Certification Requirements

CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS

Hockey PEI endorses the notion that every child who plays the sport of hockey should have qualified and trained volunteers acting in the important roles of coach, manager and trainer. The following mandatory certification requirements are in force at Hockey PEI.

For the 2020-21 season, all bench staff must also have the COVID-19 E-Learning Module. The Module is AVAILABLE HERE.

** ALL certification must be obtained before December 31st of the current season.

COACHES

Coach Certification Requirements

SAFETY TRAINER

Team Trainers at all levels require Safety Trainer Program Certification and Respect in Sport Certification.

Safety Trainer Certification does not include Respect in Sport Certification. Respect in Sport certification must be obtained through a separate clinic.

Safety Trainer Certification is valid for 3 years. At the end of that period, trainers can be recertified for an additional 3 year period, provided they have a valid First Aid training or retake the Safety Trainer Clinic.

MANAGERS and TEAM OFFICIALS

Managers and any registered team officials require Respect in Sport Certification.

ADVISORY NOTE TO EHOCKEY PARTICIPANTS:

It is the responsibility of EHockey Participants to verify from their Minor Hockey Association that they are approved to take an online clinic.
It is the responsibility of the EHockey Participants to complete in full any online clinics signed up for.
EHockey participants will be responsible for clinic fees related to incomplete clinics and/or unapproved participation.