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The SMHA typically hosts a number of clinics. The ODHA also maintains a list of clinics including Speak Out, Referee, Coach and Trainer clinics. For SMHA members, attending SMHA-hosted clinics keeps our costs down. Clinics are held in the fall and early winter and new dates and locations are added frequently so check back later if you can't find anything right away.
Frequently asked Questions
Who needs to go to which clinic?
- Anyone who steps on the ice to assist with players aged 6 or under (this includes coaches, trainers and on-ice helpers) needs:
a. Speak Out
b. Intro to Coaching/IP - Anyone who is a House league Head Coach, needs:
a. Speak Out (only if your coaching certification was done before 2007)
b. Coach Stream (as of 2007, Speak Out is included in Coach Stream Certification) - Anyone who is a House League Assistant Coach, trainer, on-ice helper, or team manager, needs:
a. Speak Out - Anyone who is a trainer needs:
a. Trainer Level 1
b. Trainer Level 2 (Optional but recommended)
Q: Some clinics are only available to SMHA members - What is a member?
A: A member is a player or parent of a player who has registered and paid to play with SMHA
Q: Why does it cost anything to takese clinics? Where does the money go?
A: We pay the ODHA for the instructor, rent for the facility and sometimes ice time. All clinic registration and coordination is done by volunteers.
Q: Does SMHA cover the cost of the course for members?
A: If the clinic is run by the SMHA there is no cost for qualified SMHA members. Qualified members include:
Trainers - SMHA will cover the cost of an SMHA-hosted clinic for SMHA trainers who are on a current year's roster, to a maximum of two certified trainers per team
Assistant Coaches - SMHA will cover the cost of an SMHA-hosted clinic for SMHA assistant coaches who are on a current year's roster, to a maximum of two certified assistant coach's per team
Coach Stream - SMHA will cover the cost of an SMHA-hosted clinic for SMHA head coaches who are on a current year's roster
Speak Out - SMHA will cover the cost of an SMHA-hosted clinic for any SMHA volunteer.
If the SMHA is not hosting a clinic, The SMHA will refund the clinic cost for qualified members. If you cannot make an SMHA hosted clinic, please contact your convenor.
Q: Does this apply to SMHA Rep B as well?
A: Yes
Q: What happens if I need to cancel?
A: Refunds for cancellations or no-shows are not provided but you can send someone else in your place
Q: Are any of the clinics offered on-line?
A: There is an online Trainer 1 course available at http://www.hdcoelearning.com/Store/CourseDetails.aspx?CourseId=2 It is recognized by the ODHA for trainer RE-certification only, not for the initial Level 1 course.
HDCO On -Line Training
For anyone who wishes to take the online trainer course through HDCO, here is the link to the website and the online training course: