Coaching Requirements
Coaching Requirements for the 2026-2027 Hockey Season
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- Required Annually
- Save your USA Hockey # as you will need it for additional requirements
2.Tucson Jr Roadrunner Registration
- If interested in coaching, please contact our coaching director at the email at the top of this section.
- Please have your current USA Hockey registration # and credentials available.
3.USA Hockey Background Screen
- Background screening is required and valid for two (2) years.
- Coaches need to complete the background screening BEFORE being allowed on the ice.
- USA Hockey's national background screening process requires a $30 fee which our board of directors will reimburse. Check your USA Hockey coaching profile to ensure your screen is current.
- It is your responsibility to confirm a valid screening.
4.USA Hockey SafeSport Training
- ALL Head and Assistant Coaches, Managers, Locker Room Volunteers and Board Members need to complete the USA Hockey SAFESPORT online training. SafeSport training is free, and in some cases all that is required is a quick "refresher" course that can be completed in 15-20 minutes.
- You must complete an Age Specific Module for EACH playing level you will be coaching. If you have completed an online specific age module in a previous year, you do not have to re-take that module.
- Coaching Age Module status can be found in your USA Hockey coaching profile.
6.USA Hockey CEP Training (Required for ALL Travel coaches)
- Your Coach Education Program (CEP) level certification must be up-to-date and appropriate for the level you are coaching.
- If your CEP is expiring you MUST find the next available class online and complete prior to 12/31/2026.
- EXCEPTION: Coaches of Mite, 8U or younger may remain at Level 1 or their current level even if it has expired.
- Review your current and required CEP level within your USA Hockey coaching profile.
- Register for an available clinic at USA Hockey Coaching Clinics. CEP Levels 1-4 clinics are now provided virtual!
- IMPORTANT - If you do not complete the required CEP level before December 31st, you will be removed from your Travel roster and will no longer be eligible to coach for the remainder of the season. Registration is reimbursed by the board of directors.