2013 Canada Games Apprenticeship Programs
TORONTO, ON - Softball Ontario and the Provincial Women’s Softball Association are pleased to share information about the 2013 Canada Games Apprenticeship Programs which include: 2013 Canada Games Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program and the Women in Coaching Apprentice Program. The 2013 Canada Games Apprenticeship Program provides each Province/Territory the opportunity to send 2 female Apprentice Coaches and 2 Coaches of Aboriginal ancestry (male or female) to the 2013 Canada Games in apprenticeship roles as well as a number of Coach Development opportunities.
What is in it for Softball Coaches?
- Receive practical and integrated national multisport game experience at the 2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke, QC
- Be paired with a mentor Coach for the duration of the program
- 2 professional Development opportunities
- NCCP Competition-Development Certification
Guidelines:
- Must have some NCCP Training, but not higher than NCCP Level 2 in Softball or Competition-Introduction, Softball trained or NCCP Competition-Development, Softball trained
- Must be committed to the objectives and requirements of the program, including attendance at the associated 2 professional development sessions
- Must be a Canadian Citizen or have landed immigrant status
- Must meet the remaining eligibility criteria listed on the application
Here is the outline with application form for each Program:
Women in Coaching Program - Ontario:
http://coachesontario.ca/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=235
How to Apply:
Fill out the application that is included in the above link and submit it to the Coaches Association of Ontario office by July 6, 2012.
Aboriginal Apprentice Coaching Program - Ontario:
http://coachesontario.ca/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=236
How to Apply:
Fill out the application and submit it to the Aboriginal Sports and Wellness Council of Ontario by July 6, 2012.
If you have any questions about the application, selection process or Canada Games Apprentice Program, contact Taylor Durand at the Coaches Association of Ontario taylor@coachesontario.ca
If you have any questions about Softball Ontario’s National Coaching Certification Program, please contact Steph Sutton at ssutton@softballontario.ca
If you have any questions about Provincial Women’s Softball Association Female Team Ontario, please contact Todd Bannister at fastpitch89@gmail.com
Softball Ontario is the governing body for the sport of softball in Ontario. Our goal is to promote and develop the sport of softball for its athletes, officials and volunteers by providing programs and services at all levels of competitions