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Membership Information
ALBERTA GYMNASTICS FEDERATION
Gymnastics ... It ’s more than just a sport!
2016 - 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MEMBERSHIP FORMAT…………………………………..1
CATEGORIES FOR CLUB REGISTRATION……………..2
UP-GRADING INFORMATION………………...………….3
FEE STRUCTURE…………………………………………..3
MISSION, MANDATE and GOALS………………………..4
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP……………………………..7
INSURANCE PROGRAM…………………………………..9
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING “REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE”……………………10
COACHING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS………...13
CANGYM PROGRAM……………………………………….20
CANJUMP PROGRAM……………………………………....21
APPENDIX A………………………Risk Management Cheerleading
APPENDIX B……………………..…Annual Registration Schedule
APPENDIX C……………………….Insurance/Drop In & Birthdays
APPENDIX D…………………….……….……Notification of Risk
APPENDIX E…………………………….……NCCP Levels – New
APPENDIX F……………………….……GCG Coaching Overview
APPENDIX G……………………………………..NCCP Summary
APPENDIX H ……………………………………………PD Points
APPENDIX I …………………………….……AGF Staff Directory
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ALBERTA GYMNASTICS FEDERATION
MEMBERSHIP FORMAT
The AGF membership format has been designed to ensure that equity exists in the fees that are assessed to individual clubs. In order to achieve fairness, the fees are calculated according to the criteria listed below.
1. The types of programs offered by the club and the number of disciplinesdictates the status of your club as a competitive or recreational member.
2. The size of the club (the total number of participants).
It is important for clubs to register all of their participants at least once in each program year (July 1st – June 30th). Failure to register participants may place a club in jeopardy in the event that an unregistered participant is injured, as the insurance program requires all participants to be registered.
Enclosed in this Membership Information Booklet is a chart that you can keep to remind you of critical registration deadlines. If you have any questions, please contact the AGF Membership Coordinator.
Please note that every participant in a club’s programs must be registered with AGF for the current year. This can be done with:
1. “Recreational Participant Registration Form” completed by each non-competitive participant with the top copy returned to the AGF office (yellow form available from the AGF office),
2. Clubs may submit a printout that includes names and addresses of non-competitive participants, or
3. Through Activenet.4. All other members (coaches/competitive athletes/demo team) must be
listed on the appropriate AGF Registration Forms found on the AGF website under Membership - http://abgym.ab.ca/Membership.
Also please ensure for insurance purposes that participants are registered in the appropriate category. i.e. competitive in competitive, recreation in general etc. Participants registered as general, but training under competitive guidelines is not permitted.
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CATEGORIES FOR CLUB REGISTRATION ♦ GENERAL Clubs involved with one or more of the following types of programs will be considered “General Gymnastics Stream”.
- Any individual participating in a non-competitive program (Pre-school, CANGYM, CANJUMP, Interclub, Performance/Demo team, F.A.S.T. (Levels 1, 2, and 3)
♦ COMPETITIVE Clubs involved in operating programs for competitive athletes competing in provincially sanctioned competitions will be considered “Competitive”. Competitive Club consists of the following Categories: Developmental Stream: Women: Pre-Competitive, LEAP, Junior Olympic (JO) 1-3
Competitive Stream: Women: Junior Olympic (JO) 4-8 Aspire 1, Aspire 2 Men: Provincial 1-5, Elite 1, Elite 2 Trampoline & Tumbling: Provincial 1-4 Acro: Level 5-8 Elite/National Stream: Women: Junior Olympic (JO) 9-10,
HP Novice/Junior/Senior Men: Elite 3, Elite 4,
Junior/Senior/Open
Trampoline & Tumbling: National Athletes-Level 5, 6, Junior, Senior Acro: Age Group 1, 2, Youth, Junior, Senior
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UP-GRADING INFORMATION
Any athlete may deem to be competitive by virtue of entering an AGF Sanctioned Competition by the deadline indicated on the meet entry form. The upgrade form must be submitted to the AGF office with applicable fees a minimum of 1 week prior to the competition deadline. This includes registration fees for the competition, up-grading fee for the athlete(s) and the upgrading fee for the club if it is not already registered as competitive for that program.
