Coach Certification Requirements
- All registered team officials aged 18 and over must have the Shift Forward or Respect in Sport certification. A registered team official is any individual listed for insurance purposes. This is an individual who will be on the ice with the team at practice or on the bench during games. #8.01.01.f)
- Communicate with your minor hockey registrar and or division coordinators to make sure that your coaches have their proper coaching credentials.
- December 15:
- Final date for any TEAM OFFICIAL to be removed from a team roster
- The appropriate certifications will be required after this date.
- December 20:
- Final date for all team officials to obtain appropriate certifications.
- Teams will be fined $50 per infraction by Hockey Saskatchewan as per regulation 8.01.01.b
- December 15:
► Please Note: All Respect in Sport Activity Leader certifications currently on your hockey qualifications will remain valid until May 31, 2028, at which time they will expire.
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Please remember: If an individual will ever be on the ice with the team or on the bench with the team, they must be registered with Hockey Canada for insurance purposes. Any unregistered individual who is injured on the ice or on the bench will NOT BE INSURED.
A helper can be listed as a bench helper, volunteer, trainer or assistant manager if they will be assisting on the ice at practice or swinging a gate during games. This individual does require Shift Forward or Respect in Sport if they are 18 or older.
Coach & Team Staff Requirements
Team Staff Requirements is designed to help Coaches, Administrators & Trainers determine what certification is required for all levels of hockey.
