Each member of the team staff are required to obtain certification. What they need will depend on the role.
Coaches
Coaching level
Criminal Record Check
Respect in Sport
Concussion Awareness Training Tool
On-ice Volunteers
Criminal Record Check
Respect in Sport
Concussion Awareness Training Tool
Criminal Record Check
Respect in Sport
Concussion Awareness Training Tool
Team Managers
Hockey Canada Safety Training
Criminal Record Check
Respect in Sport
Concussion Awareness Training Tool
HCSPs
Criminal Record Check
Treasurer
Coaching Levels
All rostered coaches (head and assistant) are required to have specific certifications for the division(s) they are coaching in no later than December 1st.
Coach requirements by division: Click here
Link to BC Hockey coach clinics: Click here
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Criminal Record Checks
Every rostered team staff member must have a current criminal record check that includes a vulnerable sector search. Once a criminal record check is on file with the association it is considered current for 3 years from the year of clearance.
A vulnerable sector search is an additional, secondary search of the criminal record databases that encompasses convictions for pardoned sex offences that have subsequently been pardoned (pardoned offences are not typically included in a criminal record check). Vulnerable sector searches are only available to individuals who are identified as working with an organization responsible for the well-being of children under the age of 18. Minor hockey associations are these types of organizations.
Note that a BC Services Card is required to submit an application online.
Option 1: If you have NEVER submitted an online CRC request before, then you must do the following:
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Go to the link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/
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Enter access code: CGW39BXTU8
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Click on the button ‘Request a NEW Criminal Record Check’.
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If you receive a letter from the Ministry advising a further fingerprinting is required, you must let the Association know and then follow the information provided in the letter. You have 30 days from the date you receive the letter to have your fingerprints processed. After 30 days your file will be closed and you will have to reapply and you will be removed as a team official until complete.
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The results are sent directly to the Association.
Option 2: If you HAVE submitted an online CRC request in the past 5 years, as a volunteer with any CRRP participating organization, then you can simply share the result of that check, as follows:
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Go to the link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/
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Enter access code: CGW39BXTU8
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Click on the button ‘Share the result of a Completed Criminal Record Check’.
Criminal Checks are for Association purposes and are not shared with other organizations or said individual as per Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Respect in Sport (RIS)
Team staff must complete the Respect in Sport “Activity Leader” version – click here
Respect in Sport is valid for 5 years from completion.
Concussion Awareness
Training Tool (CATT)
This 40-minute online course is free for BC Hockey members and required before taking part in any practice or game. There is no expiry, and the course is not required to be renewed, however the information is valuable for team staff to understand each season and can be repeated as needed.
Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) – Coach Module - Click here
Hockey Canada Safety Training
Any rostered HCSP must complete the ~3 hour HCSP online training (click here) . It is recommended that each team have two certified HCSPs, with at least one not being a member of the coaching staff.