Pre-requisites for all Coaching Courses:
Getting Started as a NCCP Curling Coach
- This introductory course is the first step in your Curling Coach journey and is required for all coaching levels. The course is entirely online via learn.curling.ca.
- Learn about certification pathways, teaching and learning skills, curler safety, and athlete development. Start your coaching journey today!
Cost: $24.99
Access the course here: https://learn.curling.ca/course/index.php?categoryid=53
MED (Make Ethical Decisions) Multi-Sport Online Course
- The National Coaching Certification (NCCP) offers coaches the opportunity for training and evaluation in ethical decision-making. This course is entirely online via coach.ca.
- Upon successfully completing NCCP Make Ethical Decisions, coaches will be fully equipped to handle ethical situations with confidence and surety. The training helps coaches identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult situations in the world of team and individual sport.
- The eLearning module includes both training and evaluation and can be accessed in The Locker. Successful completion of the module is necessary for coach certification in any NCCP program.
Cost: $85.00
Duration: 90-120 minutes
Access the course here: https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#MED-COM-E
Club Coach Youth
Club Coach: Youth is a one (1) day workshop designed to train coaches/instructors who will primarily support athletes in the FUNdamentals (U9) and Learn to Train (U12) stages of the Long-Term Curler Development Framework in a club environment.
Club Coach Youth coaches will be able to implement group programming to support age and stage appropriate skill development in a FUN and safe manner.
Course content: Setting the Scene, Practice Planning, Safety, Game Orientation, Teaching the Delivery & Brushing Skills, Program Management, Games, Skills and Activities
NCCP status (after pre-requisites & workshop): Trained Club Coach Youth
Minimum Age Requirement: 14 years at the start of the course
Registration closes 14 days before the course begins
| Course Location | Course Date | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Saskatchewan Golf & Curling Club | November 21, 2026 | Register here! |
| Granite Curling Club (Edmonton) | October 24, 2026 | Register here! |
Club Coach
This is a program designed to enhance the skill set of the coach/instructor who functions primarily at the club level training athletes in the Curl for Life pathway (age 15+) of the Long-Term Curler Development Framework.
The Club Coach will be competent in training curlers from youth to masters, with skill levels of beginning to intermediate. The Club Coach will be proficient in planning and designing a practice/clinic, teaching correct curling skills, skill analysis, safety and program management. Club Coach coaches are integral leaders of Learn to Curl Programs.
Course content: Role of the Coach and Organizational Management, Game Orientation, Rules & Etiquette, Safety, The Curling Delivery, Introduction to Strategy, Brushing, Practices, Clinics, Skill Analysis, and Special Interest Groups
NCCP status (after pre-requisites & workshop): Club Coach Trained
Minimum Age Requirement: 14 years old at the start of the course
Registration closes 14 days before the course begins
| Course Location | Course Date | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cochrane Curling Club | September 19 & 20, 2026 | Register here! |
| Red Deer Curling Club | October 17 & 18, 2026 | Register here! |
| Slave Lake Curling Club | October 17 & 18, 2026 | Register here! |
| Drayton Valley Curling Club | October 24 & 25, 2026 | Register here! |
| Delia Curling Club | November 21 & 22, 2026 | Register here! |
Competition Coach
Training is delivered in two parts – Online Learning and an In-Person day.
1. On-demand, Online Learning – learn.curling.ca
You’ll start your Competition Coach journey by taking our comprehensive online training modules which will prepare you for the in-person Competition Coach training.
By training online, ahead of time – you can learn on your schedule and at your own speed.
The Online Learning Courses for the Competition Coach program are:
- Getting Started as a NCCP Curling Coach
- Competition Coach
Both are housed on Curling Canada’s E-learning platform – learn.curling.ca
Fee: $125.00 (taxes included)
Prerequisites:
- Getting Started as a NCCP Curling Coach (learn.curling.ca)
- Make Ethical Decisions Online Module (coach.ca)
| Course Location | Course Date | Registration Deadline | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Online Course Curriculum + 1 Day in person | On-Demand Online Learning - Register anytime! | Self-paced. Complete content before attending 1 day in-person course | Register for the online course content here! |
2. In-Person Training
When you’ve completed online learning, you’ll be ready to attend a one-day In-Person Training hosted by Curling Alberta.
You’ll get to apply the skills you’ve learned online – really focusing on delivery, brushing, skill analysis and practice
planning. You’ll gain experience coaching under the guidance of trained learning facilitators.
