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Canada Snowboard Coaching Program (CSCP)

The CSCP, in partnership with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), develops educational resources and ensures progression in the snowboard coaching pathway. Whether you’re starting as a snowboard instructor or advancing as a coach, CSCP offers clear pathways for growth.

Snowboard Instructors vs. Coaches

Snowboard Instructors

  • Teach fundamental movements to Stage 1-2 athletes at snow schools.
  • Certification: Complete the Level 1 course through the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI).

Snowboard Coaches

  • Guide Stage 3-7 athletes through competitive disciplines, helping them reach their athletic potential.
  • Certification: Begin with the Competition Introduction (Comp Intro) course through CSCP and NCCP, followed by action items to obtain your coaching license.

 

Coaching Stages and Pathways

  1. Community Coach
    • Works with Learn to Train athletes (Stage 3) at Grom Series or inter-club events.
    • Certification: Comp Intro In-Training.
  2. Competition Introduction Advanced (CIA)
    • Works with Train to Train athletes (Stage 4) at Provincial Series events.
    • Certification: Comp Intro Advanced Trained.
  3. Competition Development (Comp Dev)
    • Coaches Train to Compete athletes (Stage 5) at national championships and NorAm Circuit events.
    • Certification: Comp Dev Trained.
  4. Competition High Performance (Comp HP)
    • Prepares athletes for Train to Win (Stages 6-7) events such as World Cups and Olympics.
    • Certification: Comp HP Certified.

 

Coaching Requirements and Standards

To ensure safety and proper guidance, CSCP outlines the minimum standards:

  • All named club head coaches must meet the Comp Intro Trained level for Provincial Series events.
  • Coaches leading higher-level events must progress to certifications appropriate to their athletes’ competition level.

Coaches using specialized training tools (e.g., trampolines, airbags) must meet specific standards outlined in the CSCP Scope o Practice Policy

 

Alberta Snowboard’s Commitment

Alberta Snowboard partners with CSCP to train and support coaches. Our new Coach Coordinator, Kita McRory, specializes in high-performance coaching. Contact Kita for guidance at highperformance@albertasnowboarding.com.

To host a coaching course for 5+ participants or explore personalized education, email us for details.

 

Abuse-Free Sport Canada

Alberta Snowboard is committed to safe and respectful sports environments. Adhering to the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS), we encourage reporting concerns to the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC).

For more on safe-sport policies, visit Abuse-Free Sport Canada.

 

For detailed information, visit Canada Snowboard Coaching Program.

Membership Options

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Required by Support Staff (Integrated Support Team, Team Managers & Wax Technicians) who travel with teams and clubs to events and training - Ability to purchase Shred Hookups Supporter Membership to access Canada Snowboard Membership Discounts - Liability insurance covers participation at these specific events.

Volunteer Membership

Uncertified Level 1 officials* & Volunteers who are helping out at events. Ability to purchase Shred Hookups Supporter Membership to access Canada Snowboard Membership Discounts *Level 1 certified official: · Accomplished both theory and practical components · Theory: finished taking online or in-class official course (approx. 1 hour) · Practical: worked in any role at one Canada Snowboard sanctioned event in any of the disciplines: Park and Pipe (HP-SS-BA), Cross or Alpine snowboarding

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