* IMPORTANT *

Please read the Coaching Requirements Information document before you proceed.

BVHS Coach Application

BVHS is seeking coaches for the 2023-2024 Hockey Season.

***Please note that coaches will not be added to the roster after November 15, 2023***

Why be a Flames Coach?

Bow Valley Hockey Society is a well-established, experienced and respected organization within Hockey Calgary. BV is committed to following the mission statement of Hockey Canada, the governing body of hockey in Canada, “To lead, develop and promote positive hockey experiences.”

BV Coaches, are mentored and monitored to a much greater degree than local associations generally have the time or resources available to do. Being a part of our program provides access to first-class professional mentoring services, regular coach development sessions and interactive exchanges with other BV coaches.

BV provides significant administrative support through the Bow Valley Executive and Board so our coaches can focus on 'coaching'... we have a strong administrative infrastructure in place to make sure the rest is taken care of.

Coach Application Process

Please see some pertinent info regarding coaches below:

Coach applicants are encouraged to read over the Coach Selection Policy prior to signing up to coach.
Coaches qualify for the society volunteer bond if they complete the required hours evaluating. Anyone wanting to coach must evaluate during September for a minimum of 12 hours.
Each team will consist of a Head Coach, 3 Assistant Coaches, and 1 Assistant Coach - Goalie Coach.
Due to the number of qualified applicants, we receive each season, coaches will only be permitted to be a Head Coach and or Assistant Coach on one team. We will allow coaches to be on two rosters when we don't have enough applicants.
***The deadline to complete the coaching courses and be added to the roster is November 15, 2023***
***The deadline to submit your coach application form is August 31, 2023 *** - Extended to September 15, 2023

**** THE FINAL DATE COACHES ARE ADDED TO THE ROSTER IS NOVEMBER 15th ****

Step # 1

Prior to completing the online coach application form, please complete the Respect in Sport Activity Leader Certification.

If you have already completed these seminars, please ensure you have your RIS- Activity Leader Certification # as you will require it to complete your online coach application.

Respect in Sport Activity Leader Certification

Step # 2

Prior to completing the online coach application form, please complete the Hockey Canada Safety Certification Seminar.

Please keep a copy of your receipt for this seminar, and if you are selected to coach you will be reimbursed for the cost of all the Coach Certification clinics in December 2023.

Hockey Canada Safety Certification

* New Police Information Check (PIC) Process *

Please read the PIC Instructions before you proceed.

PIC Instructions

Step-by-step screenshot of the new PIC process

PIC Application Step-by-Step Screenshots

Step # 3

Coach applicants must FIRST complete the Wufoo Form BEFORE they can complete the Police Information Check.

AFTER the Wufoo Form is completed, Bow Valley will then issue a PIC Voucher # to the Coach within 72 hours.

You will receive the email from: _ca -Calgary Police Service- Record Check
The subject line will read: Bow Valley Hockey Society invites you to apply for your Police Information Check w/VS for Volunteer

NOTE: If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder.

PIC Voucher Request