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
- Hockey Canada Coach 1 AND Hockey Canada Coach 2 -> previously HU-Online Coach 1 & 2
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:
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