Hockey Canada Learning Lab for Coaches/Officals

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IMPORTANT MEMORANDUM

 

 

TO:                         All Hockey NL Members

 

DATE:                    August 1, 2024

 

RE:                        Hockey Canada Learning Lab

 

 

The new Hockey Canada Learning Lab has officially been created. This platform will result in a transition away from Hockey University. Coaches participating in a Member Coaching Clinic must:

 

• Register for the appropriate clinic, depending on their division.
• Complete the course in the Hockey Canada Learning Lab and choose which Player Pathway(s) they must take.
• Complete a quiz after the main, non-Player Pathway content, and an additional one after each Player Pathway module, which will trigger the qualification to the Hockey Canada Registry
• The Coaches will be able to re-access their course to complete the other Player Pathway modules as needed.

 

Hockey Canada Learning Lab Features

 

• Requiring a single sign-on with the Hockey Canada Registry
• Having content delivered through multiple methods, including video and interactive portions
• Removing overlapping content that was included in multiple modules
• Introducing a land acknowledgment to begin each course
• Updating content to reflect our commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in hockey

 

Throughout the consultation and planning process leading up to the launch, Hockey Canada content owners have reviewed all content to ensure it remains accurate, effective and engaging.

 

Accessibility Upgrades

 

Compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, all text in the Hockey Canada Learning Lab has been properly contrasted to meet WCAG requirements.

 

In addition, there are additional accessibility features that will be available immediately, such as:

 

• Bilingual closed captioning of all videos
• Text to speech function
• Access to instant translation and a dictionary
• Alt-text provided for images that are central to the Learning Lab content
• Page masking, which allows a user to focus the screen on one or multiple lines
• Option to download text as an MP3 file
• Enhanced text accessibility, including enlarging and spacing out text if required, and changing text and background colours to reduce strain on eyes
• Neurodiverse users will have the option to limit noise and distractions in the Learning Lab.

 

Hockey Canda C1 Overview

 

Hockey Canada Coach 1 program was designed to review the basic tools coaches need in leadership, communication, teaching skills and lesson planning. This is taught with special considerations of the youngest athletes in mind. Hockey Canada Coach 1 addresses the core knowledge every new coach must have as they begin their coaching career.

 

Hockey Canada C2 Overview

 

Hockey Canada Coach 2 program follows the competency-based education and training method of learning and is an excellent course for all new and recreational-level coaches. The Hockey Canada Coach 2 program introduces player development, effective communication and supporting athletes in the team, training, practice and game environments.

 

Qualification Fees and New Qualifications in the Hockey Canada Registry

 

New qualifications in the Hockey Canada Registry through the learning lab:

 

• Hockey Canada Checking Program: $20.00
• Hockey Canada Safety Program: $30.00
• Hockey Canada Coach 1: $95.00
• Hockey Canada Coach 2: $70.00

 

All Hockey NL Members requiring their Coach 1 & Coach 2 qualification must complete the online learning lab clinics followed by a mandatory 2-hour in class and a 1-hour on ice session to be successfully trained.

 

Members looking to obtain their Trainer / Safety - Hockey Canada Safety Program certification will receive their qualification following the completion of the learning lab course.

 

Any member that completes the Hockey Canada Skills - Checking course will receive their qualification following its completion online.

 

 

Registration

 

To register for any session through Hockey NL and the Hockey Canada Learning Lab please Click Here.

 

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact Marcus Power mpower@hockeynl.ca.

 

Thank you,

 

Marcus Power

Manager, Development & High-Performance

Hockey NL