Coaching Clinics
All information can be found on the Calgary District Lacrosse Association Website.
https://calgarylacrosse.com/content/coach-certification
Coach Certification
Coach Certification Requirements
Effective for the 2026 Season
Non-compliant coaches will be removed from the bench as of May 15, 2026.
NEW for 2026 - Required NCCP Pre-Training -
(Free, Online) Available in the locker
U7 - U13 Coaches
- Making Headway in Sport
- Understanding the Rule of Two
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
U15 - U17 Coaches
- Understanding the Rule of Two
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan
- Safe Sport Training
- Mental Health in Sport
These modules are free, completed online through NCCP, and can be started now, pre-season.
Coaching Requirements Overview
| Requirement | U7 - U13 Coaches | U15 - U17 Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 16 years | 16 years |
| Registration in RAMP | Required | Required |
| Community Development | Required | Required (Prerequisite) |
| Competitive Introduction | — | Required |
| Making Ethical Decisions (MED) | Required | Required |
| Making Headway in Sport | Required | Required |
| Respect in Sport - Activity Leaders | Required | Replaced by Safe Sport |
| Vulnerable Sector Police Check | Required (3 seasons) | Required (3 seasons) |
| Rule of Two | Required | Required |
| Emergency Action Plan | Required | Required |
| Safe Sport Training | — | Required |
| Mental Health in Sport | — | Required |
Important Update - Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
Effective 2026
The decision to transition Making Ethical Decisions (MED) from online learning to an exclusive eLearning format was made through an NCCP partnership, led by the Coaching Association of Canada, to standardize MED training across the country.
Effective April 1, 2026:
Coaches who require MED will complete the training through The Locker
Cost will be $85
Transition Period (2025):
SPAR will continue to offer the current online MED training until March 15
Cost during this period: $45
Coaches who complete the training must also complete the online evaluation by March 31 (free)
After March 31, the current online training and evaluation will no longer be available once the new eLearning is in place.
Super Clinic - Comp Intro
April 10-12, 2026 -Okotoks
Cost $180 - check with your member club for reimbursement policy
Online - Community Development (6:00-10:00 PM)
| Date | Facilitator | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | Les Hawke | Register Here |
| March 31, 2026 | Les Hawke | Register Here |
| April 22, 2026 | Les Hawke | Register Here |
On-Floor - Community Development
| Date | Location | Time | Facilitator | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | Mount Pleasant | 6-10 PM | — | Register Here |
| April 19, 2026 | Oakridge | 12-4 PM | — | Register Here |
| April 29, 2026 | CSC Annex - Bravo | 6-10 PM | Les Hawke | Register Here |
| May 3, 2026 | Oakridge | 12-4 PM | Les Hawke | Register Here |
| May 13, 2026 | CSC Annex - Bravo | 6-10 PM | Les Hawke | Register Here |
Online - Competitive Introduction (6:00-10:00 PM)
| Date | Facilitator | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2026 | Les Hawke | Completed |
| March 25, 2026 | Les Hawke | Register Here |
| April 7, 2026 | Les Hawke | Register Here |
On-Floor / In-Person - Competitive Introduction
| Date | Location | Time | Facilitator | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2026 | Oakridge | 12-4 PM | Les Hawke | Register Here |
| May 6, 2026 | CSC Annex - Bravo | 6-10 PM | Les Hawke | Register Here |
| May 2, 2026 | Oakridge | Full Day - This includes both CORE training and Technical instruction. | Les Hawke | Register Here |
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Please see important resource links below:
Coach Certification 2026-updated
General Coach Requirements (All Levels)
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- All coaches must be registered in RAMP prior to attending any floor sessions (including evaluation floor times)
- All coaches on the bench (Head and Assistant) must meet certification requirements
- Coaches may complete one certification course per season
- First-year coaches must start with Community Development
- If your NCCP Locker shows “In Training” for courses taken between 2019-present, you are still eligible to coach (known Lacrosse Canada / NCCP issue)
Coaching Requirements Overview
| Requirement | U7 - U13 Coaches | U15 - U17 Coaches |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 16 years | 16 years |
| Registration in RAMP | Required (with member club) | Required (with member club) |
| Community Development | Required | Required (Prerequisite) |
| Competitive Introduction | — | Required |
| Making Ethical Decisions (MED) | Required | Required |
| Making Headway in Sport | Required | Required (if not already completed) |
| Respect in Sport - Activity Leader | Required (valid 4 seasons) | Replaced with Safe Sport Training |
| Vulnerable Sector Police Check (VSS) | Required (valid 3 seasons) | Required (valid 3 seasons) |
| Understanding the Rule of Two | Required | Required (if not already completed) |
| NCCP Emergency Action Plan | Required | Required (if not already completed) |
| Safe Sport Training | — | Required |
| Mental Health in Sport | — | Required |
