WCAHA is an all-volunteer organization that seeks to deliver high quality youth hockey experiences for the kids in our community. We are always looking for new volunteers, both parents and non parents alike.
To inquire about volunteer positions email: board@whatcomhockey.com
| Role | Application Deadline | Contact |
| Head Coach | May 15 | coaching@whatcomhockey.com |
| Assistant Coach | June 30 | coaching@whatcomhockey.com |
| Student Coach | June 30 | coaching@whatcomhockey.com |
| Team Managers | September 1 | risk@whatcomhockey.com |
| Safety | September 1 | risk@whatcomhockey.com |
| Room Monitors | Season Start | head coach |
| Board Members | Ongoing | board@whatcomhockey.com |
| Try Hockey Helpers | Ongoing | tryhockey@whatcomhockey.com |
Parents
WCAHA strongly recommends that one parent per player takes part in the USA Hockey Safesport Training. This is a free online training courses aimed at creating safe and respectful sport environments for all athletes that we feel is beneficial to each of our families.
Steps for Registering for Safesport for families:
- Register with USA Hockey -- Select Volunteer (no fee)
- Complete SafeSport.
Managers / Safety additional requirements:
- USA Hockey Registration (same as above)
- If Manager or Safety of PCAHA Team – you need to get a BC Hockey Number (one time only)
- Email Carol McGregor cmcgregor@pcaha.ca at PCAHA the following information:
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- Name as it appears on your drivers license
- Address
- Telephone number
- Birthdate
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- Concussion Awareness (CATT
- Respect in Sports (BC Hockey version of Safesport)
- Safety Only needs the HCSP Course (Safety)
Managers, Locker Room Monitors and Safety
All adult (18+) volunteers who are in regular contact with kids must complete the following requirements. This includes Off-Ice Volunteers such as Managers, Safety, Locker Room Monitors:
Managers / Safety additional requirements:
- USA Hockey Registration (same as above)
- If Manager or Safety of PCAHA Team – you need to get a BC Hockey Number (one time only)
- Email Carol McGregor cmcgregor@pcaha.ca at PCAHA the following information:
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- Name as it appears on your drivers license
- Address
- Telephone number
- Birthdate
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- Concussion Awareness (CATT
- Respect in Sports (BC Hockey version of Safesport)
- Safety Only needs the HCSP Course (Safety)
Coaching
Student Coaches:
- Register with USA Hockey www.usahockeyregistration.com (every year) Select Player/Coach and pay fee
- Complete student coaching application
Coaches: (Practice Only, Assistant and Head)
Requirements: USA Hockey Registration, Background Check, SafeSport Training, USA Hockey Coaching Education Clinic, USA Hockey Age Specfic Module, BC Hockey Concussion Awareness (CATT).
- USA Hockey Registration choose Player/Coach
- Complete coaching application
- Complete the CEP and ASM modules(1) specific to your age group (Every year, training Sept - Dec of each season, reimbursable)
If you are going to be an Assistant or Head coach of a PCAHA League Team you need to complete the following in addition:
- BC Hockey Registration
- Respect In Sport
- BC Hockey Coach 2 - Coach Level
- BC Hockey Concussion Awareness (CATT)
- To Register for PCAHA Team – you need to get a BC Hockey Number (one time only)
- Email Carol McGregor cmcgregor@pcaha.bc.ca at PCAHA the following information:
- Name as it appears on your drivers license
- address
- telephone number
- birthdate
- Email Carol McGregor cmcgregor@pcaha.bc.ca at PCAHA the following information:
- Complete the BC Hockey Hybrid clinic modules (Sept - Nov of each season, reimbursable)
Submit all documents to the email:
coaching@whatcomhockey.com.
Adult volunteers, please complete and submit a reimbursement request along with copies of receipts once all training is complete to:
