Skate Canada views a coach as being anyone who is fully certified NCCP Level 1 or higher, is a Coaching Member of Skate Canada and holds a valid First Aid certificate. All coaches must be certified through the 3M National Coaching Certification Program. Skate Canada Professional Coaches must fulfill these qualifications before being allowed to coach in a Skate Canada club or sanctioned skating school. This ensures a standardized approach to quality instruction in Skate Canada-Central Ontario programs.

The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is a three-part program that provides education for coaches. It addresses various aspects of coaching through Theory, Technical and Practical components. Topics covered in the Theory component, for example, include Skill Analysis, Sport Safety, Growth and Development, while in the Technical component, Music and Choreography, Basic Movement, and Business Management are a sample of the topics addressed.

For more information on Skate Canada coaching programs in Skate Canada - Central Ontario contact Deborah Amigo, Skating Programs Coordinator at 905-760-9100 Ex. 222 or E-mail: deborah@skatecanada-centralontario.com

Skating Programs Coordinator Assumes New Hours

Effective June 9th, Skating Programs Coordinator, Deborah Amigo, will assume the following office hours:
Monday-Thursday: 12:00pm - 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00am - 4:30 pm
Deborah can be reached at (905) 760-9100, x222 or Deborah@skatecanada-centralontario.com.

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