Coaching Education

Coaching Education

Coaching education is the backbone of BC Athletics athlete development. Great coaches build great athletes.

Questions about the coaching education system? Contact BC Athletics' Coaching Education Coordinator:

Jennifer Brown at 604.333.3558 or jennifer.brown@bcathletics.org

Helpful Links:
 

Upcoming BC Course Information:

 

Canadian Track & Field Coaching Information:

 

General Coaching Information:

 

 

Course Calendar

Upcoming Events


 

Is your club interested in hosting a course? Contact Jennifer.brown@bcathletics.org

 

** Please note that all NCCP courses (RJTW, Sport, Club, and Performance Coach) require a COACH membership, which also requires a Criminal Record Check within one month of submitting your membership. To obtain a coach membership, or upgrade your membership to coach, contact your club registrar (if part of a club) or Sam.Collier@bcathletics.org if unattached. Visit http://www.bcathletics.org/Coaches/Membership/ for more information

 

Past 2019 events:

 

 

 

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Not sure which course is right for you?  Find out more about the NCCP Coaching Courses at BC Athletics or at Athletics Canada .

 

Upcoming Course & Pro-D Opportunities

 

 

NCCP Club Coach Course - South Surrey, BC  

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Harry Jerome Mentorship

Take This:

  • NCCP Club Coach NCCP Course
  • Fri June 23 – Sunday June 25th, 2017 in South Surrey
  • All event groups will be offered -  Endurance, Jumps, Throws (including Para Throws), or Sprints/Hurdles
  • We have an all-star lineup of Learning Facilitators, and most event groups will have more than one as we are training some new LFs!
  • Coaches can choose to take the full weekend course ($150) or just the technical modules ($75) in one of the event groups

 

Get This:

  • FREE Coach Mentorship opportunity @ the Harry Jerome International Track Classic
  • Wed June 28th, 2017 in Coquitlam
  • Anyone who takes the NCCP course will also get:
    • VIP Pass to the Harry Jerome International Track Classic
    • The opportunity to watch the meet through the eyes of a National Team Coach (i.e., Les Gramantik and more to come!)
    • Mentor-led technical and tactical analysis within their event group
    • Plus 3 ProD points!

 

For more information: http://ow.ly/vPGg30cd9pj

To register (late fees start after June 16th!):  http://ow.ly/D3qH30cd9qu

Please note that this will be the last opportunity for coaches to get an NCCP course before the summer season.

 

 

 

Monthly Coaching Webinars by Athletics Canada 

Athletics Canada is proud to launch a series of webinars.
 

Register now and be part of interactive sessions where you will explore different subjects tied to coaching in Athletics. A special guest will lead the session every month. 

The webinars are free for members of Provincial Branches and $35 for non-members. 

1 Professional Development Point will be granted per webinar.

Find out More!            Register now! 

 

 

DARN - THESE COURSES JUST FINISHED.....

Summary of Completed NCCP Courses

 
Date Location Course # Attended
Oct 1-2, 2016 Victoria Club Coach (Para Techincal Only) 7
Sept 23-25, 2016 Vernon Sport Coach 7
Sept 23-25, 2016 South Surrey Club Coach (Endurance, Sprints & Hurdles) 8
Sept 24, 2016 South Surrey Multi-Sport Make Ethical Decisions 3
Sept 9-24, 2016 UBC Varsity Athlete Sport Coach 9
Sept 24, 2016 UBC Multi-Sport Make Ethical Decisions 9
Sept 16-18, 2016 Maple Ridge Sport Coach 7
Sept 17, 2016 Maple Ridge Multi-Sport Make Ethical Decisions 6
Sept 9-11, 2016 Victoria Road Running Instructor Pilot #5

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Sept 11, 2016 Victoria Multi-Sport Make Ethical Decisions 9
April 22-24, 2016 Smithers Club Coach (Endurance, Sprints & Hurdles) 10
April 22, 2016 Smithers 1/2 of Sport Coach (Basic Technical Elements) - Teacher Professional Development 18
April 8-10, 2016 Nanaimo Club Coach (Endurance, Jumps, Throws) 18
April 9, 2016 Nanaimo Multi-Sport Make Ethical Decisions 18
April 1-3, 2016 Victoria Sport Coach 9
April 2, 2016 Victoria Multi-Sport Make Ethical Decisions 5
March 4-6, 2016 White Rock Club Coach (Sprints & Hurdles, Throws) 14
March 5, 2016 White Rock Multi-Sport Make Ethical Decisions 8
Feb 26-28, 2016 Langley Sport Coach 9
Feb 27, 2016 Langley Multi-Sport Make Ethical Decisions 5
Nov 13-15, 2015 Victoria Club Coach Endurance (tailored to current/retired National Team Athletes) 10
Nov 14, 2015 Victoria Multi-Sport Make Ethical Decisions 10
Nov 8, 2015 Burnaby Multi-Sport Make Ethical Decisions 5
Nov 6-8, 2015 Burnaby Performance Coach - Planning for Performance Weekend 11
Sept 25-27, 2015 White Rock Club Coach (Jumps, Endurance) 6
Sept 18-20, 2015 Maple Ridge Sport Coach cancelled due to low numbers (3)
June 12-14, 2015 Burnaby Road Running Instructor Pilot #4 3
April 12, May 17, 2015 Duncan Sport Coach 20
April 10-12, 2015 Nanaimo Club Coach (Jumps, Sprints/Hurdles) 7
April 10-12, 2015 Nanaimo Sport Coach cancelled due to low numbers (1)
April 10-12, 2015 Kelowna Sport Coach 12
March 27-29th, 2015 Richmond Sport Coach 13
Jan 16-18th, 2015 Kelowna Road Running Instructor Pilot #3 9
Oct 4-5th, 2014 Victoria Sport Coach 8
Aug 23-24th,2014 Burnaby Sport Coach 17
August 6-8th, 2014 Kamloops Club Coach (Sprints/Hurdles, Jumps, Throws) 20
August 6-7th, 2014 Kamloops Sport Coach 8
June 6-8th, 2014 Victoria Road Running Instructor Pilot #2 5
May 23-25th, 2014 Kelowna Sport Coach cancelled due to low numbers (0)
May 9-11th, 2014 Kamloops Club Coach cancelled due to low numbers (1)
May 9-11th, 2014 Kamloops Sport Coach cancelled due to low numbers (0)
April 4-6th, 2014 Nanaimo Club Coach (Endurance, Sprints/Hurdles, Jumps, Throws) 14
April 4-6th, 2014 Nanaimo Sport Coach 12
March 7-9th, 2014 Richmond Club Coach Throws & Para Throws 7
Feb 21, 23, March 2, 2014 Richmond Sport Coach 17
Jan 24-26th, 2014 Burnaby Road Running Instructor Pilot #1 16
Sept 13-15, 2013 Langley Sport Coach 12
 

High Peformance Jumps Clinic - Vernon, BC       

  • April 9th, 2017 (9am-6pm)
  • Okanagan College (Kalamalka Campus) 7000 College Way, Coldstream BC​
  • Registration Fee = $145 (includes lunch)

For more Information and Registration:  High Performance Jumps Clinic

Apply for a Coaching Education Grant!  For more information - click here!

 

Olympic Fever Deals:

The 2016 NCCP Fall Line Up:

 

Plus… The “Almost Free MED” (Make Ethical Decisions) courses have returned for coach members!

