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STEPS TO BECOME A RLHA COACH OR ASSISTANT COACH

USA Hockey and the Coaching Education Program require both certification and registration to be eligible to coach. Registration is done online on a yearly basis. Certification is also required. A few basic steps requirements are as follows:

USA Hockey Requirements (Must be completed before participating in any team activities)

  • Register as a member of USA Hockey for Mite-Bantam Coaches. (Cost is $46 plus any affiliate fees if applicable). Click here for more information. 
    • Note: LTS Parents who will be on the ice can register with USA Hockey as a Managers/Volunteer - there is no fee for this type of registration
       
  • Complete the background screening here for all levels of Coaches.  Screens are good for two years. Under federal law, volunteer organizations must secure a signed consent/release form from each individual for whom a background check is to be requested. Consent/Release Forms are supplied online by Protect Youth Sports.
     
  • Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training or Refresher course for all levels (Required every year effective April 1, 2019 and cannot be added to a roster until completed). Click here for more information.
     
  • Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching - Required for Mites-Bantam Coaches. (Cost is $10 per module and only needs to be completed once per age level. Must be completed PRIOR to participating in any team activities and cannot be added to a roster until completed) Click here to register for the modules.
     

Coaching Education Program Certification Clinic Requirements (Must be completed prior to Dec. 31) - Required for Mites-Bantam Coaches

  • Coaching certifications, background checks and USA Hockey Numbers are all reimbursed by RLHA for season coaches.  Please email copies of your receipts to Ricelakehockey@gmail.com  

USA HOCKEY SAFESPORT

The SafeSport Training and Refresher Training are each valid for one (1) season beginning on 4/1/20.

The safety of its participants is of paramount importance to USA Hockey.  USA Hockey SafeSport is the organization's program related to off-ice safety.

USA Hockey has long had systems in place to protect its participants from physical abuse, sexual abuse and other types of abuse and misconduct that can be harmful to youth hockey players and other participants.  These include without limitation Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Screening, Locker Room Supervision and Hazing Policies, in addition to Codes of Conduct applicable to administrators, coaches, officials, parents, players and spectators.  The USA Hockey SafeSport Handbook is intended to update and collect USA Hockey’s various policies to protect its participants from all types of misconduct and abuse.

Once you have completed the Core SafeSport Course, there will be a Refresher Course available for individuals who have previously completed the core SafeSport course and need to recertify. Users completing the SafeSport refresher course will be certified for an additional season.

PLEASE NOTE that you will need your own USA Hockey Confirmation Number or Referee Number and your own email address to access the training.  You can locate your number OR obtain a number here membership.usahockey.com.  If you will not be participating as a player, coach or referee, you can register at no cost under the ice manager/volunteer category to obtain your USA Hockey Confirmation Number.

See our FAQ here for further information.

Find out how to register for SafeSport training here.

          

SAFESPORT PROGRAM TRAINING

One of the most exciting aspects of the USA Hockey SafeSport Program is the online training/education that is available to help our members become aware of the information necessary to help prevent abuse from occurring in our sport.  We are pleased to announce that all USA Hockey registered coaches, officials, players, employees and volunteers are entitled to take the training at no cost. 

The SafeSport Training and Refresher Training are each valid for one (1) season beginning on 4/1/19.  Please Note: if you took the training during the 2018-19 season, it is still valid for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.

As of January 1, 2018, all relevant individuals who need to be SafeSport certified or are seeking recertification will need to complete the new SafeSport training, which features updated content. 

Once you have completed the Core SafeSport Course, there will be a Refresher Course available for individuals who have previously completed the core SafeSport course and need to recertify. Users completing the SafeSport refresher course will be certified for an additional season.

PLEASE NOTE that you will need your own USA Hockey Confirmation Number or Referee Number and your own email address to access the training.  You can locate your number OR obtain a number here www.usahockeyregistration.com.  If you will not be participating as a player, coach or referee, you can register at no cost under the ice manager/volunteer category to obtain your USA Hockey Confirmation Number. 

Additionally you will need to access the training from the link provided under "Register for SafeSport Training." Click Here to be directed to this training and additional SafeSport Details.