada.ca/home Create an account if you do not have one or log in to your account. If you have an old e hockey account and have not ever logged into the new HCR 3.0, create a new account and it will prompt you to link your old e hockey account.
Sign Up for a Clinic:
From your e-Hockey account you can register for a clinic. If the clinic is not listed, that indicates that the clinic is full.
Coaching Requirements:
From Hockey Nova Scotia’s homepage go to the ‘Coach' tab and then select ‘Coaching Requirements or go directly to the link below
https://hockeynovascotia.ca/coach/coaching-requirements
- All Coaches, including assistants, at the U11 ‘AAA’, ‘AA’, ‘A’ ‘B’, U13 ‘AAA’, ‘AA’, ‘A’, ‘B’,’ u15 ‘AAA’, ‘AA’, ‘A’ ,‘B’, U18, ‘AAA’ Minor, ‘AA’, ‘A’, ‘B’, and’ and Junior ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ divisions within HNS must be trained at the NCCP Development Level I Clinic
- All instructors at Initiation division (players aged 5 & 6) are to be trained with a minimum Intro/Community Coach Program
- All coaches at the U9 division (players aged 7 & 8) are to be trained with a minimum Intro/Community Coach Program
- All coaches at 'C 'level from U11, U13, U15, U18 must trained in the minimum Intro/Community Coach Program or old Initiation Program. NCCP DEVELOPMENT I is acceptable for House/Rec coaches
- NOTE: Coaches at higher levels who are required to take the NCCP Development Level I clinic will not be permitted to take the Intro Coach clinic. Also, coaches and instructors at the Initiation entry level and Novice levels will not be permitted to register for the NCCP Development Level I clinic. Coaches and instructors must register in the clinic established as appropriate to the age grouping of the players they are coaching/instructing.
- NOTE: All bench officials/coaches, including assistants and trainers at the “AAA”, “AA”, and “A” divisions at all levels must be trained in the Hockey Canada Safety Program. This training must be renewed every three years and coaches are responsible to verify their currency annually.
- All medically trained professionals must take the HSP Course. It deals with rink safety, hockey equipment fitting and various other non-first aid topics that are specific to hockey
- All teams at the “B” and “C” divisions must have at least one member of the bench staff trained in the Hockey Canada Safety Program. Bench staff includes Head Coach, Assistant Coaches and Trainer. (Note: Recreational divisions include the Initiation Program and U9 division
- All Initiation Program and Novice Teams/ Groupings must have at least one coach or instructor trained in the Hockey Canada Safety Program
- It is recommended that all teams at the “AAA”, “AA”, and “A” levels have at least one member of the bench staff trained at the HCSP Level II. HCSP Level II is available to individuals who hold a valid First Aid certificate and CPR Level “C” from a recognized agency. HCSP Level II is provided once an individual provides proof of certification. There is no clinic training required for this certification. With this certification, an individual will have to refresh every five (5) years instead of every three (3) years. Individuals interested in obtaining this certification may do so by providing proof of the required qualifications to Hockey Nova Scotia. Contact Hockey Nova Scotia at (902) 454-9400 for more information.
- NOTE: For the NCCP, coaches who have previously certified in either the NCCP Coach or NCCP Intermediate levels are not required to take the new NCCP Development I Level Clinic where that is required. They will be eligible to coach with what they currently have. Coaches with the Initiation Program Coaching Course, do not have to take the Intro Coach Program.
For additional information please contact Hockey Nova Scotia at 902.454.9400