Coach Certification & Clinic Information (2026-2027)
Step 1 – Determine Your Requirements
Certification requirements vary depending on:
Age Division (U7-U18)
Level of Play (AA, A, B, House)
Step 2 – Register for Your Clinics
All coaching clinics must be registered for online through Hockey Saskatchewan using your Spordle Account.
Helpful Resources
- Coaching Requirements - CLICK HERE
- Spordle Account Setup Instructions - CLICK HERE
- Clinic Resources - CLICK HERE
2026-2027 Coaching Updates
The Shift Forward
Hockey Saskatchewan has replaced Respect in Sport (RIS) with a new online course called The Shift Forward.
Coaches who have already completed Respect in Sport are grandfathered until June 1, 2028.
After that date, all coaches will be required to complete The Shift Forward.
Development 1 Clinic
The on-ice portion has been removed.
Development 1 now consists of:
In-person classroom session only
Previous Coaching Updates
Checking Certification (2025-2026)
The on-ice portion of Checking Certification has been removed.
Checking Certification is now:
100% online
Hockey Canada Learning Lab (2024-2025)
Hockey Saskatchewan transitioned coach education to the Hockey Canada Learning Lab, replacing the former Hockey University platform.
Benefits include:
Single sign-on through the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR)
Improved online learning experience
Downloadable audio versions of course material
Course updates include:
| Previous Course | New Course |
|---|---|
| HU Online Safety | Hockey Canada Safety Program – Level 1 |
| HU Online Checking | Hockey Canada Skills – Checking |
Certification Pathways
Many coaching certifications require prerequisite online training before you can register for the classroom or clinic portion.
| Certification | Prerequisite | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Coach 1 | Skating 1 | Hockey Canada Coach 1 |
| Coach 2 | Skills 1 | Hockey Canada Coach 2 |
| Goaltending 1 | Hockey Canada Goaltending 1 Online | None |
| Checking Certification | Hockey Canada Skills – Checking | None |
| Hockey Canada Safety Program Level 1 | HCSP Level 1 | None |
Important Reminder
All certifications must be completed by December 20 each season.
Register early—many clinics reach capacity.
Coaches without the required certifications by the deadline will not be eligible to coach in Hockey Saskatchewan Provincial Playoffs.
For complete certification requirements by age division and level of play, CLICK HERE to view the official Hockey Saskatchewan Coach & Team Staff Certification Guide.