Frequently asked questions:
Below you will find some frequently asked questions and answers from coaches, if you have any other questions, please email our admin Sabrina Crawford at admin@sjamha.com.
Hockey Winnipeg Rule Book:
https://www.hockeywinnipeg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HWRBookVer2.pdf
The Hockey Winnipeg Rule Book is an essential component to your role as a coach in SJAMHA. Please familiarize yourself (and your bench staff) with the rule book found on the hockey Winnipeg Website. Of particular importance are the are rules regarding behaviour of coaches, players and parents. Please ensure that all those associated with your team are aware of the rules and regulations regarding the expected behaviour at hockey rinks where your team is playing. Let the SJAMHA Code of Conduct (which all players, coaches and parents must sign) also be your guide on matters in this regard.
Hockey Winnipeg Schedule exemption requests:
• 1st half – Oct 14th
• 2nd Half – Nov 29th
SJAMHA Coaches Clinics:
• Oct 18th (10:30 am Boardroom; on ice 11:45 am) Keith Bodley
(All New Head Coaches/Asst Coaches MUST attend one of the above sessions)
Mandatory Coaches Meeting: Monday October 26th – 7:00 pm (KWCC Boardroom) One Rostered Bench staff must attend this meeting.
Team Manager (Coach can attend if Team Manager is not selected or unable to attend) Meeting: This meeting will take place at 5:30 pm on October 26th at KWCC Boardroom to review the Fundraffle Fundraiser (World Junior Championships) for interested teams.
Coaches Ice Draft (Virtual): Wednesday Oct 28th An email/link will be sent out by Dustin Madrigga, our Ice Representative, the week of the draft.
Coach Certification Deadline: Every Rostered Coach MUST have all their checks and courses completed before December 1st, 2026
Info: https://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/coaches/requirements/
Roster Template: This template can be found in the Coaches toolkit email. There is a Max of 5 Bench staff on the roster. One of those MUST be a safety person. (You can have 5 coaches, but one of them must have their safety certificate) We do not require the player information as it has already been provided BUT we do require information for BENCH staff. (name, email, bench position, telephone number)
Mouth Guards: Mouthguards are highly recommended for players to wear during practices and games. Please see attached Mouthguards Bulletin for additional information.
On Ice Requirements: All Adults on the ice (Practice and/or game) must wear a helmet at all times.
Exhibition games:
Step 1. If your team will be participating in exhibition games this season, you will need to arrange for referee(s) / timekeepers through SJAMHA before filling in the form below: https://www.apsjmentorships.com/exhibition
*This applies for house leagues as well.
Step 2. Permission is required from Hockey Winnipeg to have any exhibition games and can be completed through the link below.
https://www.hockeywinnipeg.ca/?s=exhibition+game
Travel Permits for Tournaments:
Tournaments outside the City of Winnipeg but within Manitoba require a Hockey Winnipeg travel Permit. *Next deadline to submit Travel Permits for the second half of the season is November 24th.
https://www.hockeywinnipeg.ca/schedule-exemptiontravel-permit
Tournaments outside of Manitoba will require you to apply for a Hockey Winnipeg travel permit then a Hockey Manitoba Travel permit. (In that order) https://www.hockeywinnipeg.ca/schedule exemptiontravel-permit
https://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/teams/travel-permits/
Name Bars: Teams can choose to use Hockey Hut for their name bars. if you choose to do so your team will be billed for this process (sewing only 10$ per jersey and name bars and sewing 12$ per jersey) by SJAMHA. SJAMHA will be invoiced for all the teams that take advantage of this process, and the fee will be passed along to your team. You will need to include this in your team fees when making budgets. For removal teams will need to have a trusted parent carefully remove the name bars at the end of the season.
Please let Erin Stanley know if you have any questions (equipment@sjamha.com)
Some teams are using other companies. That is fine. You will include this purchase in your teams' fees as well.
FAQ
Q: What documents, courses and checks are required?
1. Player/Coach/Parent (just one legal parent/guardian) Code of Conduct are required each year.
2. The medical sheets are required as the Safety person NEEDS to have them at every game and practice in case an incident should arise.
3. CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK: All Registered/Rostered Bench Staff: The form will be provided by Sabrina (SJAMHA Admin), the form is to be filled out and returned to Sabrina. (* When printing the form, the form MUST be complete, including the first page. Please make sure you adjust your settings when printing, so you can see the entire page with nothing cut off (otherwise the whole application will be rejected)). If you do not use the provided SJAMHA form, the cost will not be covered. Without the registry check, you/they will be unable to participate until these have been submitted. Note: these forms are very particular about the information they require, so it is of utmost importance to fill these out meticulously. If the individual provides a copy of a Child Abuse Registry Check to us that they have completed within the last year, this would also be acceptable. CAR Forms can be submitted in person at the Coaches meeting on Monday October 26th.