 

For more information on these and other courses go to

http://www.bcathletics.org/Education/Sub/upcoming-courses-pro-d-sessions/250/

 

Professional Development Summer Series - South Surrey   

Who are these sessions for?: Coaches registered with BC Athletics looking to earn Professional Development points and wishing to gain knowledge and skills from expert coaches
What: One-hour, hands-on workshops hosted by some of our province's most qualified coaches
Where: South Surrey Athletic Park
When: 4:30-5:30pm prior to the Ocean Athletics ReMax Summer Series meets (June 28th, July 5th, July 12th, and July 19th)
Why: Coaches are the backbone of BC's track & field program! Great coaches build great athletes. 

Cost: $10 for the first session you register for (which includes the hour-long workshop, Q&A with the Learning Facilitator, and a meal at the track) and then $5 for each additional session you wish to attend. 
**You may sign up for as many as you like but registration is limited to 20 participants per session 

Register here: Pro-D Registration - South Surrey  

Schedule:
Date: Topic: Learning Facilitator:
June 28th Long Jump/Triple Jump Elena Voloshin
July 5th High Jump Ziggy Szelagowicz
July 12th Sprints & Hurdles Mary Chewning
July 19th Strength & Conditioning Rob Pike

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Development Summer Series - Okanagan         
As part of the 2016 Professional Development Summer Series, BC Athletics and the Oakanagan Athletics Club will be hosting coaching clinics on Friday, July 1st before the Jack Brow//BC Masters Championships meet and Saturday, July 23th, both at the Apple Bowl Stadium in Kelowna. 

Date: Topic: Learning Facilitator: Time:
July 1st Pole Vault Rob Pike 4:00-5:00 pm
July 23rd  Shot Put Dylan Armstrong 1:00-2:00 pm

Register HERE: Pro-D Registration - Kelowna

Cost for all Summer Series sessions: $10 for the first session you register for (which includes the hour-long workshop, Q&A with the Learning Facilitator, and a meal at the track) and then $5 for each additional session you wish to attend. 
**You may sign up for as many as you like but registration is limited to 20 participants per session 

 

NCCP Club Coach Course - Smithers, BC  

  • Friday April 22 to 24th, 2016 
  • Smithers Secondary School, 4408 3rd Avenue, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

     

Fees:

  • Full Weekend Course - BCA Coach Members = $157.50 (including GST)
  • Full Weekend Course - Non-Members = $225.75 (includes GST & Coach Membership)
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

For more information:  April Smithers NCCP Club Coach Course 

To Register: Register for April Smithers NCCP Club Coach

Basic Technical Aspects of Track & Field - Smithers, BC  

  • Friday April 22nd, 2016  - 8:30am - 3:30pm
  • Smithers Secondary School, 4408 3rd Avenue, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

     

Fees:

  • One Day Professional Development Workshop = $40 (plus GST)
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

For more information:  April Smithers Basic Technical Track and Field Workshop 

To Register: Register for April Smithers Basic Technical Track and Field Workshop

NCCP Club Coach Course - Nanaimo, BC  

  • Friday April 8 to Sunday April 10, 2016 
  • Nanaimo District Secondary School & Rotary Bowl Stadium 355 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, V9R 3K6
  • Participants can sign up in 2 ways:
  1. For the Full 17 hour Weekend Course - (6pm-9:30pm Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm Sun) 
  2. Or for Just the Technical Modules (All Day Sat and Sun morning). 
  • Added Value!!  All participants can take the OPTIONAL Make Ethical Decisions Module for FREE!

Fees:

  • Full Weekend Course - BCA Coach Members – Early = $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late = $173.25 (including GST)
  • Full Weekend Course - Non-Members - Early = $210, Reg = $225.75, Late = $241.15 (includes GST & Coach Membership)

 

  • Just Technical Modules  -  BCA Coach Members – Early = $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late = $173.25 (including GST)
  • Just Technical Modules  - Non-Members - Early = $210, Reg = $225.75, Late = $241.15 (includes GST & Coach Membership)
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

For more information:  April Nanaimo NCCP Club Coach Course 

To Register: Register for April Nanaimo NCCP Club Coach

NCCP Sport Coach Course - Victoria, BC  

  • Friday April 1 to Sunday April 3, 2016 
  • David Strong Building, Univ. of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
  • Full 17 hour Weekend Course (Fri 6pm-9:30pm, Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Sun 8:30am-5:30pm) 
  • Added Value!!  All participants can take the OPTIONAL Make Ethical Decisions Module for FREE!

     

Fees:

  • BCA Coach Members – Early (until Mar 4)=$141.75, Regular =$157.50, Late =$173.25 (after March 18) (with GST)
  • Non-BCA Coach Members = Early = $210, Reg = $225.75, Late = $241.15 (includes GST & Coach Membership) 
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

For more information: April Victoria NCCP Sport Coach Course 

To Register: Register for April Victoria NCCP Sport Coach Course 

NCCP Club Coach Course - White Rock, BC  

  • Friday March 4 to Sunday March 6, 2016 
  • South Surrey Recreation Centre, 14601 20th Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 8P7
  • Participants can sign up in 2 ways:
  1. For the Full 17 hour Weekend Course - (6pm-9:30pm Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm Sun) 
  2. Or for Just the Technical Modules (All Day Sat and Sun morning). 
  • Added Value!!  All participants can take the OPTIONAL Make Ethical Decisions Module for FREE!

Fees:

  • Full Weekend Course - BCA Coach Members – Early = $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late = $173.25 (including GST)
  • Full Weekend Course - Non-Members - Early = $210, Reg = $225.75, Late = $241.15 (includes GST & Coach Membership)

 

  • Just Technical Modules  -  BCA Coach Members – Early = $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late = $173.25 (including GST)
  • Just Technical Modules  - Non-Members - Early = $210, Reg = $225.75, Late = $241.15 (includes GST & Coach Membership)
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

For more information:  March South Surrey NCCP Club Coach Course 

To Register: Register for March South Surrey NCCP Club Coach

 

NCCP Sport Coach Course - Langley, BC   

  • Friday Feb 26 to Sunday Feb 28, 2016 
  • McLeod Athletic Park, 214A Street and 58 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 2N1
  • Full 17 hour Weekend Course (Fri 6pm-9:30pm, Sat 8:30am-4:30pm, Sun 8:30am-5:30pm) 
  • Added Value!!  All participants can take the OPTIONAL Make Ethical Decisions Module for FREE!

Fees:

  • BCA Coach Members – Early (until Feb 18)=$141.75, Regular =$157.50, Late =$173.25 (after Feb 24) (with GST)
  • Non-BCA Coach Members = Early = $210, Reg = $225.75, Late = $241.15 (includes GST & Coach Membership) 
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

For more information: Feb Langley NCCP Sport Coach Course 

To Register: Register for Feb Langley NCCP Sport Coach Course 

NCCP Multi-Sport Course - Make Ethical Decisions  

So Cheap it's almost Free!

In order to be trained or certified, every coach, in every sport, must take a Multi-Sport NCCP Course called Make Ethical Decisions (or take the online evaluation).  Typically this course costs $65-$85 through ViaSport, Post-Secondary Schools, or community centres.

BC Athletics is pleased to be adding MED (Make Ethical Decisions) to the newly packaged NCCP Courses to allow coach members to receive this training for free (if he/she is attending the course) or for $20 which covers the cost of materials (if he/she is just coming for the 3.5 hour MED course).  Membership has its privileges!