FEE STRUCTURE REGULAR PROGRAMS – ALL CLUBS 1. Basic Club Fee -General -Developmental
- Competitive and
2. Participant Assessments - Competitive Coaches - General Coaches
- Pre-Coaches/Coaches in Training - Elite athletes - Competitive athletes - Developmental athletes - General athletes
3. Programs: each of the following categories are considered one discipline: - Competitive female athlete (WAG)
- Competitive male athlete (MAG) - Competitive acro athlete (ACRO)
- Competitive T & T athlete (T&T) The General component of a Competitive Club is included with the fee. NOTE: Many clubs offer “promotional or special activities” for which they do not charge a specific fee. No additional registration is required for participants in promotional activities on the condition that the activity does not exceed 3 hours in total. Special situations should be brought to the attention of the AGF’s President/CEO. REMINDER: For insurance purposes, all names of the participants must be recorded and submitted to the AGF office (upon completion of the program). Forms are available from the AGF office. Clubs should also retain a copy for their records. Rental of your facility to an independent group that is conducting its own activity does not have to be registered with AGF. However, you should ensure that a
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formal rental agreement is signed which stipulates that the group will provide its own Comprehensive Liability Insurance. NOTE: PAYMENT OF LIABILITY AND SPORT ACCIDENT INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSESSMENTS ($4.80 PER PARTICIPANT FOR GENERAL/DEVELOPMENTAL AND $7.50 FOR PROVINCIAL/ELITE/NATIONAL) ARE A CONDITION OF MEMBERSHIP AND MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH NEW PARTICIPANT ON THE REGISTRATION FORMS (Summer/Fall/Winter/Spring).
MISSION, MANDATE AND GOALS
The Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) is an organization comprised of general and competitive gymnastics clubs throughout Alberta. The AGF exists to provide support and services to the member clubs. The member clubs "are" the AGF.
Mission Statement
"We are dedicated to developing gymnastics and its values by encouraging participation, growth, and personal success for everyone."
Business Statement
The business of the Alberta Gymnastics Federation is to bring together the resources required to achieve its mission, in affiliation with its partners. This includes, but is not limited to, human resources, financial resources, programs and facilities.
Values and Belief Statement The Alberta Gymnastics Federation believes that gymnastics should be a positive experience for all and that every member is entitled to a safe and respectful sporting environment.
The Alberta Gymnastics Federation values honesty and integrity as demonstrated through:
Team work and cooperation, and the fostering of respect for and compliance with guidelines regulations and rules.
Mutual respect between and among athletes, coaches, judges, clubs, disciplines, administrators and volunteers.
The Alberta Gymnastics Federation values equitable access to opportunities for personal success and development. The Alberta Gymnastics Federation values the fun, fitness and fundamentals of gymnastics and the pursuit of excellence.
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Goal Statement
1. More people participating in and enjoying gymnastics.
2. To achieve Olympic podium performances.
3. Inspire athletes to achieve personal success.
4. More partners building gymnastics.
Mandate
As a Not-for-Profit, volunteer-directed agency, the Alberta Gymnastics Federation functions on behalf of its member clubs to co-ordinate activities and programs that contribute to the development of gymnastics as both a recreational activity and a competitive sport.
The primary (core) activities of the AGF include:
• Participation Development
• Athlete / Leadership Development
• Membership Development
• Services and Resources
1. Participation Development
Enhancing and expanding the membership by encouraging more people toparticipate in gymnastics.
2. Athlete/Leadership Development: Men’s, Trampoline & Tumbling Women’s,Acro and General
Enhancing the existing high level of athletes and coaching developmentalprograms to allow all levels of athletes to reach their personal best.
Expanding the coaching development to produce more and better coaches.
Expanding the judging development to produce more and better judges.
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3. Membership Development
Continue to be competitive leaders of a safe and enjoyable sport that benefits everyone.
4. Services & Resources
Expanding the market thrust of Alberta Gymnastics Federation to meet the challenges of greater self-sufficiency in developing the growth of the sport.
Continue to develop the communication with our membership through Social Media (email, website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), workshops, brochures, and committee/assembly meetings.
Maintain strong organizational and financial controls to ensure longevity of the organization.
Operations As a volunteer-directed, Not-for-Profit agency, the Alberta Gymnastics Federation functions under the guidance of an elected Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for determining the strategic priorities of the Federation and identifying the primary organizational objectives that arise from those priorities. Responsibility for achieving objectives and conducting the day-to-day business of the Federation is assigned to the staff.
