Coaching Applications
Please consider making yourself available for a coaching position on one of our teams. All applicants are given careful consideration and coaches are needed at all levels.
The Recreation Coach Application can be found here.
The Rep Coach Application can be found here.
Mail Coaching Applications to:
SOMHA Registrar
P.O. Box 122
Osoyoos BC
V0H 1V0
or email Coaching Applications to the Registrar.
Criminal Record Check
Any coach/assistant/safety person who has contact with the players on a regular basis, requires an up to date criminal record check to be on file with SOMHA.
The application for the CRC and VPC is required upon initial appointment, or upon the individual reaching the age of 18, and maintaining the position is contingent upon the results of the checks coming back satisfactory to the Association.
All information will be disclosed to the Registrar of the South Okanagan Minor Hockey Association.
Please contact the Registrar for more details.
On ice Helpers
All on ice helpers must complete a Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders and the Concussion Awareness Training for Coaches.
Team Manager
All team managers must complete a Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders and the Concussion Awareness Training for Coaches.
Team Safety Person
All team safety people must complete the Hockey Canada Safety Program online course, in addition to a Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders and the Concussion Awareness Training for Coaches.
Head Coach and Assistant Coach
In addition to the required coaching course for the level they are involved, all coaches must complete a Criminal Record Check, Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders and the Concussion Awareness Training for Coaches. If you are unsure what is required, please contact your division director or the registrar.
Equipment Provided
You will receive the following items from your Division Directors.
Official Team Roster, League Game Schedule, Game Sheets, Jerseys, Goalie equipment (pre-novice and novice), Medical Bag and Pucks
Tournaments in BC
BC Hockey provides a tool to help find tournaments hosted throughout BC for all age levels.
Search BCHockeyTournaments.
Player Development Essentials
Hockey Canada Sample Practice Plans and Core Skills
Hockey Canada Goaltender Development
USA Hockey Goaltender Development
Hockey Canada Long Term Player Development Summary
Hockey Canada Long Term Player Development Manual
Smart Phone and Tablet Apps
Hockey Canada Concussion Awareness App for Android
Hockey Canada Concussion Awareness App for Apple
BC Hockey Mobile App for Android
BC Hockey Mobile App for Apple
Concussion Awareness
Tablet Information
UID & PWD created at registration
https://hisports.app/login