Here are the upcoming spring MED dates:

  • Sat Feb 27, 5:30-9pm – McLeod Stadium Meeting Room, Langley
  • Sat March 5, 5:30-9pm - South Surrey Recreation Centre, Multipurpose Room 1, White Rock
  • Sat April 2,  5:30-9pm  - UVic (David Strong Building, Room #c108), Victoria
  • Sat April 9, 5:30-9pm - Nanaimo District Secondary School, Nanaimo
  • More to come for April in Kelowna, Cranbrook, Nelson, and/or Smithers

To sign up for this $20 MED course (savings of $45-$65!!) please see the following links:

NCCP Multi-Sport Courses - Free or Reduced Rates  

Below are links to upcoming NCCP Multi-Sport courses that are being offered by outside organizations for free or at reduced rates:

CACC - National Endurance Conference, Vancouver, BC        

  • December 11-13th, 2015
  • Westin Wall Centre, Richmond, BC
  • Registration Fee = $300 (includes breakfast and lunch)

For more Information and Registration:  CACC National Endurance Conference

Apply for a Coaching Education Grant!  For more information - click here!

To Apply for a Coaching Education Grant:  2015 Registration or Travel Grants

NCCP Multi-Sport Course - Make Ethical Decisions  

So Cheap it's almost Free!

In order to be certified, every coach, in every sport, must take a Multi-Sport NCCP Course called Make Ethical Decisions (or take the online evaluation).  Typically this course costs $65-$85 through ViaSport, Post-Secondary Schools, or community centres.

On a trial basis, BC Athletics is adding MED (Make Ethical Decisions) to the newly packaged NCCP Courses to allow coach members to receive this training for free (if he/she is attending the course) or for $20 which covers the cost of materials (if he/she is just coming for the 3.5 hour MED course).  Membership has its privileges!

Here are the two upcoming trial MED dates:

  • Sunday Nov 8th, 2015  - 1pm-4:30pm – Fortius Athlete Development Centre, Burnaby
  • Sunday Nov 15th, 2015 – 2:30-6pm  - UVic (David Strong Building, Room #c108), Victoria

To sign up for this $20 MED course (savings of $45-$65!!) please see the following links:

 

Performance Coach "Theory Weekend"   

Planning for Performance NCCP Course

The 4-day Performance Coach NCCP Course has been re-shaped and can now be offered in multiple provinces, multiple times a year!  Instead of the 4-day event specific workshop it will now be offered over 2 different weekends - a general "theory weekend" and an event specific "technical weekend".

BC is the first province to host the general "theory weekend" which consists of the Planning for Performance NCCP Competition Development Course.  

  • Starts: Fri Nov 6th, 2015 at 6pm
  • Ends: Sun Nov 8th, 2015 at 1pm
  • Location: Fortius Athlete Development Centre, 3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 0A7
  • Early Bird Rate of $299.25 until Oct 16th (midnight PST)
  • Regular Rate = $315, Late = $330.75; Non-Coach Members = $68.25 surcharge
  • Free Bonus!!:  Make Ethical Decisions NCCP Course ($65 savings) Sunday Nov 8th (1:30-5pm)
  • To register: https://www.trackie.com/online-registration/register.php?id=2381

The Planning for Performance NCCP Workshop is intended to assist coaches in enhancing their ability to design and implement a developmentally appropriate yearly training plan (YTP).

  • Open to all Event Groups (much of the work will be done in teams within your event group)
  • Coaches attending this workshop should have completed one or more of the following:
    • Club Coach Trained or Certified Status
    • Post-secondary education in a sport related field which address program planning and design
  • It highly recommended that coaches have also completed the following NCCP multisport modules prior to attending:
    • Psychology of Performance
    • Prevention and Recovery

For more information please see:  

http://athletics.ca/programs/coaching/training-test/#event|planning-for-performance-nccp-workshop|3874

 

 

NCCP Club Coach Course - White Rock, BC  

  • Friday Sept 25th - Sunday Sept 27th, 2015  REVISED!!
  • South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre, 14601 20th Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 8P7
  • Participants can sign up in 2 ways:
  1. For the Full 21 hour Weekend Course - Endurance Only (6pm-9:30pm Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm Sat, 8:30am-5:30pm Sun) 
  2. Or for the FREE Jumps Technical Modules (All Day Sat and Sun afternoon).  
  3. Participants in the FREE Jumps Technical Modules can choose to purchase the Theory Modules (Friday night and Sunday afternoon) to receive their full NCCP Club Coach Jumps Training.  

Fees:

  • Full Endurance Course - BCA Coach Members – Early = $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late = $173.25 (including GST)
  • Full Endurance Course - Non-Members - Early = $210, Reg = $225.75, Late = $241.15 (includes GST & Coach Membership)
  • Just Jumps Technical – BCA Coach Members = FREE!  
  • Just Jumps Technical - Non-Members = $68.25 (Coach Membership Fee)
  • Additional Theory for FREE Jumps Technical – BCA Coach Members – Early = $70.88, Regular = $78.75, Late = $86.63 (all including GST)
  • Additional Theory for FREE Jumps Technical - Non-Members - Early = $139.13, Reg = $147.00, Late = $154.88 (incl. GST & Coach Membership)
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

For more information:  September Club Coach Course 

To Register: Register for South Surrey September Endurance Club Coach- Full Course 

To Register: Register for South Surrey September FREE Jumps Club Coach - (With option to add on the Theory)

 

NCCP Sport Coach Course - Maple Ridge, BC   

  • Friday Sept 18th to Sunday Sept 20th, 2015 Cancelled Due to Low Registration
  • Maple Ridge Secondary School, 21911 122nd Street, Maple Ridge, BC  V2X 3X2
  • Full 21 hour Weekend Course (Fri 6pm-9:30pm, Sat 8:30am-5:30pm, Sun 8:30am-5:30pm) 

Fees:

  • BCA Coach Members – Early (until Sept 4)=$141.75, Regular =$157.50, Late =$173.25 (after Sept 11) (with GST)
  • Non-BCA Coach Members = Early = $210, Reg = $225.75, Late = $241.15 (includes GST & Coach Membership) 
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

For more information: September Maple Ridge Sport Coach Course 

To Register: Register for Sept Maple Ridge NCCP Sport Coach Course 

Free!  FastTrack Evaluation Day - Burnaby, BC        

Have you been putting off completing your NCCP Evaluation?  Struggling with all the terminology or the online process?  This is the ideal day for you!  Bring all your coaching files (and a laptop if possible) and the evaluators will assist you in uploading your portfolio.  

  • Sat. Aug 29th, 2015 from 9am-4pm
  • Fortius Athlete Development Centre, 3713 Kensington, Ave., Burnaby, BC  V5B 0A7
  • Free!! with the purchase of an evaluation for current BC Athletics coach members

 

For more information: FastTrack Evaluation Day

Register now: Resgister for FastTrack Evaluation

 

Endurance Coaching Clinic - with Jack Daniels - Seattle, WA       
For Distance Runners and Coaches of all Levels and Abilities

  • August 1st and 2nd, 2015
  • $175 for 2 days
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Registration Deadline = July 17th, 2015
  • Registration Information:  The Running Summit

Summer Twilight Series Coaching Pro-D - South Surrey   

Who are these sessions for?: Coaches registered with BC Athletics looking to earn Professional Development points and wishing to gain knowledge and skills from expert coaches
What: One-hour, hands-on workshops hosted by some of our province's most qualified coaches
Where: South Surrey Athletic Park
When: 4:30-5:30pm prior to the Ocean Athletics ReMax Summer Series meets (June 16th, June 30th, July 7th, and July 28th)
Why: Coaches are the backbone of BC's track & field program! Great coaches build great athletes. 

