How to Volunteer

As you probably know, the WCAHA competes both in Canada and the US.  Both Canada and the US have exclusive governing bodies for ice hockey, Hockey Canada and USA Hockey, respectively. Generally speaking, it is their job to lead, develop, and promote positive hockey experiences within their jurisdiction.  In an effort to ensure these goals are met, Hockey Canada and USA Hockey have developed standards for which all coaches, managers and safety people must meet in order to participate with their organization. 

Not only is the WCAHA required  to meet standards set by the two previously mentioned governing bodies but any affiliate association, as well.  The WCAHA is an active member of two such affiliates, the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association (PCAHA) and the Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association (PNAHA). 

Every WCAHA team is required to have at least one coach, one manager and one safety person.  Below are steps that a person can take to be a coach, manager or safety representative.

Coach

Canadian requirements:

• Obtain a BC Hockey ID Number. Contact Carol McGregor at cmcgregor@pcaha.bc.ca for an id number.  She will need your name, date of birth and address (tell her you are with the Whatcom County Amateur Hockey Association).
• Complete Hockey Canada coaching clinic (Hybrid or Dev 1). Visit http://www.bchockey.net/clinics/clinics.aspx for details.
• Complete Respect in Sports course. Visit http://www.bchockey.net/Files/Respect%20in%20Sport%20-%20User%20Instructions%202009-09-01.pdf for details.

USA requirements:

• Register with USA Hockey. Visit https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/register_form_input.action to start registration.

• Complete required USA Hockey certification clinic. You can only attend one clinic per season. Visit  http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=CO_01&ID=19440 for details.
• Pass a background check.  See Form 1(PDF) and Form 2(PDF) for details.  Turn both forms into Denise at the Sportsplex’s front counter.

Manager

Canadian requirements:

• Obtain a BC Hockey ID Number. Contact Carol McGregor at cmcgregor@pcaha.bc.ca for an id number.  She will need your name, date of birth and address (tell her you are with the Whatcom County Amateur Hockey Association).
• Complete Respect in Sports course. Visit http://www.bchockey.net/Files/Respect%20in%20Sport%20-%20User%20Instructions%202009-09-01.pdf for details.

 USA requirements:

• Register with USA Hockey. Visit https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/register_form_input.action to start registration.
• Pass a background check.  See Form 1(PDF) and Form 2(PDF) for details.  Turn both forms into Denise at the Sportsplex’s front counter.
  

Safety Representative (HCSP)

Canadian requirements:

• Obtain a BC Hockey ID Number. Contact Carol McGregor at cmcgregor@pcaha.bc.ca for an id number.  She will need your name, date of birth and address (tell her you are with the Whatcom County Amateur Hockey Association).
• Complete Safety Course. For more information, visit http://www.bchockey.net/RiskManagement/HCSP.aspx . To register for a clinic, visit https://ehockey.hockeycanada.ca/ehockey/ClinicList.aspx?OID=3 .

USA requirements:

• Register with USA Hockey. Visit https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/register_form_input.action to register.
• Pass a background check.  See Form 1(PDF) and Form 2(PDF) for details.  Turn both forms into Denise at the Sportsplex’s front counter.