Registered Coach Status (2022)
Registered Coach Status is designed for self-declared coaches and instructors, including those working towards coach certification. Applicants are actively engaged in equestrian instruction and coaching.
To obtain Registered Coach status you must have a current PTSO membership, an active EC Sport License, and ensure the Safe Sport training, screening, and insurance requirements listed below are completed and/or up to date. There is a detailed description for each requirement that can be viewed by clicking the program name in blue.
IMPORTANT: Uploaded documents will not be verified until after payment has been received for your Coach Status application in MyEC.
The following is required
Requirement | Name |
Requires at least 1 Completed | |
Equestrian Canada: Concussion Awareness | |
NCCP Making Headway in Sport (Multisport) | |
Requires at least 1 Completed | |
Fostering Healthy Equestrian Environments | |
Coaching Association of Canada Safe Sport Training | |
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (Mandatory for SK & MB Coaches) | |
Requires at least 1 Completed | |
Standard First Aid Level C (delivered by a recognized Canadian First Aid provider) | |
Requires at least 1 Completed | |
Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC) - Coach | |
Criminal Record Check (CRC)/Free Sterling Backcheck | |
Requires at least 1 Completed | |
Equestrian Canada Online Screening Disclosure | |
Screening Disclosure Form | |
Requires at least 1 Completed | |
Letter of Reference Form 1 (Email Invite) | |
Coaching References | |
Requires at least 1 Completed | |
EC Certificate of Insurance | |
Waiver of Insurance and Acknowledgement of Risk |