Cost: $10 for the first session you register for (which includes the hour-long workshop, Q&A with the Learning Facilitator, and a meal at the track) and then $5 for each additional session you wish to attend. 
**You may sign up for as many as you like but registration is limited to 20 participants per session 

Register here: Pro-D Registration - White Rock  

Schedule:
Date: Topic: Learning Facilitator:
June 16th Multi-Events Elena Voloshin
June 30th Strength & Conditioning Cody Low
July 7th Jumps Session - High Jump
                            Triple/Long Jump		 Ziggy Szelagowicz
Barb Vida
July 28th

Hurdles

Laurier Primeau

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Twilight Series Coaching Pro-D - Apple Bowl         
As part of the 2015 Summer Twilight Series Professional Development Coaching Clinics, BC Athletics and the Oakanagan Athletics Club will be hosting coaching clinics on Tuesday June 16th and Tuesday July 14th before the Twilight Meet, from 4pm-5pm.

Date: Topic: Learning Facilitator:
June 16th Multi-Events Elena Voloshin
July 14th  High Jump Ziggy Szelagowicz

Register HERE: Pro-D Registration - Kelowna

Cost for all Summer Series sessions: $10 for the first session you register for (which includes the hour-long workshop, Q&A with the Learning Facilitator, and a meal at the track) and then $5 for each additional session you wish to attend. 
**You may sign up for as many as you like but registration is limited to 20 participants per session 

Summer Twilight Series Coaching Pro-D Sessions            

Throws Night, McLeod Athletic Park

As part of the 2015 Summer Twilight Series Professional Development Coaching Clinics, BC Athletics and the Langley Mustangs will be hosting a Throws Night of throws coaching clinics on Monday, June 29th before the Fraser Valley Jumps & Throws Twilight Meet, from 4:30-5:30 pm.

Date: Topic: Learning Facilitator:
June 29th Shot Put Garrett Collier
Hammer Throw Harold Willers

Register HERE: Pro-D Registration - Langley Throws Night

Cost for all Summer Series sessions: $10 for the first session you register for (which includes the hour-long workshop, Q&A with the Learning Facilitator, and a meal at the track) and then $5 for each additional session you wish to attend. 
**You may sign up for as many as you like but registration is limited to 20 participants per session 

Road Running Instructor Course (Pilot #4) - Burnaby, BC   

BC Athletics is proud to be piloting the Road Running Instructor NCCP Course (4th ever in Canada!) in partnership with SportMed BC.

  • Friday June 12th - Sunday June 14th, 2015
  • Fortius Athlete Development Centre 3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 0A7
  • Full Weekend Course (5pm Friday until 2:30pm Sunday) with optional CPR from 2:30-6:30pm on Sunday

Fees:

  • BC Athletics Coach Members – Early (until May 15th) = $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late (after June 5th) = $173.25 (all including GST)
  • Non-BCA Coach Members – Early (until May 15th) = $210, Regular = $225.75, Late (after June 5th) = $241.50 (includes GST & Coach Membership)
  • Fees include all workshop materials and registration must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

Click here for more information June Burnaby Road Running Course Infomation

Click here for the course Schedule June Burnaby Road Running Schedule

 

Free Coaching Workshop for Wheelchair Athletics   

Sign up for 2 day, 1 day, or 1/2 day sessions

No experience necessary!

  • Saturday April 11th @ 9am-4:30pm
    • Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam, BC
  • Sunday April 12th @ 9am-4:00pm
    • Richmond Olympic Oval
  • Hands-on Introduction to Coaching Wheelchair Athletics (wheelchair racing and seated throws)
  • Topics include rules, equipment management, and practical coach observation/mentorship 
  • Cost is FREE

For More Information: /admin/js/elfinder/php/../files/Coaching/BCWSAprilProD2015.pdf

To Register Contact:  Lisa Myers at 604.333.3520 ext. 209 or lisa@bcwheelchairsports.com

 

NCCP Sport Coach Course - Kelowna, BC   

  • Friday April 10th - Sunday April 12th, 2015
  • Sport Kelowna Boardroom, 645 Dodd Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 5H1
  • Apple Bowl Stadium, 1555 Burtch Road, Kelowna, BC  V1Y 6R9
  • Full 21 hour Weekend Course (6pm-9:30pm Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm Sat, 8:30am-5:30pm Sun) 

  • Fees:

  • BCA Coach Members – Early (until March 27)=$141.75, Regular =$157.50, Late =$173.25 (after April 3) (with GST)
  • Non-BCA Coach Members = Early (until March 27)= $210, Reg = $225.75, Late = $241.15 (includes GST & Coach Membership)
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

NCCP Sport Coach Course - Nanaimo, BC   

  • Cancelled Due to Low Numbers (3) 
  • Friday April 10th - Sunday April 12th, 2015
  • Nanaimo District Secondary School, 355 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC  V6R 3K6

 

NCCP Club Coach Course - Nanaimo, BC   

 

  • Friday April 10th - Sunday April 12th, 2015
  • Nanaimo District Secondary School, 355 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC  V6R 3K6
  • Participants can sign up in 2 ways:
  1. For the Full 21 hour Weekend Course (6pm-9:30pm Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm Sat, 8:30am-5:30pm Sun) 
  2. Or just for 1 of the Club Coach Technical Events (All Day Sat and Sun morning).  Please note you can only do “just the technical modules” if you have already done a Full Weekend Club Coach course in a different event area.

  • Fees:

  • Full Course - BCA Coach Members – Early = $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late = $173.25 (including GST)
  • Full Course - Non-Members - Early = $210, Reg = $225.75, Late = $241.15 (includes GST & Coach Membership)
  • Just Technical – BCA Coach Members – Early = $78.33, Regular = $87.03, Late = $95.74 (all including GST)
  • Just Technical - Non-Members - Early = $146.58, Reg = $155.28, Late = $163.99 (incl. GST & Coach Membership)
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

NCCP Sport Coach Course - Richmond, BC   

  • Friday March 27th - Sunday March 29th, 2015
  • Brighouse Park Meeting Room, 7840 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC V6Y 1P2
  • Please note that this building is not at the Minoru Park Staduim but 2 blocks east.
  • Full 21 hour Weekend Course (6pm-9:30pm Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm Sat, 8:30am-5:30pm Sun) 

  • Fees:

  • BCA Coach Members – Early (until March 20)= $141.75, Regular = $157.50 (includes GST)
  • Non-BCA Coach Members – Early (until March 20)= $210, Reg = $225.75 (includes GST & Coach Membership)
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

High Performance Endurance Coach Apprenticeship, Flagstaff, AZ  

Endurance Coach Apprenticeship Program:

  • Join the Western Hub's High Altitude Endurance Training Camp
    • April 6th - 30th, 2015
  • Hands on Experience with coaches, athletes, and IST prior to camp and after camp
  • For coaches with at least 2 years experience coaching National Level Endurance Athletes
  • Applications Due Jan 15, 2015

For More Information: http://www.athletics.ca/display_news.asp?newsid=1729

To Apply: https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=xs2aPfdRSMJJfyfyw3FcSg

 

Mechanics of Speed Lecture - Part 2, Burnaby, BC 

  • Tues Feb 24th, 2015 @ 7pm 
  • Fortius Sport and Health, 3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 0A7
  • Dr. Gerry Ramogida (Seattle Seahawks) and Laurier Primeau (World Athletics Centre)
  • Registration fee is $20
  • For More Information - Mechanics of Speed Info
  • Registration - Mechanics of Speed Registration

 

Road Running Instructor Course (Pilot #3) - Kelowna, BC   

BC Athletics is proud to be piloting the Road Running Instructor NCCP Course (3rd ever in Canada!) in partnership with SportMed BC.

