2025-2026 Jr Coaching

Junior Coach Program - 2025 Season

Are you a U12-U19 player who loves ringette and wants to give back? The Junior Coach Program is your opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain coaching experience, and inspire the next generation of athletes — all while earning high school volunteer hours!

👥 Who Can Apply?

• FUN 1/2 On-Ice Helpers: Open to players in U12-U19

• Junior Coaches & On-Ice Volunteers: Open to players in U16 & U19

? How to Sign Up:

Please complete the form that applies to you:

• FUN 1/2: On-Ice Helper Youth Volunteers (U12-U19):
  Please email directordeveloppmentcrra@gmail.com

• Junior Coach & On-Ice Volunteer (U16 & U19):
  Please email directordeveloppmentcrra@gmail.com

💡 Program Highlights:

Junior Coaches can:

• Demonstrate drills and support skill development (skating, stabbing, shooting)

• Help plan and run fun, age-appropriate activities

• Encourage and mentor younger players

• Be positive role models on and off the ice

• Contribute to practice planning and feedback

🏒 Game Participation:

Junior Coaches may be included on the bench during games — this is up to the Head Coach’s discretion. Coaches are encouraged to communicate clearly about expectations and opportunities.

💬 Communication Guidelines:

• All communications must follow the Rule of 2

• Head Coaches will communicate arrival times, roles, and plans

• Any direct communication with a Junior Coach must include their parent/guardian

📋 RAMP Registration:

• Junior Coaches must be registered in RAMP to appear on game sheets and receive team communications

• Their email addresses will not be shared publicly

🎓 High School Volunteer Hours:

• All hours can count toward high school community service requirements

• Coaches are encouraged to support players by signing off hours when requested

🚗 Travel & Tournaments:

• Junior Coaches are not required to attend out-of-town tournaments

• If they are already attending with their own team or family, they may volunteer as available

• Junior Coaches are not considered non-parent coaches for financial or liability purposes

🔒 Rule of 2 - Youth Coach Edition:

• Junior Coaches are minors and do not count as NCCP-certified adults

• Two screened, NCCP-trained adults must be present during all athlete interactions

• One-on-one situations must be avoided, except in emergencies

• Email and text communications must always include a second adult or the parent/guardian

🌟 Why Get Involved?

This is a great opportunity to:

• Build leadership and communication skills

• Gain coaching and mentoring experience

• Connect with teammates and coaches in a new way

• Give back to the sport and community

We’re looking forward to seeing many of you take on this exciting new role!

Questions?
Please contact us at directordeveloppmentcrra@gmail.com — we're here to help.