Sturgeon Hockey Club

COACH APPLICATION FORM
​​​​​​​Required for anyone applying to coach within SHC, including head and assistant coaches.

Coach applications are now being accepted for the 2025/26 season.

Click Here for Application

If you have any questions, please email the Coaches Director at: coachesdirector@sturgeonhockeyclub.com

IMPORTANT DETAILS

  • The head coach holds full responsibility for the team.
  • ​​​​​​​Required coach seminars and courses will be compensated by Sturgeon Hockey Club.
  • Players will be placed with players of similar skill resulting in parent-coach assignments that align with the skill level of the child. 
  • The coach selection committee will finalize selection once evaluations are complete. ​​​​​​​

Coaching Requirements

U7–U9

  • Coach 1/10 players
  • Respect in Sport Activity Leaders (all)
  • Safety/10 players
  • Criminal record checks (all – required every 3 years)

U11–U18

  • Coach 2 (head coach only)
  • Checking Skills (head coach)
  • Respect in Sport Activity Leaders (all)
  • Criminal record checks (all – required every 3 years)
Click Here for Hockey Alberta's Coaching Requirements

To register for clinics and view your current credentials, follow these 3 steps:

  1. Create or log into your HCR 3.0 account.
    Click for Instructions
  2. Link your new account to import your historical data.
    Click for Instructions
  3. View your credentials and register for clinics on the Hockey Canada Registry.
    Click Here

Criminal Record Check

All coaches must provide a Criminal Record (CR) Check every 3 years. This must be sent to the club Registrar prior to the start of the season. There is no charge for this as long as you follow the steps listed below:

  • The Morinville RCMP no longer accept Criminal Record checks via email.
  • 2 pieces of government-issued identification are required.
  • Ensure the SHC volunteer letter accompanies your application.
Click for SHC Volunteer Letter

Respect in Sport Activity Leader

This course expires every four years. If you are unsure when your course expires, please look up your certificate in your Hockey Locker.

Click to Access Course