The Lorette Minor Hockey Association is looking for dedicated coaches, managers, and support staff to join our team for the 2026-2027 season. Whether you’re an experienced coach or just starting, there’s a role for you!
Please follow the steps below. If you have any issues please contact LMHComets.Registrar@gmail.com for further assistance.
Note: The required training may be completed prior to coach and manager selection at your discretion; however, it is only mandatory for individuals who are selected as coaches or managers.
The LMHA Executive will make its decision based on the applicant’s coaching experience, philosophy, and training. Applicants who are selected will be notified once teams have been formed.
Coaching Requirements and Expectations:
Self-Screening Requirement:
All bench staff will receive a mandatory self-screening form. This form must be completed in full and submitted by the required deadline. It is important that all questions are answered honestly and accurately. Providing false, incomplete, or misleading information may result in removal from the team roster and/or suspension of volunteer eligibility.
Eastman Minor Hockey Association requires all coaching staff including Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches to complete the following additional training located in the Eastman Constitution: U7 - Skating 1, U9 - Goaltending 1, U11 - Small Area Games, U13- Checking. They can be located with the same links to Hockey Manitoba above.
3. Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) & Criminal Record Check (CRC): A Vulnerable Sector Check with the Criminal Record Check is required once you have been selected as a coach, manager or safety representative (see below for the application process).
All required checks must be completed by November 1, 2026 — no exceptions.
***New*** CRC’s are required every three years. If you have a copy of your CRC with the VSC from 2025 this would be accepted for the 2026/27 season.
4. Code of Conduct - Coaches must abide by the LMHA Code of Conduct, Hockey Manitoba and Hockey Canada guidelines and player pathways which promote fair play and respect for all participants and officials. Coaches will follow the Fair Play Code of Hockey Canada. This can be found in the Hockey Manitoba Constitution on page 125.
Hockey Manitoba Coaching Requirements:
DIVISION/CATEGORY | HEAD COACH | ASSISTANT COACH |
|---|---|---|
U7 | Coach 1 | Coach 1 |
U9 | Coach 1 or Coach 2 | Coach 1 or Coach 2 |
U11 | Coach 2 + Checking 1 | Coach 2 |
U13 | Coach 2 + Checking 1 | Coach 2 |
U15 AA, A, B, C, D | Coach 2 + Checking 1 | Coach 2 |
U18 AA, A, B, C | Coach 2 | Coach 2 |
Eastman Minor Hockey Coaching Requirements:
DIVISION/CATEGORY | HEAD COACH | ASSISTANT COACH |
|---|---|---|
U7 | Skating 1 | Skating 1 |
U9 | Goaltending | Goaltending |
U11 | Small Area Games | Small Area Games |
U13 | Checking | Checking |
Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check
Please fill out all the highlighted sections on this application and attend the St Pierre or Niverville RCMP detachment to submit your application. The Volunteer Letter must be submitted with your application to waive the fee.
Please bring the below items when submitting your application:
Please allow ample time for processing
Once your results are returned you need to show, in person, a copy to either the Registrar or President of LMHA.
Respect in Sport - Activity Leaders is required for all coaches and bench staff and must be renewed every 5 years. This must be completed by December 1, 2026.
Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) & Criminal Record Check (CRC): A Vulnerable Sector Check with the Criminal Record Check is required once you have been selected as a coach, manager or safety representative (see above for the application process).