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BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO
THE ALBERTA GYMNASTICS FEDERATION The primary role of the Federation is to provide administrative support in the development and delivery of programs and competitions in General Gymnastics, National Coaching Certification Programs, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline and Tumbling, Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Acro Gymnastics and Special Events. The Alberta Gymnastics Federation is comprised of member clubs throughout the Province. The AGF has two general areas of responsibility. One area is the coordination of gymnastics activities that are Provincial in nature such as leadership development, the recreation development program and the competitive program. The other area is that of the provision of services to clubs, particularly services that would not otherwise be available to the clubs. The following is a list of some of the advantages that a club receives with membership to the AGF: SERVICES AND RESOURCES:
• A comprehensive liability insurance package to protect club directors,
coaches and supervisors from potential lawsuits as well as a sports accident insurance policy that compensates participants for sport related injuries.
• Access to program resources. • Leadership Development (i.e. coaching and judging clinics and
certification). Access to NCCP Courses. • Eligibility for grants that are available through various government
agencies. • Provincial support – grant/funding support letters. • Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting and opportunity to
nominate individuals for positions on the Board of Directors. Direct input into AGF’s operation and policy development.
• Access to National “CANGYM” badge program. • Access to Provincial CanJump Badge Program. • Access to various fundraising initiatives (including AGF sponsored
casino). • Right to participate in sanctioned, safe competitions, events and interclub
activities. • Provincially and nationally regulated coaching standards.
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• Knowledgable and dedicated staff. • Comprehensive coach and volunteer screening procedures. • “Respect in Sport” – required harassment and abuse education for
coaches, parents, athletes, judges and other volunteers. • Subsidized travel for athletes, coaches and officials for sanctioned
events. • Comprehensive AGF Communication Binder updated yearly
containing all information pertaining to hosting events, policies and procedures, technical regulations, etc.
• Regular electronic mailings on upcoming events, educational course listings, etc.
• Use of the Alberta Gymnastics Federation website to advertise positions available at your club or equipment that you may want to find or sell.
• The opportunity to promote your club through a direct link to your website from the AGF website.
• Enhancement Grant totaling $100,000.00 • Coach Mentorship Program $18,000 • Sport and Club Promotion • Member of a National Sport Body; Gymnastics Canada • Access to Online Registration with ActiveNet. • Access to 3rd Level Consulting for Operations/Policy
support/development.
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INSURANCE PROGRAM
The Alberta Gymnastics Federation provides a comprehensive insurance package for its member clubs. Participation in the program is mandatory as it covers all of the club directors and representatives of the AGF, coaches, volunteers and athletes. The Program has two components:
i. Comprehensive General Liability Policy, which provides 10 milliondollars’ worth of coverage for litigation costs and settlements arising fromnegligence which results in personal harm.
ii. Sports Accident Policy, which provides cash payment for specific types ofinjuries. Costs such as ambulance charges, and immediate “out ofpocket” expenses related to an injury may also be provided through thiscoverage.
iii. DAS Canada- Telephone Legal Advice helpline. This program willprovide your Board of Directors, club owners and general managersUNLIMITED access to legal advice from 8:00 a.m. to midgnight, sevendays a week. Please contact AGF for the applicable information.
Making a Claim:
Contact: Mr. Neil H. HoggToole Peet and Co. Calgary, Alberta (403) 209-5428 Toll Free 1-888-838-6653
Please note that Toole Peet and Co. also offer a wide range of supplementary optional coverage that individual clubs may wish to purchase. They offer preferred rates to AGF member clubs for these supplementary policies. Clubs may wish to consider coverage such as, building contents, business interruption, or increasing their own Directors and Officers Liability.
For further information regarding Insurance please refer to the Insurance Bulletin in your Membership package.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REGARDING
“REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE”
• Who should be registered with the Alberta Gymnastics Federation?
It is a clear requirement that all Member Clubs register all individual memberswith Alberta Gymnastics including athletes, coaches, and coaches-in-training.(Please see below for birthday party and drop-in participants).Failure to register all members will be considered an act of misrepresentation andwill have adverse effects on the Club’s membership status, and more importantly,there will be no insurance coverage for unregistered individuals.
