coach certifications

There are 2 sets of requirements for Coaching and the deadlines are different for both. Please review each section below;

  1. Southwest Hockey Requirements
  2. Hockey Canada Requirements

Hockey Alberta is responsible for the training and development of Coaches for the Hockey Canada certifications throughout the province through facilitating clinics and certification.

During the hockey season the Head Coach may not be able to perform their duties 100% of the time due to illness, suspension, or other personal reasons; and having additional coaches with the required certifications, keeps the team properly certified.

DID YOU KNOW... Southwest requires a minimum of 2 Assistant Coaches in U7 & U9 and 1 Assistant Coach in U11-U18 on each team to complete the required Head Coach certifications outlined by our governing bodies.

"SOUTHWEST" Coaching Requirements

The 4 items listed below are the minimum requirements for ALL Southwest Hockey Coaches, BEFORE being permitted on the ice or added to an Official Roster.

Returning Coaches - Check your Hockey Canada Spordle Account for expired certifications.

1. Register to Coach

  • Online - Duration 10 minutes
  • Completed each season


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2. Police Information check 

  • Online - Duration 30 minutes
  • Valid for 3 seasons


​​​​​​​CLICK HERE
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3. Respect in sport "activity leader"

  • Online - Duration 4 hours. Can be completed in stages.
  • RIS "Activity Leader" is DIFFERENT that the Parent course.
  • Valid for 4 seasons


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4. Trainer/safety - hockey canada safety program - level 1

  • Hockey Alberta Course # xxxxxxx
  • Online - Duration 3 hours.  Can be completed in stages.
  • Valid for 3 seasons

CLICK HERE






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hockey canada certifications - due nov 15th

Updates were implemented to Hockey Alberta’s Coach Education Pathways, with new and/ or updated requirements last season. The Hockey Canada Learning Lab has replaced Hockey University for the Online component.

The following 3 courses are hosted by Hockey Alberta across the province, beginning in September, and ending November 15.

1. coach 1 (U7 & u9) - 2 part course

Coach - Hockey canada coach 1

  • Hockey Alberta Course # 2025xxxxxx
  • Online - Duration 1 hour
  • Prerequisite for the "in person" Hockey Alberta - Coach 1 - Intro to Coach Clinic

Note ---> All "Player Pathway" modules will be available at the completion of this online course. You will need to complete the U7 or U9 Player Pathway for the age level you will be rostered in. Duration - 35 minutes.





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Coach - hockey alberta - coach 1 - intro to hockey clinic

  • Hockey Alberta Course - Multiple course are offered across the city
  • Note ---> #2025xxxxxx is at Cardel on OCT xx, 2025
  • In Person: Classroom - Duration 3 hours
  • Prerequisite - must have completed the "Hockey Canada Coach 1" course and the corresponding U7 /U9 Player Pathway module.


CLICK HERE





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2. coach 2 (U11 - u18) 2 part course

Coach - Hockey canada coach 2

  • Hockey Alberta Course # 2025xxxxxx
  • Online - Duration 1 hour
  • Prerequisite for the "in person" Hockey Alberta - Coach 2 - Minor Leagues Clinic
Note ---> All "Player Pathway" modules will be available at the completion of this online course. You will need to complete the Player Pathway for the age level you will be rostered in. Duration - 35 minutes.




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coach - hockey alberta - coach 2 - minor leagues clinic

  • Hockey Alberta Course - Multiple course are offered across the city
  • Note ---> #2025xxxxxx is at Cardel on OCT xx, 2025
  • In Person: Classroom - Duration 3 hours
  • Prerequisite - must have completed the "Hockey Canada Coach 2" course and the corresponding "Player Pathway" module.


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3. checking (U11 - u18) 2 part course


coach - hockey canada skills - checking

  • Hockey Alberta Course # 2025xxxxxx
  • Online - Duration 2 hours
  • Prerequisite for the "in person" Hockey Alberta - Intro to Principles of Checking Clinic


coach - hockey alberta - intro to principles of checking skills clinic

  • Hockey Alberta Course - Multiple course are offered across the city
  • Note ---> #2025xxxxxx is at Cardel on OCT xx, 2025
  • In Person: Classroom - Duration 3 hours
  • Prerequisite - must have completed the "Hockey Canada Skills - Checking"

reimbursement

  • Submissions accepted from November 1, 2025 to March 15, 2026
  • Only courses taken in the current season and that are eligible for your age division qualify.
  • 2 part courses - to qualify for reimbursement you must be "CERTIFIED" in the course.
  • If you are not sure contact the Registrar for pre-approval.



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