Trainers (Saugeen Shores Minor Hockey)

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Trainers have the following qualifications:

- HTCP (Hockey Trainer Certification Program) Level 1 required for all divisions and categories, offered by HDCO (Hockey Development Centre for Ontario) Elearning $85
- MUST have 'Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders' and 'Gender Identification and Expression' courses
- please see 'How to Volunteer' for details

The Trainer's role on the bench staff and for the team includes, but is not limited to:

- Obtain medical form from all players
- Develop emergency action plans and facility safety checklists
- Conduct checks of player equipment
- Maintain stocked trainers’ kit
- Manage minor injuries
- Complete injury reports and maintain injury log
- Recognizing more major injuries, removing a player from play
- Communicate with families, players, coaches, health care providers
- Must be at least one trainer available at any practice or game so may have to provide service to other team