Coach/Bench Registration (St. Catharines Female Hockey Association)

Brock Jr Badgers Coach/Bench Staff Registration

Thank you for volunteering with the St. Catharines Female Hockey Association (SCFHA).

To be rostered for the upcoming season, all coaches and bench staff must complete the following requirements:

1. Create Your Spordle (Hockey Canada) Account

All staff must be registered with Hockey Canada through Spordle.

• How to Register Guide (PDF)

• Spordle/HCR Login

2. Respect in Sport – Activity Leader

This is a one-time certification required for all volunteers.

• Cost: $30

• Valid for: Lifetime

• Respect in Sport – Activity Leader Course

3. Gender Identity & Expression Course

This is another one-time requirement.

• Cost: FREE

• Take the Course Here

4. Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) & Annual Declaration

All staff must have a current VSC on file with the OHF.

If you do not have a VSC:

1. Request a Volunteer Letter from SCFHA to waive fees when applying.

   • Form available under Resources on our website.

2. Apply for your VSC with Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS):

   • NRPS Background Check Application

3. Upload your receipt to the OHF Portal and complete the declaration:

   • OHF Screening & Declaration

4. Once you receive your VSC (6–8 weeks), upload it to the OHF portal.

Validity:

• VSC is valid for 3 years.

• Annual Declaration must be submitted in between years.

5. Register with RAMP

All staff must also register through RAMP so that our Registrar can approve rosters.

• RAMP Registration

  • Select Coach/Staff Registration

  • Complete the online forms and waivers

Need Assistance

If you have any questions or run into issues, please contact: [email protected]

Reminder: No staff will be approved to a roster until all steps above are completed.