FAQ
NCCP course receipts will automatically be emailed to you when you register for a course using the ActiveNet Registration System. If you misplace your receipt you can login in to your account and re-print your receipt at your convenience.
Please contact the Coaching Association of Canada at coach.ca
Please contact the Coaching Association of Canada at coach.ca
Following the Gymnastics Foundations Theory course, coaches must complete the Making Ethical Decisions (MED) - Competition Introduction online evaluation. The online evaluation is free and coaches are offered two attempts to achieve a grade of 75% or higher on the evaluation.
Yes. Notification of withdrawal from a course must be received by AGF no later than 5 business days prior to the course. A $15.00 service fee will be applied to all refunds, withdrawals and transfers with the exception of those due to program cancellation or medical/illness. Failure to send notification will result in forfeit of the course registration fee. No shows are still subject to payment of full registration fee.
Visit the Coaching Association of Canada to view your coaching transcripts. You will be required to provide your National Coaching Certification Program number (NCCP#) and your last name to access your records.
After completing your first course, AGF will submit your information to the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). CAC will send you a Coaching certification number (NCCP#) and password to the email address you provided on your profile form (form completed at the Course.) Please check your junk email folder if you do not receive your NCCP# promptly.
It can take between 30-90 days to get your NCCP#. The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is responsible for inputting data for ALL Canadian sport organizations. Your wait time depends upon the volume of data received by CAC.
Yes, all coaches need to take NCCP training courses and be mentored by a supervisory coach. We want to ensure our participants and coaches enjoy a safe positive experience – training is mandatory.
Complete the following: Gymnastics Foundations Streamline Artistic Package. Then you may add other Sport Specific training (Trampoline Gymnastics, Active Start, Rhythmic Gymnastics etc.).
Unfortunately, no. AGF makes every effort to post the courses well in advance, allowing at least two weeks for coaches to register for most courses. If you miss a course, keep checking the Online Registration Site, as new courses are posted regularly.
Please note: Only registered participants will be permitted to attend courses. Participants are registered once payment AND registration form has been received at AGF by the stated deadline. Learning Facilitators are not permitted to accept registrations or payment on the day of the course.
You may enroll in the Gymnastics Foundations courses at age 15, however, you cannot certify until you are 16 years old.
Yes, all Mentor Coaches must be certified and at least 18 years of age.
Each gym club is unique & may offer a variety of benefits and salary ranges. However, every gym club is legally required to pay minimum wage, which is determined by the Government of Alberta.
This means that you have only completed the Gymnastics Foundations Introduction and Theory courses. Coaches-in-Training are required to be under the direct supervision of a certified coach.
A Trained coach is one that has completed Gymnastics Introduction, Theory, and Sport Specific courses (e.g. Artistic Gymnastics or Trampoline Gymnastics or Active Start etc). Trained coaches may coach under the indirect supervision of a certified coach.
No. You are still a Coach-in-Training so you need to work under the direct supervision of a mentor coach (certified coach). Complete the Gymnastics Theory and the Sport Specific course and you can coach your own group (under the indirect supervision of a certified coach)!
Absolutely. Just make sure you are being indirectly supervised by a certified coach, and coaching within the specialties that you are trained.
Direct supervision occurs when a certified coach can supervise a maximum of two (2) coaches “in training”, who are coaching two separate groups. The supervisor coach is directly involved, monitoring the groups very closely, and is immediately available to help guide the coaches and participants. Those who directly supervise others should be at least 18 years of age.
Indirect supervision occurs when a certified coach supervises a maximum of 10 trained coaches who are monitoring groups of ten athletes at one time. Coaches can also monitor their own group at the same time.
No. Only certified coaches can supervise and mentor other coaches. Individuals responsible for supervising & mentoring others must be at least 18 years of age.
You may coach CANGYM level burgundy through purple badges as a Trained coach under the indirect supervision of a Gymnastics Foundations certified coach or L1 certified coach. Coaching of blue through silver badges occurs under the indirect supervision of a Level 2 gymnastics coach.
All coaches wishing to use the trampoline or CANJUMP program must be trained in the Gymnastics Foundations Trampoline Gymnastics (or Level 1 Trampoline) specialty.
You will be required to complete the following 3 training courses:
- Gymnastics Foundations Theory
- Gymnastics Foundations Introduction
- Gymnastics Foundations Active Start
Notes: As of Jan 1, 2017, each club will need to have at least one certified Active Start coach on the floor during Preschool classes.
You will need to be certified in the specialty that you wish to supervise (eg. a certified Trampoline Gymnastics coach can supervise and mentor Trampoline coaches). In order to be certified, you will need to be evaluated. Download the Gymnastics Foundations Evaluation package.
Download and complete the Gymnastics Foundations Evaluation document. This document will give you the additional information you need to complete your Coaching Portfolio and tips on how to create your coaching video! In order to be evaluated and certified you must send AGF your coaching portfolio, video (DVD) of your class and payment of $110 (payable to Alberta Gymnastics Federation). AGF will send your video and portfolio to one of our Learning Evaluators. They will review your video and portfolio within 30 days. Upon completion they will send your portfolio and video back to AGF with their evaluation comments and determine your coaching competency.
All you need to take is Gymnastics Foundations Trampoline Gymnastics course (1 day), and you will be considered “trained” in the Trampoline Gymnastics specialty.
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If the Learning Evaluator deems your portfolio and video “Below Expectations”, you may choose to review their comments and make the changes. Upon completion, resubmit your video and portfolio to AGF and we will have a Learning Evaluator review your documents once again. Coaches are required to pay $110 plus tax for resubmissions. AGF and the evaluator try to make this process as supportive as possible. We want our coaches to be successful!
It is strongly recommended by AGF that all coaches possess current First Aid/CPR certification. Please check with your club’s policies as well.
No. You can only coach your participants on equipment that you have been trained to use. If you wish to use trampoline equipment you must take the Gymnastics Foundations Trampoline course. If you are not trained properly on a piece of equipment you and your club will be liable for any accident that might occur. Even if you are using the trampoline “just a little” you still need to be Trampoline trained.
No. You only need to be a trained coach. For example, a coach with Gymnastics Foundations Intro, Theory, and Trampoline Gymnastics can enroll in Level 2 Trampoline Gymnastics. However, if you wish to supervise or mentor others in the Gymnastics Foundations Level you will require certification.
Many coaches that choose to be evaluated and certified have job duties that require them to supervise and mentor others. Other times they are required to work without indirect supervision (eg. rural communities may not have a head coach on the floor at all times). Many individuals that choose the certification route are Recreation Coordinators/Directors who have job requirements that involve supervisory or mentorship duties.
We are always looking for clubs to host coaching courses. Please view the AGF’s hosting requirements and hosting application form.
All coaches must become certified in the Respect in Sport program within 60 days of their employment date. The Respect in Sport certification is offered online. To login click here.
Why Certify? AGF receives this question all the time. Understandably so, since the Gymnastics Foundations program does offer the option to be “trained” OR “certified”. So why would you take the extra time and steps to become certified? Click HERE to find out.
