2026 - 2027 COACHING APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
COACHING INFORMATION
The AFHA recognizes the hard work, time and dedication that goes into being a volunteer coach or assistant coach of a minor hockey team. Overseeing In addition, Health & Safety team managers and fundraising positions are critical to a team's success – thanks to all our parent volunteers!
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.
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 working with BC Hockey will identify coaching certification opportunities and will look to host 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.
For information on becoming an on-ice helper, click here: ON ICE HELPERS
To coach, visit the BC Hockey website, use the interactive page to find out what you need: Be a Coach | BC Hockey
- Criminal Record Check (CRC): Access Code: LW2DB2FVZ8
- Respect in Sport : Cost: $30 (please keep receipts and submit to the team manager)
- Concussion Awareness Certification (CATT)
- 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.
Click here for more information on the Hockey Canada NCCP Instructional Stream
If you are interested in coaching click below to apply:
