Skate Canada’s CanPowerSkate program has been revised to include the following:

• NCCP designation
• Alignment with LTAD
• Customized delivery options
• Increased focus on skill development for the Learn to Train stage of Hockey/Ringette

We are currently working on finalizing all documentation and resources.

For the 2018- 2019 season, clubs/skating schools may choose to offer the old or revised version of the CanPowerSkate program.  Clubs/skating schools wishing to offer the revised program for this season must:

• Have a coach attend a CanPowerSkate NCCP Coaching Course offered by the section
• OR have a coach complete the CanPowerSkate Program Update eLearning module, when it becomes available (tentatively September 2018).

*Please note: Inventory for the old CanPowerSkate program is limited and will not be replenished. A new marketing and branding guide is forthcoming with strategies for club/school awards and incentives.

Existing CanPowerSkate Coaches

All existing coaches who have attended a CanPowerSkate coach course prior to July 2018 must:

• Take the CanPowerSkate Program Update eLearning module prior to coaching the revised program (when available)
• AND attend a NCCP CanPowerSkate Coaching Course and be in the new CanPowerSkate coach pathway by September 2022.

Implementation Timelines

July/August 2018:

• Finalizing NCCP requirements for recognition
• Translation of all documents

September/October 2018:

• Soft Launch of the new program September 2018 – August 2019
• NCCP CanPowerSkate Coaching course available to all Sections
  • Contact your section office for further information
• eLearning Program Update will be available
• Resources will be available for program support
  • Written resources: available through attendance of the NCCP course or eLearning Program Update
  • Video Tutorials/Resources: CPS skills videos are currently available on the Skating Development Video Library located on YouTube.

September 2019

• September 1, 2019 – Full implementation of the revised CanPowerSkate program.

September 2022

• All coaches offering the CanPowerSkate program must have attended the NCCP CanPowerSkate Coaching Course and be in the new CanPowerSkate coach pathway

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