Coaches must be properly NCCP-certified for the age division that they are coaching.

 Coaches must be properly registered with the OLA through Sportzsoft. 

(Coaches should register for all programs they are certified to coach on our registration site) 

 The Making Headways concussion training module is mandatory, by the OLA and the Making Ethical Decisions training module is mandated by LMLA. (This will need to be completed and updated in ‘My Locker’ on coach.ca)

All Bench personnel (assistant coaches, trainers) over the age of 18 must complete their screening requirements according to the OLA's Screening Policy. 

(All bench staff must submit a current Criminal Records Check (CRC) with Vulnerable sector check OR if a CRC is already on file, then a signed Declaration is required)

 Teams must have a prepared emergency action plan that is accessible at any event that they are participating in.