SHA COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (revised January 2007)

Minimum Coaching Certification Level required

The Level Coach is not a prerequisite to go into Developmental I
Only Coaches who are Development I certified can enter into Developmental II.

All Team Officials registered - including managers (with the exception of stick boys/girls under the age of sixteen (16)) must have attended a Speak Out! Workshop by February 1 of the current season.

At least one team official listed as a coach on a minor hockey team must attend a Bodychecking clinic by February 1 of the current season.  (Female Minor coaches and Initiation coaches are exempt as no bodychecking allowed in these divisions)

At least one team official must have attended a Safety Course by February 1 of the current season.

(The above is recommended at the Senior and Junior Levels, not mandatory)

Please Note:  If you have just moved to Saskatchewan and have taken a Coaching clinic, Speak Out clinic or any clinic from a different province, your certification will qualify here.  Please contact your old Branch office and ask them to transfer your certification to Saskatchewan Hockey Association office.

Certification Dates

Coaches needing Development I or II certification, deadline by February 1 of the current season.

Coaches needing HPI certified, deadline by September 1 of the current season.

To inquire about your coaching certification or about your coaches within your minor association, please contact the Coordinator of Coaching Development at the SHA office at 789-5101 or by fax to 789-6112 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it