Coaching
The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is a coach
training and certification program for 66 different sports and is
offered is both official languages across Canada. NCCP workshops are
designed to meet the needs of all types of coaches, from a
first-time coach to the head coach of the national team. The NCCP is
recognized as the national standard for coach training and
certification in Canada. As a part of the program, all coaches are
trained in ethical decision-making and sport safety. Softball
Ontario is the provider of the NCCP Program for the sport of
Softball in the Province of Ontario.
Both Organizations have joined forces to offer NCCP Context:
Competition - Introduction, Softball – What to Coach 16 hours (1st
weekend of 3 weekends).
If your team is participating in an U14 and above Provincial
Championships for Provincial Women’s Softball Association or Ontario
Amateur Softball Association or Softball Canada Canadian
Championship, or Ontario Rural Softball Association for Ontario
Summer Games, this clinic is the first stage of the requirements.
The goals of this course are to promote fun, fitness, fundamentals
and performance among the beginning and intermediate coaches who are
either coaching youths and/or adults.
What to Coach - 17.5 hours (1st Weekend)
How to Coach - 16 hours (2nd Weekend)
On-Field Evaluation - 2 hours (3rd Weekend)
Preparation - 6 hours
This course replaced the Level 1 and Level 2 Technical/Practical and
Theory courses of the old knowledge based program. An evaluation is
required as well.
Softball Ontario and the Coaching Association of Ontario are looking
to recruit a minimum of twelve (12) Softball coaches by February 17,
2012 in order to host this clinic in 2012, so please apply today!
The Coaching Association of Ontario will continue to accept
applications after the deadline providing the minimum of twelve (12)
participants have registered. Details of the clinic include:
Dates: February 25-26, 2012
Location: Hilton Suites, Markham
Clinic Timelines:
Saturday, February 25, 2012 9:00 am- 6:00 pm
Sunday, February 26, 2012 9:00- 6:00 pm
Cost: $167.68 (HST included)- Eligible for Quest for Gold Bursary
To register for the NCCP Level III Clinic can be found under the
following link:
http://www.cvent.com/events/2012-ontario-coaches-conference/event-summary-56bdc10ced80426c8cd05dfe6a82cf52.aspx
Accommodations: Hilton Executive Suites - $119 a night plus
applicable taxes (parking included)
Spacious two-room suites feature one king or two double beds with a
queen size pull-out sofa in the separate living room. The marble
washroom features the Serenity Bath collection and Crabtree &
Evelyn's La Source amenities. Each suite comes with complimentary,
wired high-speed internet access with Printer On remote printing
services available, in room pay per view movies & web browser, two
line speaker phones with voicemail, Hilton alarm clock radio with
MP3 connection, two 32" flat panel TVs, coffee maker with
complimentary coffee and tea, and iron & ironing board. Larger
upgraded king deluxe suites also available. Mini bar/mini fridge,
microwave and suites with kitchenettes available upon request.
To reserve a room online, www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/Y/YYZAPHF-http://www.cvent.com/events/2012-ontario-coaches-conference/event-summary-56bdc10ced80426c8cd05dfe6a82cf52.aspCAO-20120223/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
or call 905 470-8500 and quote "CAO".
Softball Ontario and the Coaching Association of Ontario, are
pleased to offer this opportunity to softball coaches who will
directly benefit coaches wishing to continue their coach education
and certification to obtain their coach education requirements.
Ontario is putting its best efforts forward to prepare Coaching for
upcoming events such as Provincial championships, Canadian
Championships and the Canada Games.
A special thank you is necessary to the Quest for Gold Lottery,
which was established through the Ontario Government, specifically
the Ministry of Health Promotions & Sport and the Ontario Lottery
and Gaming Corporation, softball coaches across Ontario can choose
from a variety of affordable packages to suit their needs and
schedule. Coaches wish to complete their NCCP Level III Technical at
the Coaching Association of Ontario Coaches Conference, are
encourage to visit www.coachesontario.ca for more details.
If you have any questions on applying for the
Competition-Introduction, Softball What to Coach clinic, please
contact Stephanie Sutton via email at ssutton@softballontario.ca or
416-426-7150.
If you have any question regarding registering for the
Competition-Introduction, Softball What to Coach clinic or the
Coaches Conference, please contact Jessica Taggio,
jessica@coachesontario.ca or 416-426-7086.
