Certification Required

Hockey New Brunswick Volunteer Requirements – 2026–2027 Season

Hockey New Brunswick partners with its local hockey associations and clubs to provide training, certification, and registration for hundreds of coaches and volunteers each year.

Certification Deadline: All coaches and volunteers must complete their required certifications by December 15. Individuals who do not meet this deadline will be removed from the bench and their team's coaching staff until all requirements have been fulfilled.

The Shift Forward Training: The Shift Forward course is mandatory for all volunteers. When accessing the course, select the appropriate learning stream: Coach or Volunteer.

Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC): All volunteers who are 18 years of age or older must have a current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) completed before participating in any on-ice activities with their team.

Hockey Canada Safety Person/Trainer: Every team must have a designated Hockey Canada Safety Person/Trainer who has successfully completed Hockey Canada Safety – Level 1 training or holds a valid HU – Online Safety certification.

Hockey New Brunswick Minor Hockey Stream

*as well as The Shift Forward and a valid CRC/ VSC.

Hockey New Brunswick AAA Stream

*as well as The Shift Forward and a valid CRC/ VSC.

 Sport School New Brunswick

*as well as The Shift Forward and a valid CRC/ VSC.

**please review the SSNB website for full certification guidelines.

Junior and Senior Hockey

*as well as The Shift Forward and a valid CRC/ VSC.

Managers at all levels require the following:

Trainers or Safety Persons require the following:

On Ice Volunteers require the following:

*please note that On Ice Volunteers are permitted at the U7/ U9 age levels.

For more information:

Matthew Vautour

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