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The Letter of Reference should be completed by one of the following: • Employer – current or within the past 3 years • Students/Athletes or their parent/guarding – current or within the past 3 years • Co-workers – coaches working with you within your current coaching setting or who have worked with you in the […]
Do I need to have a valid PTSO Membership to qualify for a Coach Status?
Yes. To obtain a Coach Status, Coaches must maintain an active PTSO membership. Membership validity will be verified at time of application, issuance and renewal. It is the responsibility of the Coach to ensure that their PTSO membership does not lapse.
Do I need to have an active EC Sport Licence to qualify for a Coach Status?
Yes. To obtain a Coach Status, Coaches must maintain an active EC Sport Licence. Sport Licence validity will be verified at time of application, issuance and renewal. It is the responsibility of the Coach to ensure that their EC Sport Licence does not lapse. Any level of Sport Licence is permitted for the purpose of […]
Will the Licensed Coach Status only be given to active, EC certified coaches or can coaches with other coaching certifications or many years of experience qualify for the Licensed Coach Status?
The Licenced Coach Status is available to any EC NCCP Certified Coach or Instructor, OR a coach who has: – Recognized formal training (other national coaching certification or Advanced Coaching Diploma); – Post-secondary education in equine; or, – 15+ years of coaching experience. Proof of alternate certification or experience will be requested by EC during […]
If I have a Vulnerable Sector Search that was completed a few years ago, can I submit that or do I need to have a new one completed?
If you have completed a Vulnerable Sector check at any time, that may be submitted to complete the one-time requirement for a VSS. You will still need to complete an enhanced Police Information Check (E-Pic) every 3 years to maintain your Coach Status. That check can be done online and a link to the Sterling […]
I work in a healthcare related role (i.e. Paramedic or nurse), do I need to provide a First Aid certificate?
If you are already working in a First Aid field (i.e. as a paramedic), you may substitute a letter from your employer confirming that your First Aid skills are up to date. The letter from your employer should be uploaded to your ECampus transcript as the First Aid Certificate for verification by a Coaching Administrator. […]
What are the requirements to obtain a Licensed Coach Status?
A Licensed Coach must meet the following requirements: Must be minimum age of majority in your province/territory. Must hold a valid EC Sport Licence. Must hold a valid PTSO Membership (if a Canadian resident). Must have validated and recognized expertise through any of the following: Coaching Certification; Recognized formal training; Post-secondary education in equine; or, […]
What are the requirements to obtain a Registered Coach Status?
A Registered Coach must meet the following requirements: Must be minimum 16 years of age. Must hold a valid EC Sport Licence. Must hold a valid PTSO Membership (if a Canadian resident). Must complete the following mandatory Safe Sport training: EC’s Fostering Healthy Equestrian Environments e-learning module in the ECampus*; EC’s Concussion Awareness e-learning module […]
Who needs a Coach Status?
In 2022, any coach accompanying an athlete to an EC Sanctioned competition must hold a Registered Coach Status at minimum. Coaches who wish to deliver existing EC programs must hold a valid Licensed Coach Status. This includes: NCCP Coach Developers; Canadian Equestrian Team Coaches; Rookie Riders Lead Instructors; and, Learn to Ride Lead Instructors & […]
What is the difference between a Coach Status and Coach Certification?
The Coach Status Program does not replace the EC/NCCP Coaching Certification Program. The two are meant to work in tandem to confirm all instructors and coaches are properly screened and appropriately trained. Coach Statuses are the first step toward phased-in mandatory coach certification in the future, but certification will not be required to obtain a […]
