James Bay
Minor Hockey League
JBMHL Coastal: Oct. 24 & 25 – Waskaganish
JBMHL Inland: Oct. 24 & 25 – Nemaska
League Galas
The Overall League Championships have been removed. The season will conclude with separate Inland and Coastal Championships:
JBMHL Coastal: Feb. 19–21 – Wemindji
JBMHL Inland: Feb. 19–21 – Mistissini
Championships
Team & Staff Requirements
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At least one qualified Head Coach and one qualified Assistant Coach registered to the team.
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At least one qualified Health & Safety Attendant (PSSH/HCSP) present as part of the staff behind the bench during games.
It is recommended that two individuals have their Health & Safety Attendant certification, in the event one is unable to attend a game/practice.
Each JBMHL Team Must Have:
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Be properly registered in the Hockey Canada Registry (HCR) and listed on the team's Official Team Roster
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Complete Respect in Sport - Activity Leader
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Complete the required criminal record screening (screening must be renewed at least every 3 years)
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Accept/sign the applicable Hockey Québec Code of Ethics
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Meet the minimum age requirements applicable to their position
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Wear a properly fastened CSA-certified helmet when participating in an on-ice practice, training session or activity.
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Complete all qualifications required for their specific position, division and class before being added to the Official Team Roster (see list below)
All Rostered Team Staff Must:
COACHING U7 & U9
COACHING GOALIES
Required courses:​​
COACHING U11-U18
Required courses:​​
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Respect in Sport (required for all U11–U18 Head & Assistant Coaches)
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Body Checking 1 (required for U15 & U18 Head & Assistant Coaches)
TEAM MANAGER/HEALTH & SAFETY ATTENDANT
Health & Safety Attendant:
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Respect in Sport
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Online Safety
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Manager:
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Respect in Sport
AGE REQUIREMENTS:​
Please note, Head Coaches must be at least 18 years old, Assistant Coaches must be at least 14 years old and cannot be the same age as or younger than players in the division. ​
Health & Safety Attendants must be at least 16 years old.
Eeyou-Istchee-Baie-James Transportation Support Fund
The Eeyou-Istchee-Baie-James Transportation Support Fund financially supports organizations in Northern Quebec for the participation of young athletes in recreational and sports activities throughout Quebec.
The fund supports Jamesian or Cree teams, clubs, and applicant organizations by reimbursing, under certain conditions, part of their travel expenses for their participation in recreational and sports activities outside the region.
