Become a Coach

Below is a table to assist you in deciding which coaching pathway you should take. Additionally, click here to see Curling Canada's Coach Development Pathway.

Already a coach? You can check your current level of certification by visiting The Locker.

Prerequisites: None
Cost: $125.00
Background to the “one day” Workshop
(Day 1: 9am to 5pm)

This workshop has been designed to prepare community Coaches to meet the needs of children in community sport by training them to do the tasks (achieve the outcomes) described below. These outcomes represent the minimum standard for the training of Youth Curling Coaches within a competency-based NCCP. No formal evaluation is required in this context.

Outcomes for the Youth Curling Coach Program

1. Make ethical decisions relevant to the Youth Curling environment.
2. Prepare a safe Youth Curling activity session.
3. Lead Youth Curling activities using Youth Curling teaching methodologies and appropriate technical skills.
4. Model exemplary behaviour during Youth Curling activities.

Prerequisites: None
Cost: $200.00
Background to the “two day” Workshop
(Day 1: 9am to 5pm, Day 2: 9am to 5pm)

This workshop has been designed to prepare community Coaches to meet the needs of novice and intermediate curlers (all ages) in community sport by training them to do the tasks (achieve the outcomes) described below. The target group for the Club Coach Context will include novice curlers of all ages, curlers wishing to upgrade their own basic skills, school programs and bantam and junior recreational leagues and bonspiels. Upon completion of the workshop the participant will be a trained Club Coach. No formal evaluation is required in this context.

Club Coach Workshop
The Coaching Association of Canada has adapted the NCCP to fit today’s Coaching environment. Among these important changes has been a shift in emphasis from “what a Coach knows” to “what a Coach can do”. This transformation to a competency/outcomes-based approach has been a key factor in the redevelopment of the program. As a result, this workshop has been designed to prepare Coaches to demonstrate specific Coaching outcomes that are relevant to the Club Coach context.

Prerequisites: None
Cost: $175.00
Background to the “one day” Workshop
(Day 1: 9am to 5pm)

Competition Coach workshops have been updated and will be delivered as a an online theory course followed by a one-day, in-person workshop. 

What’s changed?  Course content has been refreshed, teaching methodologies have been modernized, and Coach Developers have received updated training to deliver programming.  We’re optimizing this program to create strong Curling Coaches who can support athletes in the Train to Train and Train to Compete stages of the Long-Term Curler Development Framework. 

1. On-demand, Online Learning – learn.curling.ca 
2. One-day, In-Person Workshop – see our upcoming training calendar

You’ll start your Competition Coach journey by taking Curling Canada’s comprehensive online training modules which will prepare you for the in-person Competition Coach training being offered by Nova Scotia.

To Become a Certified “Competition Coach”

Outcomes of the Workshop
At the completion of this workshop coaches will be able to develop athletes of any age by teaching or refining the curling skills, strategy and tactics required for athletes to compete at a Regional, Provincial and some national level competitions.

HOW TO GET CERTIFIED

1. Register for a Competition Coach Evaluation – you will be required to upload your completed practice plan, emergency action plan and athlete profile. 
2. Pay your evaluation fee of $175 (tax included).
3. Your uploaded documents will be reviewed by a Coach Evaluator. When your plan is approved (revisions may be required) you will be notified by email. We will put you in touch with a local evaluator to set up a time for your evaluation. 
4. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, Nova Scotia Curling will enter the update into the coaches NCCP Locker. The update will be reflected in the Locker within 5 business days.

Safety

At the Nova Scotia Curling Association, we consider the safety of our most vulnerable to be the utmost priority. All those coaching and volunteering with youth under the age of eighteen must have a current Criminal Records Check on file here at the NSCA office. Once current checks are submitted, they are considered valid for a duration of three years.

For coaches in rural areas, please click here for an endorsement letter. This letter can be used to potentially receive a discount on your Criminal Record Check at your local RCMP detachment if you live in a rural area.

All questions regarding background checks should be directed to our Technical Director, Jill Brothers.

Additional Information

Halifax Area Clubs: Click here for information on how to complete your Criminal Record Check.

Cape Breton Clubs: Click here for information on how to complete your Criminal Record Check.

Truro Curling Club: Click here for information on how to complete your Criminal Record Check.

Bridgewater Curling Club: Click here for information on how to complete your Criminal Record Check.

Bluenose Curling Club & Stellar Curling Club: Click here for information on how to complete your Criminal Record Check.

All Other Nova Scotia Clubs: Click here for information on how to complete your Criminal Record Check.