Resources (updated June 11, 2026)
Thank you for considering volunteering with Victoria Minor Hockey!
In order to make each season a success, each team needs the following:
- Head Coach (1)
- Assistant Coaches (Max 3)
- Safety People (2)
- Manager (1)
Many managers choose to delegate other duties (fundraising, timekeeping, etc) but there is
only one manager who is the main point of contact for the team.
In order to fill one of the above roles, there are certifications and qualifications required. Please complete this form, if you would like to volunteer.
NOTE: As part of the initiative’s multi-year rollout, Hockey Canada and its Members will continue to recognize existing Respect-in-Sport training program certifications until the conclusion of the 2027-28 season, at which time it is expected The Shift Forward will become mandatory for participants in Hockey Canada-sanctioned programs.
Coaches (Head Coach and Assistant Coaches)
- BC Hockey - Be a Coach
- Shift Forward for Bench Staff/Volunteers (replaces Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders)
- Concussion Awareness
- Criminal Record Check
- Shift Forward for Bench Staff/Volunteers (replaces Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders)
- Concussion Awareness
- Criminal Record Check
- Shift Forward for Bench Staff/Volunteers (replaces Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders)
- Concussion Awareness
- Criminal Record Check
- Hockey Canada Safety Person Course
To initiate the criminal record check process, please email safety@victoriaminorhockey.ca
On-ice helpers are also welcome to assist coaches. While they cannot lead a practice or
assist during games, they can help at practices. More information for On-Ice Helpers is available here.
Questions??
Coaches please reach out to: coaching@victoriaminorhockey.ca
Managers please reach out to: manager@victoriaminorhockey.ca
Safety People please reach out to: safety@victoriaminorhockey.ca
Note:
If you are a first time Volunteer:
- You must attain Shift Forward for Bench Staff/Volunteers Certification
- If you have not created an account in the New Hockey Canada 3.0 Platform you will need to complete that first. Once you have created your account, search for your Hockey Canada Profile and Link it to your new Hockey Canada 3.0 account. Do the same for each of your players. Once that is finalized, you will be able to view your individual HCR numbers. If you have played organized hockey you already have already been assigned a number, you will not need to create a new number/profile after creating your new Hockey Canada 3.0 account. You will only need to LINK yourself and your players to your new account.
Coaches
We are very appreciative and proud of the contributions that our coaches make each year to the development of our players, both on and off the ice. Our aim is to provide the necessary tools, resources and support for our great coaches to foster positive hockey experiences for the players, families, and themselves as coaches.
Here are some links to Practice plans and other coaching resources.
Listed below are some links and information regarding coaching in VMHA.
If you are interested in coaching with VMHA, please click here to submit an application
- BC Hockey - Be a Coach
- You will need to Know what Level of Play you are coaching. If you are coaching U13 or above you will need to determine Category of Play between Recreation and Carded. Carded is the equivalent of REP. U7 to U11 are all Recreational. You will need to know your Role Head or Assistant Coach. Once you fill the drop downs it will confirm the qualifications you require to coach at the required level.
- Shift Forward for Bench Staff/Volunteers (replaces Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders)
- Concussion Awareness
- Criminal Record Check
To initiate the criminal record check process, please email safety@victoriaminorhockey.ca
Managers
- Shift Forward for Bench Staff/Volunteers (replaces Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders)
- Concussion Awareness
- Criminal Record Check
To initiate the criminal record check process, please email safety@victoriaminorhockey.ca
Interdistrict Travel Permits (updated Oct 15, 2025)
Managers can now apply for interdistrict travel permits online (bye-bye paper!).
Team Safety Person
Please see Hockey Canada's resource page for up-to-date information for Team Safety Persons.
- Shift Forward for Bench Staff/Volunteers (replaces Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders)
- Concussion Awareness
- Criminal Record Check
- Hockey Canada Safety Person Course
To initiate the criminal record check process, please email safety@victoriaminorhockey.ca
Parents
Must attain Shift Forward for Parents/Guardians (replaces Respect in Sport (Parent)) certification.
In order to confirm if your qualifications are up to date, please click on this link. (Please see instructions at the top of this page if you have not created an account in the new Hockey Canada 3.0 Platform)