CAC COACH INITIATION IN SPORT – ONLINE MODULE

The NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport module introduces new or experienced coaches to the foundational skills of coaching, such as long-term athlete development, ethics, coaching motivation, and athlete safety and wellness. It also teaches the key coaching concepts and educational tools that are the foundation of the NCCP.

Coach Initiation in Sport: This one-hour online multisport course is delivered by the Coaching Association of Canada in the Locker .

Cost: $15.

NCCP INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY COACHING – ONLINE MODULE

The “ICC” Workshop is the second step in the NCCP coach education program.  It is designed to teach parents and other beginning coaches basic information and a feeling of confidence as they begin their role as coaches.  It teaches coaches how to deliver a series of age-appropriate skill development sessions under the guidance/supervision of more experienced coaches.  The orientation is to skiers of all age groups with an emphasis on working with children under six years of age (the “Active Start” stage of athlete development).  Coaches are taught basic coaching skills, how to teach the fundamentals of technique, growth and development considerations, how to create a motivating learning environment, and how to set up a ski playground.  Successful completion of the Coach Initiation in Sport online module, enthusiasm, and a minimum age of 14 years are the prerequisites.

Introduction to Community Coaching: Also delivered in the Locker , is a four-hour online course with topics that include:

• ethics in sport
• coach responsibilities
• setting up an effective ski playground
• using terrain to teach technique
• ski equipment and clothing needs for children

After completing these courses, coaches have the status “Community Coaching in Trainining.” Coaches can now move to Community Coaching (CC) or Competition Coaching Introduction (CCI-L2T).

The workshop fee for NC/CCBC members is $52.00. 

NCCP COMMUNITY COACHING WORKSHOP

The “CC” Workshop is the third step in the NCCP coach education program. It provides essential training for coaches delivering an effective skill development program to children six to nine (the “FUNdamentals” stage of athlete development. This program is designed to train coaches to teach children technical skills, select games that reinforce the technical skills, design and lead on-snow sessions, select and prepare equipment for young children, and make learning FUN. Completing the ICC online module, enthusiasm, and a minimum age of 14 are the only prerequisites. There are 12 spaces available in this course. Offered at Sovereign Lake in Person Courses 2026/27. Please check out the  Cross Country BC Coaching Course Schedule: for other offerings of in person coaching courses.

Date: November Nov 13-15

Time:

• Saturday: 8:30am-4:00pm (Classic)
  
• Sunday: 9:00 am- 3:30pm (skate)

Location: SLNC Tech Building

*Fee: The workshop fee for CCC/CCBC members is $105.00.  The workshop fee for non-CCC/CCBC members is $200.00

Register: 

*SLNC volunteer coaches will be reimbursed for this course fee if they commit to coaching with our SDP Programs

LEAR to TRAIN CCI (L2T) WORKSHOPS – IN PERSON

The CCI program develops skills and provides tools that a coach can use to (1) create a fun, team oriented environment that will motivate children to achieve their personal goals in sport and develop a lifelong interest in the fitness and health benefits of cross country skiing, and (2) deliver a well-rounded sport program with an emphasis on skill development to children nine to 12 years of age (the Learning to Train (L2T) stage of athlete development).

The NCCP L2T (Dryland) Workshop is the third step in the NCCP progression.  Coaches are taught about developmental age, physical literacy, team building, athletic components (aerobic fitness, speed, etc.), nutrition, how to design their own sport program, adventure-based activities (year-round), roller-skiing and planning a practice.

Prerequisites:  Successful completion if the Community Coaching Workshop and a minimum age of 16 years on the first day of the L2T (Dryland) workshop.  18.25 hrs / workshop. The workshop fee for NC/CCBC members is $130.00.  The workshop fee for non-NC/CCBC members is $600.00.

Nov 20-22, 2026     L2T (ID – Dryland) at Sovereign Lake

The NCCP L2T (On-Snow) Workshop is the second half of the CCI program and the fourth step in the NCCP progression. This workshop is designed to train coaches on team management, supporting athletes at a competition, teaching and learning, equipment selection, ski preparation and how to teach ski technique effectively.

Prerequisite:  L2T (Dryland) Workshop.  16.5 hrs / workshop. The workshop fee for NC/CCBC members is $130.00.  The workshop fee for non-NC/CCBC members is $600.00.

Please check out the  Cross Country BC Coaching Course Schedule: for other offerings of in person coaching courses.