Coaches & Managers

COACH APPLICATIONS 2026/2027

2026/2027 ONLINE COACHING APPLICATION - CLICK HERE
All Applications will be filed and then submitted to the Head of Development and Coaching for WKMHA.
Please email hdc@westkelownaminorhockey.com for any questions you may have.

TEAM staff requirements

WKMHA requires volunteers to help run each team. Volunteers are needed for team staff roles such as Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Team Managers, Safety Person, and On-Ice Helpers. All of these roles require completion courses.

For All Age Groups:

Hockey Canada Registration: All coaches must be registered with Hockey Canada. New Volunteers will require a Hockey Canada ID to register, Click Here To Create a Hockey Canada Number
Critical Waivers: Ensure all waivers are filled out to participate in coaching activities - on Hockey Canada Registration site.
Shift Forward ( Replaced Respect In Sport ) : Click Here to Complete Shift Forward - Needed for All coaches, Managers, Safety and On Ice Volunteers
Criminal Record Check (Access Code: J2YJ8BZCKK) : https://justice.gov.bc.ca/screening/crrpa/org-access
Concussion Awareness Training : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1ef502e1-706b-61bc-aa1f-026050e0ed15

For Safety People Only:
• Hockey Canada Safety Person Course: This specialized training ensures you’re prepared to handle safety-related situations during practices and games. https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f042302-ee0c-63be-aa05-0627b38ad1d

Coaching Requirements for BC Hockey by Age Group

U7 & U9
• Coach 1 – Intro to Coach: Designed for coaches working with players under the age of 9. Focuses on basic skill development and creating a fun environment.
https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f03a614-a7f2-609c-84b5-061ac785fee3

U11 (Recreation & Rep)
• Coach 2 – Coach Level: Required for coaches working with players aged 10-12. Focuses on developing basic skills, rules, and fair play.https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f010b83-1539-64a4-8f97-06ee120d0117

Hockey University Checking Online Course: Required for head coaches but NOT for assistant coaches. https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f040c9a-2522-6b84-9ade-02347ea6fef5

U13
• Recreation Coaches:
◦ Coach 2 : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f010b83-1539-64a4-8f97-06ee120d0117
•Hockey University Checking Online Course: Required for head coaches (both rec & rep) but NOT for assistant coaches. : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f040c9a-2522-6b84-9ade-02347ea6fef5

• Rep Coaches:
◦ Development 1 (online & in person) : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f040cca-9736-62d6-abd9-06ec3eeea2d1
•Hockey University Checking Online Course: Required for head coaches (both rec & rep) but NOT for assistant coaches. : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f040c9a-2522-6b84-9ade-02347ea6fef5

U15
• Recreation Coaches:
◦ Coach 2 : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f010b83-1539-64a4-8f97-06ee120d0117
•Hockey University Checking Online Course: Required for head coaches (both rec & rep) but NOT for assistant coaches. : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f040c9a-2522-6b84-9ade-02347ea6fef5

• Rep Coaches:
◦ Development 1 (online & in person) : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f040cca-9736-62d6-abd9-06ec3eeea2d1
•Hockey University Checking Online Course: Required for head coaches (both rec & rep) but NOT for assistant coaches. : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f040c9a-2522-6b84-9ade-02347ea6fef5

U18
• Recreation Coaches:
◦ Coach 2 : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f010b83-1539-64a4-8f97-06ee120d0117
•Hockey University Checking Online Course: Required for head coaches (both rec & rep) but NOT for assistant coaches. : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f040c9a-2522-6b84-9ade-02347ea6fef5

• Rep Coaches:
◦ Development 1 (online & in person) : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f040cca-9736-62d6-abd9-06ec3eeea2d1
•Hockey University Checking Online Course: Required for head coaches (both rec & rep) but NOT for assistant coaches. : https://page.spordle.com/bch/clinics/1f040c9a-2522-6b84-9ade-02347ea6fef5

Shift Forward , Coaching Courses and Hockey Canada Safety Courses require you to pay upfront. Once completed you will be reimbursed from WKMHA. Please send your certifications and reciepts to executivedirector@westkelownaminorhockey.com
You will need your Hockey Canada ID number to register to take courses. If you do not know your ID number, but have one from previous years, please contact executivedirector@westkelownaminorhockey.com with your full name and birth date. Your HCR ID number will then be emailed back to you.