  • Friday January 16th - Sunday January 18th, 2015

  • Kinsmen Field House Hall (3975 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC  V1M 4M8)

  • Full Weekend Course (5pm Friday until 2:30pm Sunday) with optional CPR from 2:30-6:30pm on Sunday

  • Fees:

BC Athletics Coach Members – Early (until Nov 21) = $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late (after Dec 19) = $173.25 (all including GST)

Non Coach Members – Early (until Nov 21) = $210, Regular = $225.75, Late (after Dec 19) = $241.50 (includes GST & Coach Membership)

  Fees include all workshop materials and registration must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

Female Athlete Triad Workshop for Coaches, Burnaby, BC  

Learn strategies for signs and symptoms, plus strategies for treatment and management of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), formerly called Female Athlete Triad

  • Wed Jan 21st, 2015
  • 6-7:30pm
  • No cost
  • Fortius Athlete Development Centre – 3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC  V5B 0A7

For More Information: /admin/js/elfinder/php/../files/Coaching/Fortius_RED-S%20Workshop%20Jan%2021.pdf

To Apply: www.fortiussport.com/events

 

CACC Combined Events Mentorship 2014/2015  

Mentorship Program includes:

  • 2 practical weekends
    • Dec 5-7, 2014 in Calgary with Les Gramantik
    • March 2015 in Santa Barbara California with Harry Marra
  • 4 online learning modules (Jan-April 2015)
  • Monthly telephone debriefs with mentor coach Les Gramantik
  • Facilitated Online Discussions
  • Cost is $1850
  • Applications Due Oct 20th, 2014

For More Information: http://www.athleticscoaching.ca/default.aspx?p=events&d=12/05/2014

To Apply: http://fscs.rampinteractive.com/cacc/files/CombEvents_2015_Application.pdf

 

  2014 Canadian National Speed/Power Conference in Toronto, Ontario

  • Nov 14-16, 2014
  • Presenters include Dan Pfaff, Henk Kraaijenhof, Derek Evely, and Stu McMillian
  • Cost is $250
  • Early Bird is $225 until Oct 10th, 2014

For More Information: http://fscs.rampinteractive.com/cacc/files/speed%20power%20conference%20flyer-FINAL2web-2.pdf 

To Register: https://www.athleticscoaching.ca/conference.aspx?id=11

 

 Endurance Workshop on Arthur Lydiard's Method of Training in Victoria, BC

  • Nov 14-16, 2014 
  • Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) in Victoria, BC
  • Presented by Lorraine Moller (4-time Olympian) and Nobuya Hashizume
  • Includes Lydiard Level 1& 2, with the RRCA Club Coaching Certification
  • Cost is $350 

For More Info and to Register:http://www.lydiardfoundation.org/event/lydiard-levels-i-ii-coaches-certification-in-victoria-bc/

Performance Coach (NCCP Comp Dev / Level 3) in Montreal, Quebec

 

Biomechanical Analysis Applied to Coaching Sprints, Hurdles, and Jumps in Toronto, ON

 

Includes an Advanced Coaching Session Nov 3-5th, 2014

 

NCCP Sport Coach Course - Victoria, BC   

  • Saturday Oct 4th - Sunday Oct 5th, 2014
  • Oak Bay Track and Church of St. Mary the Virgin Oak Bay, 1701 Elgin Road, Victoria BC V8R 5L7
  • Full 21 hour Weekend Course (9am-9pm Saturday and 9am-8pm Sunday) 

  • Fees:

  • BCA Coach Members – Early (until Sept 19)= $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late (After Sept 26)= $173.25 (with GST)
  • Non-BCA Coach Members = Early (until Sept 19)= $199.50, Reg = $215.25, Late (After Sept 26)= $231 (includes GST & Coach Membership)
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

Learning Facilitator Training - Burnaby, BC   

  • Athletics Specific Learning Facilitator Training 
  • Sat Sept 27th and Sun Sept 28th, 2014 
  • 2-day, 19 hour LF Training (9am-9pm Sat and 9am-4:30pm Sun)
  • Fortius Athlete Development Centre, 3713 Kensington Ave., Burnaby, BC  V5B 0A7
  • Application required (it's quick!)
  • Click here for More Information
  • Click here for the quick Online Application

The cost is free for all successful applicants and BC Athletics will also cover your transportation, accommodation, and food costs for the weekend of LF Training. 

Mechanics of Speed Lecture, Burnaby, BC 

  • Wed Sept 10th, 2014 @ 7pm 
  • Fortius Sport and Health, 3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 0A7
  • Dr. Gerry Ramogida (Seattle Seahawks) and Laurier Primeau (World Athletics Centre)
  • Registration fee is $20
  • For More Information - Mechanics of Speed Info
  • Registration - Mechanics of Speed Registration

 

NCCP Sport Coach Course - Burnaby, BC   

  • Saturday Aug 23rd - Sunday August 24th, 2014
  • St. Thomas More Collegiate - 7450 12th Ave, Burnaby, BC V3M 2K1
  • Full 21 hour Weekend Course (9am-9pm Saturday and 9am-8pm Sunday) 

  • Fees:

  • BCA Coach Members – Early (until Aug 7)= $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late (After Aug 14)= $173.25 (with GST)
  • Non-BCA Coach Members = Early (until Aug 7)= $199.50, Reg = $215.25, Late (After Aug 14)= $231 (includes GST & Coach Membership)
  • Fees include all workshop materials.  Registration/payment must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

NACAC U23 Coaching Education Initiatives, Kamloops, BC 

BC Athletics is pleased to announce 4 different ways for coaches to take advantage of the NACAC U23 Championship being in our backyard.  

  1. Full NCCP Courses – Wed Aug 6th & Thurs Aug 7th, 2014
  1. NCCP Technical Modules - Thurs Aug 7th, 2014
    • Upgrade your training with an additional event group – or just learn the technical skills!
    • Event groups include Throws or Sprints
    • Coaches from any sport can attend - see Speed Flyer!
    • $75 + GST for just the Technical Modules
    • Registration Information
    • Online Registration for Throws or Sprints 
  1. **New Bonus Day** NCCP Jumps Technical Module - Friday Aug 8th, 2014
    • Upgrade your training with an additional event group – or just learn the technical skills!
    • Can be paired with the classroom portion on Wed but please note that you will have a day off on Thurs.
    • $75 + GST for just the Technical Modules
    • Registration Information
    • Online Registration for Jumps
  1. Coach Education Panel Discussion - Thurs Aug 7th, 2014
    • Learn from the experts on how best to “Bridge the Gap from Junior to Senior”
    • Includes 2 PD points for your NCCP Locker profile
    • Free
    • Online Registration
  2. Skill Analysis Mentor Group - Fri Aug 8th & Sat Aug 9th, 2014
    • Watch the NCACA U23 Championships through the eyes of an Expert Coach (Les Gramantik and Derek Evely)!
    • Small group of 5-6 coaches + 1 LF/Expert Coach
    • Registration Deadline is Thursday July 31st at 11:59pm PST
    • $400.00 + GST – includes $250 registration fee, 3 nights of shared accommodation, breakfasts, and dinners
    • Registration Information
    • Online Registration 

Okanagan Strength & Conditioning Conference in Kelowna, BC

Summer Twilight Series Pro D Sessions - South Surrey 

  • 1 hour Event Specific Professional Development Sessions 
    • Wed June 25th - Starts and Hurdles
    • Wed July 2nd - Jumps (2 groups - horizontal and vertical)
    • Wed July 9th - Middle Distance 
    • Mon July 14th - Strength and Conditioning 
    • Tues August 5th - Throws (2 groups - sp/disc and jav/hammer)

Road Running Instructor Course (Pilot #2) - Victoria, BC   

BC Athletics is proud to be piloting the Road Running Instructor NCCP Course (2nd ever in Canada!) in partnership with SportMed BC and VIRS.

