Information for Coaches and Application Form
As part of this application, it is expected that all coaches will help with pre-season sessions, player evaluation, and sort-out sessions as needed based on OEMHA requirements.
Required Certification and Courses: http://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/pages/forms/cert_clinic_form.htm
U7 and U9: All coaches including assistants are required to achieve trained status as "Coach 1".
U11 to U18: All head coaches are required to achieve trained status as "Coach 2".
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TAKE "COACH 1" BEFORE TAKING "COACH 2".
Coaching Clinics can be found here: https://page.spordle.com/heo/clinics.
ALL coaches must take:
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders course: https://heo.respectgroupinc.com
Gender Identity and Expression course: https://register.hockeycanada.ca/clinic-details/1ecdc403-c5f6-6292-8eb2-06c9f5717ba8
The cost for coaching courses and the Respect In Sport Activity Leader course will be reimbursed by the association. Send your receipt and proof of completion of the course to treasurer@oemha.ca.
All coaches must provide a Level 3 Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) no more than 3 years old. For more information go here: https://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/vulnerable-sector-check/
Code of Conduct
All coaches are required to abide by the OEMHA Coaches Code of Conduct.
Rowan’s Law
Fulfill the requirements of Rowan's Law (Concussion Awareness). You must read certain documents and sign the acknowledgement form (PDF, or Word). Further info here: http://oemha.ca/page.php?page_id=117847
Job Descriptions
Head Coach Job Description and Assistant Coach Job Description.
Application Form
All coaches (including returning coaches) are required to complete an application form every year. The OEMHA encourages and supports both parent and non-parent coaches. Current players who are interested in an opportunity for coach development are also encouraged to register as an Assistant Coach.
The link to the Coach Application Form is at the bottom of this page.
Coach Selection
Convenors will collect coaching interest and assign coaches wherever possible. In 2025/26, the aim is to balance coaching assignments between associations. Each coach's registration, accreditation review, and discipline will remain with their current association.
In cases where there are multiple applications or potential disputes, we will establish a Coaching & Development (C&D) committee to review and make recommendations to the impacted convenors and/or the merge committee. Convenors will provide coaching assignments to the C&D committee for review prior to making assignments.
The C&D committee will be have two members from each association, and an additional member from each to focus on goalie development.
Thanks to all who submit applications.
Additional questions can be directed to the Coaching Co-ordinator, Louis Rozza at coaching@oemha.ca
Click here: Coach Application Form
Required Certification and Courses: http://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/pages/forms/cert_clinic_form.htm
U7 and U9: All coaches including assistants are required to achieve trained status as "Coach 1".
U11 to U18: All head coaches are required to achieve trained status as "Coach 2".
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TAKE "COACH 1" BEFORE TAKING "COACH 2".
Coaching Clinics can be found here: https://page.spordle.com/heo/clinics.
ALL coaches must take:
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders course: https://heo.respectgroupinc.com
Gender Identity and Expression course: https://register.hockeycanada.ca/clinic-details/1ecdc403-c5f6-6292-8eb2-06c9f5717ba8
The cost for coaching courses and the Respect In Sport Activity Leader course will be reimbursed by the association. Send your receipt and proof of completion of the course to treasurer@oemha.ca.
All coaches must provide a Level 3 Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) no more than 3 years old. For more information go here: https://www.hockeyeasternontario.ca/vulnerable-sector-check/
Code of Conduct
All coaches are required to abide by the OEMHA Coaches Code of Conduct.
Rowan’s Law
Fulfill the requirements of Rowan's Law (Concussion Awareness). You must read certain documents and sign the acknowledgement form (PDF, or Word). Further info here: http://oemha.ca/page.php?page_id=117847
Job Descriptions
Head Coach Job Description and Assistant Coach Job Description.
Application Form
All coaches (including returning coaches) are required to complete an application form every year. The OEMHA encourages and supports both parent and non-parent coaches. Current players who are interested in an opportunity for coach development are also encouraged to register as an Assistant Coach.
The link to the Coach Application Form is at the bottom of this page.
Coach Selection
Convenors will collect coaching interest and assign coaches wherever possible. In 2025/26, the aim is to balance coaching assignments between associations. Each coach's registration, accreditation review, and discipline will remain with their current association.
In cases where there are multiple applications or potential disputes, we will establish a Coaching & Development (C&D) committee to review and make recommendations to the impacted convenors and/or the merge committee. Convenors will provide coaching assignments to the C&D committee for review prior to making assignments.
The C&D committee will be have two members from each association, and an additional member from each to focus on goalie development.
Thanks to all who submit applications.
Additional questions can be directed to the Coaching Co-ordinator, Louis Rozza at coaching@oemha.ca
Click here: Coach Application Form