Volunteer Registration

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Erie Youth Hockey Association!

Coaches, Mangers & Volunteer Requirements

Coaches: must complete steps 1-7

Managers: must complete steps 1-5

Board Members: must complete steps 1-5

Parents: are encouraged to complete the Safe Sport Module

Step 1 - Register for a USA Hockey #

Individual Membership Registration with USA Hockey

https://membership.usahockey.com/

Step 2 - Register yourself in EYHA’s Crossbar

Crossbar

https://www.register.erieyouthhockey.com/registration/64065

Step 3 - Submit for the following clearances:

Required Clearances

CHILD ABUSE SCREENING

http://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS/Public/Home

STATE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

http://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp

FBI FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK

https://www.identogo.com

Volunteer code 1KG6ZJN

Step 4 - While you’re waiting on your clearances to come back; log into your USA account to complete SafeSport

The SafeSport Module is free and is completed online annually.

https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining

Step 5 - Once you’ve receive your above clearances back upload them into the National Screener

USAH National Screening (act 33/34 Clearances)

Screening must be processed through the USAH vendor online, regardless of other clearances the adult may possess. Requires PA clearances documents (3) to be uploaded for screening process.

NCSI #: 35615801

https://solutions.ncsisafe.com/

Step 6 - Completion required before team rostering/participation

ASM or Age Specific Module with instruction specific to the age division being coached

https://www.usahockey.com/agespecificmodules

Step 7 - Completion required by December 31st

CEP or Coaching Education Program Clinics instructed by USAH personnel

Clinics are schedule virtually and at various locations. Coaches start with Level 1 and must do a clinic or recert annually until they reach Level 4. Coaches are only permitted to do one clinic or recert a year regardless of what level they are coaching. Coaches at Level 4 or 5 may have continuing education requirements found at https://www.usahockey.com/rules

https://www.usahockey.com/coachingclinics