Hockey Trainers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of players during practices and games. Trainers help create a safe and positive environment where young athletes can develop their skills and enjoy the game.
TRAINERS CHECKLIST
HOUSE LEAGUE AND SELECT (TRAINERS – U7 – U18)
- Hockey Canada Safety Program or Re-cert Hockey Canada Safety Program or previously obtained Hockey Trainer Level 1
- The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture or previously obtained Respect in Sport – Activity Leader
- Gender Identity & Expression Course (One hour, no cost)
- Vulnerable Sector Screening provided to the OHF (Click here for more information)
A, AA, AAA (TRAINERS – U10-U12)
- Hockey Canada Safety Program or Re-cert Hockey Canada Safety Program or previously obtained Hockey Trainer Level 1
- The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture or previously obtained Respect in Sport – Activity Leader
- Gender Identity & Expression Course (One hour, no cost)
- Vulnerable Sector Screening provided to the OHF (Click here for more information)
A, AA, AAA (TRAINERS – U13- U18)
- Pre-requisite to Trainer Level 2 – Hockey Canada Safety Program or Re-cert Hockey Canada Safety Program or previously obtained Hockey Trainer Level 1
- Trainer Level 2 – To upgrade your existing Level 1 to a Level 2, please forward a copy of your Standard or Advanced First Aid with CPR Level C or individuals that have certain types of medical or para-medical training their professional affiliation to [email protected]. Standard First Aid providers can be found HERE. If completing the HCSP Level 1 and are a Healthcare Provider, complete Module 0 to automatically receive your HCSP Level 2.
- The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture or previously obtained Respect in Sport – Activity Leader
- Gender Identity & Expression Course (One hour, no cost)
- Vulnerable Sector Screening provided to the OHF (Click here for more information)
LEVEL 2 UPGRADE
A Level 2 Trainer qualification can be granted by the League to individuals who have a current Level 1 and current Standard or Advanced First Aid (not Emergency first aid) card with CPR Level C (*AED training is strongly recommended) from an Ontario WSIB recognized FADO (First Aid Delivery Organization – CLICK HERE for a list of providers) or to any professional under the following titles:
- Registered Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurses
- Chiropractors
- Physicians
- Basic Trauma Life Support (B.T.L.S.)
- EMCA certified
- CATA/NATA
- Military Medics (valid for two years from end of service data – Qualifications must be licensed in Canada)
- Physiotherapist
- Dentist
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Podiatrist medical professionals
- Emergency services employees
To upgrade your existing Level 1 to a Level 2, please forward a copy of your Standard First Aid certificate or professional affiliation to [email protected].
NEW – For Healthcare Providers that are completing the Hockey Canada Safety Program, complete Module 0 to automatically receive your HCSP Level 2.
