The Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM) is a call to action for sport organizations, parents, and coaches to enact responsible coaching across Canada – on and off the field. Responsible coaching allows you to support your participants’ right to a safe, positive environment through enacting appropriate policies (i.e. travel, code of conduct, volunteer screening) in addition to supporting safe sport, ethics and …
Additional resources available through coach.ca website that include: Leading the Way – Working with LGBTQ Athletes and Coaches; Coaching Athletes with a Disability; Coaching Masters Athletes; and Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching Availability: As utlized Cost: Free
Because of the important roles Indigenous coaches play, the Coaching Association of Canada and the Aboriginal Sport Circle have made it a priority to educate and promote the value of certification, and establish meaningful participation of Indigenous peoples in the NCCP. ISCA is the sport body member for Alberta and offers the NCCP Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM). Designed to complement …
Programs for activity leaders/coahces, officials and parents educates youth leaders, coaches, officials and participants (14-years and up) to recognize, understand and respond to issues of bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination. A major focus of this programing enforces the rule of two for protection of all participants. Availability: As utilized Cost: ?
Has a list of resources available to sport organizaitons, athletes, coaches & officials, parents, policy makers, and researchers Availability: As utilized Cost: Free
Offers webinar based on current and relevant issues that sport organizations face. This ranges from governance, policy creation and covid response. Availability: Average once per month Cost: Free
An Introduction to Mental Health and Sport has the purpose to educate all those who oversee and volunteer for amateur sport (i.e., coaches, personal trainers, medical professionals, therapists, teachers, parents) about the importance and impact of mental health in the sport and recreation sector. Learning Outcomes are to educate all those who oversee and volunteer for amateur sport about the …
A series of mental wellness education seminars developed by experts with the guidance of Swim Alberta. Sessions vary on topics and demographic to assist members in their own mental wellness and provide to tools for assisting athletes, coaches, officials and parents with theirs. Availability: To members of Swim AB Cost: Free for members
A series of ptrograms and initiatives designed to give people, communities and organizations the tools to ensure sport is delivered based on the values of fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun. This can be delivered through paid workshop, free tools and information, or even adopting and signing to agreeance with the True Sport Principles. Availability: As utilized Cost: Free – ?
E-Alliance is a knowledge sharing hub made up of scholars and partner organizations from across Canada who are dedicated to gender+ equity in sport. E-Alliance is led by Dr. Gretchen Kerr (University of Toronto) and Dr. Ann Pegoraro (University of Guelph). Availability: As utilized Cost: Free
