Coach certification Requirements
Each year McKnight is looking for parents to take on the roles of Head Coach, Assistant and Goalie Coach. These are fundamentally the most important roles on the ice. If you are interested in joining us this coming season, you will be required to complete our online application form. Please be sure to have your coach qualifications up to date before the season starts. Not having all of your coach qualifications does not preclude you from a position, but it could adversely affect your application when in comparison to another available coach who has all qualifications completed.
All coaches in all divisions require coach certification. McKnight Hockey Association will reimburse coaches for fees associated with certification courses. McKnight Hockey minimum certification requirements meet or exceed Hockey Calgary minimum certification requirements.
If you have coached before, please ensure that you check your qualifications via your HCR 3.0 account prior to completing your online application.
Deadline to complete your Coach Application is Sept 10, – No Exceptions
Deadline to complete your certification is November 15, – No Exceptions
McKnight Hockey Association Coach Certification Requirements
Note: McKnight has HIGHER requirements to coach than what is listed on Hockey Alberta's website. This is to ensure we have the most qualified and safest environment for our players.
This course is DIFFERENT from the Parent version. This course must be completed before stepping on the ice for the first time.
Shift Forward will replace Respect In Sport. Your RIS will be honoured until its expiry. Going forward, this is the course to complete.
There is NO COST for this police check if you follow the steps outlined. McKnight will not reimburse for a police check if you did not follow the steps.
Valid for 3 seasons
Online
Available for reimbursement
45-minute online course
No cost
This has an online AND in-person component
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Available for reimbursement
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This has an online AND in-person component
Search for the IN PERSON clinic as well
Available for reimbursement
This is a REQUIRED course for U13AA head coaches and encouraged for assistant coaches.
Note: this is an 8-hour, in-person course with an online component as well
This has an online AND in-person component
Available for reimbursement