• 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-OnlineHockey 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:

• 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.

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• One Team Official per team requires Hockey Canada Safety Program – Level 1

2025-26 Coaching Requirements - Must be completed by November 15, 2025.