  • Friday June 6th - Sunday June 8th, 2014

  • University of Victoria - McKinnon Building, Room 150

  • Full Weekend Course (5pm Friday until 2:30pm Sunday) with optional CPR from 2:30-6pm on Sunday

  • Fees:

BC Athletics Coach Members – Early (until May7th) = $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late (after May 30th) = $173.25 (all including GST)

Non Coach Members = Early (until May7th) = $199.50, Regular = $215.25, Late (after May 30th) = $231 (includes GST & Coach Membership)

  Fees include all workshop materials and registration must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

World Athletics Centre in Phoenix, Arizona  

  • Coaching Education Courses (Phase 1 and Phase 2) and Apprentice Coach Programs
  • March 17-21, 2014
  • April 14-18, 2014
  • May 5-9, 2014
  • June 2-5, 2014
  • Apprenticeship Program is $575, 5 days of 4-6hrs per day 
  • http://worldathleticscenter.com/coaching/ 
  • Covers the following event areas - Sprints, Hurdles, Horizontal Jumps, Throws, or Pole Vault

International Coaching School, in Victoria, BC 

  • May 22- 28th, 2014
  • Featuring three different coaching components:
    • May 22 - 28: Sport Performance Coaching Certificate offers enhanced training in NCCP Competition-Development Theory modules
    • May 23 - 24: High Performance Advance is a meaningful forum for coaches to exchange ideas with content experts and peers alike
    • May 23: Wine & Cheese Celebration of Coaching recognizes graduates of the Advanced Coaching Diploma, Sport Performance Coaching Certificate and scholarship or bursary recipients
  • Read more about these programs and register before April 1 to receive Early Bird pricing!

 

NCCP Sport Coach Course - Kelowna, BC   

  • Friday May 23rd - Sunday May 25th, 2014

  • Parkinson Recreation Centre 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna, BC V1Z 3M6

  • Full Weekend Course (6pm Friday until 5:30pm Sunday) 

  • Fees:

BC Athletics Coach Members – Early (until April 23rd) = $141.75, Regular = $157.50, Late (after May 16th) = $173.25 (all including GST)

Non Coach Members = Early (until April 23rd) = $199.50, Regular = $215.25, Late (after May 16th) = $231 (includes GST & Coach Membership)

  Fees include all workshop materials and registration must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

Coaching Conference in Canmore, Alberta

 

Sport Coach Course - Kamloops, BC +    

Club Coach Courses - Endurance, Jumps, Sprints/Hurdles, Kamloops, BC

  • Friday May 9th - Sunday May 11th, 2014

  • Tournament Capital Centre - 910 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC V2C 6N6

  • Participants can sign up in 2 ways:
  1. For the Full Weekend Course and receive training in Sport Coach or Club Coach
  2. Or just for the Club Coach Technical Modules (All Day Sat and Sun morning).  Please note you can only do “just the technical modules” if you already have done a different Full Weekend Club Coach course in a different event area.

  • Fees (listed below are the regular fees - see attachment for Early Bird and Late pricing):

BC Athletics Coach Members – Full Sport or Club Coach Course = $157.50 (150.00 + 7.50 GST) or just Technical Modules = $87.03 (82.89 + 4.14)  

Non Coach Members (includes a BC Athletics Membership) – Full Course = $215.25 (205.00 + 10.25 GST) or just Technical Modules = $144.78 (137.89 + 6.89)

Fees include all workshop materials and registration must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

Sport Coach Course - Nanaimo, BC +    

Club Coach Courses - Endurance, Jumps, Sprints/Hurdles, Throws - Kamloops, BC

  • Friday April 4th - April 6th, 2014

  • Nanaimo District Secondary School and Rotary Bowl Stadium - 355 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K6

  • Participants can sign up in 2 ways:
  1. For the Full Weekend Course and receive training in Sport Coach or Club Coach
  2. Or just for the Club Coach Technical Modules (All Day Sat and Sun morning).  Please note you can only do “just the technical modules” if you already have done a different Full Weekend Club Coach course in a different event area.

  • Fees (listed below are the regular fees - see attachment for Early Bird and Late pricing):

BC Athletics Coach Members – Full Sport or Club Coach Course = $157.50 (150.00 + 7.50 GST) or just Technical Modules = $87.03 (82.89 + 4.14)  

Non Coach Members (includes a BC Athletics Membership) – Full Course = $215.25 (205.00 + 10.25 GST) or just Technical Modules = $144.78 (137.89 + 6.89)

Fees include all workshop materials and registration must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

  Club Coach Throws, Para Throws, and Wheelchair Racing Course - Richmond BC  

  • Friday March 7th, Sat March 8th, Sunday March 9th, 2014

  • Minoru Park Stadium and Brighouse Park Meeting Room (7191 and 7840 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1N9)  

  • Participants can sign up in 2 ways:
  1. For the Full Weekend Course and receive training in both Throws (including Para Throws) and Wheelchair Racing
  2. Or just for one or both of the Technical Modules (Throws = All Day Sat, Wheelchair Racing = Sun morning) if you already have done a different Club Coach course or just want to learn about the Throws or Para events!

  • Fees:

BCA Coach Members – Full Course = $131.25 (125.00 + 6.25 GST) or just Para Modules = $ 76.56 (72.91 + 3.65)

Non Coach Members – Full Course = $147.00 (140.00 + 7.00 GST) or just Para Modules = $85.75 (81.66 + 4.09)

Fees include all workshop materials and registration must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

 

Sport Coach Course - Richmond BC  

  • Fri Feb 21st, Sun Feb 23rd, and Sun March 2nd, 2014

  • Minoru Park Stadium and Brighouse Park Meeting Room (7191 and 7840 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC, V6Y 1N9)  

  • Fees:     BC Athletics Coach Members = $89.25 (85.00 + 4.25 GST)

                   Non-BC Athletics Coach Members = $110.25 (105.00 + 5.25 GST)

    Fees include all workshop materials and registration must be done online.   GST Reg.  # 127293264

  • Click here for more information Feb Sport Coach Course Information

Coaching Education Opportunity in Calgary

Multi-Sport Comp Dev Courses - through Coaches BC  

At reduced rates!!

Starting January 2014, certified coaches will need to take professional development courses to maintain their certification as a coach. These multisport competition development courses can be used towards professional development points, each of the below courses are worth 5 points each.

