Coaching applications open for 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Press Release

May 30, 2024

RED DEER – Hockey Alberta and Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta are now taking coaching applications for the 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC).

To be eligible to apply, applicants must be of First Nations, Métis or Inuit heritage and coaching Tier 1 or above during the 2024-2025 season.

Successful applicants must be available for the NAHC Summer Camp, August 8-11 in Red Deer and the NAHC scheduled for May 5-10, 2025 in Kamloops.

The Aboriginal Sport Circle established the NAHC in 2002 to serve as the premiere competition for young Aboriginal hockey players in Canada.

The annual event provides a forum for elite U18 aged Indigenous male and female youth and attracts participation from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit across the 13 provinces and territories. This annual event helps foster cultural unity and pride to celebrate Indigenous athletes and sport.

NAHC TEAM ALBERTA MALE COACH APPLICATION >

NAHC TEAM ALBERTA FEMALE COACH APPLICATION >

Deadline to apply is June 17.

Inquiries on coaching with Team Alberta at the NAHC, can be directed to Mike Applegate, Manager, Development Programs at nahc@hockeyalberta.ca.

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