Coach & Team Staff Requirements


Become A Team Leader 

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on young athletes' lives while indulging your love for the game?

Coaching ringette offers a unique opportunity to inspire growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Whether you're an experienced player or a dedicated fan, coaching allows you to share your expertise and foster a lifelong passion for the sport plus you will be joining a community of mentors who are shaping the next generation of ringette stars.

Coaching isn't just about developing players on the ice—it's about instilling life skills, confidence, and a sense of achievement that extend far beyond the rink.

Step onto the coaching bench and embark on a rewarding journey it's simple! 

  

 

  

  

 

STEP ONE: REGISTER WITH THE COACHING ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

The Coaching Association of Canada website (coach.ca) runs the National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP).

You will need to get a NCCP# to take part.

This is easy to do!

  1. Visit coach.ca
  2. Click red button in the top right corner to access 'THE LOCKER'
  3. Select 'Don't have and NCCP#? Create one now!'

 

The courses run through the NCCP that you may need are:

Coach Initiation in Sport eModule (This is an online independent learning course)

Safe Sport Training (This is an online independent learning course)

Make Ethical Decisions Class (This is an online independent course)

 

 

 

 

 

STEP TWO: CREATE AN ACCOUNT WITH RINGETTE CANADA

You must register as a Coach with Ringette Canada to have your coaching qualifications verified to coach ringette.

Register with Ringette Canada at: http://www.coachingringette.ca/c/register.php

Once your have completed your courses at the NCCP they will be marked as completed on your Ringette Canada Profile.

 

The courses you may need at coachingringette.ca are:

Community Sport Initiation (Ringette).

This workshop will give you all of the tools you need to hit the ice with confidence as a first-time ringette coach.

Over the course of 10 hours, this in-class and on-ice workshop will help you:

  • Understand the level of athlete you are coaching (typically children from U9 to U12);
  • Equip you with the basic tools to plan safe, fun, and effective practices;
  • Show you how to teach basic ringette skills in a fun and inclusive way.

Competition Introduction (Ringette).

This two day workshop provides an exceptional foundation for your coaching career and introduces new coaching methods that will enhance both your coaching and your program’s effectiveness.

Through a mix of classroom and hands-on learning on the ice, this workshop focuses on:

  • Preparing coaches to plan and execute fun and safe practices for their players;
  • Introducing basic and more complex technical and tactical elements relevant to ringette;
  • Providing an opportunity for coaches to practice the above elements on the ice;
  • Preparing coaches to plan for an entire season of ringette, ensuring their athletes abilities progress over the course of the season; and
  • Ensuring coaches are aware, and understand the guiding principles of Long-term Athlete Development (LTAD) in order to appropriately plan their seasons.

This workshop will give you all of the tools you need to hit the ice with confidence as a first-time ringette coach.

Over the course of 10 hours, this in-class and on-ice workshop will help you:

  • Understand the level of athlete you are coaching (typically children from U9 to U12);
  • Equip you with the basic tools to plan safe, fun, and effective practices;
  • Show you how to teach basic ringette skills in a fun and inclusive way.

 

 

 

 

 

STEP THREE: COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIVISION YOU ARE COACHING

NoteCI Certified is an acceptable status for coaches who need CI Trained

Neither CI Trained nor CI Certified is acceptable for coaches who should be CSI Trained. CSI is not a pre-requisite for CI. 

 You must have "Trained" or "Certified" Status to be approved. *

  1. To see what you have, check your NCCP Locker Account, and review your Pathway and Status.
  2. Check this one-page walk-through for more information on how to register.
  3. For information about other courses that can give you PD points and renew a status, check here.

*If you’re having trouble logging into either your NCCP or Ringette Canada coaching accounts, do NOT create a new profile. Email Bronwen for an account reset.

 

 

Click on your role below for step-by-step details to obtain your required designation

Manager

We encourage teams to register a manager to improve communication between RAB and teams. 

Managers have the option of completing the Manager's Certificate as can be found on www.coachingringette.ca, but it is not a requirement. 

Managers MUST complete the Safe Sport module.  

Note: Managers are NOT permitted on the bench during games. Female managers do not fulfill the female coach requirement. 

 

 

 

Trainer

Each Team Staff is able to have ONE designated trainer on their TRF, this individual must be 18 or older and counts towards the maximum of 5 staff members permitted on the bench at once. To be a trainer, Standard First Aid or higher is required. Alternatives include:

i.          Medical Doctor/Student
ii.         Fireman
iii.        Registered Nurse (send licence)
iv.         Ambulance Training
v.          Athletic Therapy
vi.         Sport Physio Designation or Sport First Responder
vii.        Equivalency for any certified standard first aid course, thirteen (13) hours or more in duration (eg. St. John Ambulance or Red Cross Standard First Aid programs), which includes the following content:
•     Principal of First Aid and Safety
•     Artificial Respiration
•     Wounds and Bleeding
•     Shock, Unconsciousness and Fainting
•     Fractures
•     Head and Spinal Injuries
•     Joint Injuries
•     Medical Conditions (Diabetes, Asthma, etc.)

