To accommodate the various phased-in approaches across the country, Skate Canada is providing a further extension for coaches to update their first aid requirements. Coaches whose first aid certificates expired during COVID-19 (after March 2020) will have an extension period until June 30, 2021 to update Skate Canada with a valid first aid certificate. Extension […]
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 […]
Domestic Synchronized Skating Events – Technical Clarification
Technical call procedure for medical emergencies: In the case of ME and a team skating with one less skater: If there are up to four different fms and there are not at least four skaters executing each fm not due to a fall – MEB + fmB is called.
Attention clubs and schools: Please note that the online registration system has changed!
Based on your feedback, Skate Canada has been working to improve the online registration system to make it easier and quicker for clubs and schools. The revised registration system, which will be released later in August, will allow you to register new and returning members faster, create program participant list reports and link coaches with […]
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 […]
Regional Coach Update
Skate Canada has adjusted the evaluation process for Regional Coach certification. This change in process has been made to further support coach development and prepare coaches for success through the pathway. Coaches will now follow these steps when they are ready to complete the Regional Coach certification process: Upon enrollment, the following events will take […]
Provincial Coach Update
The Provincial Coach pathway will be the next and last context to be updated in Skate Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program. Revisions will begin summer 2019 with implementation in spring/summer 2020. If you are currently in the Provincial Coach pathway or are interested in starting this level of NCCP, we encourage you to see and […]