How do I check my current certifications?
You can view the status of your current certifications via a HCR 3.0 account. Please note that the Waxers require an updated Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) every two seasons. HCR lists PVSC as valid for three seasons.
Instructions on creating an HCR 3.0 account.
Once you create an account you can access your HCR profile, view your hockey history, check the status of your certifications, and sign up for clinics.
Certification Requirements
View the certification requirements.
Clinic Listing
A major part of OMHA service is the implementation of certification programs for all team staff. The OMHA delivers these programs to its membership through clinics province-wide each year.
Read more about OMHA coach education.
View a listing of current clinics and register for clinics online through HCR 3.0.
Online Certification Courses
Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP)
Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP) Level 1 Certification and Level 1 Refresher e-learning courses are available online through the Hockey Development Centre of Ontario website.
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
The OMHA has entered into a partnership with Respect Group Inc. in piloting the offering of Speak Out! certification as an online e-learning option to our Members. Access instructions to assist with accessing and advancing through Respect in Sport via the OMHA website.
Understanding Discrimination based on Gender Identity and Gender Expression
The Ontario Hockey Federation, Hockey Eastern Ontario, and Hockey Northwestern Ontario are ready to roll out the Understanding Discrimination based on Gender Identity and Gender Expression and a Guide to the Dressing Room Policy and Confidentiality Statement modules that form the Gender Identity and Expression Course for all team officials, which is a mandatory requirement to be approved to a roster for the 2017-18 season.
All team officials will require an eHockey account in the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) in order to register for and complete the two Modules. Once completed, notification will be posted to the team officials’ member profile on the HCR.
The first step in completing the training is to ensure all team officials have an HCR 3.0 account, in order to sign up for the required clinic. Those who do not already have an account will need to create an HCR 3.0 account.
Questions related to the content of the modules can be directed to the OHF, [email protected].
Certification Obtained Outside the OMHA
If you have obtained a coach or trainer certification with an association outside of the OMHA, please complete Application for Conversion/Upgrade of Certification form and forward it to the OMHA so that your certifications can be added to your Hockey Canada Registration (HCR) system record.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
The OHF requires all volunteers to complete a vulnerable sector check. Click here for more information on the OHF Vulnerable Sector Check process.
If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]
Certification Reimbursement
The Waxers reimburse 100% certification course fees for volunteers. Expenses such as lunch, parking, or mileage are not refunded. House League certification courses must be completed by November 1.
Reimbursement is processed when all certifications required to roster you to your team position have been completed and you have submitted a clear PVSC. Refund cheques will be mailed to the address provided on the refund form to rostered team officials in good standing with the Waxers.
The Waxers reimburse clinic fees that meet the minimum qualifications for your rostered position.
- Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders: all volunteers
- Coach: head and assistant coaches
- Trainer Certification Level 1: trainers and assistant trainers
You are welcome to take a higher level courses (Level 2 Trainer Certification, Coach Development, etc.), however, we will provide a refund based on the cost of a certification clinic at the minimum certification required.
If you choose to take several Continuing Education Courses to accumulate points as opposed to one recertification course, once you accumulate sufficient points to qualify for recertification, please submit your request for refund with proof that you have been recertified. You will be refunded the standard rate for the cost of a recertification course if the combined cost of the Continuing Education Courses exceeds this amount.
Waxers Certification Reimbursement Request Form