What are Pathway to Hockey programs?
Pathway to Hockey programs (commonly known as try hockey programs) are designed to provide fun, safe and affordable introduction to hockey opportunities to all Canadians. These are programs that are run and managed by Local Hockey Associations – with the objective of growing their membership. Pathway to hockey programs can be a simple ball hockey initiative or a 12-week program that teaches skating or the fundamentals of the game. Key objectives for this initiative are as follows:
Provide an opportunity for Local Hockey Associations to expand their introductory programming offerings, leading to increased accessibility, diversity and inclusiveness
Ensure that all participants and programs are insured and managed in accordance with our shared values and standards
Remove a component of the cost barrier (insurance) for program participants
Track participants and their hockey journey, leading to greater understanding of retention and sustainability
Collect best practices and innovative ideas, including identification of opportunities to share with others and/or scale in other areas
Read the Hockey Canada Pathway to Coverage FAQ for more information, or visit the Hockey Canada Website
The NOHA has scheduled clinic dates for October 2023. If you require certification, please register for the appropriate course below or visit the Clinics Page.
Step 1: Determine which course you need to take in the NOHA Bench Staff Certification Requirements
Step 2: Click the link in the document or use the link below.
Step 3: Once you are registered, you will receive an email from Technical Director Jacob Brown (jbrown@noha-hockey.ca) the day before the clinic; this email includes everything you will need to attend.
Development 1
September 21-22 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm, September 23 | 8:00 – 12:00 pm
October 5-6 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm, October 7 | 8:00 – 12:00 pm
October 12-13 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm, October 14 | 8:00 – 12:00 pm
October 19-20 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm, October 21 | 8:00 – 12:00 pm
Coach 1
October 2 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm
October 10 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm
October 16 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm
October 28 | 8:00-12:00 pm
Coach 2
October 3 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm
October 11 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm
October 17 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm
October 29 | 8:00 – 12:00 pm
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Please note: If you are participating in either the coach 1 or coach 2 clinics, you must also complete the Hockey University coach 1 / 2 on demand modules prior to your clinic: Hockey University - Online Coach 1/2
If you receive a notice upon trying to register saying “this clinic is not available for this member organization”, please contact jbrown@noha-hockey.ca
Full participation for each clinic is mandatory in order to obtain certification.
