Training and certification requirements for each position are outlined in this chart, set out by Ringette Ontario.
All bench staff requirements must be completed by November 30th of the current playing year to be eligible. Use these checklists to make sure you’ve met all the requirements for your position. If you have any questions about the requirements below, please contact the Coaching Coordinator.
Requirement checklist: An easy to use tool to help you get ready for the season
| Manager (All Divisions) | – Manager’s certification program (coachingringette.ca) – Screening Disclosure Form (within past three years) – Annual Attestations Form, declaring no charges – Criminal Record Check – vulnerable sector – Review the Policies section on the WRA website – Review Ringette Ontario policies, including code of conduct for coaches, team staff qualification, safe sport and concussion policies, and relevant administrative policies |
| Trainer (All Divisions) | – Standard First Aid or equivalent* (within past 3 years) – Making Headway in Sport online module – Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders online module – Screening Disclosure Form (within past three years) – Annual Attestations Form, declaring no charges – Criminal Record Check – vulnerable sector – Review the Policies section on the WRA website – Review Ringette Ontario policies, including code of conduct for coaches and team staff qualification, and become especially knowledgeable on policies under the categories of safe sport and concussion |
| Junior Coach (All Divisions) | – Coach Initiation in Sport online module – Making Headway in Sport online module – Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders online module – Review Ringette Ontario policies, including code of conduct for coaches |
| On-Ice Assistant (U19 and under) | – Coach Initiation in Sport online module – Making Headway in Sport online module – Screening Disclosure Form (within past three years) – Annual Attestations Form, declaring no charges – Criminal Record Check – vulnerable sector – Review Ringette Ontario policies, including code of conduct for coaches |
| Coaches – Head coach and assistant coaches (By division) | FUN1 and FUN2: – Coach Initiation in Sport online module – Make Ethical Decisions (MED) online course – Making Head Way in Sport online module – Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders online module – Standard First Aid or equivalent (asset) – Screening Disclosure Form (within past three years) – Annual Attestations Form, declaring no charges. – Criminal Record Check – vulnerable sector – Review Ringette Ontario policies, including code of conduct for coaches, team staff qualification, safe sport and concussion policies U10 (FUN3) and U12 : – Coach Initiation in Sport online module – Community Sport Initiation* (Trained) – Make Ethical Decisions (MED) clinic – Making Head Way in Sport online module – Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders online module – Standard First Aid or equivalent – Screening Disclosure Form (within past three years) – Annual Attestations Form, declaring no charges. – Criminal Record Check – vulnerable sector – Review Ringette Ontario policies, including code of conduct for coaches, team staff qualification, safe sport and concussion policies *U12 coaches have the option of completing either the Community Sport Initiation or the Competition Introduction clinic. U14 : – Coach Initiation in Sport online module – Competition Introduction (Trained) – Make Ethical Decisions (MED) clinic – Making Head Way in Sport online module – Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders online module – Standard First Aid or equivalent – Screening Disclosure Form (within past three years) – Annual Attestations Form, declaring no charges. – Criminal Record Check – vulnerable sector – Review Ringette Ontario policies, including code of conduct for coaches, team staff qualification, safe sport and concussion policies U16 and U19 : – Coach Initiation in Sport online module – Competition Introduction (Trained) – Make Ethical Decisions (MED) clinic – Making Head Way in Sport online module – Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders online module – Standard First Aid or equivalent – Screening Disclosure Form (within past three years) – Annual Attestations Form, declaring no charges. – Criminal Record Check – vulnerable sector – Review Ringette Ontario policies, including code of conduct for coaches, team staff qualification, safe sport and concussion policies OPEN : – Safe Sport Training or Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders online module – Volunteer screening requirements are only required if there is a player under the age of 18 on the roster – Review Ringette Ontario policies, including code of conduct for coaches, team staff qualification, safe sport and concussion policies |
*To be a trainer, Standard First Aid or higher is required. Alternatives include:
– Medical Doctor/Student
– Firefighter
– Registered Nurse/Nursing Student
– Paramedic
– Athletic Therapy
– Sport Physio Designation or Sport First Responder
– Equivalency for any certified standard first aid course, thirteen (13) hours or more in duration (e.g. St. John Ambulance or Red Cross Standard First Aid programs), which includes the following content: • Principal of First Aid and Safety • Artificial Respiration • Wounds and Bleeding • Shock, Unconsciousness and Fainting • Fractures • Head and Spinal Injuries • Joint Injuries • Medical Conditions (Diabetes, Asthma, etc.)