In order to be a member of the Bench Staff (coaches, assistant coaches, team managers and safety rep) there are two checks that need to be completed.

1.Criminal Record Check (CRC)

2. Child Abuse Registry (CAR)

Below is the information and forms needed to get this request completed.  Hockey Manitoba and SMHA by-laws state that all applications must be submitted for processing by Nov. 15, 2024. 

Coaches and Mangers ONLY

3. Declaration Form

1.     Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check

Please fill out all the highlighted sections on this application and attend the Oakbank RCMP detachment to submit your application. The Volunteer Letter must be submitted with your application to waive the fee.

Please bring the below items when submitting your application:  

• 1a.Volunteer Letter (waives the fee) PRINT and attach to application.

• 2 pieces of government issued ID – 1 photo. 

 
2.     Child Abuse Registry Application

If you would like SMHA to submit your CAR please bring it to The Lift when you attend your coaches meeting.  

Hockey Winnipeg Teams: Oct. 2, 5-8 pm

Eastman Teams: Oct. 9, 5-8 pm

You will be responsible to drop it off yourself to 777 Portage Ave, Winnipeg after Oct. 9, 2024.

COMMON ERROR:
Section A-4 Applicant Authorization: (seen in picture below)-This signature should be another bench staff member from your team, who verified your identification.

3. Declaration Form (Head Coach/Manager ONLY)

As bench staff begin to receive their clear checks, they are asked to show and submit a copy to the Coach or Manager.  Please use the Declaration form attached to keep track of all bench staff who have completed their checks. 

Please scan and email to SMHA Secretary: Meaghan McCarthy by Nov.6/24. 

If a bench staff member has not completed these forms by Nov.15/24 or a positive result is returned,
it is your responsibility as coach/manager to notify SMHA Executive.