Volunteer Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

A list of all courses and certifications, including costs and how to obtain is located at the bottom of this page.

NEW: All volunteers must complete:

1. LoginThis can be found by logging into your Ehockey account by clicking HERE

2. Select volunteer user, if you do not currently see your name as a participant you will need to add yourself by clicking "Add Participant" from the quick bar at the top of the site.

3. Select yourself, then "Sign up for a Clinic" in the upper quick bar scroll until you find it (currently 5th from the top of the list Sept 24th, 2021)

Further instructions on how to register for Ehockey can be found below or contact the web administrator if you are having difficulties.

COACHES

Qualifications

1. Coaching Certification (see below)
   1. Coach Level + Hitting Clinic (Formerly Hybrid)
   2. Developmental 1
   3. High Performance 1
2. Respect in Sport for Leaders (every 5 years)
3. Criminal Record Check (every 3 years)
4. Concussion Awareness Tool

Coach/Assistant Coach Certification

* Coaches who were previously certified at Coach 2 level are grandfathered and not required to take Coach 1

** This includes first completing the H/U - Online Coach 1/2 then signing up for the 1 day face to face clinic

*** The course work and coaching clinics should be completed for your level of coaching by Dec. 1st of the current season, or as clinics allow.

Steps for Course Registration:

1. Go to www.bchockey.net
2. Click on Clinics.
3. Click on Register to attend a BC Hockey clinic.
4. Click on the clinic you are interested in attending.
5. A list of location, address, city, start date, and course types will be listed as well as Signup.
6. Click on signup.
7. You will be taken to the Hockey Canada website, where you need to click on "create a new elearning account".
8. Click on "I am not a member of Hockey Canada."
9. Click on BC Hockey link.
10. Click on your Association.
11. Fill out information about yourself, including passwords and security questions, and hit create user.
12. Your course selected should be listed.  If this is the course you want, click on Confirm Signup.  If not, hit Cancel.
13. To pay for the course, go to the bottom of the page, and click on Pay Now.
14. You will be required to enter your credit card information, and hit submit. 
15. You will be e-mailed a confirmation from BC Hockey.

Notes: Minimum certification levels are listed. Certification must be attained by December 1 of the current playing season. Exceptions may be made depending on clinic schedules but require the approval of the Executive.

MANAGERS

1. Must attain Respect in Sport Certification.
2. Must submit a Criminal Record Check form.  
3. Must complete CATT free online 25 minute course before going on HCR.

TEAM SAFETY

1. Must attain Canadian Hockey Safety Program certification.
2. Must attain Respect in Sport certification.
3. Must submit a Criminal Record Check form. 
4. Must complete CATT free online 25 minute course before going on ice or HCR

Note: Course work should be completed before Dec. 1st of the current season.

EXECUTIVE

1. Must attain Respect in Sport certification.
2. Must submit a Criminal Record Check form. 
3. Must complete CATT free online 25 minute course before going on HCR.

***FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL RESULT IN YOUR TEAM BEING DECLARED INELIGIBLE FOR PLAY-OFFS***

 

COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

 
1.  Respect in Sport (Volunteer)

https://bch.respectgroupinc.com/
Cost: $35 and assumed through team budget upon completion
Recertification: 5 years
Method: E Learning
Completion Time: 2.5 Hours
Completion Date: December 1
Contact upon Completion: JDFMHA Office at office@jdfminorhockey.com 
 
2. e-PACT

https://www.epactnetwork.com/us/login
Cost: assumed by association
Recertification: Reviewed and updated annually by each member
Method: On Line
Completion Date: TBA
Contact upon Completion: JDFMHA Risk Manager at  safety@jdfminorhockey.com 
 
3. Criminal Record Check 

https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/
Access Code: A8SL4T7JA2

Cost: free (volunteers exempt from the otherwise $50 charge)

Recertification: 3 years
Method: On Line
Completion Time: 72-96 hours while those requiring fingerprinting can be up to 6 months
Completion Date: Must Initiate by Sept 5, 2021

Upon completion - Clearance letters can take 2-3 weeks to be processed.  Please email office@jdfminorhockey.com a copy of your Submission number provided at completion to avoid any delays being added to your team. 
Contact upon Completion: JDFMHA Risk Manager at safety@jdfminorhockey.com 

4. CATT (Concussion Awareness Training Tool)

http://www.cattonline.com/
Cost: free
Recertification: Not required
Method: E Learning
Completion Time: 40 minutes
Completion Date: December 1
Contact upon Completion: JDFMHA Registrar at   registrar@jdfminorhockey.com
 
5. Canadian Hockey Safety Program (HCSP)

https://ehockey.hockeycanada.ca/ehockey/ClinicList.aspx?OID=3
Cost: $27.30 and assumed through team budget upon completion
Recertification:  3 years
Method: E Learning
Completion Time: 3.5 Hours
Completion Date: December 1
Contact upon Completion: JDFMHA Registrar at  registrar@jdfminorhockey.com
 
6. Coach 2 - Coach Level + Hitting Clinic (formerly Hybrid/Stream)

 http://www.bchockey.net/Clinics/clinics.aspx
Cost: paid by credit card $176.40 and reimbursed by Association upon successful completion by March 31st of that season
Recertification: Not required
Method: E Learning (4 hours) + (1) 8 hour day course
Completion Date: December 1
Signature upon Completion: Coach Mentor at  office@jdfminorhockey.com
Contact upon Completion: JDFMHA Registrar at  registrar@jdfminorhockey.com
 
7. Development 1

 http://www.bchockey.net/Clinics/clinics.aspx
Cost: (paid by credit card $208.95) to be reimbursed by Association upon successful completion by March 31st of that season
Recertification: Not required
Method: E Learning + (2) 8 hour weekend course, post task
Completion Date: December 1
Signature upon Completion: Coach Mentor at  office@jdfminorhockey.com
Contact upon Completion: JDFMHA Registrar at registrar@jdfminorhockey.com
 
8. High Performance 1 (HP1)

http://www.bchockey.net/Clinics/clinics.aspx
Cost: $1500 pre-paid by association based on pre-approval of JDF President
Recertification: Not required
Method: E Learning + 5 day course, post task
Completion Date: Course offered annually only in the summer
Signature upon Completion: Coach Mentor at  office@jdfminorhockey.com
Contact upon Completion: JDFMHA Registrar at  registrar@jdfminorhockey.com

9. Respect in Sport (Parent)

https://bchockeyparent.respectgroupinc.com/
Cost: $12 assumed by parent
Recertification: Not required
Method: E Learning
Completion Time: 1 hour
Completion Date: Sept 5
Contact upon Completion: JDFMHA Registrar at  registrar@jdfminorhockey.com

10. VIAHA Code of Conduct

http://hockeynanaimo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/VIAHA-Parent-Contract.pdf
Cost: free
Recertification: Annually
Method: Carbon copy
Completion Date: Must be submitted to Divisional Manager during Assessments
Contact upon Completion: your Divisional Manager