National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

Skate BC/Yukon coaches follow the guildlines of our National Organization, Skate Canada. Our coaches are teachers, mentors and role models committed to teaching individual development and life skills to help each skater realize his/her personal best – on and off the ice. All Skate Canada coaches are professionals who are trained and certified through Skate Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). All Skate Canada professional coaches must be registered coaching members in good standing.

For a better understanding of the Coaching Program and pathways available please click here. 

 

Coaching Cards - Accreditation for Competitions

To attend any Regional or Sectional Competitions in the BC/YT Section, Coaches are required to wear a Coach Accreditation Tag. Coaches need to be In Good Standing with Skate Canada prior to applying for a Coach Card. 

To complete the form, you will need the following:

- Photo

- Name

- SC#

- NCCP#

- Coach Level

Cost:

$5.00 - For Coaches who already have the Lanyard and Card Pouch from last year. 

$10.00 - Includes a Lanyard and Pouch to wear around your neck.

Any Coaches requiring access to stand at the boards during a competition without this Coaching Card will be required to purchase a temporary competition pass for $25.00/ competition. 

Please be sure to order your coach card a minimum of 3 weeks before your first competition.

CLICK HERE FOR A CARD

Safe Sport Incident Reporting

Safe Sport Incident Reporting: Please complete this Incident Report Form should an incident occur at your club, skating school, or at any Skate Canada related event.  When multiple people are involved in a single incident, please complete and submit an incident report form for each inidivdal. 

The incident report should be entered through the online portal.

Coaches Member Benefits Plan

We’ve heard from our Coaches about the need for stronger support systems to sustain full-time coaching careers.
In response, we’ve partnered with Hub International to create a comprehensive benefits package tailored specifically for Skate Canada Coaches.

This program is the first of its kind in Canada, offering a unique opportunity to provide security and value to coaches and their families.

Key Details

  • Program Start Date: January 1, 2025
  • Enrollment Deadline: January 31, 2025
  • The BC/YT Section will contribute $146.31 per month for the first two months (a total of $292.62), equivalent to the cost of Copper Single Coverage, for the first 50 Coaches who register by January 31, 2025. (Maximum of 3 Coaches per Club)
  • Coaches may enroll after the deadline; however, the process will be more complex, and benefits will be reduced for the first 12 months.
  • New Coaches can apply for the program following a 60-day waiting period from the date of registering as a Coach. They then have 30 days to complete registration before being considered a late applicant. 

For full program details, including pricing and enrollment instructions, please refer to the brochure attached below.

As independent contractors, you may be able to claim this expense when filing your taxes. Please contact your accountant for more details. 

Questions? Feel free to contact Courtney at courtney@skatinginbc.com.