If you are coaching at the U15, U16, U18, or Junior A levels, you may be required to obtain High Performance 1 (HP1) certification as part of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Hockey Saskatchewan has opened applications for the upcoming HP1 seminar, and we encourage eligible coaches to apply.

Below are the full details, including key dates and the application link:

High Performance 1 (HP1) Certification – NCCP Overview

Our HP1 seminar is set and applications are open. When appointing coaches to your high-performance teams, be aware of the timelines.

All head coaches that are coaching at the highest level as determined by the branch must be High Performance 1 certified.

This includes Saskatchewan coaches coaching male & female – U15 AA, U15 Prep, U16AA, U16 Prep, U17 Prep, U18 Prep, U18 AAA, Junior A & Canadian Sports School Hockey League.

2025 Seminar Schedule:

? April 10 – Application deadline
? April 12 – Successful candidates contacted
? April 20 – Full payment due
? May 21 – Virtual orientation & group session
? May 23 to 25 – HP1 National Virtual Weekend
? May or June (TBD) – Virtual multi-sport modules
? June 6 to 8 – HP1 in-person seminar in Regina (Finalized in May)

? Attendance is mandatory for ALL sessions.
? The seminar will be delivered through virtual, in-person, and recorded sessions.

Selection Process:

All coaches applying for NCCP High Performance Level I Certification through this seminar will be subject to selection by the Hockey Saskatchewan Coaching Committee.

Priority will be given to coaches who:
✅ Are currently or will be coaching in male or female programs that require HP1 certification
✅ Are already certified at Development 1
✅ Meet the minimum requirement of 20 participants (Max: 30 coaches)

? Apply here: https://hockeysask.ca/coaches/clinics/high-performance-1-certification-program

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your dedication to coaching at the highest level!