Coach requirements
All Coaches are required to have an HCR number. If you have played or coached Rec or Minor hockey before this year, you would have one of these (even if it was 20+ years ago!), and if you do not know it, please send our registrar your full name and DOB and we can look it up for you. If you have never played or coached Rec or Minor before, you will need to open a Spordle account first:
There is a step by step guide on how to open a Spordle account on our website. You can also go to the tab "Creating an HCR number"
* New for 2026 *
All Coaches, including Assistant Coaches over the age of 18, must provide a Vulnerable Sector background Check and are also required to take the Coaches The Shift Forward. This replaces the former course: Respect in Sport. You will not be permitted to take the ice until both your VSC and Shift course certification are received.
In an effort to support a successful transition to The Shift Forward, Hockey Canada & Hockey Alberta continue to recognize existing Respect in Sport Certification for duration of each individuals expiry.
Last but not least, for insurance coverage, all coaches must also register in our RAMP system as staff:
https://www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=dea7b021
Minimum one coach per bench must have the Safety Course. There is a $47 fee for the Safety Program, which Didsbury Rec Hockey will reimburse upon completion. Once teams are formed, please determine who will be taking this course, or if someone already has it. Please upload or send your receipt to: didsburyrechockeytreasurer@gmail.com
Please reach out to Brandon Stewart if you would like additional information regarding coaching in the 2026/2027 season, or if you have any questions regarding the requirements.
didsburyrechockeycoaches@gmail.com
Thank you for volunteering to make our season a success!
