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Knights HC Coaching Requirements — 2026–27

There are two sets of coaching requirements, and the deadlines are different for each:

1. Knights Hockey Club requirements must be completed before a coach participates on the ice or is added to an official roster.
2. Hockey Canada and Hockey Alberta requirements must be completed by November 15, 2026.

All Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches must complete the Knights HC coach registration every season.

1. Knights Hockey Club Requirements

Existing Respect in Sport — Activity Leader certifications will continue to be recognized until their expiry date. When renewal is required, coaches must complete The Shift Forward — Coach.

Returning coaches should review their Hockey Canada Registry record for expired or outstanding qualifications.

KHC encourages Assistant Coaches to obtain the same division-specific qualifications as the Head Coach. This helps keep the team properly certified when the Head Coach is unavailable because of illness, suspension or other circumstances.

All Coaches Require an HCR Number

An HCR number is required to register for clinics and view coaching qualifications. Coaches who already have an HCR account and linked profile may proceed directly to clinic registration.

Step 1 — Create an account

Create an HCR 3.0 Account

Step 2 — Link your member profile

Link your existing profile so previous qualifications and certifications appear in your account.

Link Your HCR Profile

Step 3 — Register for required clinics

Clinics are offered throughout Alberta during the fall. Register early to ensure the required courses are completed by November 15.

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2. Hockey Canada and Hockey Alberta Requirements

Completion deadline: November 15, 2026

Hockey Alberta delivers the training and clinics required for Hockey Canada coaching qualifications. Requirements vary by division, competitive stream and coaching role.

Hockey Alberta Coaching Information
Upcoming Coach Clinics

Updated Coach Education Pathway

Most coaching clinics include:

1. An online Hockey Canada Learning Lab component.
2. The applicable Hockey Alberta in-person clinic, including classroom and on-ice instruction.
3. The age-specific Player Pathway module, where required.

Coach 1 and Coach 2 are separate courses. Complete the applicable online course before attending the in-person clinic.

Current online course names:

• Hockey Canada Coach 1
• Hockey Canada Coach 2
• Hockey Canada Skills — Checking
• Hockey Canada Safety Program — Level 1

Current in-person clinic names:

• Hockey Alberta — Coach 1 — Intro to Hockey
• Hockey Alberta — Coach 2 — Minor Leagues
• Hockey Alberta — Intro to Principles of Checking

There are no naming changes to Development 1 or High Performance 1.

Community and Minor Hockey Requirements
Upcoming Coach Clinics ›

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Competitive, Junior and Senior Hockey Requirements
Upcoming Coach Clinics

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Coach Reimbursement

KHC will reimburse eligible coaching-course fees up to the level required for the division being coached.

To qualify:

• The coach must be officially rostered to a team.
• The reimbursement form must be submitted between November 1 and December 15, 2026.
• Only one reimbursement form may be submitted per coach each season.
• All receipts and proof of payment must be included.
• Both components of a two-part course must be completed.
• Partial certifications are not eligible for reimbursement.
• Late submissions will not be processed.

Submissions received by the 20th of the month will be reimbursed by the 15th of the following month.

Coach Reimbursement Submission

Questions may be directed to admin@knightshc.ca.