The competition coach course prepares coaches to work with intermediate and competitive level athletes. This is a streamlined theory and technical workshop offered over a weekend with a Curl BC Learning Facilitator. It is recommended that you have previous coaching experience or are a former athlete. To coach at any provincial championship in BC, successfully completing the competition coach training is a requirement.
Course fees are $184.40 per person
The 4 steps towards full certification of Competition Coach are as follows:
- Take the Competition Coach Course
- Take the MED Training ** See Available options below
- Pass the online MED Evaluation
- Pass the on-ice Evaluation with a Coach Evaluator
In the Competition Coach Training, Coaches will learn about:
- teaching and learning strategies, tactics, delivery & brushing skills
- making ethical decisions
- emergency action plans
- skill analysis & drills to correct faults
- practice planning
- competition planning
Pre-requisites
- Minimum age of 16, or turning 16 in the current season.
- CAC Online Safe Sport Module
Contact Paul Cseke for more information- pcseke@curlbc.ca
Step 1: Take the Training
Salmon Arm Curling Centre
- Location: 691 28 St NE, Salmon Arm BC
- Date: March 23- 24, 2024
- Registration Deadline: March 15, 2024
- Facilitator: Darryl Horne
- Pre-requisite: CAC online Safe Sport Module
- Register HERE
For Women in curling, please use the discount code “coachlegacy”, Contact Paul Cseke to inquire.
Vancouver Curling Club
- Location: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4
- Date: April 6-7, 2024
- Registration Deadline: March 29, 2024
- Facilitator: Heather Beatty
- Pre-requisite: CAC online Safe Sport Module
- Register HERE
For Women in curling, please use the discount code “coachlegacy” Contact Paul Cseke to inquire.
Step 2 & 3 Make Ethical Decisions
MED Training & Evaluation Information
MED is one of the NCCP’s cornerstone courses, and leaves coaches with no doubt as to what to do when the going gets tough. By successfully completing the Making Ethical Decisions course you will be fully equipped to handle any ethical situation with confidence and surety.
Individuals will learn to – Analyze a challenging situation and determine if it has moral, legal or ethical implications – Apply the NCCP Ethical Decision-Making Model to properly respond to each situation in a way that is consistent with the NCCP Code of Ethics.
Curl BC offers the course for a subsidized rate of $21.00 for members and $29.00 for non-members.
- Please note that MED is required for obtaining competition coach certification.
- Completion and passing the online Making Ethical Decisions module (test) through the Coaches Association of Canada (CAC) is a follow-up requirement.
- The MED course can also be completed through online homestudy, via a partner or multi-sport organization or local college (varied rates apply).
- Visit upcoming MED courses through our sport partners HERE
Have more questions?
Read the Coaching Association of Canada’s Frequently Asked Questions
Curl BC MED Course
- Location: Virtual delivery
- Date: February 7, 2024
- Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
- Registration Deadline: February 4, 2024
- Facilitator: Ki Dennis
- Pre-requisite: CAC online Safe Sport Module
- Fees: $21.00 Curl BC Members & $29.00 Non-Members
- Register HERE
- This is an interactive course that requires active participation. You will need access to your microphone and video for this course.
Sport Partner Courses
Our sport partners also organize and deliver MED Courses across BC.
Click here to see upcoming courses
Course Fees range from $65- $85
Challenge the MED Course
Individuals have the option to challenge the MED course by skipping the training and paying to take the online exam.
- The MED Online evaluation is accessible in your locker account through the Coaching Association of Canada
- Maximum of 2 attempts to pass the exam
- Individuals who fail both attempts will have to take a course before they can take the exam again.
Learn more about the MED Course here
Step 4: On-Ice Evaluation
Prepare & Schedule your Evaluation
Complete your certification by passing your on-ice evaluation with a Curl BC Coach Evaluator.
- Coaches will lead a 1 hour practice with 4 athletes with the Coach Evaluator.
- Pre-Evaluation mentorship to discuss the submitted coach evaluation documents
- All documents must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the scheduled evaluation
- On-Ice Evalution- coaches lead a 1 hour practice with 4 athletes with your assigned Coach Evaluator
- Post-Event mentorship to discuss your on-ice evaluation results and next steps.
On Ice Evaluation Fees *Include GST
- $157.50 Curl BC Member
- $174.40 Non Member
All required evaluation documents can be found here- Documents and Forms for Coaches
Request your on ice evaluation – click here
Challenge Evaluations
Challenge Evaluations are approved by the Master Coach Developer and Curl BC Education and Youth Development Manager
Challenge Evaluation Fees *Include GST
- $262.50 Curl BC Member
- $294.00 Non Member
Contact Paul Cseke for more information
Host this course!
Member Facilities can request to host this course at any time. Contact Paul Cseke for more information about hosting responsibilities.