• Do we have to register all of our members/participants with the AGF?
YES. It is a condition of membership in the AGF that clubs register all of theircompetitive athletes and general participants. Insurance coverage could bejeopardized if an individual who is not registered is injured. However, eachparticipant need only be registered once per season (July-June).
• If we rent our facility to another organization or group do we require anyadditional insurance coverage? (eg. Ski clubs, Aerobic classes)
NO, not usually. Assuming that your club has obtained adequate TenantsLiability insurance you should be able to sub-let your premises without concern.We do recommend, however, that you execute a written rental agreement with thegroup in which you stipulate that they must obtain their own General CommercialLiability Insurance coverage. You should also check with your landlord to ensurethat there are no restrictions in your lease that would prevent you from renting itout.
• Are drop-ins/birthday party attendees required to pay an AGF membership fee?
AGF encourages clubs to register all attendees; however, a separate insurancecoverage for member clubs offering drop-ins and birthday parties has beensecured at a lower cost. For insurance purposes, all names of the participants mustbe recorded and submitted to the AGF office on a quarterly basis. Please seeAppendix C.
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• Can athletes and chaperones travel to a gymnastics competition outside ofCanada?
YES, they are insured as long as they have requested sanction and obtainedapproval from Gymnastics Canada to participate in the competition that they wishto attend outside of Canada.
AGF currently possesses an accident policy with SSQ Insurance and containedwithin this policy is $20,000 for additional medical expenses provided to theparticipants, even if the event or competition occurs outside of Canada. ToolePeet agrees that $20,000 is an adequate limit for expenses incurred in Canada butmay not suffice for expenses incurred in other countries (ie. United States). AGF,through Toole Peet has negotiated for SSQ to provide the member clubs at anadditional cost a separate Sports Accident policy for teams and clubs that wouldbe traveling abroad for competitions. The limit that was discussed was $100,000.This limit may still not be sufficient but should allow the injured athlete to returnto Canada. In order to obtain coverage for Sickness while incurred outside ofCanada a separate travel medical policy should also be purchased.
• Is anyone covered under the AGF insurance policy that is not a direct member ofa registered club?
Yes, AGF’s insurance coverage always extends to parents of registered members,as well as the Board of Directors of the club. Parents acting as chaperones arealso covered providing they are involved in an activity related to the memberclub.
* A Parent or Guardian of a minor whose name is contained in the register of members of a MemberClub shall be considered a member of the Society. A member so associated shall, subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors have the same rights and obligations as an Associated Member.
• AGF’s Refund Policy – At what point do you accept a refund?
COMPETITIVE: If a competitive or elite athlete has trained for a period of 30 days (one month) or less, the club would be eligible for a refund of ½ the registration fee, no GST or insurance fee would be included.
GENERAL: If a general member has trained for a period of 14 days (2 weeks) or less, the club would be eligible for a refund of ½ the registration fee, no GST or insurance fee would be included.
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• Is the use of “Jumpy Tents” covered under the AGF Insurance coverage?
“Jumpy Tents” are in fact covered under the AGF Policy as long as they follow a set format, established rules and guidelines to ensure kids are kept safe and being taught in a secure manner. Acceptable skills include safety stops, tucks, straddles, seat drops, hand and knee drops.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE AGF OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WITH REGARD TO SPECIFIC SITUATIONS.
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COACHING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
ALBERTA GYMNASTICS FEDERATION
Coaching Certification – Club As we start to move toward Competency-Based training please see the following documents to see the future of NCCP training for our sport. Remember, this is a long-term plan that will take years to pilot and implement.
Please see the revised NCCP documents: 1) Transfer of Qualification from the Levels NCCP to the Competency-Based NCCP(Appendix E)
2) Overview of the Gymnastics NCCP program (Appendix F)
3) Coaching Education Pathway (Appendix G)
4) NCCP PD Points Summary (Appendix H)
QUESTIONS? Contact the Education Program Coordinator Gina Peake at the AGF office 1-800-665-1010.
Certified NCCP Coach (National Coaching Certification Program) To be considered a certified Artistic Gymnastics Coach, coaches must have successfully completed all four components of the Gymnastics Foundations Artistic certification (Introduction, Theory, Artistic-sport specific and Evaluation) OR all three components of the (old) NCCP Level 1 program (Theory, Artistic Technical, and Practical).
