Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD)

Skate Canada has officially integrated the Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD) into its NCCP pathway, providing a key development opportunity for Podium Pathway Coaches working with Junior and/or Senior athletes or teams.  Designed for coaches who aspire to make coaching their full-time career, the ACD offers access to cutting-edge knowledge and the chance to collaborate with high-performing coaches, mentors, and […]

NCCP Provincial and National Coach Certification Portfolios

Skate Canada’s coach certification pathway ensures that coaches are evaluated while actively working with athletes at the appropriate stages of development. To enroll for certification at the Provincial or National level, coaches must meet specific criteria related to NCCP status, coach registration, and coaching the proper athlete or team throughout the entire portfolio process. Provincial […]

NCCP CanSkate and Regional Practical Coaching  Hours 

Effective since January 1, 2025, CanSkate and Regional coaches are required to complete practical-mentoring hours as part of their certification portfolios. These hours, which can be completed through coaching or as a Program Assistant (PA), are designed to support your development as a coach.  We do understand that many of you many have completed practical […]

NCCP Deadlines during COVID – Update

Due to the continuing challenges COVID-19 is presenting, all deadlines associated with NCCP certifications for CanSkate, CanPowerSkate and Regional have been extended until December 31, 2021 for those who are unable to access ice or skaters to complete their portfolio requirements.   Certified Portfolios Submissions will continue to be accepted during COVID through the eLearning […]

Coach Eligibility Tool

Coaches must be in good standing prior to instructing at a club or skating school. All club and skating school administrators have access to the Coach Eligibility Tool through the Membership Site.  In addition to the Coach Eligibility Tool, a coach’s NCCP status must be verified by following the onscreen instructions from the coach eligibility screen. From the […]

Provincial Coach Accreditation for Sectional Championships

For the 2020-2021 competitive season, the following NCCP statuses in the Locker will be accepted for accreditation purposes of pre-novice events at Sectional Championships: Provincial Coach in-training Provincial Coach trained Provincial Coach certified Regional Coach certified AND completion of the multi-sport modules as listed on the Provincial Coach pathway These temporary permissions are in place […]

Are you in good standing?

Welcome back Coaches and Choreographers! As we return to the ice, we ask that you please verify your Coach Dashboard and ensure that your status shows in good standing. Being in good standing confirms that you have the proper credentials and insurance coverage to coach in Skate Canada clubs and schools It is your responsibility […]

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 […]

NCCP CanSkate Certified Evaluation Portfolio

The new streamlined CanSkate Certified Evaluation Portfolio is now available through the eLearning site. The following coaches may enroll in this course to achieve their CanSkate Certified Coach status: Coaches who have taken the updated NCCP CanSkate Course, February 2019 onwards, AND have completed the required multi-sport modules  Coaches who have taken the CanSkate Course […]