Coaching Education
Community Coach (CanoeKids)
Coaching in the community stream is focused on grassroots participation and enabling others to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Teaching enthusiastic newcomers can be a rewarding way to help others experience the joys of paddling by delivering an introductory program like CanoeKids or Pools in Schools. Sink your heart into managing a specific program like PaddleALL, Dragon Boat or Masters. This stream is an ideal starting point for new coaches to gain experience and they can easily transition into the competition stream if they so desire.
Community Coach candidates must also take the following NCCP multi-sport courses to be Community Coach certified:
1. Making Ethical Decisions (offered through viaSport)
2. Safe Sport Training (offered through the CAC Locker)
3. Emergency Action Planning (offered through the CAC Locker)
IMPORTANT: Coaches are not certified until they have completed all their NCCP multisport courses.
*Please note: We ask that all participants use a Google or G-Suite email account as all clinic material will be made available through Google Classroom.
Dates:
| - April 16, 2025 (Virtual Theory) from 7pm to 8:30pm - April 24, 2025 (Virtual Theory) from 7pm to 8:30pm - April 27, 2025 (In Person Evaluation at Burnaby Lake) from 10am to 2pm * Times are subject to change based on facilitator availability * Alternate in-person evaluation locations can be arranged based on facilitator availability | |
| Clinic 2 | - June 5, 2025 (Virtual Theory) from 7pm to 8:30pm - June 12, 2025 (Virtual Theory) from 7pm to 8:30pm - June 14, 2025 (In Person Evaluation at Burnaby Lake) from 10am to 2pm * Times are subject to change based on facilitator availability * Alternate in-person evaluation locations can be arranged based on facilitator availability |
*Please note, 6 participants are required for the clinic to be offered
Cost: 2025 Costs are TBA
Entry-Level Competitive Coach (ELCC)
This stream is for coaches interested in working with athletes to help them reach their competitive goals. Coaches entering this stream typically have previous coaching experience or have been an athlete in the sport. Starting at the regional or provincial level, coaches tend to work with athletes over the long-term to improve performance. A coach in this stream could eventually become a National Team Coach working with world-class athletes who travel the globe representing Canada.
ELCC candidates must also take the following NCCP multisport courses to be ELCC certified:
1. Making Ethical Decisions (offered through viaSport)
2. Plan a Practice (offered through the CAC Locker)
3. Sport Nutrition (offered through the CAC Locker)
4. Teaching and Learning (offered through the CAC Locker)
5. Safe Sport Training (offered through the CAC Locker)
6. Emergency Action Planning (offered through the CAC Locker)
IMPORTANT: Coaches are not certified until they have completed all their NCCP multi-sport courses.
*Please note: We ask that all participants use a Google or G-Suite email account as all clinic material will be made available through Google Classroom.
Dates:
| Clinic 1 | - May 8, 2025 (Virtual Theory) from 6:30pm to 9pm - May 15, 2025 (Virtual Theory) from 6:30pm to 9pm - May 18, 2025 (In Person Evaluation at Burnaby Lake) from 10am to 2pm * Times are subject to change based on facilitator availability * Alternate in-person evaluation locations can be arranged based on facilitator availability |
*Please note, 4 participants are required for the clinic to be offered
Cost: 2025 Costs are TBA
Registration Process:
Registration for all coaching courses will be done on the RAMP registration system. The registration links will be active soon and everyone will be made aware when registration opens. For on-line courses, there is a max capacity of 16 registrants. In the event there is demand, additional courses may be added.
Registration for all coaching courses will be done on the RAMP registration system. The registration links will be active soon and everyone will be made aware when registration opens. For on-line courses, there is a max capacity of 16 registrants. In the event there is demand, additional courses may be added.
Not available on the dates mentioned? Please reach out to our Sport Development Manager at development@canoekayakbc.ca for alternate arrangements. Generally speaking, in order for the course to be feasible, a minimum of 6 registrants is required.
For more information on the Canoe Kayak Coach Pathway, visit the Canoe Kayak Canada website.