A copy of the first aid training, college registration or other certification paperwork must be emailed to Bronwen before the trainer will be approved. When submitting it by email please include the association and team code you are with. For example CBV-U12C-2.

 

Junior Coach - CIS E-Module

TO BECOME A JUNIOR COACH YOU MUST:

  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule in the NCCP Locker
  3. Be a minimum of 14 years of age -  a coach may join a team mid-season (until December 15th) as a Junior Coach once they turn 14 and a maximum of 17 years of age by September 1st of the current Ringette season.
  4. Be a current ringette player (or taking one year off due to injury, etc.)
  5. Coach for a team in any division younger than the Junior Coach.
  6. Be registered on the team roster in the Junior Coach role.

 

On-Ice Assistant - CIS E-Module

TO BECOME AN ON-ICE ASSISTANT YOU MUST:

  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule in the NCCP Locker
  3. Be 18 years of age or older.
  4. Assist teams registered in U19 or younger
  5. Only help during practices and Testing Days; not permitted to be on the bench for games; league or exhibition, tournaments, etc.
  6. Be registered on the Team Roster as an On-Ice Assistant.

 

Active Start - CIS E-Module
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule in the NCCP Locker
  3. Be 18 years of age or older.
  4. Assist teams registered in U19 or younger
  5. Only help during practices and Testing Days; not permitted to be on the bench for games; league or exhibition, tournaments, etc.
  6. Be registered on the Team Roster as an On-Ice Assistant.

  

U10 Coach + Asst Coach - CSI Trained
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Register for Community Sport Initiation (Ringette) on www.coachingringette.ca
  7. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status at  www.coachingringette.ca

 

U12A Coach + Asst Coach - CI Trained
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Complete Ringette Competition - Introduction Course: This is an in-class training that requires you to complete a workbook ahead of time. Both can be found at www.coachingringette.ca by logging into your profile. 
    1. FIRST: Complete the pre-clinic workbook. If you do not yet know what team you’ll be coaching, use your best guess when asked about the makeup of your team. One this is complete and your workbook is uploaded you will be able to register for the training session portion of the course.
    2. SECOND: Register for the training session.
  7. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

 

U12B/C Coach + Asst Coach - CSI Trained
  1. Check with your local association to ensure you meet all of their requirements. (Ringette Alberta can not provide assistance with your local association requirements as it varies by association. Address your question and concerns to the coaching director with your local association for the fastest response.)
  2. Your local association will require you to complete a Vulnerable Sector Background Check, please see your local association with question regarding this process. (Ringette Alberta can not provide assistance with your local association requirements as it varies by association. Address your question and concerns to the coaching director with your local association for the fastest response.)
  3. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  4. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker
  5. Complete Community Sport Initiation (Ringette) on coach.ca
  6. Update your Ringette Canada account so that is shows your courses are complete. (coachingringette.ca)

 

U14AA Coach - CI Certified
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Complete Ringette Competition - Introduction Course: This is an in-class training that requires you to complete a workbook ahead of time. Both can be found at www.coachingringette.ca by logging into your profile. 
    1. FIRST: Complete the pre-clinic workbook. If you do not yet know what team you’ll be coaching, use your best guess when asked about the makeup of your team. One this is complete and your workbook is uploaded you will be able to register for the training session portion of the course.
    2. SECOND: Register for the training session.
  7. Compete Ringette Competitions Evaluation: Evaluations are requested online through Ringette Canada’s coaching site. Once you request the evaluation and pay the fee, an email will be sent to Ringette Alberta who will match you with an evaluator
  8. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

 

U14AA Asst Coach - CI Trained
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Complete Ringette Competition - Introduction Course: This is an in-class training that requires you to complete a workbook ahead of time. Both can be found at www.coachingringette.ca by logging into your profile. 
    1. FIRST: Complete the pre-clinic workbook. If you do not yet know what team you’ll be coaching, use your best guess when asked about the makeup of your team. One this is complete and your workbook is uploaded you will be able to register for the training session portion of the course.
    2. SECOND: Register for the training session.
  7. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

 

U14A/B Coach + Asst Coach - CI Trained
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Complete Ringette Competition - Introduction Course: This is an in-class training that requires you to complete a workbook ahead of time. Both can be found at www.coachingringette.ca by logging into your profile. 
    1. FIRST: Complete the pre-clinic workbook. If you do not yet know what team you’ll be coaching, use your best guess when asked about the makeup of your team. One this is complete and your workbook is uploaded you will be able to register for the training session portion of the course.
    2. SECOND: Register for the training session.
  7. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

 

 

 

  

