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Updated:  July 13, 2026
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The Deadline for Coach Certifications is December 1, 2026

 

Coach Reimbursements 

There will be a new Coaching Reimbursement Form for 2026-27 in the coming months.
Only expenses required at your coaching level will be reimbursed; You will not be reimbursed for advanced-level courses, or courses potentially needed in the future. Submit receipts after the course and documentation are completed.
 
Questions? Contact Craig Foley at riskmanagement@flyershockey.ca
 
 

Volunteeer Certification Requirements

All SMHA Volunteers and Coaches must obtain certifications as per Hockey Nova Scotia and Hockey Canada.

Sackville Minor Hockey Association (SMHA) requires eligible volunteers to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).

 

What's New for 2026-27?

SMHA is now using the Halifax Regional Police (HRP) online Criminal Record Check system, which replaces the MyBackCheck system used in previous seasons.

Volunteers living outside HRM must obtain their CRC/VSC through their local RCMP detachment or other police service.

Child Abuse Registry (CAR) checks are not required.

 

Before You Apply

You will be asked to upload a Letter of Request during the application process. Please use this Hockey Nova Scotia letter as provided by SMHA.

 

Apply Online

Complete your CRC/VSC using the HRP online portal:

Halifax Regional Police Online Record Check Portal

Important Information
  • Save a PDF copy of your receipt after submitting your application.
  • CRC/VSC fees will be reimbursed once you are rostered in an approved volunteer position for the 2026/27 season.
  • If fingerprints are required, you will receive instructions from HRP on next steps.
  • If HRP requests in-person identity verification, you must complete this within 15 days of receiving the notification email. Failure to do so will result in your application being cancelled, and reimbursement will not be available.
  • Processing times are typically around 14 days, depending on service volumes.
  • Please check your junk/spam folders regularly, as communications and results may not always arrive in your inbox.
  • Completed record checks are available for download for 30 days only.

Submit Your Results

Once you receive your completed CRC/VSC (typically a two-page PDF), please forward it to: RiskManagement@Flyershockey.ca. This ensures your certification can be recorded in your Hockey Canada profile.

 

Required Training

The Shift Forward Parent/Guardian Program remains a requirement for the 2026/27 season. Registration opens July 20 through your Spordle account.

 

Need Help?

For issues with the online record check application, contact Triton Customer Service: 1-844-874-8667

For SMHA volunteer screening questions: RiskManagement@FlyersHockey.ca


Each required course is linked on the Hockey Nova Scotia's Volunteer Requirements Page .

  • Certification Requirements must be completed by December 1, 2026.
  • Hockey Nova Scotia will remove coaches from Official HCR Rosters if Certification Requirements are not completed by December 1, 2026.
  • This may impact the team's ability to practice and participate in Games & Tournaments.

 

Checking Your Own HCR Profile 

SMHA Volunteers and Coaches are responsible for logging into the Hockey Canada Registry (aka HCR 3.0) to check the status of their own credentials and any additional requirements for the upcoming season.

 

Craig Foley
Director, Risk Management
RiskManagement@FlyersHockey.ca

Playoffs Standings

Pool A
  Team GP W L OTL SOL T PTS
1 Cole Harbour 8 7 0 0 0 1 13
2 Bedford Blue 8 4 1 0 1 2 10
3 TASA 6 3 2 0 0 1 7
4 Eastern Shore 6 3 3 0 0 0 6
5 Dartmouth 6 2 4 0 0 0 4
6 Western Valley 6 1 4 0 0 1 3
7 West Hants 6 1 4 0 0 1 3
Pool B
  Team GP W L OTL SOL T PTS
1 Sackville 7 5 2 0 0 0 10
2 Yarmouth 7 3 2 0 0 2 8
3 Bedford White 6 4 2 0 0 0 8
4 South Shore 6 2 2 0 0 2 6
5 Acadia 6 1 2 0 0 3 5
6 Halifax 6 1 2 0 0 3 5
7 East Hants 6 0 6 0 0 0 0

Regular Season Standings

  Team GP W L OTL SOL T PTS
1 TASA 26 22 3 0 0 1 45
2 Cole Harbour 26 18 4 0 0 4 40
3 Sackville 26 16 7 0 0 3 35
4 Yarmouth 24 15 4 0 0 5 35
5 Bedford Blue 26 13 6 0 0 7 33
6 Dartmouth 26 14 10 0 0 2 30
7 Eastern Shore 26 11 13 0 0 2 24
8 Bedford White 24 9 9 0 0 6 24
9 Acadia 26 9 13 0 0 4 22
10 Western Valley 24 8 12 0 0 4 20
11 South Shore 26 7 17 0 0 2 16
12 Halifax 26 5 15 0 0 6 16
13 West Hants 26 5 18 0 0 3 13
14 East Hants 24 1 22 0 0 1 3