To be considered a certified Trampoline Gymnastics Coach, coaches must have successfully completed all four components of the Gymnastics Foundations Trampoline certification (Introduction, Theory, Trampoline-sport specific and Evaluation) OR all three components of the (old) NCCP Level 1 program (Theory, Trampoline Technical, and Practical).
To be considered a certified Acrobatics Gymnastics Coach, coaches must have successfully completed all the necessary components to be considered a certified Artistic Gymnastics Coach or a certified Trampoline Gymnastics Coach.
Coaches may start their NCCP Gymnastics Foundations training at age 15 (no pre-requisite required), however they may not apply for certification or Level 2/Competition 1 training until 16 years of age.
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Registered General (Recreation) Coach
Registered General Active Start coaches must have a minimum of Gymnastics Foundations Introduction, Theory, and Active Start Gymnastics OR (old) PCCP training/certification to coach children 6 years of age and under. For recreational classes for children between 6 to 12 years of age, the instructor must be Artistic Gymnastics trained.
Registered General Artistic Gymnastics coaches must have a minimum of Gymnastics Foundations Introduction, Theory, and Artistic Gymnastics OR (old) NCCP Level 1 Gymnastics certification (theory, technical and practical). [If trampoline or double mini-trampoline is used anywhere in the program, the Gymnastics Foundations Trampoline course or (old) NCCP Trampoline Technical is also required]. Artistic Gymnastics Trained coaches can lead classes for children 6 years and older. For classes with children 0-6 years, the coach must be Active Start Trained.
Registered General Trampoline coaches must have a minimum of Gymnastics Foundations Introduction, Theory, and Trampoline Gymnastics OR (old) NCCP Level 1 Trampoline certification (theory, technical and practical).
Coaches may start their NCCP Gymnastics Foundations training at age 15 (no pre-requisite required), however they may not apply for certification or Level 2/Competition 1 training until 16 years of age.
TRAINED Coaches versus CERTIFIED Coaches
INTRO+THEORY+SPORT SPECIFIC (Artistic, Trampoline etc.) = TRAINED
“TRAINED” coaches may independently coach their own group of athletes as long as there is a “Certified” coach in the gym at all times. Coaches are encouraged to only coach athletes at their present level of training or below. “TRAINED” coaches may proceed through the coaching pathway and are eligible to take Level 2/Competition 1 courses in their specified discipline.
INTRO +THEORY+SPORT SPECIFIC+ EVALUATION= CERTIFIED
“CERTIFIED” coaches may independently coach their own group of athletes AND may supervise and mentor other coaches at or below their present certification level. Certified coaches that have mentorship or supervisory responsibilities should be a minimum of 18 years of age.
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Coaches may start their NCCP Gymnastics Foundations training at age 15 (no pre-requisite required), however they may not apply for certification or Level 2 training until 16 years of age.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING COMPONENTS – APPLICABLE TO ALL COACHES
All coaches must become Respect in Sport certified within 60 days from their date of employment. There will be no ‘grand fathering’ of this course. Any coach not Respect in Sport certified within the time limit is subject to sanction by the AGF upon receipt of a complaint in accordance with the AGF Discipline Policy.
All coaches who are selected as a Team Coach for AGF must show proof of Respect in Sport certification prior to being approved as a Team Coach. A coach cannot act as a Team Coach without Respect in Sport certification. (see 20.2.5)
Any clubs with coaches other than coaches in training, found to be missing RIS Certification will be fined $25.00 per coach. If necessary, the invoice will be sent in February. Please ensure your club adheres to the policy mentioned above.
After Respect in Sport certification is obtained, no re-certification is required. Visit: www.gymnasticscanada.respectgroupinc.com/secure/
Making Ethical Decisions
All coaches must complete the Make Ethical Decisions (MED) module and the MED Competition Introduction online evaluation available through the Coaching Association of Canada. (www.coach.ca)
Gymnastics Foundations Coaches must complete the module and online evaluation as part of their certification (the module is covered in the GF Theory course, and online requirement is to be completed afterwards). Coaches need their Coaching Certification number (NCCP#) to access the online evaluation. If a coach does not have an NCCP#, contact AGF or the Coaching Association of Canada (613-235-5000).
