Dear clubs and skating schools, In our ongoing efforts to strengthen Skate Canada’s brand identity and promote skating across Canada, we are pleased to supply clubs and skating schools with the 2024-2025 brand marketing toolkit. The toolkit includes assets to help clubs and schools market themselves and their programs as well as documents to guide […]
NCCP Deadlines during COVID – Update (2)
Due to the continuing challenges of COVID-19, all deadlines associated with NCCP certifications for CanSkate, CanPowerSkate and Regional have been further extended to August 31, 2022, for those who are unable to access ice or skaters to complete their portfolio requirements. For all coaches who do have access to ice, Certified Portfolios Submissions will […]
CanPowerSkate Coach Reminder (NCCP)
The CanPowerSkate pathway follows the same structure as other Skate Canada NCCP pathways. With In-training, Trained, and Certified steps, coaches are supported in both program delivery and coach development. All coach achievements in CanPowerSkate will be recorded and tracked in the Locker. As Skate Canada strategically plans for the next quadrennial, coaches delivering the CanPowerSkate […]
NCCP CanPowerSkate Certified Evaluation Portfolio and CanPowerSkate Challenge Option
The CanPowerSkate Certified Evaluation Portfolio is now available through the eLearning site. The following coaches may enroll in this course to achieve their CanPowerSkate Certified Coach status: NCCP pathway: Coaches who have taken the new NCCP CanPowerSkate Course and have completed the required multi-sport modules. Challenge option: Coaches who hold a Skate Canada CanPowerSkate Coach […]
CanPowerSkate Coach Update (NCCP)
CanPowerSkate is a Skate Canada program that has catered to the hockey and ringette market since 1986. From 1986 – 2017 the CanPowerSkate Coach Pathway was recognized and affiliated through Skate Canada only. The previous CanPowerSkate course was not recognized by the Coaching Association of Canada’s (CAC), National Coach Certification Program (NCCP). With the recent […]
CanPowerSkate UPDATE
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 […]