Want to Coach

All CYO Bench Personnel are required to hold at least one of the following certifications:
            1. Coaching Certification
            2. Trainers Certification

It is mandatory for all Bench personnel to have a Police Check and Respect in Sports (Speak Out). Police Checks must be renewed every four (4) years. Respect in Sports is available online at RIS. Deadline for all certification is November 30^th of the current year.

Be a Coach:

CYO requires you to attend a coaching clinic. CYO offers a coaching clinic in October every year. Click here to view the clinics available. There are two types of clinics available from Alliance Hockey:

Coach Stream 1:
This certification is for House League and Select coaching levels.
Pre-Requisite: Minimum 16 Years of Age
Course Duration: 8 hours in classroom. (No on-ice)
Overview: Improving basic skill acquisition and introduction of team play and individual tactics.
If you think that you may coach at a higher level of hockey, we suggest that you take the Development Stream Level clinic.
Development Stream Level 1:
The Development Stream 1 Clinic is the minimum certification requirement for all ALLIANCE representative coaches (including MD, A, AA and AAA). Click to see more information on this Level.
Pre-Requisite: Minimum 16 Years of Age
Course Duration: 22 hours (16 hours in classroom, 2 hours on-ice)
Overview: Improving basic skill acquisition and introduction of team play and individual tactics.

Alliance Coach Certification does not expire.

All CYO bench personnel must supply an original Police security check done by the Niagara Regional Police. It must have the reference to “CYO Minor Hockey” on the form and be submitted no later than November 30th of the current season. The security check is be reviewed by the League Compliance Officer. The cost of the police check report is the responsibility of the coach. Police Checks must be renewed every four (4) years. To obtain a Police Check, please follow the procedures below. Deadline is November 30^th of the current season.

The CYO Hockey Office will issue you a signed and witnessed Police Check form, which can be picked up during regular scheduled hours. Two pieces of ID are required.
The two-sided completed form must be signed and dated by the applicant and delivered to the St. Catharines Police Department for processing. The fee is $15.00 and must be paid at the police station.
The Police Department will instruct you as to when the Police Check will be ready for pickup.
After picking up your completed Police Check from the Police Department, put it in a sealed envelope and deliver it to the CYO Hockey Office during regular scheduled hours. Original copy must be seen by the Compliance Officer of the League.

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Be a Trainer:

The hockey trainer of today is much more than the person who simply hands out water bottles and tapes sticks. The hockey trainer is a highly respected and important part of any hockey team.

Hockey Trainer Certification Program (HTCP) Level 1 - Online Course Now Available!

The HTCP - Level 1 is now available as an online certification course. The HTCP Level 1 consists of 16 modules and is the introductory level of the program which introduces the participant to the principles of injury and risk management.

Topics include:

Introduction	Emergency Action Plan
Purpose of the Program	Injury Management Principles
Fair Play	Injury Recognition and Management
Risk Management	Spinal Injuries and Concussions
Medical Information Files and Injury Reporting	Injuries and Illness
First Aid Kit	Removing Players from Action Co-coordinating Return to Play
Bullying, Harassment and Abuse	Special Topics: Nutrition and Hydration
Protective Equipment and Hygiene	Special Topics: Performance Enhancing Substances

Course Overview:

The full HTCP Level 1 course utilizes the modules of the HTCP Level 1 content in use for the current season and requires the participant to successfully complete an exam before certification is granted.

Guidelines & Considerations:

Eligibility: This course is available to all participants. HTCP Level 1 certification is mandatory for all new team trainers. Participants are required to complete each module in its entirety.

Minimum Age Requirement: Must be 16 years of age to be certified.

HDCO Trainer Online E-Learning Refresher Course (Re-Certification)

Trainers' Certification expires every three (3) years.

Course Overview:

The refresher course utilizes the re-qualification modules of the HTCP Level 1 content in use for the current season and requires the participant to successfully complete an exam before certification is granted.

Guidelines & Considerations:

Eligibility: As of November 1, 2010, this course is available to participants renewing their HTCP certification and whose certification expires April 1, 2011 or greater. Participants are required to complete each module in its entirety.

Re:Certification: As a minimum standard, participants must re-qualify by successfully completing the Level 1 refresher program every 3 years.

Universal Expiry Date: August 31/year.

Online Examination requires 75% passing grade.

The CYO Hockey Office will issue you a signed and witnessed Police Check form, which can be picked up during regular scheduled hours. Two pieces of ID are required.
The two-sided completed form must be signed and dated by the applicant and delivered to the St. Catharines Police Department for processing. The fee is $15.00 and must be paid at the police station.
The Police Department will instruct you as to when the Police Check will be ready for pickup.
After picking up your completed Police Check from the Police Department, put it in a sealed envelope and deliver it to the CYO Hockey Office during regular scheduled hours. Original copy must be seen by the Compliance Officer of the League.

COACH FOR THE FUN OF IT

CYO Hockey Office Hours:

Monday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Phone: (905) 687-9430
Fax: (905) 687-7083
E-mail: stcathcyo@gmail.com
Web Site: http://www.cyohockey.on.ca

Office Location

We are located at the rear of Jack Gatecliff Arena. You must enter our office from the outside of the arena (east side). We are across the street from the motorcycle shop.
(Corner of Riordon and Division Streets)

Map to CYO Office & Resource Centre

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