Bench Staff Roles

So you’re interested in becoming a coach, manager, trainer or on-ice assistant...now what?

Create a Locker Account to get an NCCP Number: Click Here
Check out your Coaching Requirements (see below) to get a head start on the training you will need to complete to become a qualified coach. This account will be used to complete training modules needed to coach and maintain your certification.
Create a Ringette Canada Coaching Account: Click Here. This account will be used to sign up for ringette coaching clinics as well as keep track of all the training you have done/will need.
Check your coaching requirements (see below). Ensure you understand the requirements that are specific for the level you are coaching
Check the deadlines (see below). Ensure you meet the requirements by the deadline to be a qualified coach
Fill out the Coaching Application form by the deadline.

Coaching Requirements:

All coaches and team staff members, including managers, trainers and on-ice assistants, must complete the necessary requirements to be qualified. See what you need to be qualified bench staff member:

Team Staff Qualification Pathways

Coaching Clinics are required for both head and assistant coach positions.

Unsure which clinic you need to take? See our Coaching Clinic Information Page for more details

Coaching Deadlines:

All coaches and team staff members (managers and trainers) must complete the necessary requirements by November 30^th.

Coaching Education:

Here is a list of courses that coaches can take online.

E-LEARNING COURSES

E-learning courses can normally be taken at any time online, normally involving information that must be read, click-through activities, videos, and multiple-choice questions.

Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders[Ringette Ontario requirement]
Making Headway in Sport [Ringette Ontario requirement]
NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport [Ringette Ontario requirement]
Keeping Girls in Sport
NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability
NCCP Emergency Action Plan
NCCP Sport Nutrition
Safe Sport Training
Leading a Return to Sport Participation

ONLINE CLASSROOM COURSES

Online classroom courses are courses that require live attendance with interactions with the facilitator and fellow candidates, through a laptop, PC, or mobile device, with a webcam and microphone.

Make Ethical Decisions [Ringette Ontario requirement]

Online Classroom courses

NCCP Basic Mental Skills
NCCP Advanced Practice Planning
NCCP Coaching and Leading Effectively [Competition Development Course prerequisite]
NCCP Developing Athletic Abilities[Competition Development Course prerequisite]
NCCP Empower+
NCCP Manage a Sport Program [Competition Development Course prerequisite]
NCCP Leading Drug-Free Sport
NCCP Mentorship
NCCP Performance Planning [Competition Development Course prerequisite]
NCCP Planning a Practice
NCCP Prevention and Recovery [Competition Development Course prerequisite]
NCCP Psychology of Performance
NCCP Teaching and Learning

Other Resources:

Developing Mentally Healthier Communities Through Sport uses evidence based mental health information and a sport-based approach to cover topics such as managing emotions, building healthy relationships, coping with loss, and connecting participants to support. Through the website https://mentalwellnessinsports.ca/ you can access:
- eLearning modules for coaches, parent coaches and volunteers. Each module takes approximately ten minutes to complete. Modules teach practical skills that coaches can start using immediately to support the mental wellness of sports participants.
- Videos for athletes and participants of all ages that incorporate sport, skills building, and positive messages about mental wellness.
- Downloadable mental wellness tip sheets for athletes and sports participants and their supports.