All coaching staff including Trainers and Assistant Coaches must have current certification.
In many cases, refresher clinics are also required. Please check the expiry date of your certification.
Cayuga Minor Hockey provides financial assistance for most clinics.
If you want to be a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Trainer or Manager?
Just fill out the questions in the OMHA link below and you will receive an email with the courses you will need to complete.
The link also instructs you how to view your current qualifications!
Coaching Clinic course dates and locations can be found at this link as well.
Please see link: COACH EDUCATION (omha.net)
2025-2026 Qualification Requirements for Team Officials
A VSC is required for all Bench Staff to obtain an Approved Roster. The process could take several weeks. If you are considering coaching or being on a bench this season, start the process NOW to avoid any issues with getting the necessary approvals.
Age changes as of 2019-20 season:
Coaches, Trainers and Managers must be 19 years of age or older.
Assistant Coaches must be 16 years of age or older.
All bench staff must be a minimum of 4 years older than the players they are coaching.
Questions regarding required certifications or eligibility for reimbursement of clinic registration fees can be directed to any of the following Board Members:
President - Trevor Metcalfe
Centre Contact - Katherine Hedley
Coach Administrator - Nick Paulino