Thursday January 16, 2014 – Leading Drug Free Sport (6pm-10pm) $50 (normally $85)

Sunday January 19, 2014 – Psychology of Performance (9am-5pm) $70 (normally $115)

Thursday January 23, 2014 – Managing Conflict (6pm-10:30pm) $50 (normally $85)

Friday January 24 & Saturday January 25, 2014 – Coaching and Leading Effectively (6pm-10pm & 9am-4pm) $90 (normally $150)

To register please go to http://www.coachesbc.ca/news/headlines?articleid=217

For more information about the courses please go to - http://www.coachesbc.ca/multi-sport-coaching-courses

Road Running (Pilot #1) NCCP Course  

BC Athletics is proud to be piloting the 1st ever Road Running Instructor NCCP Course in Canada in partnership with SportMed BC.  Course Registration is by Invitation - Click here for more information Road Running Pilot Course Information

Course Descriptions

Coaching education is the backbone of BC Athletics athlete development. Great coaches build great athletes. 

Which NCCP Course is Right for you?

  • NCCP Courses for all sports are now context based.
  • To find the one that most accurately reflects your current coaching context, refer to the table below. 
  • To sign up for a course, it is essential that you are currently coaching athletes in this context in order to successfully complete the assignments and the evaluation process.
  • Click here for a link to the Athletics Canada Site 

NCCP Courses are now Context Based…

Course:

Context:

Content:

SPORT COACH               (Intro to Competition)
  • Coaching is seasonal 4-10 weeks a year
  • 2-3 sessions per week
  • Introducing athletes to Athletics
  • Not just about participation, competitive element
  • Often coaching athletes in the Jr. High environment (ages 12-15)
  • Physical Literacy Skills
  • Exposure to All Events
  • Introduction to Competition – School, Regional, and Provincial
  • Planning a Practice 

 

CLUB COACH            (Intro to Competition)
  • Coaching is seasonal 12–24 weeks a year
  • 3-5 sessions a week
  • Athletes have a foundation in Athletics or come from multisport environment
  • Developing athletics skills in an event group
  • Often coaching athletes in the High School environment (ages 15-17)
  • Understanding Combined Events
  • Introduction to National Level Age Group Competition
  • Seasonal Planning

 

PERFORMANCE COACH      (Competition Development)

 
  • Coaching is year round 40+ weeks a year
  • 5-10 sessions a week
  • Athletes are competing at national level
  • Athletes are focused on one or two events within an event group
  • In order to complete the assignments and the evaluation process, coaches must be working with athletes at the Canada Games level or higher
  • Introduction to International Competition
  • Annual Plan and Periodization
  • Working with IST

 

NCI ADVANCED COACHING DIPLOMA   (High Performance)

 
  • Coaching is year round 40+ weeks a year
  • 5-10 sessions a week
  • Athletes are competing at national level or international level
  • Athletes are focused on one or two events within an event group
  • Courses are offered through the National Coaching Institute (NCI)
  • Coaches must be certified in the Competition Development context and have approval from Athletics Canada
  • Coaching Leadership
  • Coaching Effectiveness
  • Performance Planning
  • Training and Competition Readiness

 

How Much do the NCCP Courses Cost?

Coaching Certification in Canada for Athletics is relatively inexpensive compared to courses in Australia, Europe, and the USA.  The addition of the Evaluation Process to reach Certification has in many cases doubled the cost of becoming certified; however, it will allow coaches in all sports to maintain their professional designation.  

 

 

 

Certification Explained

 

Every Coach needs to be Trained.  

When you take a NCCP Coaching Course (in any sport) you are given a "Trained" status.  This trained status (for all sports) is stored in the Coaching Association of Canada's Database called "The Locker" and will provide you with your official NCCP Coaching Transcript.

This may be all the Coaching Education that you are looking for - just the training.  The costly evaluation process is new - and maybe not for everyone.  Check out our Professional Development tab for more Coaching Education Opportunities.

Those who should think about certification might include:

  • Coaches who coach as a full-time job
  • Coaches who coach 40+ weeks a year
  • Each club or group may want to have at least 1 certified coach on site at all times
  • Coaches wishing to be Provincial or National Team Coaches
  • Coaches wishing to be Learning Facilitators, Mentors, and/or Presenters

 

Training + Evaluation = Certification

When you take a NCCP Coaching Course you are given a "Trained" status.  In order to be a Certified Coach, you must then complete a formal evaluation process.

Why Become Certified?  

Certification Ensures Professional Standards.  Coaching is a profession (designated by Coaches of Canada) that touches every community across Canada.

The Coaching Association of Canada and its partners, recognize the value of having certified NCCP coaches that are engaged in Professional Development programs which reinforce the values of lifelong learning and sharing amongst the coaching community.

Full Criteria for Certification:

Below are the charts used during the evaluation process (the marking criteria) for each of the different coaching contexts.  These may be useful when deciding if evaluation is right for you, or which context best matches your current coaching situation.

While you are completing your evaluation, these charts can be used as a double check or self-evaluation before uploading your files.  That way you will ensure you have all the required information prior to starting the evaluation process.

Please remember, the evaluation process is meant to be a shared learning experience and not a pass/fail one-time interaction.  Coaches who use this opportunity to work with experienced coaches and share ideas with others often gain incredibly valuable and practical knowledge through this process.  The evaluator is not judging you or your coaching techniques, they are simply ensuring you are safe, ethical, and meet the standards set by either Athletics Canada or the Coaches Association of Canada.

 

Steps to Becoming Certified:

It's not just enough to take a course. As in any profession, Canadian coaches must also show their competency through an evaluation of their coaching tools, practices, and competitions.  To become a Certified Coach in Athletics you need to:

  1. Register with the Coaching Association of Canada 

  1. First NCCP Course?  - Register here: https://thelocker.coach.ca/Account/Register  
  1. Look up your NCCP # here: https://nccp.coach.ca/Account/Login 

  1. Register as a Coach with Athletics Canada on their NCCP Website. 

  • Click "Register Now" link at http://nccp.athletics.ca/ 
  • This website is also where you will upload your information for the evaluation process and register for any professional development opportunities.

  1. Find the NCCP Course that matches your Coaching Context.  

  • Coaching is now Context Based in Canada.  
  • There are 4 options of NCCP Courses for Athletics - Sport Coach, Club Coach, Performance Coach, and Advanced Coaching Diploma
  • Click on the NCCP Courses Explained Tab to find out the best course for you!

  1. Register Online and Take an NCCP Course. 

  1. Register Online for an Evaluation. 

  • Ensure you are registered as a Coach on Athletics Canada's NCCP site at http://nccp.athletics.ca/ 
  • Email Jennifer Brown at BC Athletics to request an evaluation - this system is not linked to the locker so Jennifer must manually check off that you took the corresponding NCCP course.
  • Click on Register to register online.  You will need a credit card for payment.
  • For Sport Coach you will need to do an Evaluation Portfolio and a Practice Observation.
  • For Club Coach and Performance Coach you will need to do an Evaluation Portfolio, Practice Observation – General, Technical, and Video analysis, and Competition Observation

  1. Complete any Additional Requirements.   

  • All coaches in all sports must also take one additional Multi-Sport Module from the Coaching Association of Canada
    • Make Ethical Decisions – Competition Introduction (Course – 3 hrs, Online Evaluation - 30-40min)
  • To register from MED, click on the eLearning link in your CAC profile and double check you are registering for the Competition Introduction course and/or Evaluation. If the Online Evaluation is listed as "Available" you may be able to go straight to the evaluation.
  • Coaches taking Performance Coach (Comp Dev) will need to take Make Ethical Decisions - Competition Development plus Coaching and Leading Effectively, Psychology of Performance, Managing Conflict and the online evaluation, and Leading Drug Free Sport and its online evaluation.  

