Team Staff Registration and Requirements (Barrie Women's Hockey Association)

 

1. RAMP REGISTRATION (ALL STAFF)

All staff members must register through the OWHA’s RAMP registration system. Click here for instructions, and a link to the registration system. 

2. POLICE CHECKS – VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENINGS (ALL STAFF)

All staff who will be on the ice, behind bench, or in a dressing room at any time will require a Vulnerable Sector Screening to be completed by the local police agency where they reside. Click here for more information on Vulnerable Sector Screenings and how to obtain one.

If you require a “volunteer letter” in order to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check, you must use the OHF’s Letter Requesting a Vulnerable Sector Check. The BWHA no longer issues volunteer letters.

3. SCREENING & DECLARATION SUBMISSION (ALL STAFF)

All staff members must complete the OHF’s Screening & Declaration Submission process. Click here for instructions and a link to the OHF’s Submission Portal.

Once the OHF’s Screening and Declaration Submission process, and everything has been approved, staff members must send a screen shot to their team manager - of the Background Checks page from your Hockey Canada profile showing approval for both the screening and declaration. Click here for instructions on how to access the background checks page of your Hockey Canada Profile

4. RESPECT IN SPORT (ALL STAFF)

All staff who will be on the ice, behind bench, or in a dressing room at any time are  required to complete the Respect In Sport for Hockey Activity Leaders. Once the course has been completed, your Respect in Sport Certificate will be automatically uploaded to your Hockey Canada profile. All staff must send a copy of their Respect in Sport Certificate, or screenshot of their Hockey Canada profile showing the certification, to their team manager. Please also keep an electronic copy of your certification for future seasons.

5. HOCKEY TRAINER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (TRAINERS ONLY)

All trainers are required to complete the Hockey Trainers Certification Program. Once the course has been completed, your HTCP will be automatically uploaded to your Hockey Canada profile. All trainers must send a copy of their HTCP, or screenshot of their Hockey Canada profile showing the certification, to their team manager. Please also keep an electronic copy of your certification for future seasons. Click here for the OWHA's Trainer Information Page.

6. COACH CERTIFCATION REQUIREMENTS (COACHES & ASSISTANT COACHES ONLY)

The OWHA defines the minimum certification requirements for coaches and assistant coaches, for each age group and competitive level. Please review the OWHA’s Coaching Requirements. Please visit the OWHA’s Coaching Clinic page for information on clinics provided by the OWHA, including registration links and instructions. All coaches must send a copy of their HTCP, or screenshot of their Hockey Canada profile showing the certification, to their team manager. Please also keep an electronic copy of your certification for future seasons.


FOR COMPETITIVE TEAM STAFF, ALL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETE BY JULY 15, 2025 – INCLUDING PROVIDING COPIES OF YOUR CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR SCREENSHOTS TO YOUR TEAM MANAGER.


For any any questions about team staff registration, please email [email protected]