4. CRIMINAL (Vulnerable) RECORD CHECKS (New this year):
5. Coaching Certifications: Hockey Manitoba website has all the coaching requirements for each level. In addition to your appropriate course, each coach is required to complete a (RIS) Respect in Sport Activity Leaders certification (online). Failure to have the appropriate certification in place prior to December 1st, 2026 will result in your removal from the roster for the remainder of the season. It is imperative that you check to see what certifications are required for the age level you are coaching and whether or not any certifications have expired. Head Coaches must ensure that this message is shared with all bench staff. Any questions related to coaching certifications should be directed to Mike Demidiuk, SJAMHA VP House League/Coaching Certifications Rep (houseleague@sjamha.com) Training & Clinics on the Hockey Manitoba website helps you register for the courses needed. https://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/coaches/requirements/
6. Safety Person: Medical Forms must be filled and brought to every game and practice in case a medical incident should arise. - They must also have their course up to date.
Q: What are the consequences if all documents, courses and checks are not completed?
A: Failure to have all documents, courses and checks in on or before December 1st will result in removal from the bench. The association takes a strong stance on ensuring we, as an organization, are doing our due diligence in this regard. On top of the legal requirements, the ethical requirements seem very apparent.
Q: Does your team need a Safety person, and Manager?
A: Yes! Safety person is very important. Their role is to make sure each player has a filled out medical form. This form is to be at every game and practice. Prepare the teams' Emergency Action Plan and activate the plan in case of player injury. This role must have an up-to-date Hockey Canada HU Online Safety course Due Dec. 1st, 2026. Safety Person/Manager, Other Bench Staff – St. James Assiniboia Minor Hockey Team Manager, the role is to help organize the off- ice matters for the team. The main responsibility is to open a team Bank account. The letter of authorization from SJAMHA can be acquired by emailing admin@sjamha.com More info can be found at Managers – St. James Assiniboia Minor Hockey
Q: What is a TeamLinkt owner? No longer TeamSnap*
A – This is usually to the Head Coach and has control of the team’s page. Only the team owner or someone provided with manager access by the team owner can post events such as games/practices. *SJAMHA Admin creates the HC owner but once the manager and assistants are confirmed, the HC makes them owners. Please be patient while work to upload this information for each team.
Hockey Winnipeg Rule Book:
https://www.hockeywinnipeg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/HWRBookVer2.pdf
The Hockey Winnipeg Rule Book is an essential component to your role as a coach in SJAMHA. Please familiarize yourself (and your bench staff) with the rule book found on the hockey Winnipeg Website. Of particular importance are the are rules regarding behaviour of coaches, players and parents. Please ensure that all those associated with your team are aware of the rules and regulations regarding the expected behaviour at hockey rinks where your team is playing. Let the SJAMHA Code of Conduct (which all players, coaches and parents must sign) also be your guide on matters in this regard.
Hockey Winnipeg Schedule exemption requests:
• 1st half – Oct 14th
• 2nd Half – Nov 29th
SJAMHA Coaches Clinics:
• Oct 18th (10:30 am Boardroom; on ice 11:45 am) Keith Bodley
(All New Head Coaches/Asst Coaches MUST attend one of the above sessions)
Mandatory Coaches Meeting: Monday October 26th – 7:00 pm (KWCC Boardroom) One Rostered Bench staff must attend this meeting.
Team Manager (Coach can attend if Team Manager is not selected or unable to attend) Meeting: This meeting will take place at 5:30 pm on October 26th at KWCC Boardroom to review the Fundraffle Fundraiser (World Junior Championships) for interested teams.
Coaches Ice Draft (Virtual): Wednesday Oct 28th An email/link will be sent out by Dustin Madrigga, our Ice Representative, the week of the draft.
Coach Certification Deadline: Every Rostered Coach MUST have all their checks and courses completed before December 1st, 2026
Info: https://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/coaches/requirements/
Roster Template: This template can be found in the Coaches toolkit email. There is a Max of 5 Bench staff on the roster. One of those MUST be a safety person. (You can have 5 coaches, but one of them must have their safety certificate) We do not require the player information as it has already been provided BUT we do require information for BENCH staff. (name, email, bench position, telephone number)
Mouth Guards: Mouthguards are highly recommended for players to wear during practices and games. Please see attached Mouthguards Bulletin for additional information.
On Ice Requirements: All Adults on the ice (Practice and/or game) must wear a helmet at all times.
