Coaches

2024-2025 OWHA 

Coaching Requirements

Please refer to the following links on the OWHA Website for specific requirements and process around becoming a coach:

BECOMING A COACH

Police Records Check (PRC) - Work with the Vulnerable Sector (Mandatory).  

The OGHA requires that all head coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, managers, den mothers (and others as recommended) be subject to a Police Record Check for Work with the Vulnerable Sector. 

City of Ottawa/Gatineau residents requiring a Vulnerable Sector Check and more information can visit the Ottawa Police Service website and online application portal.

The volunteer letter to be attached to the OPS online application can be downloaded here.