Volunteer Requirements
>| The Shift Forward: Hockey Canada is phasing out the Respect in Sport course currently offered in partnership with Respect Group Inc. It's being replaced by The Shift Forward, that will be offered directly by Hockey Canada.
All volunteers registered with Hockey New-Brunswick (HNB) are required to take the The Shift Forward course. While not every member will be included in the team's roster, listed below are the team roles that are required to take the course.
- Coach
- Assistant Coach
- On-Ice Helper
- Manager
- Trainer
- Safety Person
*For those that were previously certified with Respect in Sport (RIS) for Activity Leader, you are not required to take The Shift Forward course at this time. Should you be asked to provide a copy of your RIS certificate, instructions that can be found here: [ Instructions - RIS Certificate ]
>| HCR Clinics: Detailed instructions on registering for Hockey Canada courses (including The Shift Forward): [ Instructions - HCR Clinics ]
Link to website: HCR Clinics Website
>| CRC & VSC: All volunteers aged 18 and older are required to undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), which remain valid for three years. Below is a letter to present to your local RCMP detachment. The results can be emailed to the association's registrar: [email protected]
Coaching Requirements
>| Coaching Certification - List by Division and Age Group
>| Coaching Courses - HCR Clinics Website
Team Manager Resources
>| Inclement Weather Protocol for Scheduled Games:
- If the Shediac or Cap-Pelé arena closes due to inclement weather or a power outage, the association will notify the affected home teams.
- If the Shediac or Cap-Pelé arena remains open, it is the coach's decision whether to proceed with the scheduled ice time.
* If a scheduled game is being cancelled, you must notify the visiting team, the Ref-in-Chief and Ice Scheduler directly.
>| Exhibition Game - If you have any questions about scheduling an exhibition game, please contact the Association.
>| Team Budget - Sample Budget
>| Travel Permit - Instructions