U14C Coach + Asst Coach - CSI or CI Trained
  1. Check with your local association to ensure you meet all of their requirements. (Ringette Alberta can not provide assistance with your local association requirements as it varies by association. Address your question and concerns to the coaching director with your local association for the fastest response.)
  2. Your local association will require you to complete a Vulnerable Sector Background Check, please see your local association with question regarding this process. (Ringette Alberta can not provide assistance with your local association requirements as it varies by association. Address your question and concerns to the coaching director with your local association for the fastest response.)
  3. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  4. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker
  5. Complete Community Sport Initiation (Ringette) on coach.ca
  6. Update your Ringette Canada account so that is shows your courses are complete. (coachingringette.ca)

 

U16AA Coach + Asst Coach - CI Certified
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Complete Ringette Competition - Introduction Course: This is an in-class training that requires you to complete a workbook ahead of time. Both can be found at www.coachingringette.ca by logging into your profile. 
    1. FIRST: Complete the pre-clinic workbook. If you do not yet know what team you’ll be coaching, use your best guess when asked about the makeup of your team. One this is complete and your workbook is uploaded you will be able to register for the training session portion of the course.
    2. SECOND: Register for the training session.
  7. Compete Ringette Competitions Evaluation: Evaluations are requested online through Ringette Canada’s coaching site. Once you request the evaluation and pay the fee, an email will be sent to Ringette Alberta who will match you with an evaluator
  8. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

 

U16A Coach + Asst Coach - CI Certified
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Complete Ringette Competition - Introduction Course: This is an in-class training that requires you to complete a workbook ahead of time. Both can be found at www.coachingringette.ca by logging into your profile. 
    1. FIRST: Complete the pre-clinic workbook. If you do not yet know what team you’ll be coaching, use your best guess when asked about the makeup of your team. One this is complete and your workbook is uploaded you will be able to register for the training session portion of the course.
    2. SECOND: Register for the training session.
  7. Compete Ringette Competitions Evaluation: Evaluations are requested online through Ringette Canada’s coaching site. Once you request the evaluation and pay the fee, an email will be sent to Ringette Alberta who will match you with an evaluator
  8. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

 

U16B/C Coach + Asst. Coach - CI Trained
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Complete Ringette Competition - Introduction Course: This is an in-class training that requires you to complete a workbook ahead of time. Both can be found at www.coachingringette.ca by logging into your profile. 
    1. FIRST: Complete the pre-clinic workbook. If you do not yet know what team you’ll be coaching, use your best guess when asked about the makeup of your team. One this is complete and your workbook is uploaded you will be able to register for the training session portion of the course.
    2. SECOND: Register for the training session.
  7. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

 

 

 

U19AA Coach + Asst Coach - CI Certified
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Complete Ringette Competition - Introduction Course: This is an in-class training that requires you to complete a workbook ahead of time. Both can be found at www.coachingringette.ca by logging into your profile. 
    1. FIRST: Complete the pre-clinic workbook. If you do not yet know what team you’ll be coaching, use your best guess when asked about the makeup of your team. One this is complete and your workbook is uploaded you will be able to register for the training session portion of the course.
    2. SECOND: Register for the training session.
  7. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

 

U19A Coach + Asst Coach - CI Certified
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Complete Ringette Competition - Introduction Course: This is an in-class training that requires you to complete a workbook ahead of time. Both can be found at www.coachingringette.ca by logging into your profile. 
    1. FIRST: Complete the pre-clinic workbook. If you do not yet know what team you’ll be coaching, use your best guess when asked about the makeup of your team. One this is complete and your workbook is uploaded you will be able to register for the training session portion of the course.
    2. SECOND: Register for the training session.
  7. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

 

U19B Coach + Asst Coach - CI Trained
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Complete Ringette Competition - Introduction Course: This is an in-class training that requires you to complete a workbook ahead of time. Both can be found at www.coachingringette.ca by logging into your profile. 
    1. FIRST: Complete the pre-clinic workbook. If you do not yet know what team you’ll be coaching, use your best guess when asked about the makeup of your team. One this is complete and your workbook is uploaded you will be able to register for the training session portion of the course.
    2. SECOND: Register for the training session.
  7. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

 

NRL - CI Certified + CD Module
  1. Contact your local association to verify the requirements for coaches, this will include a Criminal Record Check. Your local association coaching director will be able to guide you quickly in the correct direction.
  2. Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
  3. Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
  4. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
  5. AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
  6. Complete Ringette Competition - Introduction Course: This is an in-class training that requires you to complete a workbook ahead of time. Both can be found at www.coachingringette.ca by logging into your profile. 
    1. FIRST: Complete the pre-clinic workbook. If you do not yet know what team you’ll be coaching, use your best guess when asked about the makeup of your team. One this is complete and your workbook is uploaded you will be able to register for the training session portion of the course.
    2. SECOND: Register for the training session.
  7. Compete Ringette Competitions Evaluation: Evaluations are requested online through Ringette Canada’s coaching site. Once you request the evaluation and pay the fee, an email will be sent to Ringette Alberta who will match you with an evaluator
  8. Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

 

OPEN - None Required
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Specific Information:

 

Trainers

You will need to complete Safe Sport Training and submit a copy of your first aid or other certificate/license via this Google Form

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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