Coaches who were certified with the old NCCP Level 1 Theory (not Part A) course needed to have completed the MED module and/or evaluation prior to December 31, 2014. If they failed to complete the MED requirements they have been reassigned to “Trained” status.
All coaches are strongly urged to be certified in Standard First-Aid and CPR.
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All club coaches are strongly urged to undergo proper screening practices.
Any clubs with concerns regarding certification of their coaches are encouraged to contact the AGF Education Program Coordinator or the President/CEO.
Registered Pre-Coach and Coaches in Training
Pre-Coaches in Training Program (Pre-CIT) Coaches who are 13 and 14 years of age can enroll in the Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique Pre-CIT Program. If the individual is 13 years of age the program is 2 years in duration, 1 year if they are 14 years old. AGF encourages enrollment in this program, as it introduces aspiring coaches to the various aspects of coaching gymnastics. This is a club based program. It involves individual study, mentorship and hands-on coaching experience under the direct* supervision of a mentor coach. Mentor coaches must be a minimum of 18 years of age, certified Gymnastics Foundations or Level 1 coach, and have sound knowledge of the pre-school and recreational programs in their club. Only coaches enrolled in the GCG Pre-CIT program can be registered members of Alberta Gymnastics. Those clubs using unapproved mentorship programs will not be able to utilize the AGF membership program for those coaches. AGF strongly recommends that all clubs used the GCG Pre-CIT program when working with aspiring coaches 13-14 years of age. To obtain the Pre-CIT Workbook and Mentor’s Guide please contact the AGF NCCP Program Coordinator.
*(Direct supervision means: Pre-CIT coaches cannot have sole responsibility for a group of athletes and must be supervised by working side by side with a CERTIFIED coach that is a minimum of 18 years of age).
Coaches in Training
Coaches “IN TRAINING” refers to coaches that have started taking some Gymnastics Foundations courses, but are not yet considered “TRAINED”. These coaches have only completed Gymnastics Introduction and/or Theory course(s). These coaches are referred to be “IN TRAINING”. Coaches “IN TRAINING” must be under the direct* supervision of a certified coach.
*(Direct supervision means: Coaches with “In Training” status cannot have sole responsibility for a group of athletes and must be working side by side and supervised by a CERTIFIED coach that is a minimum of 18 years of age).
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Head Coach/Program Directors
COMPETITIVE CLUBS In competitive clubs, the gymnastics Head Coach or the gymnastics Program Director must be CERTIFIED NCCP Level 2 Gymnastics (Theory, Technical and Practical) or Competition 1 (C1) (4 day course + Portfolio & Video Evaluation). Head Coaches or Program Directors of a trampoline/tumbling program must be certified NCCP Level 2 Trampoline (Theory, Technical and Practical).
RECREATIONAL CLUBS In recreational clubs the Head Coach or the gymnastics Program Director must be certified NCCP Level 1 gymnastics (Theory, Technical and Practical) OR Gymnastics Foundations certified (Intro, Theory, Artistic and Evaluation).
IMPORTANT: Please refer to Appendix G to review minimum requirements for NCCP coach training for CANGYM and JO levels. To coach children ages 6 years and under, coaches must be NCCP Active Start trained. For coaching children over the age of 6 in a recreation program, the instructor must be Artistic Gymnastics trained. To be a supervisor or to work independently coaches must be 18 years of age AND certified. “Trained” coaches must be indirectly supervised.
Coaching Certification – Discipline
MEN - Qualifications for AGF sanctioned events
All competitive coaches wishing to be on the training and/or competition floor at any AGF sanctioned event must have their NCCP Level 1 Gymnastics Certification (Theory, Technical and Practical) OR Gymnastics Foundations Artistic Gymnastics Certification (Intro, Theory, Artistic and Evaluation).
Coaches participating at Provincial Championships must have NCCP Competition Introduction (C1)/Level 2 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Certification or higher.
A Gymnastics Foundations Artistic Gymnastics certified coach can coach Level 1 (P1) at Provincial Championships. A Gymnastics Foundations Artistic Gymnastics Trained coach can coach Level 1 (P1) at Provincial Championships if supervised by a Gymnastics Foundations Artistic Gymnastics certified coach. Please refer to Appendix G.
