Risk Management
AMHA strives to create the safest environment possible for our players. The following provides a list of resources for every team's HSCP (Hockey Canada Safety Person), team volunteers, and parents to continue to build knowledge around safety in our game.
All coaches and team level volunteers, who interact with our players, must submit a criminal record check. These checks are valid for 3 years.
** AMHA removes all Team Officials from teams until the Criminal Record Check is complete. Results are sent directly to the assocation.
Process:
Application can be completed online and takes approximately 5-10 minutes. Once completed, you must forward the SERVICE ID number and receipt to Rhonda Bencze at amha@abbotsfordminorhockey.ca to advise you have applied.
Website and Code:
Online Link: Criminal Record Check
Access Code: E7AQ23SEFU
Fingerprint Process:
If you receive a letter from the ministry advising fingerprints are required, you MUST let the association know by advising our registrar (Rhonda). You have 30 days from the date you receive the letter to have your fingerprints processed. After 30 days, your file will be closed and you will have to reapply.
- For those that reside within Abbotsford, fingerprints are completed at the Abbotsford Police Dept. You will require a letter from our Registrar. The fee is $27, which is refundable by AMHA. Note: RCMP will not fingerprint residents of Abbotsford
- For those that reside in an area that is policed by the RCMP, please go to your local RCMP detachment or local authority.
CRC Obtained for Other Organizations:
AMHA does accept Criminal Record Checks via the online system, however they must be current within one year. Please utilize the online system to share with AMHA.
To assist in providing HCSP's, team volunteers, and parents with an easy and efficient way to manage player information, AMHA will be gathering player medical information through a Google Form document. Providing player medical information is a requirement of AMHA.
- Each player's family will receive an email with a link to complete the Google Form
- Reponses will be automatically populated into a secure Google Form - Responses.
- Player information will be shared only with the team HCSP, manager, and coaching staff.
- Security and privacy of the medical information provided will be maintained by the AMHA Risk Manager.
AMHA takes concussion management seriously. We are still learning concussion management and the knowledge of treatment of concussions is changing so rapidly every parent/guardian should continue to update their knowledge. The AMHA has compiled the following resources for parents and players to educate themselves on concussions and concussion management.
CATT (Concussion Awareness Training Tool)
All minor hockey Team Officials are required to go through the CATT (Concussion Awareness Training Tool) program. The intent of the CATT is to assist Team Officials at recognizing signs of Concussions. For more information on this program please visit www.cattonline.com
Complete Concussion Management Inc.
AMHA has partnered with CCMI (Complete Concussion Management Inc.) to provide an evidence based concussion program. Please visit the Concussion awareness page of our website for more information.
Hockey Canada’s Concussion Policy can be found here