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Updated:  August 4, 2024
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The Deadline for Coach Certifications is December 1, 2024.

Certification Requirements

All SMHA Volunteers and Coaches require an HCR #, a valid Criminal Record Check, and Respect In Sport: Activity Leader.

Coaches require additional certifications. Please refer to Hockey Nova Scotia's Volunteer Requirements Page to see what is needed for each position. Follow the links on the Volunteer Requirements Page to the required courses. 

Certification Requirements must be completed by December 1, 2024. Hockey Nova Scotia will remove volunteers from Official HCR Rosters if Certification Requirements are not completed by December 1, 2024. This may impact the team's ability to practice and participate in Games & Tournaments.

Checking Your Own HCR Profile 

SMHA Volunteers and Coaches are responsible for logging into the Hockey Canada Registry (aka HCR 3.0) to check the status of their own credentials and any additional requirements for the upcoming season.

Criminal Record Checks

It is very important that you use THIS LINK (https://www.backcheck.net/hockeynovascotia/) for your Criminal Record Check. This link covers the cost of the Criminal Record Check, and makes your results visible to Sackville Minor Hockey Association. Select "Sackville MHA" from the drop-down list. It is also important to watch for a reply from Halifax Regional Police containing your Serial Number. Your Serial Number must be copied and pasted into your MyBackCheck account to share your Criminal Record Check results with Sackville Minor Hockey. 

If for any reason a volunteer's Criminal Record Check requires fingerprinting, it can take quite a long time to process. Backlogs with the system can also occur near the the December 1st deadline. Please do not delay starting this step.

• If you don't receive an email from Halifax Regional Police, you can call them at 902-490-1329.
• If you receive a reply indicating you require fingerprinting, please reach out to Craig Foley at RiskManagement@FlyersHockey.ca. We will provide you with a Fingerprint Request letter, and you will need to bring that to Halifax Police Headquarters at 1975 Gottingen St.
  • Click Here for a letter from Hockey Nova Scotia requesting the Fingerprint Fee be reduced or waived.
• After all is completed, you should receive an email from Halifax Regional Police stating the Criminal Record Check is completed.

Respect in Sport: Parent Course

Respect in Sport: Parent Course

At least one parent per Minor Hockey Family must complete this course. The course costs $12, and the certification does not expire.

There is no Pre-Registration Code for the Parent Course; It is paid for by the family.

Respect in Sport: Activity Leader Program for Volunteers & Coaches

Respect in Sport: Activity Leader Program

ALL Volunteers and Coaches must complete the Respect in Sport: Activity Leader Program.

Once the course is fully completed, it will be automatically linked to your HCR Profile.

We offer Coaches, Managers, and Trainers a Pre-Registration Code to have the fee for this course billed to Sackville Minor Hockey Association.

The Pre-Registration Code is: SVMHA-C8X7N9X

Craig Foley
Director, Risk Management
RiskManagement@FlyersHockey.ca