Coach & Bench Staff Requirements
WLMHA is committed to ensuring the selection of quality coaches, with an emphasis on learning hockey, improving hockey skills, and promoting a positive experience in sport for kids. Above and beyond coaching methods, there are Hockey Canada requirements for bench staff.
OMHA coach and bench staff requirements for 2025/2026 are now posted online.
All Bench Staff (Coaches, Trainers, Team Managers) are required to complete the following:
Respect In Sport Activity Leaders:
All coaches & on-ice help (including parents volunteering to help on-ice) are required to also complete their Respect in Sport (Activity Leader) course as well. This is required even if you have completed the Respect in Sport - Parent course.
Gender Expression & Identity Course:
This course must be completed online by all bench staff. Register and complete this course within the Hockey Canada database. This will be added to your Hockey Canada profile.
Rowan's Law Resources & Acknowledgement
All bench staff are required to complete the Rowan's Law Acknowledgement from the Ontario Hockey Federation. Bench staff are required to be aware of Concussion Awareness Resources and Return to Play, as well as bench staff and player responsibilities.