Coaching Requirements
USA Hockey and New York State Hockey require all on-ice helpers to complete the following items. If you have any questions about these items please contact the coaching director.
USA Hockey Registration
REQUIRED BEFORE TAKING THE ICE FOR PRACTICE
USA Hockey registration is required for all players and coaches who take the ice. This is effectively your insurance that helps cover medical expenses in the event of a hockey related injury.
USA Hockey SafeSport
REQUIRED BEFORE TAKING THE ICE FOR PRACTICE
Safesport is an online module to help coaches and volunteers become aware of the information necessary to help prevent abuse from occurring in our sport.
Background Check
REQUIRED BEFORE TAKING THE ICE FOR PRACTICE
Required each year pursuant to USA Hockey.
Age Specific Modules
REQUIRED BEFORE TAKING THE ICE FOR PRACTICE
In addition to your in-person coaching certification USA Hockey requires that coaches take an online courses for both the specific age of players that you will be coaching and another one covering player safety. You only have to take each module once.
USA Hockey Coaching Certification
REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 31st
The next requirement to coach hockey with SYHI is a coaching certification course held by USA Hockey. It's IMPORTANT to note that while this is required by Dec. 31, there are only a couple of these courses per year held locally, so it is very important that you get registered ASAP. The expiration of your certification depends on the level of certification that you have achieved. Make sure you check your certification status if you are unsure.