Accreditation for Events | BackCheck | Continuing Education Program (CEP) | Coach ID | CanSkate Program Handbook | LTAD
Guidelines, policies, and forms
Available online at Skate Canada under Members Login > Coaching

Current News & Views in EOS
Peter O'Brien, 2011 Junior NationalsCoaches are invaluable in the development of an athlete's skills. They are teachers and mentors for the thousands of young athletes they interact with in their day-to-day work. They work not only with athletes but also the athlete's parents in setting realistic goals and the training required to reach their potential and their goals. All Skate Canada coaches are required to be trained and/or certified in the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) see also Coaching Certification.

Peter O'Brien, 2011 Skate Canada Junior Nationals ... Compliments of Melanie Hoyt, ice-dance.com
Accreditation for Events Policy
Several changes have been approved in the Accreditation for Events Policy which will impact coaches.
Please keep the above mentioned certification requirements in mind to ensure that you have achieved the necessary certification level to attend the events with your athletes. If you have any questions please contact Coaching & Programs at 1.888.747.2372.

BackCheck
When coaches log into BackCheck they will receive instructions on how to proceed with the ID verification. This process will eliminate the need to have the form notarized. Coaches who do not have access to a credit card must use the manual process for BackCheck which will require the form to be notarized. Coaches can contact the Member Services Department Skate Canada to receive a copy of this form.

CEP - Continuing Education Program
Skate Canada, the Advisory Coaching Council and its subcommittees believe it is important to have highly knowledgeable and competent professional coaches that continue to learn and develop their skills to ensure a high quality learning environment for Skate Canada members. As such, Skate Canada wishes to recognize coaches who participate in professional development activities through the Continuous Education Program (CEP). Visit Skate Canada "Members only" for credit value for eligible activities and form.

Coaches are rated Gold, Silver or Bronze based on the credits they have accumulated during a two year cycle. Current cycle: September 1, 2010 to August 31, 2012

Status: Gold - 50 credits | Silver - 35 credits | Bronze - 20 credits (NCCP Level 4 certified or higher are automatically granted "Bronze" status)

Eligible Activities:
Coach Membership-ID Card
New for 2011-12 - a new Professional Coach Memberhsip card signifying a coach's inclusion in a strong fraternity of professional figure skating coaches across Canada who are committed to providing high quality instruction. This card will be a standardized national photo identification card and will replace the section photo ID card. This card will be a nationally recognized symbol that the coach meets Skate Canada's specific coaching membership requirements. Vital registration information will be captured on this card and coaches will be able to use this as a quick and easy way to provide clubs and potential parents with verification of their registration status, NCCP level, CEP status and other qualifications.

Membership cards will be printed and mailed to coaches at the time of registration. Lost cards can be replaced at a cost of $50 per card. Should coaches wish to receive a reprint of their card to update any of their qualifications, a minimal charge will apply. Please upload your photo to your personal profile on Skate Canada Members only website. If you require additional information or assistance, please contact the Coaching & Skating Programs department - Email or call 1.888.747.2372, ext. 2504.

CanSkate Program Handbook
The Best of the Best CanSkate Coach Program Toolkit that is available on Members only has been renamed the CanSkate Program Handbook. There have been no other changes made to this document at the current time. Coaches can access this document in Member's Only under Coaching > CanSkate Program Handbook. This handbook is a great resource for coaches looking to create an amazing CanSkate experience for their skaters!

LTAD
Skate Canada is currently in the process of implementing its LTAD philosophies and guidelines into its programming and is consulting with coaches, volunteers and other stakeholders as it proceeds. Stay informed - web presentations and Q&A documents are available on Members Only | EO Programs