Fee: $275.00 (taxes and Competition Coach Evaluation fee included)
| Course Location | Course Date | Registration Deadline | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leduc Curling Club (1 Day in-person) **must complete online course content first** | Wed. August 12, 2026 | Wed. July 29, 2026 | Registration closed. |
| Grande Prairie Curling Club (1 Day in-person) **must complete online course content first** | September 26, 2026 | September 12, 2026 | Register here! |
| Red Deer Curling Centre (1 Day in-person) **must complete online course content first** | October 18, 2026 | October 4, 2026 | Register Here! |
3. Evaluation
Coaches will need to complete a written practice plan and have an NCCP Coach Evaluator observe the implementation of that practice.
When combined with the Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation, the coach will be considered a Certified Competition Coach.
Competition Coach – Trained
- Successfully complete online modules via learn.curling.ca
- Complete one-day in-person training
- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation – Competition Introduction
Competition Coach – Certified
- Successfully complete online modules via learn.curling.ca
- Complete one-day in-person training
- Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation – Competition Introduction
- Submission of Plan a Practice and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to Curling Alberta
- On-Ice Evaluation
Competition Development Coach
Competition Development is a comprehensive course that is designed to assist coaches in taking their teams to the next level of competitive play (eg: provincial, national or international). It is recommended that coaches are working with teams that are “Training to Compete.” The workshop encompasses planning, strategy, analysis and program management to better your team’s
performance. The prerequisite for the Competition Development workshop is Level 2 Certified in the old system or Competition Coach Certified.
Competition Development Coach – Certified
- Successfully complete four-day workshop
- Complete two observation evaluations (a practice and a competitive environment)
- Five webinars on material not covered in the four-day workshop
- Competition Development Make Ethical Decision (MED) Online Evaluation
- Complete four competition development multi-sport modules: Managing Conflict, Coaching and Leading Effectively, Psychology of Performance and Leading Drug Free Sport
The program will take approximately 14 months to complete, as it requires writing, implementing, executing, and debriefing an
annual plan.
Make Ethical Decisions
MED (Make Ethical Decisions) Multi-Sport Online Course
- The National Coaching Certification (NCCP) offers coaches the opportunity for training and evaluation in ethical decision-making. This course is entirely online via coach.ca.
- Upon successfully completing NCCP Make Ethical Decisions, coaches will be fully equipped to handle ethical situations with confidence and surety. The training helps coaches identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult situations in the world of team and individual sport.
- The eLearning module includes both training and evaluation and can be accessed in The Locker. Successful completion of the module is necessary for coach certification in any NCCP program. You can access NCCP Make Ethical Decisions here.Cost: $85.00Duration: 90-120 minutesMore Information: https://coach.ca/module/nccp-make-ethical-decisions
Coaching Requirements
All coaches must be at least 21 years of age ( Exception for U15 -Coaches must be at least 18 years of age, If a coach is less than 21 years old, he/she must provide two favorable letters of reference if requested.)
Coaches for U15, U18, U20 and U21 Mixed Doubles teams must have a Police Record Check on file with Curling Alberta. Criminal Record Checks expire with our organization in three years. For example, if your check was completed prior to Sept 2022, you are
required to submit a new one for this curling season (2025-26). To complete your Criminal Record Check online, visit myBackCheck.com.
Curling Alberta will require at least one parent/guardian of each player under 18 years of age to have completed the on-line Safe Sport Program in order for the minor to participate in any sanctioned event. More details here.
All Coaches should review the competition policies, Competitor’s Guide and related event Appendix. Click here. See page 4 of the Competitor’s Guide for competition specific coaching criteria.
SafeSport Training Module
The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) offers a free, 90-minute eLearning module that will give coaches the knowledge to
recognize, address, and prevent maltreatment in sport and includes tools and resources to help embed Safe Sport principles throughout Curling Alberta and teams. Learn more about Safe Sport Training from the CAC at their new dedicated microsite or
access the module directly in the Locker.
National Championships
- Visit Curling Canada’s Become a Coach webpage for details.
What do I need to coach at the Games?
Alberta Winter Games:
- Coaches must be Competition Coach certified for the Alberta Winter Games, including Safe Sport certification and a Criminal Record check (both within the last 3 years)
- For the Alberta Winter Games qualifiers, however, coaches must meet U15 coach qualifications. This includes Safe Sport certification and a Criminal Record Check, but coaches will not require Competition Coach certification unless qualified for the Alberta Winter Games. It is recommended to become certified in advance of the qualifiers, to avoid a rush to become certified between the qualifier and the Alberta Winter Games.
Arctic Winter Games:
- Coaches are encouraged to be Competition Coach Certified as recognized by Curling Alberta and the Coaching Association of Canada. However, this is not a requirement for the Arctic Winter Games Curling Competition.
- Criminal Record Check
- Online Safe Sport Program
Canada Winter Games:
- Competition Development Coach Certified OR Competition Coach Certified (Competition Introduction) with specialized Canada Winter Games Professional Development Module