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!

Visit coach.ca
Click red button in the top right corner to access 'THE LOCKER'
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.

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

Note: CI 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. *

To see what you have, check your NCCP Locker Account, and review your Pathway and Status.
Check this one-page walk-through for more information on how to register.
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

Note: Managers are NOT permitted on the bench during games.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR MANAGER’S CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TEST:

This managerial “course” has been designed specifically for those who may not wish to coach, yet wish to contribute and be involved in a team’s organization. The information contained in the Managers Certification is valuable and beneficial for any individual in the team sport setting. It is highly recommended that those people who are currently in a coaching role obtain this certificate to help increase their knowledge in the area of team administration. This program is intended to prepare an individual for a managerial or administrative position on any Ringette team.

Go to the Ringette Canada coaching website and sign in to or create your profile. SIGN UP HERE
After creating your online profile, you will be able to access the Manager’s Certification Program by clicking on the “register” tab and select either ‘other’. When prompted, you will have to make an online payment of $25.00 through PayPal. You will then have access to the program.
Please read through the material online and answer the respective questions. You will not be able to advance to the next section without having successfully answered the questions. Thus, you will be re-directed to the appropriate material to assist you in correcting your answer.
If you leave the online program stagnant for a period of time, you will be able to resume where you left off.
Once complete, a certificate of achievement will be generated, but you are not required to print this as you will receive a wallet card accrediting you as a Certified Manager by Ringette Canada. These individuals will be registered with their provincial/territorial association and with Ringette Canada as certified managers.
You will have the ability to review the Manager’s Certification Program by logging onto the system at any point in the future.
All certified managers will be added to the Manager’s database and will have the ability to receive emails regarding updates or professional development opportunities. All provinces will be provided with a master list of all certified managers in their province.

As per Ringette Alberta Policy, Managers must have completed their certification by December 15 of the current playing year to be eligible Team Staff members.

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:

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule in the NCCP Locker
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.
Be a current ringette player (or taking one year off due to injury, etc.)
Coach for a team in any division younger than the Junior Coach.
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:

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule in the NCCP Locker
Be 18 years of age or older.
Assist teams registered in U19 or younger
Only help during practices and Testing Days; not permitted to be on the bench for games; league or exhibition, tournaments, etc.
Be registered on the Team Roster as an On-Ice Assistant.

Active Start - CIS E-Module

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule in the NCCP Locker
Be 18 years of age or older.
Assist teams registered in U19 or younger
Only help during practices and Testing Days; not permitted to be on the bench for games; league or exhibition, tournaments, etc.
Be registered on the Team Roster as an On-Ice Assistant.

U10 Coach + Asst Coach - CSI Trained

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
Register for Community Sport Initiation (Ringette) on www.coachingringette.ca
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status at www.coachingringette.ca

U12A Coach + Asst Coach - CI Trained

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
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.
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

U12B/C Coach + Asst Coach - CSI Trained

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.)
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.)
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker
Complete Community Sport Initiation (Ringette) on coach.ca
Update your Ringette Canada account so that is shows your courses are complete. (coachingringette.ca)

U14AA Coach - CI Certified

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
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.
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
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

U14AA Asst Coach - CI Trained

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
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.
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

U14A/B Coach + Asst Coach - CI Trained

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
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.
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

U14C Coach + Asst Coach - CSI or CI Trained

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.)
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.)
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker
Complete Community Sport Initiation (Ringette) on coach.ca
Update your Ringette Canada account so that is shows your courses are complete. (coachingringette.ca)

U16AA Coach + Asst Coach - CI Certified

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
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.
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
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

U16A Coach + Asst Coach - CI Certified

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
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.
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
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

U16B/C Coach + Asst. Coach - CI Trained

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
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.
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

U19AA Coach + Asst Coach - CI Certified

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
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.
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

U19A Coach + Asst Coach - CI Certified

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
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.
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

U19B Coach + Asst Coach - CI Trained

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
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.
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

NRL - CI Certified + CD Module

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.
Complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Safe Sport Training found in the NCCP Locker
Complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class found on the NCCP Locker
AFTER you complete the Make Ethical Decisions Class complete the Make Ethical Decision Online Evaluation found on the NCCP Locker (do not pay $85!)
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.
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
Check your Ringette Canada account to verify your status.

