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Announcements
Please Note These Clarifications re WO STARSkate Competitions
Notice to Clubs, Coaches & Test Chairs Re Planned Program Sheets for all Freeskate Tests
As of September 21st, please be advised that for all Skate Canada freeskate tests, skaters are requested to submit a completed Planned Program Sheet to the Test Chair prior to the test day.
On the test day, the Test Chair will forward the Planned Program Sheets to the evaluator(s) prior to the skater commencing the freeskate test.
2012 CanSkate Coach University Program
Skate Canada is proud to announce the return of the CanSkate Coach University Program (CSCU)! This is the second year for this program which provides intensive training for professional coaches who have demonstrated the ability to organize and deliver a high-quality CanSkate program and want to further their skills and expertise.
The 2012 CanSkate Coach University Program will run prior to the 2012 ACGM & NCC in Vancouver, British Columbia in May 2012. Application forms can be found in the Members’ Only section of the Skate Canada website under the coaching main menu. Inquiries may also be emailed to coaching&programs@skatecanada.ca.
Professional Coaching Membership Card
Updated Oct. 6, 2011 ~ Prior to registering for the season, coaches should upload a personal headshot photo to their Personal Profile that complies with the requirements stated in Members Only. Coaches who do not upload a photo prior to registering will have a card printed without a photo. This card will be required to obtain accreditation at qualifying events where section photo ID cards have previously been required. Only cards with an appropriate photo will be accepted for accreditation at events. Section photo ID cards will no longer be considered valid.
If your card has been printed and does not meet the requirements as stipulated, please contact the Member Services department memberservices@skatecanada.ca to request a reprint. There is a $10 fee associated with reprinting cards.
Note: The image that appears on your Personal Profile in Members Only is the image that will be used for your professional coach membership card. Please ensure that it meets the requirements as outlined below as coaches must be clearly identifiable in the photo used.
- Colour photos preferred.
- Photo size must be approximately 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) wide and 50 mm (2 in.) long.
- The photos must be a close-up of the head and shoulders so that the face covers approximately 65 to 75% of the photo.
- Photos must be clear, sharp and in focus.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Coaching and Skating Programs Department at coaching&programs@skatecanada.ca
National Coach Apprenticeship Program – December 2011
Come and join us for the National Coach Apprenticeship Program (NCAP) in December 2011! This year, the NCAP will be running in conjunction with the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Quebec City, Que. The program will once again be facilitated by Michelle Leigh with many of Canada’s top coaches leading various presentations and workshops. The sessions will include the observation of some practices and events, competition planning (pre-comp, comp and post-comp), mental and physical preparation, strategies and tactics using CPC, travel logistics, planning on-site practices, etc. Inquiries may be emailed to coaching&programs@skatecanada.ca.
Continuous Education Program (CEP)
Please note that coaches have until July 1, 2012 to work on obtaining a CEP status for the 2012-2014 cycle. The deadline for submitting a Statement of Activity is July 1, 2012. This status will be shown on a coach’s professional coach membership card for the 2012-2014 skating seasons. More information regarding the Continuous Education Program can be found in Members Only under Coaching/Registration documents and forms /Continuous Education Program. Should you have any questions please contact the Coaching and Skating Programs Department at coaching&programs@skatecanada.ca.
Western Ontario Coaches' Jackets Available
Once again the Western Ontario Coaches Committee is offering the opportunity for you to order a coaching winter jacket. We would like to place the next order by August 1, 2011.
- Info sheet [1p, PDF]
- Order form [.xls] OR [PDF]
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Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation
It is mandatory that all Skate Canada Coaches successfully complete the Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation ONE TIME ONLY. If you are a Skate Canada Coach registering for the current season and have not previously completed the online evaluation you must contact CAC at coach@coach.ca and give them your CC # and request your account be set up.
New coaches who have recently completed the CanSkate Course can obtain their coaching # by contacting the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) at coach@coach.ca and request a CC # and MED password. The following information must be provided to CAC for a CC # to be issued to you within three working days:
- Full name
- Full mailing address
- Email address
- Date of birth
Reference material is available here [38p, PDF] for completing the on-line evaluation. A pre-evaluation is provided. It is strongly recommended that coaches complete the pre-evaluation before proceeding to the actual online evaluation.
- Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation page - from CAC. Refer to Comp-Int MED.
NCCP CanSkate Coach Certification Requirement Updated September 2010
Effective September 1, 2009, once a coach has achieved the CanSkate trained status and has not yet achieved the Primary STARSkate coach trained status the coach has two years to become CanSkate coach certified from the date they first registered as a Skate Canada CanSkate Coach.
1. Complete the CanSkate Coach Mentorship Program:
- Observe three CanSkate sessions with a mentor coach
- Complete the observation diary pages
- Develop a CanSkate group lesson plan and relevant Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Teach the group lesson plan in front of your mentor coach
- Outline a CanSkate session on paper: create a 45 or 60 minute CanSkate session detailing information on the four main parts – warm-up, group lesson, group activities and cool-down
2. Complete the Make Ethical Decisions (MED) on-line evaluation module:
- 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 - Make Ethical Decision.
3. Outline a CanSkate session: this criteria includes:
- Create a 45 or 60 minute CanSkate session detailing information on the 4 main parts - warm-up, group lesson, group activities and cool-down.
The necessary resources regarding the NCCP CanSkate Coach Certification are posted on Skate Canada Members' Only / Login and follow the pathway: Coaching / NCCP / NCCP Instruction Beginner
Resources consist of:
- Portfolio
- Evaluator Manual
- Evaluation Rubrics
- Recording Tools
Before beginning the CanSkate Coach Certification requirements you are required to contact a Mentor Coach [1p, PDF] to assist you in this process.
WO Mentor Coaches
Western Ontario Section is looking for Mentor Coaches in all regions for the newly implemented NCCP Instruction-Beginner CanSkate Coach Certification. Interested coaches please forward the following.
- CanSkate Mentor Coach Ad [1p, PDF]
- CanSkate Mentor Coach Profile [2p, PDF]
- WO CanSkate Mentor Coach List - as of January 23, 2012 [2p, PDF]
Coaching Links
- Coaches Association of Ontario
- Coaching Association of Canada
- Sport Alliance of Ontario
- Selected ISU Communications (relating to Singles, Pairs, Dance, Synchro)
Coaching Positions
- Currently, many regions are looking for dance partnering coaches. If you know of anyone who might be interested in teaching dance, please send an e-mail to Mary LaPier, Coaching Support at the WO office.
- WO Coaching Positions