All provincial Team Coaches for Western and Canadian Championships will be required to have NCCP Level 3 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Certification.
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WOMEN - Qualifications for AGF sanctioned events
For all AGF sanctioned events, at least one coach listed on the official registration form must be certified with NCCP to the level required for the competition. All other registered coaches for the event must be certified at/or one level below the required level for the competition and must be supervised by the higher certified coach. Therefore, all competitions within the Province, with the exception of Trials to Canadians and Trials to Canada Winter Games, requires one registered coach to be certified in Competition 1/Level 2 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. For Trials to Canadians at least one registered coach must be certified in Level 3 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. Please refer to Appendix G.
T&T - Qualifications for AGF sanctioned events
Note: Coaches who have recently undertaken certification in trampoline and/or artistic gymnastics may apply, in writing to the AGF T&T Coordinator for an exemption to be on the floor at sanctioned events.
A. F.A.S.T LEVEL COACHES
Coaches that are Level 1 Trained, or higher, in trampoline and/or Foundations Trampoline Gymnastics Certification are allowed to coach athletes on trampoline and double mini-trampoline. Coaches must be Level 1 Trained in Artistic Gymnastics and or Gymnastics Foundations Artistic Gymnastics Certified to coach athletes in tumbling. A coach must be present when an athlete is warming up or competing.
B. PRE-NATIONAL LEVEL COACHES
Pre-national coaches (athletes at levels 1-4) must be certified NCCP Level 2 Trampoline in order to coach athletes on trampoline and DMT. Coaches must be certified NCCP Level 2 Artistic Gymnastics/Competition 1 and/or Trampoline to coach athletes in tumbling. A coach must be present when an athlete is warming up or competing.
C. NATIONAL LEVEL COACHES
All National coaches (athletes at Levels 5+) must be fully certified in Level 3 Trampoline to coach athletes on Trampoline and DMT and be either certified in Level 3 Artistic Gymnastics or Trampoline to coach athletes on tumbling. A coach must be present when an athlete is warming up and competing.
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ACRO - Qualifications for AGF sanctioned events
In order to qualify to be on the training or competition floor at AGF sanctioned events, all coaches must be certified in accordance with the most recent technical regulations as determined by the Acrobatic Gymnastics Technical Program.
GCG recommends that coaches coaching Acrobatic Gymnastics at the recreational level must be either Level 1 trained or Gymnastics Foundations Artistic trained coaches.
Minimum NCCP requirements for National Level Competitions – All coaches who require access to the training, warm-up and competition floors at National level competitions must be Competition 2/Level 2 Certified in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics or Trampoline.
General Coaches- Qualifications for Canadian and World Gymnaestrada
Any general coach participating in Canadian and World Gymnaestrada must be Level 2/Competition 2 certified in at least one discipline (men’s/women’s artistic, trampoline or rhythmic) to have access to training and performance gyms. See Appendix G
Team Coach
The Coach(es), Chef de Mission and Manager(s) named to an Alberta Team must be certified in the Respect in Sport program.
Any Coach, Chef de Mission, or Manager on an Alberta Team should possess certification in Standard First Aid and CPR.
Any Coach, Chef de Mission, or Manager on an Alberta Team must complete and submit a Police Record Check and an Intervention Record Check that will be held at the AGF office in the strictest of confidence. As section 21 of the AGF Policies and Procedures states, these checks must be received by the AGF office by March 1st of the competitive season, or prior to the event/registration deadline, if the event takes place prior to March 1st. PRCs and IRCs are valid for a period of 3 years from the date of the completed PRC and IRC.
An Alberta named Team Coach can only be appointed to one discipline at any given event.
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The Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) continues to sell the CANGYM Manual. The 2009 version of the program is very coach and parent friendly. For coaches, the content includes clear illustrations of the skills and teaching tips for each. For parents, the Progress Reports clearly illustrate the skills that the child is evaluated on. This gymnastic skill based program has 12 levels and every level has 20 skills. Badge levels white and grey have been removed from the program. Another exciting component to the manual is the addition of a CD with electronic copies of the Progress Reports, Evaluation Sheets and Certificates. This way your documents can be personalized to include your clubs’ logo and participant names! This manual will continue to evolve. The CANGYM Manuals are available for purchase from the Alberta Gymnastics Federation today! The CANGYM Program Manual is $100.00 (plus Shipping, Handling & GST) for Members and $125.00 (plus Shipping, Handling & GST) for Non Members. Please order online at www.abgym.ab.ca. If you have any questions regarding the CANGYM Program please contact AGF at 1-800-665-1010.
