GET INVOLVED
INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
Coaching Requirements
- Complete Coaching Application
- USA Hockey Registration - choose Player/Coach
- Submit a Background Check
- Complete SafeSport.
- USA Hockey Coaching Education Clinic (CEP). This will need to be done every year until you reach Level 4. (training Sept - Dec of each season, reimbursable)
- USA Hockey Age-Specific Modules
If you are going to be an Assistant or Head coach of a PCAHA League Team you need to complete the following in addition:
- Complete Respect In Sport (BC Hockey version of Safesport)
- Complete BC Hockey Concussion Awareness (CATT)
- Register for a BC Hockey Number (one time only)
- Email Carol McGregor cmcgregor@pcaha.ca at PCAHA the following information:
- Name as it appears on your drivers license
- Address
- Telephone number
- Birthdate
Student Coaches
- USA Hockey Registration - choose Player/Coach
- Complete Student Coaching Application
Team Manager Requirements
- Register with USA Hockey
- Submit a Background Check
- Complete SafeSport.
- Register for a BC Hockey Number (one time only)
- Email Carol McGregor cmcgregor@pcaha.ca at PCAHA the following information:
- Name as it appears on your drivers license
- Address
- Telephone number
- Birthdate
- Complete BC Hockey Concussion Awareness (CATT)
- Complete Respect in Sports (BC Hockey version of Safesport)
Safety Manager Requirements
- Register with USA Hockey
- Submit a Background Check
- Complete SafeSport.
- Register for a BC Hockey Number (one time only)
- Email Carol McGregor cmcgregor@pcaha.ca at PCAHA the following information:
- Name as it appears on your drivers license
- Address
- Telephone number
- Birthdate
- Complete BC Hockey Concussion Awareness (CATT)
- Complete Respect in Sports (BC Hockey version of Safesport)
- Complete BC Safety Course HCSP (online)
Locker Room Monitor Requirements
- USA Hockey Registration - choose Player/Coach
- Submit a Background Check
- Complete SafeSport.
parents
WCAHA requires 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:
- USA Hockey Registration-- Select Volunteer (no fee)
- Complete SafeSport.
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 |
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:
