Arctic Winter Games Coach Application

Hockey Alberta is looking for coaches for the Arctic Winter Games, held in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, March 9-16. Team Alberta North is looking for two head coach and four assistant coaches to fulfill roles with the U15 Male Team and Junior Female Team (one head coach and two assistant coaches each).

To be eligible, coaches must:

• Reside on or above the 55th parallel in Alberta (eligible communities).
• Have relevant coach certification:
  • Head coaches: NCCP Development 1, evaluated with NCCP Making Ethical Decisions.
  • Assistant coaches: NCCP Coach 2 Level, evaluated with NCCP Making Ethical Decisions.
• Trained in Respect in Sport for Activity Leader.
• Hold a valid passport.
• Provide a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check within one year of the Games (anytime after March 16, 2023).

Applicants should have prior experience and knowledge working with minor hockey teams or tournament/short-term competition.

Commitments:

• Coaches meetings
• Selection Camp:
  • Male Selection Camp: November 24-26 in Peace River
  • Female Selection Camp: December 1-3 in Manning
• Team training
• Team Alberta North staging
• Arctic Winter Games: March 9-16, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

Each hockey team is comprised of 17 players. Teams participate in a round-robin tournament to determine seeding for medal-round pairings. One gold ulu is awarded in each division. Teams that regularly participate in ice hockey include Alaska, Yukon, Alberta North, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Please apply below. Deadline to submit an application is September 1.

The Arctic Winter Games are the world’s largest northern multi-sport and cultural event. The Arctic Winter Games are a celebration of athletic completion, culture, friendship and cooperation between northern contingents. Athletic competition features sports that enjoy worldwide popularity alongside traditional Arctic Sports and Dene games. The cultural component is a pillar of the Games, featuring visual arts, dance, ceremonies and galas with participants from across the circumpolar region.

For any questions, please contact Blake Cosgrove, Manager of Elite Hockey Development, [email protected].

2024 Arctic Winter Games - Female/Male Team Coach Application

If you are interested in applying to coach at the 2024 Arctic Winter Games, please complete the form below.

Required Fields *

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Personal Information

Name: *

Date of Birth: *

Address: *

City/Town: *

Province: *

Postal Code: *

Phone Number (Primary): *

Email (Primary): *

Current Occupation: *

Do you have a Son/Daughter that will be trying out for this program?: * YesNo

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Coaching Details

2022 - 23 Team. Please include Age and Level categories.: *

2022 - 23 Coaching Position: * Head CoachAssistant Coach

Have you secured a position for the 2023 - 2024 season?: * YesNo

If yes, where will you be coaching and what will your position be? Please include Age and Level categories.: *

If no, which Minor Hockey Association do you plan/intend on Coaching with?: *

Have you completed Development 1 Certification?: * YesNo

Have you completed High Performance 1 Certification?: * YesNo

Playing Experience (please check all that apply): * Check at least one of the following: Minor Hockey
Junior/Major Junior
College/Professional

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Coach Pathway

Coaching Aspirations (short-term goals): *

Coaching Aspirations (long-term goals): *

Why are you applying to Coach a team that will be attending the 2024 Arctic Winter Games?: *

What is your coaching philosophy?: *

What are you hoping to learn from this experience should you be selected to coach?: *

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Coaching Commitments

What position are you applying for?: * Male - Team AB North - Head CoachMale - Team AB North - Assistant CoachFemale - Team AB North - Head CoachFemale - Team AB North - Assistant Coach

If you applied for a Head Coach position and are not selected as the Head Coach, would you accept an Assistant Coaching position should it be offered out to you?: * YesNo

Are you able to commit to Conference calls/Planning Meetings via zoom?: - Select -YesNo

Are you able to commit to the Male Selection camp (Nov 24-26, 2023 in Peace River) or (Female Selection camp Dec 1-3, 2023 in Manning)?: - Select -YesNo

Are you able to commit to Team Staging/Training weekend (Feb 9-11, 2024 in Grande Prairie)?: - Select -YesNo

Are you able to commit to the 2024 Arctic Winter Games (Mar 9-16, 2024 in Mat-Su, Alaska): - Select -YesNo

Please provide a letter of reference from your minor hockey association: *

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Arctic Winter Games Female Coach App:

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