Attention: New Parents/Guardians/Volunteers

If you are a new parent/guardian and/or volunteer within the Marystown Minor Hockey Association, please pay close attention to the information provided below as it may pertain to you.

The Respect in Sport for Parents is a one time program that is required to be completed for first time registrants. It is important to note that if a family has a second or subsequent child they do not need to complete the course again.

The Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders is a one time program that is required If you plan to volunteer as a coach within minor hockey. 

An individual planning to volunteer as a coach for the upcoming season must also have a current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), Criminal Record Check (CRC), and Declaration (Screening Application) showing on their Hockey Canada Registry profile. Here is the link for the Screening Application: https://www.hockeynl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Hockey-NL-Screening-Application.pdf

In order to receive an RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check, volunteers must do the following:

1. Email MMHA President Darren Coady to request a volunteer letter (to waive the fee): mmhapresident2024@gmail.com
2. Contact the Provincial Court to request a court check: (709) 832 1450
3. Email Krista Mitchell at the RCMP detachment: krista.mitchell@rcmp-grc.gc.ca to request the forms needed to complete the Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check. Scan and email completed forms to Krista Mitchell.

Please note, when registering for the upcoming season, should an individual not have a current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), Criminal Record Check (CRC), and Declaration (Screening Application) showing on their HCR profile, Registrars will not be able to add them to a team. If a member is NOT approved on the Hockey Canada Registry for Screening and/or Respect in Sport, they are not eligible or insured to participate in any practices or games. You are encouraged to do this as early as possible to reduce any delay in obtaining these clearances and participation.

Please note that these online courses and can be completed via the following links:

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders:  https://hnl.respectgroupinc.com/

Respect in Sport for Parents:  https://hnlparent.respectgroupinc.com/

Please see Coach Certification/Qualification Requirements for the 2024/25 season state that pertain to new and returning coaches:

U7/U9: Hockey Canada Coach 1 Clinic

U11 House and Rep Teams: Hockey Canada Coach 2 Clinic. 

Please see the link for full complete Hockey NL Coach and Volunteer Requirement Chart:

https://hockeynl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-25-HNL-Coach-Requirement-Chart.pdf

Both Coach 1 and Coach 2 Clinics are available to be completed through Hockey NL. Please see the following link: https://hockeynl.ca/clinics/coaches-officials/ 

There is a fee associated with each clinic. Once you pay for and complete the clinic, please send an email to joelouispittman@yahoo.com with confirmation of completion of the clinic as well as proof of payment for the clinic and you will be reimbursed.  

Volunteers are an integral part of the Marystown Minor Hockey Association. We always encourage and welcome new volunteers. If you have any questions about the process, please reach out to our Technical Director at bjackmanmmha@gmail.com

Thank you