Bench Staff Requirements by Division


Training and certification requirements for each position are outlined in this chart, set out by Ringette Ontario.

All bench staff requirements must be completed by November 30th of the current playing year to be eligible. Use these checklists to make sure you’ve met all the requirements for your position. If you have any questions about the requirements below, please contact the Coaching Coordinator.

Requirement checklist: An easy to use tool to help you get ready for the season

Manager (All Divisions)

Trainer (All Divisions)

Junior Coach (All Divisions)

On-Ice Assistant (U19 and Under)

Coaches - Head Coach & Assistant Coaches (by division)

FUN1 and FUN2:

U10 (FUN3) and U12:

*U12 coaches have the option of completing either the Community Sport Initiation or the Competition Introduction clinic.

U14:

U16 and U19:

OPEN:

  • Safe Sport Training or Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders online module
  • Volunteer screening requirements are only required if there is a player under the age of 18 on the roster
  • Review the Policies section on this WRA website
  • Review Ringette Ontario policies, including code of conduct for coaches, team staff qualification, safe sport and concussion policies

*To be a trainer, Standard First Aid or higher is required. Alternatives include:

  • Medical Doctor/Student
  • Firefighter
  • Registered Nurse/Nursing Student
  • Paramedic
  • Athletic Therapy
  • Sport Physio Designation or Sport First Responder
  • Equivalency for any certified standard first aid course, thirteen (13) hours or more in duration (e.g. St. John Ambulance or Red Cross Standard First Aid programs), which includes the following content: Principal of First Aid and Safety, Artificial Respiration, Wounds and Bleeding, Shock, Unconsciousness and Fainting, Fractures, Head and Spinal Injuries, Joint Injuries, Medical Conditions (Diabetes, Asthma, etc.)

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