Are you looking to advance your coaching credentials, strengthen your technical leadership skills, prepare your club to meet the upcoming 2026–27 High-Performance Center (HPC) recognition requirements, or fulfill the mandatory Competition Development certification standards for Canada Winter Games coaches?
Registration is open for National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP):
Competition Development
- Dates: October 12–16, 2026
- Focus: Designed for advanced coaches focusing on high-performance athletes, seasonal planning, advanced performance analysis, and psychological preparation for national and international competition.
- Canada Winter Games Requirement: This course is a vital step toward attaining full Competition Development Certified status, which is strictly required for coaches selected to lead provincial squads at the upcoming Canada Winter Games.
- Registration Link: 👉 Register for Competition Development
Course Fees & Funding Opportunities
- Course Fee: $500
- Coach Financial Support: Coaches participating in these courses are eligible to apply for financial assistance through the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) Coach Bursary Program. This program offers up to $300 per individual to help offset out-of-pocket course registration and evaluation fees.
⚠️ Important Reimbursement & Approval Details: Please be aware that the CAO funding model operates on a reimbursement basis. Coaches must pay for the course upfront and can only officially apply for the bursary support after the course has been fully completed. Additionally, the approval, distribution, and allocation of funding are entirely at the sole discretion of the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO). The OTTA has no role or influence over individual application decisions or bursary disbursements.