Course Dates & Times

Sunday 21 June 2026

Time: 8:00am – approximately 3:30pm (Checkin between 7:30-7:45am)

Course Reimbursement

SCHA will reimburse the cost of the Foundation Lead Coaching Course upon successful completion of:

• The online course components
• The practical coaching assessment

To claim reimbursement, please complete the following form:

SCHA Coaching Course Reimbursement – Fill Out Form

Please note that a copy of your payment receipt must also be provided to the SCHA bookkeeper as part of the reimbursement process.

Enrolling in the Foundation Lead Coaching Course

Step 1 – Access Your HockeyEd Account

1. Log in via the Hockey Queensland website.
2. Access or activate your HockeyEd account (refer to the previously distributed HockeyEd setup guide).
3. Once logged in, you will be redirected to the Hockey Australia HockeyEd platform.

Step 2 – Complete the Foundation Support Coach Course

1. Select Training Library from the left-hand menu.
2. Click View Courses.
3. Enroll in and complete the Foundation Support Coach Course (Free of Charge).

Step 3 – Enrol in the Foundation Lead Coach Course

1. Return to the course library.
2. Purchase and complete the Foundation Lead Coach Course.
3. Course Cost: $110

Step 4 – Register for the Practical Workshop

1. Return to the HockeyEd homepage.
2. Select Training Events.
3. Complete any required Sport Integrity or Safe Hockey declarations.
4. Navigate to June 2026 on the event calendar.
5. Locate Sunshine Coast Foundation Lead Coaching Course – 21 June 2026.
6. Select the event and click Enroll.

What to Bring

Please bring the following items:

• Hockey stick
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen and hat
• Notebook and pen or electronic device for note-taking
• Lunch and snacks
• Any personal items required for the day

Optional:

• Mouthguard
• Shin guards 

Practical Component

If turf access is available, practical activities will be conducted on the turf and the course will run from approximately 8:00am to 3:30pm, or earlier if all requirements are completed.

Some practical activities may be conducted on grass if turf access is unavailable.

Where possible, coaches who are actively coaching on the day may be able to use part of their coaching session as evidence towards the practical assessment requirements.

All coaches to complete the online components BEFORE attending the practical session to ensure a smooth and productive practical workshop.

Thank you again for your commitment to coach development and to supporting the growth of hockey on the Sunshine Coast.