Coaching Requirements
Coaches can check their CEP, Age Specific Module, SafeSport and Background Screening status by going to https://courses.usahockey.com/public/ and clicking "My Profile" from the top menu and then selecting "Coaching Information" from the left hand menu.
1) Association Approval
2) USA Hockey Registration
All coaches are required to register with USA Hockey as a Player/Coach. Cost is $46 plus any affiliate fees if applicable. You will be prompted to enter your USA Hockey confirmation number into your Hyland Registration and SafeSport Training.
3) East Aurora Beast Coach Registration
When prompted to select a participant to register, select yourself OR choose + NEW PARTICIPANT and add your name and information for this coach registration.
THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL, WE WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR USAH NUMBER AND CEP INFORMATION IF YOU DON'T REGISTER WITH EAST AURORA BEAST HOCKEY.
4) USA Hockey Background Screening
This must be completed before you can be placed on the team roster.
Background screens through NCSI under the national program will cost $30 for all domestic screens. A cleared background check is required PRIOR to being added to a roster. Screening is good for two seasons. NCSI will not allow you to complete a new background screen if your previous screen is still valid.
5) Safesport Training
This must be completed before you can be placed on the team roster.
The SafeSport Training and Refresher Training are each valid for twelve (12) months beginning on 4/1/22.
There is a core course followed by three refreshers - only ONE course needed per season. Once you sign in you will be automatically directed to the appropriate course.
6) Age-Specific Module
This must be completed before you can be placed on the team roster.
- One time requirement per module, $20.
- New modules are – 8 & Under; 12 & Under; 13 & Over.
- Old modules are still valid. For instance, a coach with an existing 10U module would be eligible to coach at 10U without taking the new module. However, if the same coach now wants to coach 12U they will need to complete the new 12 & Under module.
7) Coaching Clinics
Available September 1st - December 31st.
Coaches have until 12/31 to complete/update CEP. Any coaches with expired CEP’s will be removed from the ice and rosters on January 1st (exception is 8U).
Please reach out to East Aurora Beast Hockey in the fall to be reimbursed for your USA Hockey registration, background check, clinics, and modules – receipts for clinics and modules MUST be provided to receive reimbursement. Scan and email receipts to earink@thinkrink.org.