 

Maintenance of Certification (PD Points):    

  • The Coaching Association of Canada has mandated a Maintenance of Certification program for all sports starting January 1st, 2014. 
  • This applies to all coaches who are certified in Run Jump Throw, Sport Coach, Club Coach, and Performance Coach (Comp Dev)
  • If you are certified in Level 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 you will not be required to complete professional development to maintain your certification until 2015.
  • Maintenance of certification, through proof of ongoing learning (Professional Development) and active coaching is viewed as essential to athlete performance and the integrity of the NCCP.
  • Find out more about PD points at:

The Cost of Certification:

Coaching Certification in Canada for Athletics is relatively inexpensive compared to courses in Australia, Europe, and the USA.  The addition of the Evaluation Process to reach Certification has in many cases doubled the cost of taking becoming certified, however it will allow coaches in all sports to maintain their professional designation.  

 

 

Minimum Standards for Coach Membership

   

Actually, please read the info below, then email Jen if you still have questions!  jennifer.brown@bcathletics.org

 

Step 1: Get an NCCP Number (before Jan 1st, 2017)

Step 2: Take an NCCP Coaching Course (In-Training) (before Jan 1st, 2018)

Step 3: Complete Additional Requirements (Trained) (before Jan 1st, 2019)

 

Still have Questions or Need More Information?  

Below are some links to provide you with all the details of BC Athletics New Minimum Standards for Coach Membership.

Link to the initial email sent from BCA President and BCA CEO:

http://www.bcathletics.org/admin/js/elfinder/files/Coaching/InitialEmailFromBrianGregAug2016.pdf 

 

Making Sense of the New BCA Minimum Coach Standards (FAQ and Solutions):

http://www.bcathletics.org/admin/js/elfinder/files/Coaching/FAQFlyer.pdf

 

3 Simple Steps to Becoming Trained:

http://www.bcathletics.org/admin/js/elfinder/files/Coaching/3StepsFlyer.pdf

 

 

Graphic Explanation of Athletic Canada's NCCP Coaching Pathway:

http://www.bcathletics.org/admin/js/elfinder/files/Coaching/AthleticsCoachingPathwaySportCoachClubCoach.pdf

 

 

Professional Development

New Options for Coaching Education!!

Wanting to sharpen your coaching skills without taking a full 18 hour course?  We now have options for you!

  • Take just one or two parts of an upcoming course
  • Request a Pro-D activity for your club or school
  • Attend upcoming Workshops and conferences
  • Take part in upcoming Educational Series and Mentorship Opportunities

 

UPDATE: How to preview your professional development points

On January 1, 2014 the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) launched the Maintenance of Certification program, which requires certified coaches to obtain Professional Development (PD) points.

Coaches can now use the Maintenance of Certification webpage to login to the Locker and view an updated transcript with the number of professional development points needed, and the amount of time left to earn them. PD points can be earned through a multitude of activities including: national and provincial sport organization conferences and workshops, eLearning modules, NCCP workshops, coach mentorship programs, and active coaching.

Learn more by visiting CAC's Maintenance of Certification webpage and make sure you are on the right track!

Maintenance of Certification (PD Points):    

  • The Coaching Association of Canada has mandated a Maintenance of Certification program for all sports starting January 1st, 2014. 
  • This applies to all coaches who are certified in Run Jump Throw, Sport Coach, Club Coach, and Performance Coach (Comp Dev)
  • If you are certified in Level 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 you will not be required to complete professional development to maintain your certification until 2015.
  • Maintenance of certification, through proof of ongoing learning (Professional Development) and active coaching is viewed as essential to athlete performance and the integrity of the NCCP.

 

Minimum Professional Development Credits Required:

Course (Context):

Within a 5 year renewal period:

(starting January 1st, 2014)

Run, Jump, Throw (Community)

10 points

Sport Coach (Intro to Comp)

20 points

Club Coach (Intro to Comp)

20 points

Performance Coach (Comp Dev)

30 points
 

PD Frequently Asked Questions:

How can I accumulate Professional Development (PD) points?
There are many ways to accumulate points. Events that are organized by the CAC, Athletics Canada, and BC Athletics will advertise the number of PD points associated with the event. 

In General:

  • NCCP training or evaluation events are worth 5 points;
  • Non-NCCP events are worth 1 point for each hour they last, up to a maximum of 3 points;
  • “Active coaching” will give you 1 point per year;
  • Through “Self-directed learning” you can earn a maximum of 3 points per five-year PD cycle.

 

What will I have to do to ensure that my PD points are recorded on my transcript?
Simply indicate to the organizer of the event that you wish to receive PD points for attending. The organization that is coordinating or hosting the event or activity is responsible for entering into The Locker the names of participating coaches. You will automatically receive the PD points assigned to that event.

 

How can I check how many PD points I have? 
Your PD points will appear on your transcript as long as your profile information (name, CC#, etc.) has been recorded correctly with the organizer of the event, and your profile is up-to-date on www.coach.ca. You can check your profile and points by logging into coach.ca and using your CC# to check your transcript. Remember that PD points will only appear on your transcript after the data has been entered in the Locker.

 

What if I don't collect enough PD points? 
If a coach does not collect the required number of points in the 5 year period, their status will be changed to trained.  Once the required number of points are acquired, the coach will return to certified status.

 

Is there any limit on the number of PD points I can accumulate?
No. You only need to earn the required number of points to maintain certification; however, you can accumulate as many PD points as you want. Please note that you cannot carry forward any points into the next cycle. Once the five year cycle ends (or any lesser period depending on your sport), PD points are re-set to 0.

 

Find Out More about Maintenance of Certification and PD Points:

Grants and Bursaries

ViaSport Grants and Links to Other Grants  

 

Bob Bearpark Coaching Bursary Awards

  • Each coach must apply themselves,
  • Up to $250 for coach education (courses, training and/or certification) per coach
  • The deadline is usually August and March each year
  • For Coach Education (especially for Female Coaches, Aboriginal Coaches, Coaches of Athletes with a Disability, and High Performance Coaches)
  • http://www.viasport.ca/grant/bob-bearpark-coaching-bursary-awards

 

Kamloops - Summer Games Legacy Fund 

 

Zones 7 & 8 - ViaSport Northern Coaching & Officiating Grants

 

Annual National Coaching Conference Grants

  • BC Athletics provides grants to help with registration fees so coaches can attend a National Coaching Conference
  • BC Athletics also provides grants to help with travel costs so coaches can attend a National Coaching Conference
  • Details available as soon as a National Conference is announced

 

Grants Awarded by BC Athletics in 2016:

Para-Throws Infrastructure Bursary  

  • Through a grant from Athletics Canada, BCA is leaving a legacy of para-throws equipment at track and field facilities that host a Para-Throws coaching course
  • About $1500 value each
  • 6 Grants awarded to Kajak's Track and Field Club, Kamloops Track and Field Club, Nanaimo District Track and Field Club, Ocean Athletics, Valley Royals, and Victoria Track and Field Club.

 

2015 CACC National Endurance Conference - Coaching Education Grants