USA Hockey Training Requirements
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All coaches (head and assistant coaches) are required to complete ALL the requirements below in order to coach and for USA Hockey to approve a team roster. Please retain any certificates just in case we need verification.
You can check the status of your certifications with USA Hockey at the following website: https://courses.usahockey.com/public/
The Shamrocks will reimburse coaches for the cost of the background screening, the USA Hockey Age-Specific Module, and the USA Hockey CEP.
STEP 1: OBTAIN A USA HOCKEY NUMBER
Registration with USA Hockey is required every season and you must have a valid USA Hockey number before you are added to a USA Hockey roster. New registrations start on April 1 of each year.
STEP 2: CREATE ACCOUNT IN USA HOCKEY COURSE SYSTEM
Log in or create an account in the USA Hockey Course Registration and Certification Course Registration System. This system can be used to check your status for CEP, online modules, screening, SafeSport status and be used to register for the USA hockey coaching clinics.
STEP 3: REGISTER FOR A USA HOCKEY COACHING CLINIC
Coaches must complete a USA Hockey coaching clinic by December 31st. You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1.
All coaches must register and complete a USA Hockey coaching clinic as part of the Coaching Education Program (CEP). Once Level 4 is achieved, coaches will need to complete 5 credit hours of continuing education within each subsequent three-year period (does not apply if you received Level 4 before 1/1/2021).
STEP 4: COMPLETE BACKGROUND SCREEN
A background screen is required every TWO seasons (not calendar years) and must be completed.
STEP 5: SAFESPORT TRAINING
SafeSport is required every season. You must complete all sections. Save your certificate upon completion.
STEP 6: AGE SPECIFIC MODULE
Coaches must complete the age-specific module for the age group (10U, 12U, and/or 16U) you will be coaching. If you are coaching more than one age group, you will need to complete the ASM for each age group. Save your certificate upon completion.