Requirements

(Must be completed before participating in any team activities)

Register as a coach with USA Hockey.

Cost is $51. It takes about 15 minutes, all on-line. Registration is good for one year.

Complete the USA Hockey Background Screen Program.

Cost is $30. It takes about 30 minutes, all on-line. Good for two years.

Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Program Training Module.

Free. Must be taken every year. A person must first take the course known as “SafeSport Core Training,” which takes about 1-2 hours online. After that, a “SafeSport Refresher Course” is available each subsequent year for a person that has completed the SafeSport Core Training. The Refresher Course takes 30 minutes or less to complete.

Complete the USA Hockey Online Age-Specific Module for the age level you are coaching.

Cost is $20. It takes approximately 6-7 hours, all on-line. An ASM has no expiration date.

Approved Ice Hockey Helmet.

All ice hockey coaches must properly wear an approved ice hockey helmet during all on-ice sessions.

(Must be completed by Dec. 31, 2024)

Complete CEP.

Cost is $60. All courses are on-line. It takes approximately 6-7 hours over two nights. A coach must enter CEP at level 1 and must continue his education with a coaching clinic every year until he achieves level 4. A coach may attend only one CEP per year. Once level 4 is achieved, a coach needs to take level 5 within three years or take 5 credit hours of continuing education every three years. Once level 5 is achieved, a coach needs to take 5 credit hours of continuing education every three years.