Coach Requirements and Clinics
COACH CERTIFICATION - GENERAL INFORMATION
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- All coaches must be registered in RAMP prior to attending any floor sessions (including evaluation floor times)
- All coaches on the bench (Head and Assistant) must meet certification requirements
- Coaches may complete one certification course per season
- First-year coaches must start with Community Development
- Non-compliant coaches will be removed from the bench May 15th
U7-U13 Coach Requirements
- Community Development
- Making Headway
- Making Ethical Decisions
- Understanding Rule of Two
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Current VSS Police Clearance (valid for 3 season) Uploaded to your RAMP Profile
U15-U17 Coach Requirements
- Competitive Introduction
- Mental Health in Sport
- Safe Sport Link to safe sport - under Elearning
- Current VSS Police Clearance (valid for 3 seasons) Uploaded to your RAMP Profile
Additional training if not yet competed
Effective 2026
The decision to transition Making Ethical Decisions (MED) from online learning to an exclusive eLearning format was made through an NCCP partnership, led by the Coaching Association of Canada, to standardize MED training across the country.
Effective April 1, 2026:
- Coaches who require MED will complete the training through The Locker
- Cost will be $85
Transition Period (2025):
- SPAR will continue to offer the current online MED training until March 15
- Cost during this period: $45
- Coaches who complete the training must also complete the online evaluation by March 31 (free)
- After March 31, the current online training and evaluation will no longer be available once the new eLearning is in place
Coaches are strongly encouraged to check their Locker profile and plan accordingly to avoid delays in certification.
Useful Links & Resources
- Review Your Coach Transcript
- ALA Coaching Certification Regulations
- Coach Mentoring & Development Resources
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR COACH CLINICS - click this link for detailed instructions
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