Training Requirements
Coach Training InformationThis page defines training requriements for all GCRA
Coaches, Assistants, Trainers and Managers
Introduction
Please visit the ERRA Coaching Page as your first step in learning what you need as a Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Coach In Training, Trainer or Manager.
Click here to start!
You will find updates pertinent to the current season, and a listing of all clinics available in this region.
Should you have any additional questions not answered on that site or this one, please contact your GCRA Volunteer Coordinator.
Expensing your fees
Training related expenses will be refunded on successful completion of training for volunteers actively participating on a team, in the role for which they are taking training. For example, if you are coaching regional U12 we will reimburse the associated training expenses. If you wish to take a CI clinic and are NOT coaching, you will have to cover this expense but if you coach in following years at this level we will reimburse you.- Before expensing any fees to GCRA, all Bench Staff must first apply for a grant through CAO (Coaches Association of Ontario) at http://www.coachesontario.ca/qfg/bursary-program/ - It's free money that helps us achieve our training obligations - let's use it.
- All coaches for all sports are entitled a grant up to $300 per person, per fiscal year (April 1st to March 31)
- The grant will cover 60% of a CSI clinic and 70% of a CI clinic and 70% of an on ice evaluation. They also cover 60% of other professional development type clinics (basically 60% for anything and 70% if it leads to certification)
- ***The coach must show that they have registered and paid for the clinic out of pocket (they actually have to attest to this on the form, as well as attest that they are not paid in advance by the association
- Note: Online clinics are not eligible (ie the online MED clinics).
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All receipts for training must be submitted through the GCRA Director of Coaching (DirCoach@gcra-ringette.ca)
- GCRA will only reimburse for 1 trainer per team and 1 manager per team. Costs in excess of that will need to be covered by the individual or team.
EXAMPLES:
- Coach Initiation: will be refunded ($15)
- Manager Training: will be refunded ($25)
- CSI and CI Training: will be reimbursed as follows:
- CSI: submit receipt to GCRA Director of Coaching.
- CI: first submit for a coach bursary through CAO; second, once you have evidence of amount paid by CAO, submit CAO evidence with original receipt through GCRA Director of Coaching.
- CD: professional development training: Same process as CI
- Making Headway: is free
- First Aid: if you do not already have this designation, you may complete training at an authorized provider, and will be reimbursed (1 trainer per team). Criteria are explained in the Ringette Ontario Coaching Pathway for Trainers. Minimum 13 hour clinic for 1st time certification is mandatory.
- CI Certification - On Ice Evaluation: you will be charged initially; once we can verify successful completion we will reimburse you; submit request for refund to the GCRA Director of Coaching.
- Respect in Sport: This is to be completed on the Ringette Canada site, it will cost $30 plus tax, submit reciept to GCRA Director of Coaching
- Making Ethical Decisions (MED): Submit receipt to GCRA Director of Coaching
Other Bench Staff Requirements
Trainers
- Must have First Aid Certification.
- Must have Respect in Sport
- Must have Making Headway
- If you do not have an NCCP number, start by getting one at Coach.ca, then register for this module
- If you have an NCCP # already, go to http://www.coach.ca/-p153487 and when you go to choose modules, select Making Headway in Sport.
- All teams U9 to U19 must have at least one Bench Staff member who has First Aid Certification. It is highly recommended that this person be present at all games and team activities. Note that this person does not have to have the title of ‘Trainer’; it can be one of the coaches.
- There can only be one trainer on the bench at one time at any level
Trainer Responsibilities:
First Aid, safety, the team’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP), the completion of Risk Management and Safety Incident/Accident Reports (Form M-F-13) when necessary, and other duties as assigned.
Managers
- Must complete the Manager Certification Program, available online on the Ringette Canada website.
- GCRA will reimburse this cost upon successful completion. Manager ID and receipt to be sent to the GCRA Coaching Coordinator.
- Making Headway - Not mandatory but highly recommended by RO
- If you do not have an NCCP number, start by getting one at Coach.ca, then register for this module
- If you have an NCCP # already, go to http://www.coach.ca/-p153487 and when you go to choose modules, select Making Headway in Sport.
Links
Here is a list of links of interest for any coach seeking information on Training:
RO Coaching Requirements
RO - How to Register for Clinics
Ringette Canada Coaching
ERRA Coaching - You will find course listings with dates for Training in our region, with links to register, and more
NCCP - National Coach Certification Program
Coaches Association of Ontario MED workshops
- Any coach requiring a MED workshop has the option of taking it through any Coaches Association of Ontario workshop. Please communicate your intent with your volunteer coordinator prior to registering for one of these courses to ensure you will be able to get reimbursed. It is recommended to leverage any MED clinics/workshops offered through your home association, ERRA or ORA before using this option.
