PD POINTS: 10.0    DURATION (HRS): 26.00



Using a cohort working together in a virtual environment, candidates in the group will work together with experienced Coach Developers Ruth Allum (HP1 – Eventing) and Jill Stedman (HP1 – Dressage) through training and mentoring to prepare for certification. The cohort will kick off the training and mentoring process in January and will work together through the year with in-competition evaluations taking place in spring/summer.

 

The Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship is available for dressage coaches pursuing NCCP Certification.  For more information or to apply: Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship Application 



NCCP
Performance Analysis Coaching Effectiveness Athlete Development Teaching Evaluation
Dressage English Eventing General Performance Para-Dressage Reining Speed Events Western Performance
Coach


Available times and locations


DATE LOCATION
Jan 21, 2025 - Mar 11, 2025
Time: 12:00-15:00

Sign-up by: Jan 12, 2025

Ontario Equestrian - Zoom, Aurora $ 0.00 REGISTER
Seats remaining: 22
Instructor: Ruth Allum, Helen Richardson, Jill Stedman
Language: EN

Notes:

Ontario Equestrian is excited to continue a mentoring and certification opportunity to Competition Coach Specialist candidates this winter!

Using a cohort working together in a virtual environment, candidates in the group will work together with experienced Coach Developers Ruth Allum (HP1 – Eventing) and Jill Stedman (HP1 – Dressage) through training and mentoring to prepare for certification. The cohort will kick off the training and mentoring process on Jan 21, 2025 and will work together until mid 2025 with in-competition evaluations taking place in spring/summer 2025. 

Requirements

Applicants MUST have completed all requirements to be accepted into a cohort.

Age (as of Jan 1, 2025) 20 years
Computer Access to a computer or laptop (phones and tablets are not recommended) with high-speed internet, video camera, microphone, Microsoft Word or document editor and a gmail address for accessing google classroom
Equestrian Canada Coach Status Minimum current EC Registered Coach Status
EC Prerequisites Competition Coach certification (may be challenged in some cases) and at least two (2) years of coaching experience producing athletes competing at:

Dressage: Second Level or higher, with at least one (1) minimum score of 65% at an EC Gold-sanctioned competition.

Eventing: Athletes meeting Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MER) at the national Training Level or above.

Jumping: Athletes who are successfully completing courses in the hunter (3”) and/or jumper (1.0m) divisions at EC Silver or Gold sanctioned competitions.
Learn to Ride Own or have access to Stable Management and Learn to Ride Manuals
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation Successfully completed through CAC Locker
Understanding the Rule of Two eLearning module Completed through CAC Locker
Access to a facility or environment for recording video Competitive rider(s), horse(s) at required performance level and facility or environment for recording video
Recommended Training prior to cohort Cohort candidates are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to take EC NCCP LTED and EC NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice prior to the cohort. Both are offered online through the EC ECampus

Selected applicants will be charged a registration fee of $880.00 +HST. Additional costs for in-Competition evaluation may be incurred.

 

Schedule

Week Date Time (ET) Meeting Notes
Week 1 Jan 21, 2025 12:00 to 2:00pm Meeting #1 Introduction/Guidelines
Week 2 Jan 28, 2025 12:00 to 3:00pm Meeting #2 EAP/Lesson Plan and LTED Overview
Week 3 Feb 04, 2025 12:00 to 4:00pm Meeting #3 EC NCCP Design an Equestrian Sport Program – Modules 1 & 2
Week 4 Feb 11, 2025 12:00 to 4:00pm Meeting #4 EC NCCP Design an Equestrian Sport Program – Modules 3 & 4
Week 5 Feb 18, 2025 12:00 to 4:00pm Meeting #5 EC NCCP Manage an Equestrian Sport Program – Modules 1 & 2
Week 6 Feb 25, 2025 12:00 to 3:00pm Meeting #6 Portfolio Prep
Week 7 Mar 04, 2025 12:00 to 3:00pm Meeting #7 Analyze Equestrian Performance
Week 8 Mar 11, 2025 12:00 to 3:00pm Meeting #8 Evaluation Prep Review

The cohort will use Google Classroom for reference materials and document/video submission.  Cohort candidates must have a Gmail address to use for access to the Google Classroom.

Please click here to complete the cohort application

The deadline for applications for this cohort is January 12, 2025.

 

The Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship is available for dressage coaches pursuing NCCP Certification.  For more information or to apply: Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship Application