Trainers
Hockey Trainers perform an important role in the CHA. In fact, every team in the CHA must have at least one certified trainer, and the trainer must be present every time the team takes to the ice! CHA will reimburse all Trainers for the cost of obtaining a Trainers certificate and will provide the necessary First Aid Kit to the Trainers. Trainers are responsible for the safety and well-being of all players on the team. In addition to providing First Aid to injured players, Trainers are required to perform a number of tasks, including:

• Creating and implementing an Emergency Action Plan (EAP);
• Checking for proper maintained and fitting equipment of all players;
• Ensuring that medical “Return to Play” Certificates are obtained before allowing injured players to return to the ice;
  Checking for dangerous situations (ice surfaces, boards, dressing room, arena);
• Setting and ensuring a proper standard of sportsmanlike behaviour by players, coaches, and parents;
• Assisting in the education of players and other participants about risk management policies and procedures;
• Keeping accurate records of any injuries, no matter how small.
• Trainers in minor hockey are certified by the Hockey Trainers Certification Program (HTCP). Credentials must be maintained by regular re-certification and ongoing education. For more information on Trainer Clinics please refer to: Ottawa District Hockey Association. Cost for ODHA Clinics will be reimbursed by the CHA Treasurer.

Healthcare Professionals:
 
If you are a healthcare professional registered or licensed in the province of Ontario, you must take the HTCP Trainer level I course to be trainer for your team. Once you have completed the level I course you can be upgraded to Trainer level II: forward professional registration or license to ODHA with a $10 cheque (payable to "O.D.H.A. Development”). Please send this information to Jeff Baker at ODHA by Fax: (613) 224-6079 or by mail to: 1247 Kilborn Place, Suite D 300 Ottawa, ON K1H 6K9.

You must forward a copy of your renewed license or registration yearly to remain current (registration fee is waived for yearly renewal).