Coaching Requirements
Welcome to the 2024-2025 hockey season! On behalf of the Chisago Lakes Hockey Association, we thank you for your willingness to coach. Please know we appreciate all the time and energy you will put into your team. Please let your director know if you have any questions or need assistance during the season.
Coaching Steps
Please review the following info before beginning this process.
- Remember, all coaching requirements must be sent to the CLHA Registrar upon completion.
- Many steps provide documents or information needed to complete the final coaching registration. Complete the steps listed in the order shown below.
- Coaches interested in coaching a girls' U10, U12, or U15 team should contact the Director of Girls Hockey.
Coaching Registration Process
CLHA COACHING REGISTRATION
Anyone interested in coaching or helping at practices must complete this registration.
You will need documents and information from the below steps to complete this registration.
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USA Hockey Registration
You will need a new USA Hockey number each year. The cost can be reimbursed (see below for details).
PRINT and SAVE your USA Hockey number. You'll need it for additional steps in the coaching registration process.
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MN Hockey Background Screening
Background screenings are valid for 2 years.
If you completed a background check in 2023-2024, it is valid for the 2024-2025 season.
Background screening fees can be reimbursed by CLHA. Please contact the treasurer for reimbursement.
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Safesport Training
SafeSport Core Training and Refresher Training are each valid for one (1) calendar year.
Please note: You must complete SafeSport EVERY YEAR.
The first time you take SafeSport, register for SafeSport Core Training Course.
Once you have completed the SafeSport Core Training Course, there will be a Refresher Course for individuals who need to recertify. Users completing the SafeSport Refresher Course will be certified for an additional season.
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Age-Specific Modules
Age-specific modules must be completed to support the level of team you'd like to coach. There is a fee for each module.
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Coaching Education Program (CEP)
All coaches need to participate in the Coaching Education Program (CEP). Make sure to keep your CEP# and know its expiration date.
There is a fee for each class. The fee varies based upon the level. CLHA will reimburse coaching clinic costs.
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Concussion Requirements
All coaches must complete a concussion certification course and the MN Hockey Concussion form.
Most often, the Age-Specific Module will count towards your concussion certificate. If your module is outdated, you may need to complete the concussion certificate requirement via other options:
There are multiple options to complete the concussion certificate:
If you have completed a concussion certificate through another sport (football, lacrosse, etc) you can submit that certificate to meet your hockey concussion requirement. Concussion certificates are good for 2 years.
The Age-specific Module or concussion certificate will be uploaded in the Coaching Registration link. Additionally, the MN Hockey form will be completed in the Coaching Registration Link
Questions about the concussion requirements: MN Concussion Rule
Coaching Reimbursement
CLHA will reimburse coaches for expenses from completing their coaching requirements. Coaches should complete the CLHA Reimbursement form with receipts and submit to the CLHA Treasurer.
CEP Level 5 reimbursement must be approved by the board prior to registering for the class in order to be eligible for reimbursement.