Coaches & Team Staff
Many team’s coaching staff/officials are the parents of children on the team and will move with the team as they progress through the various age levels programs. Although volunteers, each member of the coaching staff is required at a minimum to commit to the following to be able to help on the bench. These policies help ensure the quality of hockey our children enjoy.
All CAL team officials/volunteers must:
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have a Speak Out/PRS Certification (OMHA) and
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have Gender Identity Training and
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have a current Police Background Check and
- be familiar with specific role requirements(coach, trainer, manager, parent). See links below.
Accountable
Team Officials (Official Order)
- MUST Register at a minimum 1 individual as Head Coach & 1 individual as team trainer
- After the Coach & Trainer positions are filled, a 3rd team official may be registered as Manager
- 4th and 5th spots may include an Assistant Coach and/or Assistant Trainer
Age Restrictions
Certified and registered coaches & assistant coaches sixteen (16) years of age shall be restricted to coaching in Peewee and lower divisions and must be at least two years older than the division age they are coaching.
Specific Role Information
The CAL will meet and promote all requirement minimums as outlined by the OMHA . New or relevant changes released by them will supersede information that may be presented here.