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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 […]
Why is EC implementing a Coach Status?
Inspired by and in cooperation with the federal government’s Safe Sport initiative, our new Coach Status Program is designed to provide our coaches with the training and screening they need to elevate Canada’s equestrian experience and make it safer for all involved. While we treasure the traditions we share as equestrians, we’re also eager to […]
What is a Coach Status?
A Coach Status is an approval to practice as a coach or instructor in Canada. It is issued by EC in partnership with its PTSO partners and confirms that a coach has completed mandatory training, met minimum safety standards and has adequate insurance coverage to provide equestrian instruction and coaching services in Canada.
