Coach's Corner
Welcome to all our Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Trainers and Managers!
On this page you will find information to assist you in having a successful season on and off the ice. If you come across any information or resources you feel would be helpful to others please let us know and we will post it here.
CMHL REQUIREMENTS
- Each volunteer must complete a CHML Team Personnel Application.
- All CMHL team personnel must submit a police check before December 31 of each season. Please see the details below.
- Head coaches must complete the NCCP Coach Stream course. Please see the details below.
- Assistant coaches and managers must complete a minimum of the Speak Out course.
- Each team requires a certified trainer. Trainers (regardless of other outside training) must complete the Alliance Level 1 Trainer course and must recertify at specified intervals.
- Teams not meeting the Alliance roster requirements will be unable to participate in tournaments (including the City Playdowns)
CLINIC INFORMATION
CMHL volunteer positions require attendance and successful completion of specific clinics prior to any interaction with hockey players. First year personnel will be allowed on the bench until December 31 as long as proof of clinic registration can be shown. Clinics are free to all CHML volunteers and are fully subsidized by the CMHL.
- TDC Clinic Schedule - Chedoke Minor Hockey League personnel must attend clinics in Hamilton where possible. Those chosing to attend an out of town clinic will be personally responsible for any costs incurred.
- TDC Clinic Application - Applications must be completed and submitted prior to the indicated registration cut-off date for each clinic. Applications can be mailed or dropped off at the Chedoke Minor Hockey League office. You will contacted by the Chedoke TDC Representative only when both your enrolment and the clinic as scheduled have been confirmed. You will receive a clinic information sheet with your name on it and it will be posted at the arena bulletin board. Please note, this information sheet may be used to confirm your enrolment during registration on the clinic day. Click here to access the application in a format that can be edited and emailed.
- Alliance Qualification Requirements - A list of minimum Alliance Qualification requirements by division and level.
- Clinic Attendance Information - Attendance requirements for clinics and penalities for non-attendance.
POLICE CHECK INFORMATION
CMHL volunteer positions require submission of a Vulnerable Sector Screening check from the Hamilton Police. This must include the Criminal Record Check for Sexual Offences. We will accept screenings dated within the last three calendar years. Those with a screening more than one calendar year old will be required to sign a waiver certifying there have been no changed to the initial screening.
Click here to access the Vulnerable Sector Screening form. Please ensure you check the box requesting the Criminal Record Check for Sexual Offences. You may request a letter from your Divisional Vice-President certifying you are applying for this screening for a volunteer position. This letter entitles you to obtain the screening at the lower price of $15. If you wish to be reimbursed for this cost you must submit your receipt to the CMHL Treasurer.
DRILLS
Click here to access some Hockey Canada Drills by Division. More information on Hockey Canada and player development is available at www.hockeycanada.com/2/2/5/3/0/index1.shtml.
OTHER INFORMATION
Click here to read an important bulletin on CSA stickers and approved helmets for players and coaches.
