For those men and women looking to help parent coach or coach, or those who are looking to renew their level coaching, you will find all information regarding how to become a coach or how to renew here.

You will find a Coaches' Handbook below.  Please review this in its entirety prior to registering as a coach.

You will also find a registration link below.  Whether you are new or a returning coach, all coaches will need to register through this link.   

Currently we are looking for parent coaches and coaches for the 2023-24 Season.

For requirements for both first time coaches and those renewing their level status, please go to USA Hockey website (www.usahockey.com - look under the coach tab). Or for any further questions, you can email the Hockey Director at   hockeydirector@bismarckhockey.com.

Again, thank you for your time and talents.

​​​​The requirements to coach at the Termite level are the same as the Mite level.

All coaches must:

• Be currently registered with USA Hockey as a coach
• Complete a current Coaching Background Check.
• Have a current SafeSport Certification 
• Have completed the appropriate age-specific training modules on the USA Hockey Website
• Completed Proper Clinic Level before December 31
• Register with BHB through the link below and submit all required documentation, including W-4 and I-9.

These requirements MUST be completed PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31 in order to receive any compensation, reimbursement, and/or DIBS credit. 

All coaches must attend a coaching clinic.  The dates will be released on our website and can also be found her​e.​ 

October 29 - 4:00-6:00pm Capital Ice Complex
All levels - Taught by David Hoff
For those of you that would like to attend this in-person coaching certification course, please click here and sign up for the Nov. 10 in-person clinic in Bottineau, ND. 

While you will be registering for one of the clinics in “Bottineau” you will attend the clinic here in Bismarck on October 29th.

Per David Hoff, "we have to do it the same way as last year- the Level 1, 2, 3, and 4 clinics listed for Bottineau, ND on Nov. 10 will include all coaches from across the state that attend one of the in-person clinics we host between Oct. 20 and Nov. 9."

If you were certified in the past, you are required to move to the next level, up to Level 4. 

Coaching clinics must be attended annually, and continuing education credits will be necessary once you reach Level 4.  You can find out more about your requirements on USA Hockey’s website.

All coaches must complete the appropriate age-specific training modules for the age group they are coaching.  These can be found here.  This must be done annually.​         

The items in this list must be completed prior to December 31 of the current year or you will no longer be allowed to coach.

Please see the link below for information and other locations for coaching clinics.

You will find links for USA Hockey Registration, Background Screening, SafeSport, and mileage chart below.

You will find all required forms here.  These must be completed prior to you registering as a coach and prior to receiving any reimbursements, compensation and/or DIBS credit.

W-4, I-9, and Direct Deposit forms will be submitted with your registration. 

Reimbursement forms should be emailed to executivedirector@bismarckhockey.com.  Please refer to the Coaches' Handbook for details on when the reimbursement forms are due.  THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS.