Coaches Registration
Instructions
Coaching for 2025-2026 Season
ALL Coaches need to get USA Hockey Barcode Registration to the hockey office ASAP
Step 1
Register as a Coach with USA Hockey
Register with USA Hockey as a Coach for USA Hockey
Cost: Registration is $52.00
Step 2
Minnesota Hockey Background check
Association: Cloquet
ID #:
Cost: $30
Validity: Screenings are valid for 2 years, so if you've done it recently, you may not need to do it again.
Step 3
Step 3: Complete USA Hockey SAFE SPORT Module
Core SafeSport Training: For new volunteers or first-time certification.
SafeSport Refresher: For recertification if you've completed the core training in a previous season.
Validity: Each course is valid for one season.
Step 4
Step 4: CEP Hockey Clinics in Minnesota
Coaching Education Program Certification Clinic Requirements (Must be completed by Dec. 31)
Find, register and attend the required certification clinic. (Cost is $45 plus any lunch fees if applicable) You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. (The coaching clinic season for Levels 1-3 officially runs from September 1 to December 31).
Step 5
Step 5: Complete Age Specific On-Line Modules
Coaching Education Program Online Age-Specific Requirements;
Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching (Cost is $10 per module and only needs to be completed once per age level)

