Coaches’ Corner – Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association

Welcome Coaches, On-Ice Help & Managers!

Thank you for volunteering your time & energy to help give our kids a great season! There are a few things we will require as per Hockey Alberta regulations:

Criminal Record & Vulnerability check that has been issued since September 1, 2024. A letter requesting a CRC for the purpose of Coaching is available upon request.
Respect in Sport Activity Leader - Anyone who will be on the bench or ice it is required to have a current RIS Activity Leader Certificate.
Coach Requirements - vary by position, please refer to Coach Requirement link below for requirements.
Safety - Each team requires one Safety person with a current Hockey Alberta Safety Course & Respect in Sport Activity Leader.

Links to assist with completing Coaching Staff Contact Form:

HOCKEY CANADA SPORDLE (HCR 3.0): https://register.hockeycanada.ca/home

*This is the where HCR #, RIS Certificates and Coach Certifications are listed per player/coach/parent.

RESPECT IN SPORT - ACTIVITY LEADER (RIS): https://ha.respectgroupinc.com/koala_final/

*Find your RIS # & Certification date online

COACH REQUIREMENTS: https://www.hockeyalberta.ca/coaches/clinic-information/

*Coaches must have all requirements for their position completed by November 15th.

COACH CLINICS: https://register.hockeycanada.ca/clinics

*Coaching clinics are starting soon. Please be sure to check course dates for clinics.

VP of Development

The SLMHA Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandon Sutter as our VP of Development.

In 2020 SLMHA changed the structure of the former Director of Development role in order to better meet the needs of both our Association Players and Coaches.

Our VP of Development can be reached by email: vpdevelopment@slmha.hockey