Risk Management
Hockey Canada Injury Report Form
Please remember that any Hockey Canada Injury Reports need to be sent to BC Hockey
Fair Play Codes
Mental Health Training and Resources
- Taking the online Mental Health in Sport module in the NCCP (free; takes from 40 – 60 minutes to complete) https://coach.ca/mental-health-sport
- There are other free resources on the Mental Health Resource Hub for Coaches and Leaders https://coach.ca/mental-health-hub. Here you will find articles and resources on many important topics:
- How to talk about mental health (even when it’s hard);
- Coach Stress and Well-Being
- Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being after a Concussion
- Spotting Signs of Suicide
- and many many more…
Use a “Check In” Tool or Process (scroll down for links)
Using a “Check In” process and other resources from the Canadian Centre for Mental Health in Sport:
- Website is here – look also under the Resources Tab for more handouts etc: https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1
Use the “Buddy Check” process for introducing mental health and connection in your team environment.
- Buddy Check resources (poster, introduction, Coaches’ Chat) to start the conversation in your dressing room
- Encourage peer leadership and connection regarding “checking in” on one another’s mental health and well-being as part of being a caring and responsible teammate
Handouts on Mental Health Challenge areas:
PacificSport Okanagan handouts on some key challenge areas:
More Information:
- The Mental Health continuum
- Check-In Tool
- The “Wise Mind” Concept
- Buddy Check resources
- “Check in” Self Awareness Sheet
- ACCEPT and ADAPT – places athletes can accept are out of their control; and where they can focus their energy and adapt
Additional links and Resources
Canadian Sport Helpline (reporting maltreatment)
Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport (CCMHS) (check in tools)
Canadian Sport Psychology Association (mental health and performance experts)
The Foundry (BC) (free services for youth)
Buddy Check for Jesse (Suicide Awareness – BC) (for awareness and education re: suicide)
Residential Schools Crisis Line
Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI – mental health for varsity athletes)
Mental Health Commission of Canada (Mental Health First Aid)
Mental Health in Sport Training – Coaching Association of Canada (Training Module – NCCP – for coaches)
BC Crisis Services
Anywhere in BC 1-800-SUICIDE: 1-800-784-2433
Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
Vancouver Coastal Regional Distress Line: 604-872-3311
Sunshine Coast/Sea to Sky: 1-866-661-3311
Online Chat Service for Youth: www.YouthInBC.com (Noon to 1am)
Online Chat Service for Adults: www.CrisisCentreChat.ca (Noon to 1am)
Above information has been compiled by Shaunna Taylor, PhD, BC Hockey Mental Health in Sport Seminar, 2023
Special Events Sanctions
RISK MANAGEMENT – SPECIAL EVENTS
REQUEST COVERAGE FOR A SPECIAL EVENT
- To request coverage for such events, a Special Event Sanction Request Form should be submitted to the BC Hockey office at least 7-10 business days prior to the start of the planned event.
- A separate Special Event Sanction Request Form should be submitted for each different activity. However, if the same activity will occur multiple times, such as dryland training, one request can be submitted for all the dates that activity will occur.
- For dates, it is acceptable to use a span or list of dates.
- Please include a detailed description. Listing a generic description such as “dryland training” is insufficient and the form will be returned with a request to expand on the activities.
- All Sanction Requests will be returned regardless of whether they are approved or denied. Processed Sanction Requests will be returned via email to the MHA Special Event contact.