OPEN - None Required

COURSE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Coach Initiation in Sport E-Module	Online ~ 1 hr, 1 time only (all coaches) Coach Initiation eModule is a requirement to complete most pathways. It is also the ONLY requirement for Junior Coaches, On-Ice Assistants (at any level), and ALL Active Start coaches. Check this document to see if you need it as part of your pathway, or check the Pathways tab on your NCCP Locker account. To access the course, go to the NCCP Locker, login or create an account, and click on the eLearning page. The Coach Initiation in Sport eModule is under “multi-sport”.
Community Sport Initiation	Community Sport Initiation (CSI): in class Renewal 10 PD points every 5 years Everyone must complete the Coach Initiation in Sport eModule before attending this clinic. If the course you were hoping for is full, register for another course that could work for you and email Bronwen to be placed on a wait list. ALL sessions are in-person and you must be able to attend for the duration of the course to receive credit. You should expect to miss a team event or two - everyone does. Do not wait until you have zero conflicts to register!
Competition Introduction	Competition Introduction Trained Renewal 20 PD points every 5 years In class ~20 hrs Workbook ahead of time: online ~2 hrs Before you’ll be able to register for the CI clinic, you will have to complete the Pre-Clinic workbook online in your Ringette Canada coaching account. The ‘register’ button won’t appear until the pre-work is complete. If the course you were hoping for is full, register for another course that could work for you and email Bronwen to be placed on a wait list. ALL sessions are in-person and you must be able to attend for the duration of the clinic to receive credit You should expect to miss a team event or two - everyone does. Do not wait until you have zero conflicts to register Competition Introduction Certification - challenge process
Competition Introduction Evaluation	Competition Introduction Evaluation Certified: On ice practice observed by an evaluator. CI Certified is only required if you are a Head Coach for U14AA, and for all coaches at U16A/AA, U19A/AA, and NRL. You must be CI Trained before you can complete the certification process. The certification process involves presenting a Yearly Training Plan and Emergency Action Plan to an evaluator who will observe you at a practice which you must lead. To register for the CI Evaluation, you must have green check marks beside the Comp Intro Pre-Clinic as well as the Comp Intro Clinic itself. If you took the old CI-1 and CI-2, email Bronwen to sort things out. For information on the CI Evaluation process, log into your www.coachingringette.ca/c account and go to your status page. Scrolling down, you should see links to documents found underneath your CI class. Clicking on them will download - the evaluation package is found in the last chapter of the CI Coach Workbook, and you will also want to download the CI Excel Coach Workbook Template (and view the support videos if applicable). 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. You will be put in touch with the evaluator who will work with you to find a practice that works for you both and make sure you have your documents together. Evaluators may be able to assess more than one coach during the same practice, but each coach must register individually first. You will then be able to make arrangements with the evaluator for how many of your coaches can go through it at once. Competition Introduction Certification - challenge process
Make Ethical Decisions Class/ Webinar	DO NOT DO THE MED ONLINE EVALUATION UNTIL YOU’VE DONE THE CLASS. DO NOT PAY $85. Make Ethical Decisions Class: in class or webinar ~ 3.5 hrs, 1 time only The MED class/webinar/module is required for coaches to complete their pathways and be Trained or Certified. You MUST take the class before taking the online evaluation. If you have already done the online evaluation, you may have to go back and take the class. Refer to this document and check your status in your NCCP Locker profile. Check our Team Staff Requirements page as well. MED has changed in the last several years which is why coaches who completed their CSI before 2014 have done the online evaluation but not taken the class. MED is offered directly through the NCCP/Alberta Sport, and it’s the same course as what Ringette Alberta offers. The difference is that we subsidize so the cost is $30 instead of $45. If your local association will reimburse either one, you are free to register directly through NCCP/Alberta Sport. To register through Ringette Alberta, you’ll go to your Ringette Canada coaching page and look for “Make Ethical Decisions Module (AB) Clinic” and register. If the course you were hoping for is full, register for another course that could work for you and email Bronwen to be placed on a wait list. Note: most of these are online with a class limit of 12 coaches. There are TWO MED classes that are IN PERSON with a max capacity of 24 coaches. If these dates do not work you can check the Alberta Sport muti-sport calendar to find dates that work for you. The course is the exact same, just at full price. When you select “register” beside #5 it will take you to the screen below where you can select the date and location that you prefer. If nothing is showing up, make sure that the province and year are accurate.
