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 Coaching Gymnastics in British Columbia

National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

The National Coaching Certification Program is a collaboration of the Government of Canada, the provincial/territorial governments, the national and provincial/ territorial sport organizations and the Coaching Association of Canada.

The NCCP specifically is a coach training and certification program for many different sports across Canada. NCCP courses are designed to meet the needs of all types of coaches, from the first-time coach to the head coach of a national team. The NCCP is the recognized national standard for coach training and certification in Canada. As part of the program, all coaches are trained in ethical decision-making and sport safety. 

 

Coaching Course Descriptions

Level 1: Gymnastics Foundations (effective January 1, 2009)

The Gymnastics Foundations program is here.  Effective January 2009, all Gymnastics Level 1 courses were replaced with Gymnastics Foundations.  The courses consist of three parts. 

Part 1 is a two day in-gym course that is applicable to ALL gymnastics disciplines (ie Artistic & Trampoline coaches would all take the course together)

Part 2 is a one day classroom course that covers the Theory component (again, common to all disciplines)

Part 3 is a one day in-gym course that is specific to each discipline.  Disciplines include:
  • Artistic
  • Trampoline
  • Active Start (formerly Preschool (PCCP) program)
  • Rhythmic
  • Acrobatic (not available yet)
  • Aerobic (not available yet)
 
Certification is finalized following successful completion of all courses, a coaching portfolio AND evaluation
 
Coaches who complete the Gymnastics Foundations program and want to also coach another gymnastics discipline (ie trampoline as well as artistic) can do so by attending the one day Part three course for that discipline.  Coaches only have to complete the Part 1 and Part 2 courses ONCE.
 
For coaches who began their Level 1 certification or who were Level 1 certified prior to December 31, 2008, please refer to Transition from NCCP Level 1 to Gymnastics Foundations.
 
These courses are offered through Gymnastics BC. For more details and list of courses, click here. 

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Level 2 - Beginning Competitive Artistic or Trampoline Gymnastics

The existing NCCP Level 2 technical programs remain the same.  These courses are offered through Gymnastics BC. For more details and list of courses, click here. 
 
Coaches are also required to complete the Introduction to Competition Part B (Theory). To find the closest course in your area please visit the Coaches Association of BC (CABC) web site www.coaches.bc.ca or call 604-333-3600.
 
In order to become Level 2 Certified, coaches must complete the Practical Requirements of 200 hours (150 hours for Trampoline) of coaching at a competitive level after completing the Level 2 Technical Course. The coach must submit the Level 2 Practical Record to GBC.

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Level 3 - Provincial/National Artistic or Trampoline Gymnastics

The existing NCCP Level 3 technical programs remain the same.  These courses are offered through Gymnastics BC. For more details and list of courses, click here. 
 
Please Note: Coaches must be fully certified Level 2 before they can take the Technical Level 3 course.
 
Coaches are also required to complete the Competition Development Modules (previously known as Theory Level 3). To find the closest course in your area, please check out the Coaches Association of BC (CABC) web site www.coaches.bc.ca or call 604-333-3600.
 
Artistic Coaches: In order to become Level 3 Certified, Artistic Coaches must complete the Practical Requirements of 1 year of competitive coaching after the completion of the Level 3 Technical Course.  The Coach must also submit a yearly training plan and video before attending the Level 3 Practical Evaluation Session.  Please see 'Documents and Practical Forms' for the Level 3 Practical Guidebook.

Trampoline Coaches: In order to become Level 3 Certified, Trampoline Coaches must complete the Practical Requirements of 300 hours of competitive coaching after the completion of the Level 3 Technical Course.  Coaches must earn 25 points as per the Trampoline Gymnastics Level 3 Practical Requirements Form.

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Level 4 & 5 - High Performance / International Gymnastics

For these levels a coach can only be invited to attend by Gymnastics Canada. 

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Transition from NCCP Level 1 to Gymnastics Foundations

The transition must be completed by December 31, 2009

If a coach is not certified under the old program by December 31, 2009, they will have to restart the certification process and take the entire Gymnastics Foundations program.  They will not receive credit for any of the courses they took under the old program.

Coaches who have Level 1 Certification

  • Will be assigned the status of "Certified" in Gymnastics Foundations
  • Coaches who have been assigned "Certified" status must maintain their status in accordance with the NCCP Policies
Coaches who have Level 2 Certification or higher, will maintain their certification level.

Coaches who have Level 1 Technical or Level 1 Technical and Practical

  • Will be assigned the status of "In Training" in Gymnastics Foundations
  • For the status to become "Trained", the coach must complete the Introduction to Competition Part -A" or Gymnastics Foundations Part 2 Theory course
  • Coaches with Level 1 Technical only must also complete their practical hours and workbook (from the Technical Level 1 course) and submit to GBC

Coaches who have Theory only (Level 1, Level 1 and 2)

  • Will be assigned no status in the new NCCP; the entire Gymnastics Foundations program must be completed
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 Make Ethical Decisions 

ALL coaches must complete the Make Ethical Decisions (MED) online module

  • Gymnastics Foundations Coaches who are "Trained" and fail to complete this module by December 31, 2009 will be reassigned "In Training" status and be restored to "Trained" when the MED module is completed
  • Coaches who are "Certified" under the old program must complete this module by January 1, 2015 or they will be reassigned "In Training" status and be restored to "Certified" when the MED module is completed

 

Respect in Sport

Respect in Sport is a grassroots on-line training course for coaches and sport leaders. It is designed as a tool to assist coaches in identifying and dealing with abuse, neglect, harassment, and bullying in sport. The course is completed on-line.

As mandated by Gymnastics Canada, ALL Gymnastics BC coaches 15 years of age or older are required to complete this course as part of their registration requirements.  There are no exemptions.

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Criminal Record Checks

Gymnastics BC has affiliated with myBackCheck.com (who recently partnered with Sport BC) to provide an easy way for coaches to complete Criminal Record Checks which GBC requires every five years.  The fee is just $25 per Criminal Record Check, which is significantly reduced from the myBackCheck.com regular rate of $39.

myBackCheck.com is a paperless, convenient and simple way to order Criminal Record Checks.  Coaches will be able to share them directly with their club(s) and GBC. 

Coaches can complete their Criminal Record Checks online in just a few minutes with identity verification and payment.  The information is stored using bank caliber data security to ensure data is available only to the parties involved (Gymnastics BC and the club).

To request your coaches to complete their Criminal Record Check using this service, please forward them the following link: http://www.backcheck.net/sportbc/gymnastics

Coaches MUST use the link in order for Gymnastics BC to be notified when the Check has been done and in order to receive the discounted $25 rate.

 
If you have more questions about coaching gymnastics in British Columbia please contact Catherine Dubinsky at the Gymnastics BC office.
 
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