Team Staff Requirements – 2025/2026 Season
The Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) sets the rules for who can be on a team’s staff. These rules are here to keep players safe, supported, and having fun.
Rostered Team Staff includes:
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Coach
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Assistant Coach
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Trainer
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Den Mom (Team Manager)
If you are in, or planning on being in, one of these roles, please review the requirements below.
All Rostered Staff Must:
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Complete Respect in Sport – Activity Leaders and the Gender Expression & Identity Course.
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Be registered with OWHA (RAMP Registration) and complete Rowan’s Law Review & Acknowledgement (completed during RAMP registration). This is the same login that you used to register your daughter to SCP. Click on the Coach/Staff Registration. On-ice volunteers and Den Moms should choose "Staff".
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If you are 18 or older, you must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS/VSC) and Declaration through Screening Portal. (Click here for more information on VSC and Screening Portal)
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Be at least 16 years old (including Trainers).
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Be at least two (2) years older than the oldest player on the team (except Senior teams).
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Each team must have one insured female staff member on the roster.
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Each team must have two Dressing Room Monitors (DEN MOMS) (who must also complete Respect in Sport, Gender Identity & Expression, and screening).
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Any Third-Party Instructors must also be rostered and screened.
Coaches & Assistant Coaches
Trainers
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Must meet all general requirements.
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Must be a certified Trainer (HTCP Level 1).
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Responsible for player health and safety, including injury response.
Den Mom (Team Manager)
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Must meet all general requirements.
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Helps with dressing room supervision, team communication, and event coordination.
All rostered staff must complete the required courses. Click each course below to register: