Coaching Para Hockey
Para Hockey is open to both male and female able-bodied and disabled players of all ages. It is a sport that everyone can play. The program is divided into Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels. The para hockey season runs from October through April. Our complete Para Hockey Coaching Resource Guide is available for download.
For more information, please contact Michelle Skilnick
Para Hockey Clubs must ensure that all teams and/or programs meet the requirements outlined in the chart below by November 15 of the current season.
Once the certification deadline passes, any team / program that does not meet the required certifications for their Team Officials will be notified that they are ineligible to participate until they have obtained the proper certifications.
NEW IN 2020-21: All Head Coaches are required to take the HU - Planning a Safe Return to Hockey course. This a free 20-minute online program which looks at key information coaches and associations need to know in order to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 in the hockey environment. This course can be found on Hockey Canada’s eHockey website.
Required coaching courses are hosted across the province, beginning in September, and ending November 15
| COACH 2 COACH LEVEL |
RESPECT IN SPORT | SAFETY | SAFE RETURN TO HOCKEY | |
| PARA HOCKEY | HEAD COACH | *** ALL TEAM OFFICIALS |
ONE TEAM OFFICIAL | HEAD COACH |
*** The Respect In Sport requirement excludes Sledge Programs/Teams unless a Minor aged player is registered to and / or affiliated to the Team.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Respect in Sport – Activity Leader: Must be completed prior to registration to a team. Valid certification must in place to participate in on-ice activities. Must renew every 4 years.
November 15th: Deadline for Team Officials to have qualifications complete (except Respect in Sport – see above). Team is ineligible to complete after this date if requirements are not fulfilled.
Assistant Coaches: Highly recommend to obtain training of what is required for Head Coaches
Hockey Alberta is not planning to offer a sledge specific Coach 2-Coach Level course for the 2020-21 season.
Para hockey coaches are welcome to register for and attend any stand-up hockey clinics offered.
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Edmonton Adaptive Sports AssociationSharon Veeneman, Team Manager |
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Edmonton Sled Hockey ClubGeneral Inquiries |
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Paralympic Sports AssociationStephanie Fleming, Program Coordinator |
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Calgary Sledge Hockey AssociationGeneral Inquiries |
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Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport & RecreationTara Chisholm, Program Coordinator |
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Wolverines Wheelchair Sports AssociationEmily Van Amstel, Program Coordinator |
