For those interested in coaching and mentoring the stars of tomorrow, or just helping ensure kids are getting the most out of the game, we have an opportunity for you. Your leadership and commitment in helping the players of Whistler Minor Hockey is much appreciated.

WMHA is always interested in new coaches.  If you are interested please click HERE for Coaching applications and if you have any questions contact our coaching coordinator at coaches@whistlerminorhockey.com

Job Description and Requirements:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

Registration for all Clinics is through Hockey Canada

New to Hockey?  You will first need to get a Hockey Canada Number (HCR Number). Please complete THIS FORM. Once you receive your number, please register into the course below.

Courses are tracked through Hockey Canada system.  Please make sure you are taking your course through your E-Hockey account and that you enter your Hockey Canada number, otherwise it will not be linked to your profile.

• Coaching  (all levels)
• Respect-In-Sport  (course offered online only)
• Concussion Awareness (CATT)  (for all team officials, parents and players, you must do the Coaches Course)

Criminal Record Check 

All Volunteers (coaches, managers, safety persons, helpers & persons working closely with players) are required to get an electronic criminal record check. These are good for three years. TO APPLY Click on this eCRC link. Enter the access code: XKEUDVXBY4 in the space provided (case sensitive) to initiate the Electronic Identity Verification or "EIV" process. Follow and complete the remaining on screen instructions. There is no cost to this service and it only takes about 5 minutes to complete.

For help, please contact Risk Manager at risk@whistlerminorhockey.com.

Helpful Links

• Hockey Share
• Coaching Association of Canada
• Coaches Association of BC
• Hockey Canada’s Coaching Pages

Click on the link below and enter your username and password to access the "How to Play Hockey" tutorials.
How to Play Hockey

Practice Plans

There is a lot of great information out there to help coaches get the most out of their time with their teams.  With ongoing research into hockey development, training methods and medical issues are now readily available. Please take the time to understand, and use, the relevant information below. Kids deserve to get the best, safest experience while playing hockey with WMHA.

• Half Ice Introduction
• Initiation Phase 1-2
• Initiation Phase 3-4
• H2-4 Example Practice Plans from Hockey Share
• Atom - Midget Example Practice Plans from Hockey Share