All Team Officials need to complete the following in order to take the necessary steps in becoming a Team Official in the MHL. 

• Complete a Harassment & Abuse (Speak Out) Clinic (no expiry)  OR Respect In Sport (available via on line course).
• Complete and submit a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS)  (expires after 5 years)
• Must contact  your Area Association to register as a Team Official

All Volunteers, Team Officials and on-ice volunteers are required to complete the Speak Out (Harassment & Abuse) Certification clinic as per Hockey Canada and MHL regulations.  Registration for these Speak Out clinics will be completed on-line.  

There are 2 options: 

1-attend a 3 hour seminar where available (see link below).  Registration will be opened when dates become available.

2-take a 3 hour ON LINE Respect In Sport (Speak Out Equivalent) that is offered through the GTHL (see link below).

To register for the Respect in Sport (Speak Out Equivalent) Click Here  (see below for log in instructions).

To download registration instructions for the Respect in Sport Click Here

If you have a Hockey Canada e-Learning account, please enter your email address and password when prompted.

If you do not have an e-learning account please follow the following steps:

• Click on "create a new e-learning account"
• Choose option two:  "I am NOT a member of Hockey Canada"
• Choose the OHF (Ontario Hockey Federation) as the Branch then "Greater Toronto Hockey League" as the Member Partner.
• Create your profile and proceed with on-line registration

The GTHL announced its alignment with Hockey Canada, the OHF and Respect Group Inc. to provide the Respect in Sport on-line educational tool.  The Respect in Sport on-line program is recognised as an equivalent to the Speak Out / Prevention Services clinic.  The cost of the on-line course is $30.00

This is a 3 hour on-line program that is divided into 6 - 30 minute modules that include audio/visual presentations, quizzes, and printable handouts.  One of the great benefits of the program is that it does not need to be completed in one sitting, and can be completed in intervals at your leisure ( must be within a 30 day timeframe).  Please note that you will not be certified until you have completed the entire program.

All Team Officials need to complete a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (in compliance with Hockey Canada regulations) and a "Community Organization and Volunteer Authorization Letter".  There is only one way to complete a Criminial Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS).  

Peel Residents:

You must to pick up a Criminal Reference Check form and "Community Organization and Volunteer Authorization Letter" at the MHL office located at 3065 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 34 in Mississauga, Ontario during regular business hours.

Once you pick up the forms, you have two options in submitting the forms to the Peel Regional Police. 

Option 1:  The quickest option is to use the "paid" option.  Once the forms are filled out, the volunteer goes to the Peel Regional Headquarters (located at 7750 Hurontario Street) in Brampton.  Here, the volunteer will submit the two forms and show identification as required and will ask for the "paid" option to expedite the process.  At this time, the volunteer will be notified immediately if fingerprinting is required.  The volunteer will pay $45.00 payable to the Peel Regional Police.  If fingerprinting is required, the volunteer can then set up an appointment.  Once fingerprinting is completed, the volunteer can expect to receive their completed Criminal Reference Check with VSS back in approximately 8 weeks.  If no fingerprinting is required, the volunteer can expect to receive their completed Completed Criminal Reference Check with VSS in approximately 7 - 10 days. 

Using the "paid" option, volunteers can only submit their forms to the Peel Regional Police Headquarters:

Option 2:  The other option is to use the "free" option (residents of Peel Region).  Once the forms are filled out, the volunteer would drop off the form at one of the locations listed below.  Here, the volunteer will submit the two forms and show identification as requried.  The processing time for submitting the Criminal Reference Check with VSS will take approximately 6 - 9 weeks.  If fingerprints are required, the volunteer will be notified via mail within approximately 6 - 9 weeks.  At that time, the volunteer will have to call the phone number contained in the letter and set up a fingerprinting appointment.  Once the fingerprints have been completed, it will take approximately 8 weeks to receive a completed Criminal Reference Check with VSS back from Peel Regional Police.  As indicated, this option can take 4 - 6 months if fingerprinting is required.  If no fingerprints are needed, the volunteer will receive their completed Criminal Reference Check with VSS in approximately 6 - 9 weeks.

 If using the "free" option, the forms can be completed and returned to any one of the following locations (see back of Police Check form for additional locations:

You will require two forms of identification and one proof of residence when submitting your forms.  Members who reside outside of Peel must conduct their check at their respective local police detachment. 

All Residents living outside of Peel Region:

Contact the MHL Office at 905-607-1118 for instructions.

"A" Team Head Coaches - The Head Coach of an "A" Team must have as a minimum the NCCP CBET Development 1 level certification.  This is a 16.5 hour course. 

The current course dates for the upcoming 2012-13 season for the CBET Development 1 course at Iceland Arena are as follows:  June 9-10, June 25-26, July 14-15, August 11-12, August 25-26.  For more information or to register, please click here.

Initiation and House League Coaches (IP to Minor Novice through Atom) - Each IP Team and each House League Team in the Divisions of Minor Novice through Atom must include at least one Team Official who at a minimus is certified under the Hockey Canada Initiation Program (HCIP).  The Initiation Program is a skills first approach to hockey.  Hockey fundamentals are included in a manual with 3 progressive levels, based on, one hour lesson plans that assist the beginner to become the accomplished player.  This is a 4-6 hour program and is mandated by Hockey Canada for younger players entering into hockey.  Some Associations require that all IP Coaches have this certification.  Please check with your Area Association.    All available clinics are available through Hockey Canada Click here

House League Coaches (Minor Peewee and above) - Each House League Team in the Divisions of Minor Peewee and above must include at least one Team Official who is certified at the NCCP CBET Coach Stream or higher.  This is an 11 hour course.  (Certification for Hockey Canada's "Speak Out" Harassment & Abuse is also included in this course).  For the upcoming 2012-13 season, the course listings for the CBET Coach Stream are as follows: TBC at Iceland Arena.  For more information or to register, please click here. 

Deadline for Certification for Coaches - To cover those situations where a Team's coaching staff is new to the MHL, the effective date for such certification will be December 15th of each Season.  If certification is not completed by this date, coaches will not be permitted on the bench or in the dressing room.

To register for a GTHL Coaching Clinic, please Click Here.

**Some Associations may subsidize (or pay for completely) for some or all of the required certifications.  Please contact your Area Assocaition regarding questions for costs. 

All "A" Teams and all Gold and Red teams MUST have one Team Official qualified in the Hockey Canada Safety Program.  For purposes of this Rule, the Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP) offered by the Hockey Development Centre of Ontario (HDCO) is equivalent to the Hockey Canada Safety Program.  The HDCO can be contacted at (416) 426-7252 or visit the HDCO website at www.hdco.on.ca .  It is strongly recommended that all other Teams have a certified Trainer registered to the Team staff. 

To cover those situations where a Team's Trainer is new to the MHL, the effective date for such certification will be the day following the date of the Final Convening Meeting in each Season. 

Click Here to register for a Level 1 Clinic or a Level 1 - 2 Combination Clinic 

Click Here for more information on the on-line course for the Level 1 and Level 1 Refresher through the HDCO.

As a Trainer, along with the HTCP course, you must take a Speak Out course as well (course dates and information listed in above sections)

The second option is to take the HTCP Level 1 or HTCP Level 1 Refresher via on-line E-Learning.  The cost for the HTCP Level 1 on-line is $85.00 + HST.  The cost for the HTCP Level 1 Refresher on-line is $65.00 + HST. 

The Level 1 Course will take about 6 hours to complete and the Level 1 Refresher will take about 3 hours to complete.