First Aid Expiry during COVID – Update

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 dates will be visible in the Membership Site through the Coach Dashboard by clicking View/Update First Aid Records under the First Aid section.

Note: This extension is to satisfy Skate Canada’s in good standing requirement only. We encourage coaches to connect with their first aid providers on the parameters they have set regarding re-certification and to re-certify as soon as possible.

As a reminder, Skate Canada’s first aid requirements can be found here. Please note:

Skate Canada requires the practical evaluation to be completed in person.

First aid courses that are done solely online are not accepted.

Blended learning opportunities (theory online and evaluation in person) are accepted.

Once re-certified, remember to send your certificate to info@skatecanada.ca.

Coaches registering with Skate Canada for the first time who are unable to obtain First Aid training must contact Kaitlan Cook at kcook@skatecanada.ca.