Thank you for inquiring about becoming a volunteer Coach/Bench Staff or on-ice support with Brantford Community Hockey League. Please use this reference to ensure you have all requirements needed.
Please see a brief outline below of job descriptions for each coaching role:
- HEAD COACH - Lead, develop, and inspire our players both on and off the ice while building a competitive, cohesive team culture aligned with the values of the league.
- ASSISTANT COACH — Support the Head Coach in daily practice planning, player development, and game-day execution to drive team performance at the highest level.
- TEAM TRAINER — Provide comprehensive athletic training, injury prevention, and rehabilitation support to keep our players healthy, safe, and game-ready throughout the season. ***Trainers DO NOT have to go on the ice for practices and can be parents in the stands that are called upon if required on the bench during games where team trainer is absent.
- ON-ICE VOLUNTEER - Provide support during practices to the coaching staff to help run specialized drills or breakout drills and development.
SELECT HEAD COACH APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED UNTIL APRIL 30/2026. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
You will be reimbursed for all approved training, Vulnerable Sector Police Check and certification costs. Please email your receipts once certification(s) is complete to [email protected] so that reimbursement can be processed.
If you experience any problems with the following, please reach out to our registration team for help at [email protected].
ALL Bench Staff need to complete the following:
1. Complete BCHL Coaching Application - Click HERE for form
2. OHF Screening - this must be completed before September 30 each year. SEE BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS
3. Vulnerable Sector (Police) Check- This needs to be completed every 3 years. A Declaration will need to be completed
each year in between.
4. Gender Identity Training - This only needs to be completed once.
5. Bench Staff - Activity Leader Respect in Sport - This only needs to be completed once.
6. Trainer Staff - All teams require at least one certified Trainer with their T1 certification. (Expires every 3 years)
OHF SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
Process for Returning Individuals with a 2024 or 2025 VSC for the 2026-27 season
Team Officials, On-Ice Officials, or Third-Party Instructors, etc. that are returning for the 2026-27 season, and had their screening approved by the OHF this past season with a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from 2024 or 2025, will only be required to complete the online declaration through the online submission portal for the upcoming season. YOU MUST COMPLETE A NEW DECLARATION EACH SEASON.
Process for New Individuals or Returning Individuals with an expired VSC
Team Officials, On-Ice Officials, or Third-Party Instructors, etc. will be required to submit a new VSC and complete the online declaration for this season. Both are done through the online submission portal. YOU MUST COMPLETE A NEW DECLARATION EACH SEASON.
Process for New Individuals To Create a Profile in HCR and Spordle.
New Individuals must register with their Association in the HCR prior to submitting their screening to the OHF.
- Click HERE to register in the HCR with BCHL. Please record your HCR # as you will need it to complete the next step. (Link active after June 1)
- Click HERE for instructions on how to complete the OHF Screening process.
Coaching Staff courses required depend on age and playing level of the team. Please see the chart below for specifics: