Appendix A - Coach Minimum Requirements
All certifications listed are the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
HC = Head Coach, AC = Assistant Coach
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Division
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House League/
House League Select
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BB & B
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Seeded (A/AA)
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Pavilion (AAA)
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U7 & Below
Initiation Program
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HC: Coach 1 – Intro to Coach*
AC: NCCP is optional
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U8
U9
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HC: Coach 1 – Intro to Coach*
AC: NCCP is optional
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HC: Coach 1 – Intro to Coach*
AC: Coach 1 – Intro to Coach*
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U10
U11
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: NCCP is optional
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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U12
U13
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: NCCP is optional
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HC: Development 1 Trained
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Development 1 Certified
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Development 1 Certified
AC: Development 1 Trained
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U14
U15
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: NCCP is optional
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HC: Development 1 Trained
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Development 1 Certified
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: High Performance 1 Certified
AC: Development 1 Trained
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U16
U18
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: NCCP is optional
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HC: Development 1 Trained
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: Development 1 Certified
AC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
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HC: High Performance 1 Certified
AC: Development 1 Trained
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U21
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HC: Coach 2 – Coach Level
AC: NCCP is optional
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NOTES:
· *Coaches in divisions U9 and below MUST obtain a Coach 1–Intro to Coach qualification. As per Hockey Canada, NO other qualifications will be accepted.
· All Team Officials (Coach, Trainer & Manager) require Respect in Sport Activity Leader, Gender Identity & Expression Course.
· All A, AA, AAA Coaches require the online Hockey Canada Checking (HU-Checking) module at U14 & above.
· All qualifications must be registered with ALLIANCE Hockey.
· The “Old NCCP” Intermediate and Level Coach Certifications are acceptable at all levels excluding Head Coaches at U14 to U18 AAA and U9 & below.
· All Trained Coach 1–Intro to Coach and Coach 2–Coach Level Coaches must complete the online Hockey Canada Modules (HU-Online 1/2) before attending a Clinic. Upon registration of a Clinic, the Clinic Administrator will provide a participant with a direct link for the Hockey University Modules.
· On-Ice Helpers: Respect in Sport Activity Leader and Gender Identity & Expression Course is recommended.
· Refer to the ALLIANCE Hockey Online Manual of Operations for all Team Official requirements (including Trainer).