Coaches Corner

NOHA Volunteer Requirements 2022-2023

How do I know what coaching clinics I already have?

Create a spordle account (this is the replacement to ehockey) Here is how it's done. Spordle Walkthrough.
Where do I sign up for the courses I need? Through the NOHA is the easiest, the links are right on their page.
Are the courses reimbursed? Yes, please forward a copy of the receipt to the office @ nbminorhockey@outlook.com once the course is completed.
Approved place to get Vulnerable Sector Check North Bay City Police. Is this reimbursable? Yes, once the completed check is submitted to the OHF and approved you will be reimburse
A receipt for starting your vulnerable sector check is enough to get you approved as pending at the beginning of the season and should be uploaded to the OHF as soon as possible for approval

Eligibility to Coach

New as of 2024-25 Season the OHF will be processing and approving Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSC) for all Associations.

It is imperative for all Team Officials to ensure their Vulnerable Sector Check is complete to be eligible for programs on and off the ice. This includes a valid Vulnerable Sector Check and the OHF Screening Declaration Form.
Before entering the OHF Screening Submission Portal, please ensure you are ready with the necessary
documentation. You will need your:

• Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) Number; AND

• Vulnerable Sector Check (PDF) AND OHF Screening Declaration Form (PDF); OR

• Receipt of Vulnerable Sector Check (PDF) AND OHF Screening Declaration Form(PDF);

Please Note:
1. All documents must be in PDF format to be accepted.
2. For the 2024-25 season, the OHF will be accepting copies of a Vulnerable Sector Check from 2022-23 or 2023-24 AND OHF Screening Declaration Form (PDF).

Full screening process details are available at https://ohf.on.ca/risk-management/ohf-vulnerable-sector-checks/

OHF Volunteer Letter for requesting Vulnerable Sector Check

Evaluation Processes

Forms

Police Record Check
OHF Volunteer Letter for Vulnerable Sector Check
Criminal Offence Declaration
Bank Request Form
Health Screening Questionnaire
Session Participation Tracking Form
Player Medical Form for Trainer
Player Affiliation Form
- Affiliation Regulation
- NOHA Affiliation Chart
- Please request all affiliates through the NBMHA office as they need to be approved by the NOHA and placed on your HCR Roster. DO NOT ADD IN GAMESHEET ROSTER UNTIL APPROVED.
- No more affiliates allowed after Jan 15th, roster is locked.
Injury Report Form
- Please complete the form and submit to kmaitland@noha-hockey.ca and to the NBMHA office

Online Team Requests (Exhibition, Travel, Game Cancellation)

Exhibition Game Request
- Must be done minimum of two weeks in advance in order to allow time to book referees and get approval from the NOHA
- 7.2 Exhibition Games
  
  a) No Player or Team shall be permitted to play exhibition games without the permission of their District Council Director. Permission must be obtained 48 hours in advance of the scheduled game or 7 days in the case where an NOHA Team is playing a Team from outside the NOHA. It will be the responsibility of both Teams to make the request to their Council Directors using the permit portal.
Travel Permit Request
- Must be submitted a minimum of 14 business days prior to the first day of the tournament or will be fine $50.00 by the NOHA
Game Change Request (NDHL)
- Deadline to request game changes is last Friday before Christmas Break
- Any requests after this time are not guaranteed
- If your cancelled game involves an outside association you must work with them to find a new game time that works for both of you in conjunction with the office.