The AFHA is a volunteer driven organization that relies on its volunteers for successful operation. As such the need for parent volunteers is extremely important and the AFHA will support all certifications and training required for parents to become confident leaders on the ice.  The AFHA works with BC Hockey to support coaching certification opportunities and training sessions for our parents and coaches.  Parents interested in working with our players on the ice can do so in a Head Coach, Assistant Coach or On-ice Helper role. Each September, AFHA Coaching Coordinators will host a mandatory COACHES MEETING. This meeting will welcome our coaches to the new season, go over any outstanding certifications they, their assistant coaches and on ice helpers will require as well as provide the resources and contacts they need for a successful start to their season.

To coach, visit the BC Hockey website, use the interactive page to find out what you need: Be a Coach | BC Hockey

1. Criminal Record Check (CRC): Access Code: LW2DB2FVZ8 
2. The Shift Forward (replaces Respect in Sport for all new and recertifications)
3. Concussion Awareness Certification (CATT)
4. Coaching Certification: Depending on the age group and level you are interested in coaching different certifications are required. (see table below) or click here: Be a Coach | BC Hockey

For Hockey Canada members wishing to become trained in Coach 1 or Coach 2 their first stop should be the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR)

This engaging, interactive online platform provides the baseline of information needed, and it’s all done at your convenience wherever you access the internet.

• HCR | BC Hockey
• Coach 1 – Intro to Coach
• Coach 2 – Coach Level

Click here for more information on the Hockey Canada NCCP Instructional Stream

Open

If you are interested in coaching click below to apply:

For information on becoming an on-ice helper, click here: ON ICE HELPERS