Competitive Coaching
NCCP Competition 1 (Introduction)
The NCCP Competition 1 Technical (discipline specific) course and Competition Introduction Theory online course are both requirements to be fully Competition 1 Trained.
Pre-requisites
Coaches must meet the following requirements in order to register for any Competition 1 course:
- Minimum 16 years of age (no exceptions)
- Fully Foundations Trained (or certified)
Please note that certification in Foundations is not a requirement for Competition Introduction.
MED (Make Ethical Decisions) Online Evaluation
All competition coaches are required to complete the MED (Make Ethical Decisions) Online Evaluation.
This evaluation can be found under the eLearning tab in The Locker. To access this evaluation, coaches can sign into the Locker using their personal NCCP number. Coaches who have completed their Foundations training will have access to this evaluation, free of charge.
Certification Pathway
Practical hours are not accepted for coaches trained under the Competition Stream. The practical requirement for certification, Competition 1 (Intro) Coach Evaluation Package, has been released by Gymnastics Canada. Only trained/certified Coach Evaluators can perform an evaluation. Details and cost for the coach evaluation are to be agreed upon between the coach and the Coach Evaluator. There is a recommended fee of $150.00 per C1 Coach Evaluation. Coaches/Club Administrators may contact GO to be connected with a Trained Coach Evaluator. If you are a Level 2 Certified coach (or higher) and interested in become a Coach Evaluator (CE), contact the Education Program Manager for more details.
Competition Floor Access
Coaches or administrators may apply for a Coach ID once they have completed their Competition 1 (Introduction) course and MED online evaluation, granting full competition floor access for Gymnastics Ontario events. Coaches must be a minimum of Competition 1 (Introduction) Trained to be granted access to the competition floor. Coaches must have completed their Respect in Sport modules and MED evaluation before applying. A Coach ID is the easiest way to verify your trained/certified status. You can apply for a coach ID here. For help accessing your coach ID on Uplifter, please visit the NCCP help page.
NCCP Competition 2 (Introduction Advanced)
The NCCP training system for Gymnastics Ontario Competition stream coaches is undergoing some important changes. NCCP levels are in the process of being phased out for all gymnastics disciplines.
Please note that there are several differences between the Levels System and Competition Stream for coaches looking to become certified (see below for more details).
Pre-requisites
Coaches must meet the following requirements in order to register for any Competition 2 course:
- Minimum 16 years of age (no exceptions)
- Fully Competition 1 (Introduction) Certified or Level 2 Certified
MED (Make Ethical Decisions) Online Evaluation
All competition coaches are required to complete the MED (Make Ethical Decisions) Online Evaluation.
This evaluation can be found under the eLearning tab in The Locker. To access this evaluation, coaches can sign into the Locker using their personal NCCP number. Coaches who have completed their Foundations training will have access to this evaluation, free of charge.
Certification Pathway
Practical hours are not accepted for coaches trained under the Competition Stream. The practical requirement for certification, Competition 2 (Introduction Advanced) Coach Evaluation Package, has been released by Gymnastics Canada. Only trained/certified Coach Evaluators can perform an evaluation. Details for the coach evaluation are to be agreed upon between the coach and the Coach Evaluator. Coaches/Club Administrators may contact GO to be connected with a Trained Coach Evaluator. If you are a Level 2 Certified coach (or higher) and interested in become a Coach Evaluator (CE), contact the Education Program Manager for more details.
Competition Floor Access
Coaches or administrators may apply for an updated Coach ID once they have completed their Competition 2 certification. Coaches must have completed their Respect in Sport modules and MED evaluation before applying. A Coach ID is the easiest way to verify your trained/certified status. You can apply for a coach ID here. For help accessing your coach ID on Uplifter, please visit the NCCP help page.
NCCP Competition 3 (Development)
The NCCP training system for Gymnastics Ontario Competition stream coaches is undergoing some important changes. NCCP levels have been phased out for Artistic Gymnastics.
Please note that there are several differences between the Levels System and Competition Stream for coaches looking to become certified (see below for more details).
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Pre-requisites
Coaches must meet the following requirements in order to register for any Competition 3 course:
- Minimum 16 years of age (no exceptions)
- Fully Competition 2 (Introduction Advanced) Certified
Competition Development Theory
aches must complete the Make Ethical Decisions theory module and/or the MED Online Evaluation, as well as the Design a Basic Sport Program Theory module if they have not already done so.
Four Competition Development modules must be completed to meet the requirement for Level 3.
- Coach & Leading Effectively
- Manage a Sport Program
- Managing Conflict + Managing Conflict Online Evaluation
- Psychology of Performance
+ True Sport Clean 101 OR Leading Drug Free Sport Module and Online Evaluation, Make Ethical Decisions and Design a Basic Sport Program
To find the closest course in your area please visit Coaches Association of Ontario at http://www.coachesontario.ca/ or by phone at 1-888-NCCP-ONT
Certification Pathway
Practical hours are not accepted for coaches trained under the Competition Stream. The practical requirement for certification, Competition 2 (Introduction Advanced) Coach Evaluation Package, has been released by Gymnastics Canada. Only trained/certified Coach Evaluators can perform an evaluation. Details for the coach evaluation are to be agreed upon between the coach and the Coach Evaluator. Coaches/Club Administrators may contact GO to be connected with a Trained Coach Evaluator. If you are a Competition 3 Certified coach (or higher) and interested in become a Coach Evaluator (CE), contact the Education Program Manager for more details.
Competition Floor Access
Coaches or administrators may apply for an updated Coach ID once they have completed their Competition 2 certification. Coaches must have completed their Respect in Sport modules and MED evaluation before applying. A Coach ID is the easiest way to verify your trained/certified status. You can apply for a coach ID here. For help accessing your coach ID on Uplifter, please visit the NCCP help page.
Exemption/Mentorship Opportunities
Coach Exemption for National Events must be apply for directly through Gymnastics Canada. The fee for the application will be determined by the date at which the application, fee and all documents are received at the National Office.
NCCP Competition Stream Checklist Tool