Make Ethical Decisions-Online Evaluation	YOU MUST WAIT UNTIL YOU’VE TAKEN THE MED CLASS BEFORE COMPLETING THE ONLINE EVALUATION. DO NOT PAY $85 - take the class first, then the evaluation is FREE. Both are required, and once you do the course, the online evaluation will be accessible for FREE. If you do the evaluation first, it will cost $85 that Ringette Alberta has no control over and your local association will not reimburse, and you’ll still have to take the class ($20). It’s found on the NCCP Locker site, make sure that the MED Class is showing in your transcript (it may take a week after the class), and under the eLearning tab, you’ll find the evaluation. When you click one of the LTAD stages, it will take you to the screen below. If the MED CLASS date appears, then instead of seeing “pay now” at the bottom, it will simply say “begin”.
Competition Development (COMP-DEV) Multi-sport Modules	Competition Development (Comp Dev or CD) is for high-performance coaches. Canada Winter Games, National Teams. Ringette Canada is working towards having more of our AA and NRL coaches completing this training (check the tabs for the CRC and NRL above) CD requires some multi-sport courses offered through Provincial Coaching Associations (you can check the NCCP Calendar by province, or on Alberta Sport’s calendar page), as well as sport-specific training put on by Ringette Canada and/or Provincial bodies. There are 8 multi-sport modules that need to be done, 5 of which must be complete BEFORE you can register for the sport-specific. Developing Athletic Abilities Coaching & Leading Effectively Prevention & Recovery Manage a Sport Program Performance Planning Managing Conflict Leading a Drug-Free Sport Psychology of Performance If you are interested in this process, you can consult this graphic from Ringette Canada which is also on their website. We encourage all AA and NRL coaches to attend the courses in their area, though any coach is welcome to sign up. Starting in the fall of 2020, there is no longer an incentive for Ringette Alberta to host closed Comp Dev multi-sport modules, and in fact there is a risk if the course doesn’t fill. Please look at the Alberta Sport Calendar where you can register directly. Note that if there is more than one day/date listed, it means they are BOTH part of ONE COURSE. Click on the course title to read what it’s about, confirm dates & times, and to register. If you are interested in learning more about becoming Competition Development Trained or Certified, here is a link to the Comp Dev Pathway. Currently, it is only required for Canada Winter Games and National team coaches, but it is a future requirement for NRL coaches as well.
Safe Sport Training	CLICK HERE to REGISTER for the Comp Dev Multi-Sport modules There are two different options for completing a “Safe Sport” requirement. Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (a parent or work version will not be accepted) Coaching Association of Canada’s Safe Sport Training. Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders is often required by local associations. It’s worth 3 PD points if you go into your profile and select “allow” communication with the NCCP. Make sure that your Respect in Sport profile page has this checked off, or it won’t show up in your NCCP Locker. Coaching Association of Canada’s Safe Sport Training is completed directly in your NCCP Locker. It is always FREE, you go at your own pace, takes about 90 minutes, and is worth 2 PD points.
Introduction to Officiating for Coaches	This training is found in your Ringette Canada coaching profile,* you do not need to create an officials profile.* Due to COVID, there is a shortage of officials during the 2020-2021 season. To enable teams to continue to play games, coaches at some divisions will have to officiate. Rather than doing a full level 1 officiating course, Ringette Canada and Ringette Alberta have compromised with a few modules that will provide coaches with enough knowledge to make sure games are played safely. At the U10 Step 3 thru U14A levels, where certified officials are not in your cohort, coaches should complete this online training. Recommended at least 1 per team. Completing all 3 of the required modules will provide coaches with PD points (how many is TBD), and it’s also a great way for coaches to be reminded of the rules and some insight into expectations of officials. As of October 15, 2020, only the first part is available. The rest is being worked on and tested as quickly as possible, and will be communicated broadly once it’s ready. To start/resume this training, you need to log into your Ringette Canada coaching profile. On your status page, scroll down to the very bottom where you should see this: If you are ‘resuming’ a session, your profile may look like this: Click either on the green checkmark or the ‘continue’, and it will open the module again. If it doesn’t automatically pop up and ask if you want to resume where you left off, it may show this screen, in which case you should click on the eLearning on the far left side, and it will take you to the module properly. There are a few bugs in the system right now for showing everything complete, but we are working on it!