gymnastics coachGymnastics Saskatchewan provides access to coaching development programs for all members to provide safe and educational programs.

For all member clubs, it is a requirement that you have at least one fully certified Gymnastics Foundations or
Level 1 coach in attendance at all club activities.

Gymnastics Saskatchewan guidelines require all coaches in a program to be certified under the National Coaching Education System. The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is developed and implemented through Federal and Provincial (Territorial) Governments, National and Provincial (Territorial) Sport Governing Bodies and the Coaches Association of Canada.

Canadian Professional Coaches Association
downloadCode of Ethics - Principles & Ethical Standards.pdf

Club Coach Training Guide
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Online Programs for Coaches


RISRespect in Sport (RIS) is one-time online course that can be completed from the comfort of your own home. Gymnastics Saskatchwan requires that all coaches complete this course.

downloadRespect in Sport Guide.pdf 0.1MB


MEDMake Ethical Decisions
(MED) helps coaches identify the legal, ethical and moral implecations of situations that present themselves in the world of individual and team sport. By taking the Gymnastics Foundations Theory course, you will have gained the knowledge and information required to complete the Online Evaluation.

downloadMake Ethical Decisions Guide.pdf 0.04 MB



Coaching Development Opportunity

Gymnastics Saskatchewan Coaching Development Opportunities are intended to allocate funds to selected coaches for their development through coaching mentorships or club visitations.

Funding will be provided to selected applicants as determined by the Techncial Director, Gymnastics Saskatchewan.

Criteria For Application:
  • Member in good standing of Gymnastics Saskatchewan and a local club
  • Certified Level 1 or Gymnastics Foundations
  • Currently employed with a Saskatchewan Club
  • Acceptance of all parameters and expectations of the program
  • Keep accurate documentation of all expenses and submit to Gymnastics Saskatchewan

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National Coaching Certification Program
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The Coaches Association of Canada (CAC) has developed the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) as a coach training and certification program for all coaches. The new NCCP is moving towards a competency-based approach where coaches are trained and evaluated in several core competencies.

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Completion of an NCCP course provides coaches with an NCCP Coaching Certification number (CC#). Coaches can check their certification, get tips on coaching, and access resources on the Coaches Association of Canada webpage www.coach.ca.



Gymnastics Canada has developed the new Gymnastics Foundations NCCP Program for Instruction of Beginner Participants to take the place of previously known Level 1 courses.

A major change to the new program is that all of the components required for certification will now be offered through Gymnastics Saskatchewan and Gymnastics Canada.

In the coming years, the Level 2 and 3 training programs will also transition to the new NCCP.

The purposes of the NCCP are:
  • To promote and develop excellence in coaching in Canada.
  • To provide coaches at all levels with a systematic way to improve their knowledge and skill in the theoretical, technical and practical aspects of coaching.

The NCCP Certifies Coaches on Five Levels:
  • Gymnastics Foundations
  • Level 2 - Beginning Competitive Gymnastics
  • Level 3 - Provincial/National Gymnastics
  • Level 4 - High Performance Gymnastics
  • Level 5 - Master Coach

 

Gymnastics Foundations
For details on the Gymnastics Foundations (GF) format click on the documents below.

Levels 2 and 3 for Competitive Coaches
  • Visit http://www.saskcoach.ca/NCCPcourses.php for a list of upcoming theory courses in the province. Theory courses for Level 2 and 3 are hosted by your local sport Districts.
    • Introduction to Competition Part B (replaced Level 2 Theory)
      • Principles of coaching including leadership, teaching methods, designing a basic sport program and basic mental skills.
    • Competition Development (replaced Level 3 Theory)
      • There are 6 modules:  Coaching & Leading Effectively; Leading Drug Free Sport; Prevention & Recovery; Managing Conflict; Psychology of Performance; Developing Athletic Abilities
  • Technical: Discipline-specific skills offered through Gymnastics Saskatchewan.
  • Practical: Actual coaching opportunities in the activity setting to apply theoretical and technical knowledge.
  • Step by Step Guide to Becoming Level 2 Certified in each Discipline

Levels 4 and 5 for National Level Coaches
  • High level competitive coaches attend week-long intensive sessions and prepare extensive assignments to complete these levels, including training an athlete to the Canadian National Team.
  • Combine the principles and technical elements for more sophisticated gymnastics.

For more information, please contact Gymnastics Saskatchewan.

To view upcoming courses, please visit the Events page.
Last Updated on Friday, 04 January 2013 10:47