Coach and Bench Staff Registration Process

Thank you for choosing to volunteer with HGHA. Together, we are building both strong teams and lasting memories. We could not do it without you!

You will need to complete the following to be able to be rostered to a team:

1. POLICE CHECK - APPLY FOR YOUR VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK (VSC) - ALL STAFF

All staff who will be on the ice, bench, or in a dressing room at any time will require a Vulnerable Sector Check to be completed. Click here for information on how to apply for your VSC and the links required.

2. SCREENING & DECLARATION SUBMISSION - ALL STAFF

All staff members must complete the OHF’s Screening & Declaration Submission process. Click here for instructions on how to Upload your VSC and complete your Declaration.

3. RESPECT IN SPORT - RETURNING STAFF

If you already have Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders, OWHA will recognize it until 2028. For the 2028/2029 season EVERYONE will require The Shift Forward Program Certificate.

4. THE SHIFT FORWARD PROGRAM - ALL STAFF ***NEW***

All staff who will be on the ice, bench, or in a dressing room at any time are required to complete the The Shift Forward Program. Once the course has been completed, your Shift Forward Certificate will be automatically uploaded to your Spordle Account.

***Returning Staff don’t require The Shift Forward Program Certificate until 2028/2029 season.

5. GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION - ALL STAFF

You will need to complete the Gender Identity and Expression course through Spordle. Here is the link: Gender Identity & Expression course.

6. HOCKEY CANADA SAFETY PROGRAM - LEVEL 1 - TRAINERS ONLY 

*Please note: The Hockey Canada Safety Program Trainer's Course is NEW for 2026/2027, the HTCP Certification you may have will be accepted until it is expired 

All trainers must complete the Trainers course and get their Trainer’s certificate. Please use this link for information on Trainer’s Qualifications: Click here for the OWHA's Trainer Information Page.
Please use this link: Hockey Canada Safety Program - Level 1 to complete the Hockey Trainers Certification Program. Once the course has been completed, your HTCP will be automatically uploaded to your Spordle Account.

5. COACH CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - COACHES & ASSISTANT COACHES ONLY

Please click this link: Coach Stream to see what the OWHA’s minimum certification requirement is for each division and competitive level.
Please click this link: OWHA’s Coaching Clinic page for Coaching clinics.

6. REGISTER ON RAMP - ALL STAFF

All staff members (Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Trainers, Managers, Dressing Room Monitors and On-Ice Instructors) must register through the OWHA’s RAMP registration system. Click HERE for instructions and the registration link.

The Registrar will request to link your Spordle Account so they can check to make sure your Qualifications are up to date and your Background Check (VSC) and Declaration are valid.

You will receive an email requesting to link your account to Sara Plant. You can approve the request in the "To do" tab on the left menu of your Spordle Account.  

Alternatively, you can send a screenshot of the following from your Spordle Account to registrar@huntsvillegha.ca

• VSC and Declaration - All Staff
• Respect in Sport for Hockey Activity Leaders - All Staff
• Gender Identity and Expression - All Staff
• Hockey Trainer Certification - Trainers Only
• Coaching Certification(s) - Coaches and Assistant Coaches Only
• Click HERE for instructions on where to find them

Please send ALL screenshots in one email.

For any any questions about team staff registration, please email registrar@huntsvillegha.ca.