Volunteers who would like to assist on the ice during team practices are welcome. As with all our other volunteer positions, you must complete the required certification and get rostered as a volunteer in order to be covered by the Hockey Canada insurance program. Volunteers must be at least two years older than the age limit of the division in which they are volunteering.
Equipment Requirements
- Volunteers 14 years and older are eligible to wear the same equipment as on-ice team officials: CSA certified helmet, skates, gloves.
- Volunteers younger than 14 years are required to wear full player equipment including neck and mouth guard.
- Helmet straps must be firmly attached at all times while on the ice.
Certification
How to check the status of your certifications?
Access your Hockey Canada Registration (HCR) profile using HCR 3.0. Once you create an account you can view your HCR profile, view your hockey history, check the status of your certifications, and sign up for clinics.
Instructions on creating an HCR 3.0 account.
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
The Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders program is for coaches and other hockey leaders. This program is different than the required Respect in Sport program you took as a parent of a young hockey player. The estimated time to complete this program is 3 hours. You may complete this program at your own pace and convenience.
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program Course Log-In
Understanding Discrimination based on Gender Identity and Gender Expression
The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) requires an online training module for team officials, to support trans-inclusive hockey in Ontario, Understanding Discrimination based on Gender Identity and Gender Expression Training. There are two modules which will educate team officials on this important topic. Once completed, notification will be posted to the team officials’ member profile on the HCR. All coaches, trainers, and on-ice volunteers must complete the Gender Identity course to be rostered.
Registration for Gender Identity and Gender Expression can be completed through your HCR 3.0 account.
Certification Reimbursement
The Waxers provide 100% refund of certification course fees for volunteers rostered to a Waxers team. Expenses such as lunch, parking, or mileage are not refunded. Certification courses must be completed no later than September 1.
Reimbursement is processed when all certifications required to roster you to your team position have been completed and you have submitted a clear VSC. Refund cheques will be mailed to the address provided on the refund form.
Waxers Reimbursement Form
Vulnerable Sector Check
The OHF requires a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) be filed when someone volunteers for the first time and every season thereafter. Find out how to apply.