Minimum Requirements
Please note the WGMHA certification requirements are more extensive than the minimum OWHA requirements. This approach has been approved by the OWHA.
FIRST - Make sure you register as staff
All staff MUST register on our registration system. This is your first step at joining a team.
Minimum Age Requirements
All Team Staff must meet the minimum age requirements.
Basic Requirements for ALL Coaches, Trainers and Managers
All coaches, trainers and managers require the following:
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Basic Requirements for ALL Team Staff
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Additional Basic Requirement – U13 and Older Teams
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Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches
All rostered coaches, both Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches, on the team must also have the following coaching courses in addition to those listed in the Basic Requirements chart above. At all games and practices, at least one Team Staff member must have the following coaching certifications.
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Age Group/Team
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Minimum Coaching Courses
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Fundamentals, U7 and U9 Coaches (LL or Rep)
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- Both Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches MUST have Hockey Canada Coach 1. No other coaching qualifications are accepted.
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U11 – U22 Local League and Senior Rep Coaches
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U13A, U15A, U18A and U22A Rep Coaches
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All Other U11 to U18 Rep Coaches
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Trainers
All rostered Trainers on the team also have the following course in addition to those listed in the Basic Requirements chart above. A rostered Trainer must attend all games, practices and dryland training.
On-Ice Helpers
All rostered On-Ice Helpers on the team must have the following at a minimum.
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On-Ice Helpers – OWHA Players (12 - 15 years of age)
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- a registered player with an OWHA team, AND
- wear full hockey equipment including a properly fastened CSA approved helmet and face mask. This is mandatory and required by our insurer.
Note: Non-Woolwich OWHA players must provide Proof of Insurance from
their Association.
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On-Ice Helpers (16 - 17 years of age)
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Note: Non-Woolwich OWHA players or staff must provide Proof of Insurance from their Association.
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On-Ice Helpers (18 years of age or older)
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Note: Non-Woolwich OWHA players or staff must provide Proof of Insurance from their Association.
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Dressing Room Staff
All rostered Dressing Room Staff on the team must have the following at a minimum. At least two Dressing Room Staff must be present at all games and practices.
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Dressing Room Staff
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- Female who is associated with the team (e.g. parent, guardian, sibling, etc.),
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