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 Interested in Coaching or being an Assistant Coach? 
​​​​​​​Complete the forms below for consideration for Bulldogs or York North Coaches

SMHA Coaching Application

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Stanley Minor Hockey Coach Application 2025-26

Stanley Minor Hockey Coach Application 2025-26

Your Name *

Your Email *

Phone Number(s) *

HNB Training/Coaching Certification Currently Obtained *

Other Certifications

Other Courses Planned this year

Applying for: *

Level applying for: *

If you've chosen more than one option, what is your first choice

Experience (Please list the year, association, division and role for each) *

Outline your general philosophy and coaching objectives *

For the last team what, if any or individual objectives did you set? *

What is your attitude with respect to off-ice activities? i.e. School sports, dry land, social events? *

How would you describe fair play? *

Specifically, why should this association grant you the coaching position you are seeking? *

Have you ever received a suspension as a coach in the past? If YES, list reason and length of suspension *

Include two reference names, telephone, email and relationship to you *

Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Record Check (VSC)

DUE DATE TO APPLY is Friday, September 19. All forms MUST be accompanied by a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) at the time of submission to be considered. Any forms without a CRC/VSC will not be accepted, unless you have confirmed with the Technical Director that Stanley Minor Hockey (SMHA) has a recent one on file. All information collected will be kept confidential within SMHA. This is a requirement for ALL volunteers of HNB 18 and over every 3 years (as per section 4.0 of the minor ops manual). Note: New Volunteers or returning volunteers who have been away from volunteering must complete BOTH the CRC/VSC, without exception).

HNB FAIR PLAY CONTRACT - Please sign here to agree to the below conditions *

Hockey New Brunswick Annex A Fair Play Rules for Hockey New Brunswick COACHES CONTRACT/GUIDELINES As coaches within the Hockey New Brunswick, our focus is to ensure that players develop and refine their hockey and skating skills, fair play, work hard, build teamwork, have fun, and most importantly, learn to respect teammates, coaches, opponents, officials and their decisions, and the game of hockey. SAFETY and RESPECT are our goals. As coaches we agree to abide by the following guidelines: 1. We will actively encourage and support the concepts of Fair Play: Respect the rules. Respect your opponents. Respect the officials and their decisions. Have everyone participate. Maintain your self-control at all times. 2. We will be organized and prepared for all practice sessions and games to maximize and optimize all scheduled ice time. 3. We will not openly be critical of any players on our team, opposing teams, officials, or other coaches. 4. We will treat all players fairly and with respect and ensure all players receive equitable ice time throughout the season. 5. We will respond to and be aware of all players’ safety and their needs. 6. We will emphasize respect, teamwork, fun, and attempt to build a love for the game in our players. 7. We fully understand that our system is designed to serve the needs of the players first, and not to serve the coaches and parents. 8. We will attempt to teach our players to work hard to win, but not to win at all costs. 9. We will respect other coaches within our system and work with them to ensure maximum benefit to the players. 10. We will make ourselves available to meet with individual parents to discuss any personal concerns.

York North Coaching Application

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York North Coach Application 2025-26

York North Coach Application 2025-26

Your Name *

Your Email *

Address *

Phone Number(s) *

HNB Training/Coaching Certification Currently Obtained *

APPLYING FOR: *

Level Applying for *

Do you have a child trying out for this team? *

RECENT COACHING EXPERIENCES (last 5 yrs) Season/Team/Organization/Level/Role *

Coaching Aspirations - What are your goals for this season? *

Coaching References (please list 2) Their Email/Phone/E-mail/Your Relationship *

Due date to apply is Friday, August 29, 2025 - All forms MUST be accompanied by a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) at the time of submission to be considered. Any forms without a CRC/VSC will not be accepted, unless you have confirmed with the Technical Director that York North Minor Hockey (YNMH) has a recent one on file. All information collected will be kept confidential within YNMH. This is a requirement for ALL volunteers of HNB 18 and over every 3 years (as per section 4.0 of the minor ops manual). Note: New Volunteers or returning volunteers who have been away from volunteering must complete BOTH the CRC/VSC, without exception).

NOTE: Coaches/Coaching staff, and helpers will NOT be permitted on ice under any circumstances until approved by YNMHA, and only after submission of a Criminal Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and a Coach Application are received - NO EXCEPTIONS

NEW THIS YEAR: Applicants will be contacted for an in-person interview that will take place the week of September 1, 2025. All interviews will be split between Stanley and Keswick.

HNB FAIR PLAY CONTRACT: Please sign here to agree to the below conditions. *

Hockey New Brunswick Annex A Fair Play Rules for Hockey New Brunswick COACHES CONTRACT/GUIDELINES As coaches within the Hockey New Brunswick, our focus is to ensure that players develop and refine their hockey and skating skills, fair play, work hard, build teamwork, have fun, and most importantly, learn to respect teammates, coaches, opponents, officials and their decisions, and the game of hockey. SAFETY and RESPECT are our goals. As coaches we agree to abide by the following guidelines: 1. We will actively encourage and support the concepts of Fair Play: Respect the rules. Respect your opponents. Respect the officials and their decisions. Have everyone participate. Maintain your self-control at all times. 2. We will be organized and prepared for all practice sessions and games to maximize and optimize all scheduled ice time. 3. We will not openly be critical of any players on our team, opposing teams, officials, or other coaches. 4. We will treat all players fairly and with respect and ensure all players receive equitable ice time throughout the season. 5. We will respond to and be aware of all players’ safety and their needs. 6. We will emphasize respect, teamwork, fun, and attempt to build a love for the game in our players. 7. We fully understand that our system is designed to serve the needs of the players first, and not to serve the coaches and parents. 8. We will attempt to teach our players to work hard to win, but not to win at all costs. 9. We will respect other coaches within our system and work with them to ensure maximum benefit to the players. 10. We will make ourselves available to meet with individual parents to discuss any personal concerns.