Exhibition games:
Step 1. If your team will be participating in exhibition games this season, you will need to arrange for referee(s) / timekeepers through SJAMHA before filling in the form below: https://www.apsjmentorships.com/exhibition
*This applies for house leagues as well.
Step 2. Permission is required from Hockey Winnipeg to have any exhibition games and can be completed through the link below.
https://www.hockeywinnipeg.ca/?s=exhibition+game
Travel Permits for Tournaments:
Tournaments outside the City of Winnipeg but within Manitoba require a Hockey Winnipeg travel Permit. *Next deadline to submit Travel Permits for the second half of the season is November 24th.
https://www.hockeywinnipeg.ca/schedule-exemptiontravel-permit
Tournaments outside of Manitoba will require you to apply for a Hockey Winnipeg travel permit then a Hockey Manitoba Travel permit. (In that order) https://www.hockeywinnipeg.ca/schedule exemptiontravel-permit
https://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/teams/travel-permits/
Name Bars: Teams can choose to use Hockey Hut for their name bars. if you choose to do so your team will be billed for this process (sewing only 10$ per jersey and name bars and sewing 12$ per jersey) by SJAMHA. SJAMHA will be invoiced for all the teams that take advantage of this process, and the fee will be passed along to your team. You will need to include this in your team fees when making budgets. For removal teams will need to have a trusted parent carefully remove the name bars at the end of the season.
Please let Erin Stanley know if you have any questions (equipment@sjamha.com)
Some teams are using other companies. That is fine. You will include this purchase in your teams' fees as well.
FAQ
Q: What documents, courses and checks are required?
1. Player/Coach/Parent (just one legal parent/guardian) Code of Conduct are required each year.
2. The medical sheets are required as the Safety person NEEDS to have them at every game and practice in case an incident should arise.
3. CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CHECK: All Registered/Rostered Bench Staff: The form will be provided by Sabrina (SJAMHA Admin), the form is to be filled out and returned to Sabrina. (* When printing the form, the form MUST be complete, including the first page. Please make sure you adjust your settings when printing, so you can see the entire page with nothing cut off (otherwise the whole application will be rejected)). If you do not use the provided SJAMHA form, the cost will not be covered. Without the registry check, you/they will be unable to participate until these have been submitted. Note: these forms are very particular about the information they require, so it is of utmost importance to fill these out meticulously. If the individual provides a copy of a Child Abuse Registry Check to us that they have completed within the last year, this would also be acceptable. CAR Forms can be submitted in person at the Coaches meeting on Monday October 26th.
4. CRIMINAL (Vulnerable) RECORD CHECKS (New this year):
5. Coaching Certifications: Hockey Manitoba website has all the coaching requirements for each level. In addition to your appropriate course, each coach is required to complete a (RIS) Respect in Sport Activity Leaders certification (online). Failure to have the appropriate certification in place prior to December 1st, 2026 will result in your removal from the roster for the remainder of the season. It is imperative that you check to see what certifications are required for the age level you are coaching and whether or not any certifications have expired. Head Coaches must ensure that this message is shared with all bench staff. Any questions related to coaching certifications should be directed to Mike Demidiuk, SJAMHA VP House League/Coaching Certifications Rep (houseleague@sjamha.com) Training & Clinics on the Hockey Manitoba website helps you register for the courses needed. https://www.hockeymanitoba.ca/coaches/requirements/
6. Safety Person: Medical Forms must be filled and brought to every game and practice in case a medical incident should arise. - They must also have their course up to date.
Q: What are the consequences if all documents, courses and checks are not completed?
A: Failure to have all documents, courses and checks in on or before December 1st will result in removal from the bench. The association takes a strong stance on ensuring we, as an organization, are doing our due diligence in this regard. On top of the legal requirements, the ethical requirements seem very apparent.
Q: Does your team need a Safety person, and Manager?
A: Yes! Safety person is very important. Their role is to make sure each player has a filled out medical form. This form is to be at every game and practice. Prepare the teams' Emergency Action Plan and activate the plan in case of player injury. This role must have an up-to-date Hockey Canada HU Online Safety course Due Dec. 1st, 2026. Safety Person/Manager, Other Bench Staff – St. James Assiniboia Minor Hockey Team Manager, the role is to help organize the off- ice matters for the team. The main responsibility is to open a team Bank account. The letter of authorization from SJAMHA can be acquired by emailing admin@sjamha.com More info can be found at Managers – St. James Assiniboia Minor Hockey
Q: What is a TeamLinkt owner? No longer TeamSnap*
A – This is usually to the Head Coach and has control of the team’s page. Only the team owner or someone provided with manager access by the team owner can post events such as games/practices. *SJAMHA Admin creates the HC owner but once the manager and assistants are confirmed, the HC makes them owners. Please be patient while work to upload this information for each team.