To all OGHA volunteers, please find below helpful information and specific links that will help you get started in your role as Trainer.
If you require any further information or have questions, do not hesitate to contact Colin MacLean, OGHA Risk and Safety Officer, risk.safety@ogha.info
A. OGHA Trainer Mentor
If you have any specific questions about the role of a trainer or need advice as a trainer you can contact our association mentor trainer:
Dr. Sunita Nayar-Kingwell, trainer@ogha.info,
B. Trainer’s Certification
All OGHA trainers must complete:
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A Police Record Check (PRC) and Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)
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The Respect in Sport Activity Leader awareness training
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Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP)
For HTCP Certification the OGHA requires:
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All house league trainers have a minimal HTCP Level I e-learning level 1 certification
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All Competitive level trainers require a minimal HTCP Level 2.
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Bantam AA, Midget A, AA and all Intermediate (Junior) level Trainers require HTCP Level 3
- To obtain Level 2 certification, you must complete the Level 1 online training with the addition of one of the following additions to your certification:
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Recognition of a Standard First aid or Advanced First Aid card from an Ontario WSIB recognized FADO (First Aid Delivery Organization) or when a member association hosts a Standard or Advanced First Aid course. The FADO’s recognized by the HTCP and its members for the purpose of providing First Aid, CPR and AED training are listed with the Ontario WSIB.
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Any individual who has the following professional qualifications, certified to work in Canada and is practicing, can be granted Level 2 status:
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Registered Nurse, Occupational Health Nurses, Chiropractors, Physicians, Basic Trauma Life Support (B.T.L.S.), EMCA certified, CATA/NATA, Military Medics (valid for 2 years from end of service data), physiotherapists, Dentists, Rgistered, Respiratory Therapists, Podiatrists. All Qualifications must be licensed in Canada
- The Level 3 program is considered the HTCP advanced course, providing the participant the opportunity to advance their skill level and knowledge. To obtain the Level 3 certification, you must have a current HTCP Level 2 and attend in-class training. The in-class component is 8-9 hours minimum with a take home exam.
C. Trainer Resources and links
Trainer specific links:
OGHA Trainer Resource Guide
HTCP Level 1 Trainer e-learning course Link
HTCP Level 2 Information
HTCP Level 3 Information
OGHA Risk and Safety Link where you will find information for your Police Records Check and Respect in Sport Training
HTCP Trainer’s Code of Ethics
Rowan’s Law Resource and player/parent acknowledgement form
OGHA Significant Injury - Return To Play Policy
OWHA Trainer Resource Materials
OWHA Player Medical Information Form
HC/OWHA Injury Report Form
HTCP/OWHA Return to Play Form
Team warm up/Cool down and stretching links:
http://owha.pointstreaksites.com/files/uploaded_documents/3323/htcp_stretching_info_guide.pdf
http://www.girlshealth.gov/fitness/exercise/stretching.html
http://fscs.rampinteractive.com/stalbertmha/files/teams/36479/Injury_Prevention_Proper_Stretching.pdf
http://www.bchockey.net/Files/Female%20U18%20DYNAMIC%20WARM%20BC%20Hockey.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbi0WlGgr7c
http://www.stretching-exercises-guide.com/
Nutrition and food guide links:
http://owha.pointstreaksites.com/files/uploaded_documents/3323/htcp_canada_food_guide.pdf
http://www.rbc.com/community-sustainability/_assets-custom/pdf/AHKC-2014-Short-Form-Report-Card-English.pdf
https://www.coach.ca/hockey-nutrition-for-champions-p154663
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate-Daily-Checklist
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/
https://thehockeynews.com/news/article/gary-roberts-the-importance-of-nutrition-in-hockey