All GSMHA rostered team officials must hold the required OMHA certifications; including Gender Identity and Expression course, Respect in Sport Activity Leader program, Rowan's Law acknowledgement and submit Vulnerable Sector, Criminal Reference check through OHF. See the Police Check tab for further instructions.
Gender Identity and Expression
The OHF requires all team officials to complete Gender Identity and Expression. There is no cost associated with this course.
Two required steps:
- If needed, register for an eHockey account, visit Hockey Canada to sign up for an eHockey account
- Once your account has been established, visit the OHF's website to register for the course. All the course modules can be completed online
Respect In Sport: Activity Leader Program
- Takes approx. 3hrs to complete online
- Cost is $30. You will be reimbursed, once you submit your receipt to [email protected]
Criminal Reference, Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
- As a reminder, VSC’s are valid for a period of 2 years, and are only valid for ages 18 and up
- Clickhere for further information
CAC (Coach Association of Canada) Qualifications
- In person courses are facilitated by the OMHA; a full listing is available on the OMHA website(Bench Staff - Coaches - Education).
E-HOCKEY | TRACK YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
If you have been registered in hockey previously as a Player, Coach, Official, or Trainer you can access your profile on the Hockey Canada Registry by establishing an
eHockey account. Click on the following document to set up access.
YOUR eHockey ACCOUNT
THE LOCKER | CAC DATABASE
The Locker is the Coaching Association of Canada’s online database. Access to The Locker will provide all coaches with the opportunity to track their progress and guide their development.
- Coaches can create a log-in and access their Profile and Transcript online -where they can can view/update personal information, coaching records and access printable transcripts.
- Certification Maintenance & Professional Development points will be tracked on the Coach's Transcript in "The Locker" and will update the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) Profile when "Certified" status is renewed.
- For direction on how to access ‘The Locker’, review the How to Log into ‘The Locker’ - CAC Information document (link below)
TRANSFER OF QUALIFICATIONS
For individuals holding valid qualifications from other OHF Member Partners or Hockey Canada Branches, we require you to download, complete and submit the Application for Conversion/Upgrade to the OMHA Office.
Application for Conversion/Upgrade