Burnaby Wildcats
Risk Managers
Providing a safe environment for BFIHA players is a priority, from dealing with physical injuries to ensuring our dressing rooms, stands and events are safe havens.
Interested in becoming a Hockey Canada Safety Person (HCSP)?
The Hockey Canada Safety Person (HCSP) is a required team official responsible for player safety, injury prevention, and emergency action planning. They must complete the HCSP certification to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all players.

Hockey Canada Safety Person (HCSP)
If you are interested in stepping up and becoming a Safety Person for your child’s team, please contact your Division Manager or the Head Coach of the team.
The Hockey Canada Safety Program (HCSP) takes a proactive and practical approach to ensure the safety of players. Its goal is to empower safety leaders to manage risks effectively with a focus on player safety, both on and off the ice. To be the safety person for a team, an individual must complete the HCSP training, which must be renewed every three years, even for medical professionals. The safety person ensures that safety is always the top priority within the team environment. Please register for any required clinics.
Resources for Risk Managers
There is a lot of information available to help risk managers with their teams. Here are just a few:
Coaches are essential to hockey and especially important to minor hockey. A caring, enthusiastic, well-trained coach has the ability to be a positive influence on players, parents and other coaches.Hockey Canada
The benefits of females playing female hockey are reflected on both the skill development and the social aspect of the game. It is important for girls to have the opportunity to interact with teammates and be leaders on their teams. The skill level of female hockey has increased dramatically and girls today have the opportunity to compete at a high level and still benefit from the social and leadership side of the game as well.Female Hockey Development, Hockey Canada
Our daughter has loved playing for the Burnaby Wildcats since U7! The coaches are supportive, the community is welcoming, and she’s grown in skill and confidence every season. A fantastic program that fosters teamwork, friendships, and a love for hockey!Burnaby Wildcats parent
The Burnaby Wildcats have been an incredible part of our daughter's hockey journey! The dedicated coaches provide excellent skill development while keeping the game fun and engaging. The supportive team environment has helped her build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships. We couldn’t ask for a better program!Burnaby Wildcats parent
We are so grateful for the Burnaby Wildcats! The well-organized program, passionate coaches, and strong sense of camaraderie have made hockey such a positive experience for our daughter. She’s not only improved as a player but has also learned valuable life skills like teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. A truly fantastic organization!Burnaby Wildcats parent