Coach Clinics

Coaching Requirements

Updated Coach Education Pathways

Updates have been implemented to Hockey Alberta’s Coach Education Pathways, with new and/ or updated requirements and qualifications for the 2024-25 hockey season.

Here is what you need to know.

1. CLINIC STRUCTURE

The overall structure of clinics remains the same with an:

• Online component; and
• In-Person clinic (including classroom and ice time).

2. ONLINE COMPONENT

The Hockey Canada Learning Lab has replaced Hockey University for the Online component. This has resulted in the naming changes outlined below. When registering, please search for the clinic/ course names listed below in bold.

• Hockey Canada Coach Clinic (hosted by Brightspace) -> previously HU-Online
  • Hockey Canada Coach 1 AND Hockey Canada Coach 2 -> previously HU-Online Coach 1 & 2
    • NOTE: Coach 1 and Coach 2 are now two separate courses.
    • NOTE: The Player Pathway modules will be available to the Coach once they have completed the main Hockey Canada training.
  • Hockey Canada Skills - Checking -> previously HU-Online Checking Skills
  • Hockey Canada Safety Program - Level 1 -> previously HU-Online Trainer/Safety

3. IN-PERSON CLINIC

In-Person clinics also have new names as outlined below. When registering, please search for the clinic names listed below in bold.

• Hockey Alberta - Coach 1 - Intro to Hockey Clinic -> previously Coach 1 - Intro to Coach
• Hockey Alberta - Coach 2 - Minor Leagues Clinic -> previously Coach 2 - Coach Level
• Hockey Alberta - Intro to Principles of Checking -> previously Checking Skills

NOTE: The are no naming changes to Development 1 or High Performance 1.

4. Clinic Registration

Prior to registering for a clinic, each coach needs to complete the HCR (Hockey Canada Registry) registration process (see HCR tab below). Once that process is completed, a coach can sign up for a clinic review their qualifications:

Upcoming Coach Clinics ›

5. COACH REQUIREMENTS

ALL coaches still require:

• Respect in Sport - Activity Leader (see RIS tab below)
• One Team Official per team requires Hockey Canada Safety Program - Level 1 (see Safety tab below)

Requirements for each level of hockey are outlined in the Chart tab below:

2024-25 Coaching Requirements - Must be completed by November 15, 2024.

DOWNLOAD FULL CLINIC CHART (PDF) >

Parents and coaches/team officials are required to complete the Respect in Sport program. Certification in the Respect in Sport program is valid for up to four seasons and is associated with a May 1 expiry date.

The Respect in Sport Program is an online certification program designed to protect our youth as well as enhance Hockey Alberta’s mandate of providing a safe and fun environment for all of our participants. It is Canada’s leading online bullying, abuse, harassment, and negligence prevention program for parents, coaches, and community leaders.

Respect in Sport Activity Leader/Coach/Officials

The Respect in Sport Activity Leader/Coach Program educates coaches and activity leaders to recognize, understand and respond to issues of bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination. It may be the single most important training leaders receive to assist in creating a safe, healthy and respectful environment for all participants. NOTE: Speak Out is no longer recognized as a relevant program for coaches.

RESPECT IN SPORT COACH - LOGIN ›

RIS - Help Desk

When contacting the Help Desk, please ensure you provide clear information about the issue you are experiencing, the governing body which requested you complete the program, and the phone number (including area code) at which you may be contacted.

To contact the Respect Group Inc. Help Desk:

Respect Group Helpdesk Support is available 6 A.M. to Midnight MST. Support is available by phone, email or live chat.

1. Go to hockeyalbertaparent.respectgroupinc.com and click on Helpdesk Support in the lower left corner of the login page, or log into the program and click on the "Help" tab in the banner.

2. Go to support.respectgroupinc.com, and click on "Contact Us."

3. Call 1-866-956-9791.

4. Email helpdesk@respectgroupinc.com.

Respect Group takes your privacy seriously. By submitting a request for information by email to a general or specific Respect Group email address, you are consenting to have a representative of Respect Group contact you by email.