Entry Pre-Requisites:
1. Must have passed all three Preliminary STARSkate tests;
2. Must have passed at least one Jr. Bronze STARSkate test and;
3. Must be at least 16 years of age
Requirements for CanSkate Coach "In-training":
1. Attend the 3-day CanSkate course; that now includes Introduction to Competition Part A: Make Ethical Decisions and Planning a Practice modules and;
2. Hold a valid First Aid certificate (every three years)
Requirements for CanSkate Coach "Trained" Status:
1. Complete the CanSkate assignment successfully;
At this point, once candidates have achieved the "CanSkate trained" status within the NCCP Instruction-Beginner context and have registered as a CanSkate Coach for two consecutive years, they are now required to become "Certified" as a CanSkate Coach by completing the following requirements Ð effective September 1, 2009:
Requirements for CanSkate Coach "Certified" Status:
1. Mentorship Program Ð this criteria includes Parts A & B:
- Observe three CanSkate sessions with a Mentor Coach (Part A)
- Complete the observation notes section of the observation (Part A)
- Complete the observation diary pages (Part A)
- Develop a CanSkate group lesson plan and relevant Emergency Action Plan (EAP) (Part B)
- Teach the group lesson plan in front of your Mentor Coach (Part B)
2. Take the on-line evaluation for Make Ethical Decisions Ð this criteria includes: Following the training of this module at the CanSkate course, coaches must log on to www.coach.ca and take the on-line evaluation of this module to receive credit for the NCCP outcome Ð Make Ethical Decision
3. Outline a CanSkate session Ð this criteria includes: Create a 45 or 60 minute CanSkate session detailing information on the 4 main parts Ð warm-up, group lesson, group activities and cool-down
Coach Title:
- CanSkate Coach (trained) ;
- Certified CanSkate Coach ;