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Coach Registration
To coach this season, please complete the following steps:
1. Register with USA HOCKEY
You must be registered with USA Hockey and have the confirmation number to complete the OYHA registration process. See the USA Hockey website for details.
2. Register with ORONO HOCKEY
You must complete this registration process to be an Orono Youth Hockey Coach.
3. COMPLETE USA BACKGROUND CHECK
-You must complete the USA Hockey Screening Online Form.
-When finished, forward the email receipt to:
-If you receive a message saying:
"Per USA Hockey, screen is not required at this time"
it means that you are current (screens are required every 2 years) and you do not need to complete this requirement for the 2024-2025 season.
4. COMPLETE SAFESPORT TRAINING
This needs to be done PRIOR to ANY participation with youth players. Complete the SafeSport training every year. There is a refresher course available for those who need to re-certify. You can re-certify up to 3x and then you take the core course again.
5. COMPLETE CEP ONLINE TRAINING
This needs to be done PRIOR to ANY participation with youth players. Complete required Online Age Specific Module.
6. COMPLETE CONCUSSION TRAINING
To coach, you must Complete Concussion training and submit the certificate. This needs to be done PRIOR to ANY participation with youth players. Concussion training needs to be done each year.
7. ATTEND A CEP CIINIC
This needs to be done PRIOR to ANY participation with youth players. Complete required Online Age Specific Module.
Need to know the status of your Coaches Certification? (CEP LEVEL)
MINNESota Hockey requirements for coaches
- Mandatory helmets for on ice coaches.
- Per Minnesota Hockey, you will NOT be allowed on the ice prior to having all forms completed. Minnesota Hockey has made two changes that necessitate getting the attached forms in process as soon as possible.
- Prospective coaches will not be allowed to have any contact with players until the screening process has been completed. Please get these completed and submitted as quickly as you can if you are interested in coaching.