COACHING RESOURCES
CERTIFICATIONS
Hockey Canada requires the following certification in order to coach a minor hockey team:
VIAHA IMPORTANT DATES – COACHING REQUIREMENTS
DECEMBER 1 - ALL CARDED COACHES must be certified or registered in a Development 1 course. Coaches must also have the Checking Clinic as well. Coaches will then have until December 1 of the current season to complete the requirements of the Development 1 Certification.
DECEMBER 15 - ALL RECREATIONAL COACHES U11 & ABOVE Need to attend a Coach 2 clinic by December 15 of the current season or have achieved previous trained status at the Coach 2 – Coach Level ( or equivalent ) prior to the 2017 – 2018 season.
ALL RECREATIONAL COACHES BELOW U11 must attend a Coach 1 – Intro to coaching clinic by December 15 of the current season or have achieved previous trained status at the Coach 2 – Coach Level ( or equivalent )
2024-25 CVMHA Coaching Meetings:
- Monday, August 19, 2024 - Start-Up Coaches Meeting -6PM - Mezzanine
- Friday, September 13, 2024 - Coaches Conference - 5:45PM - Mezzanine followed by On-Ice Session at SC1 at 7:00PM
- Friday, November 18, 2024 - Mid -Season Coaches Meeting 6:30PM - Aquarium Room
- Monday, January 27, 2025 Pre-Playoff Coaches' Meeting - 6:30PM - Mezzanine
- Monday, March 10, 2025 - Year End Wrap Up Coaches Meeting - :30PM - Mezzanine