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What is the CANJUMP Program? • A grass roots, recreational Trampoline and Tumbling program for all abilities,
ages 4 and up.
• A new approach to traditional badge programs.
• Individually paced program. No Pass or Fail.
• A program that will provide you with exceptional support and service.
• A program supported by Gymnastics Canada Gymnastique and AlbertaGymnastics Federation.
• A Program sponsored by Play Factory Inc. The Trampoline Specialists.
CANJUMP Program. It’s about Quality
The Canjump Program is an innovative recreation program dedicated to teaching trampoline and tumbling to children in a fun, challenging, and rewarding atmosphere. Samples of Reward Posters: DMT, Trampoline, Tumbling
Trampoline and Tumbling (T&T) consists of 3 disciplines; Trampoline, Double mini-trampoline (DMT) and Tumbling. CANJUMP has developed a quality program that teaches the children the basics of this sport.
Individual trampoline focuses on combinations of skills performed one after the other with no breaks or jumps in between. Double Mini- Trampoline takes place on a smaller, narrower trampoline with the participant running up to jump onto the trampoline, performing 1 or 2 skills which land back on the trampoline, and performing a dismount skill on a landing mat. Tumbling consists of performing a series of tumbling skills along a 40 to 80 foot long, 6 foot wide sprung or rod floor, or by simply using a line of mats.
The CANJUMP Program is safe, fun, motivational, and allows participants to track their progress throughout their classes.
The CANJUMP Program is committed to delivering a high quality Trampoline and Tumbling program for Canada. We’re confident that once your club uses the CANJUMP Program, you (and your participants) will be glad you did.
The CANJUMP Program manual is available through www.abgym.ab.ca. For more information and materials please contact: AGF at 1-800-665-1010.
Appendix A
Risk Management Tips for Cheerleading
Preventing Tumbling Injuries in Cheerleading
Claims received from Markel’s Cheerleading program frequently involve injuries associated with tumbling activities. Back handsprings cause the most tumbling injuries, and require spotters to be both experienced and vigilant when supervising this activity. The American Association of Cheerleading Coaches & Advisors (AACCA) suggests the spotters bust be able to move quickly and provide assistance on each successive flip-flop.
AACCA also recommends the following:
• Make sure that the tumbling area is sufficient and free of obstructions, and that the tumbling surface is smooth, level, clean and dry.
• Develop a “traffic flow” plan that ensures safe participation. • Make sure performers warm up properly before tumbling. • Follow a well-planned program of skill progressions. • Provide competent spotting according to the need and ability of each participant and the
requirements of the maneuver being performed. • Be sure that participants have demonstrated proficiency in executing proper landing
techniques, and can protect themselves in case of uncontrolled landing and falls. • Do not allow cheerleaders to tumble in improper attire, such as clothing that is restrictive
or too loose. Do not let cheerleaders wear jewelry or chew gum. • Exercise extreme caution, use appropriate progressions, and provide competent spotting
when reaching somersaulting skills. These activities are considered to be “higher than ordinary risk.”
• Skills involving a head-first entry (dive roll entry) are characterized by little or no margin for error, require unreasonably high risk and carry with them a dangerously high potential for serious, catastrophic injury or even death. Dive roll skills or any of their variations are considered to be inherently dangerous and, as such, are not recommended.
• Trampolines, mini-trampolines and other projectile devices are not recommended for any cheerleading activity.
Appendix B
ANNUAL REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
JULY 1st - BEGINNING OF PROGRAM YEAR
JUNE 30th - END OF PROGRAM YEAR REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION (DEADLINES) REQUIRED BY AGF DEADLINE SUMMER - AGF Recreational forms for children July 1st registered in summer programs. Third Friday of (Beginning of September Program year) - Registration for coaches conducting summer programs. - Recreational forms for all children not previously included with the RECREATIONAL FALL Summer Registration. Third Friday of - All athletes November Recreational - All coaches/instructors and apprentice & coaches not previously included with ***COMPETITIVE***
***COMPETITIVE *** the Summer Registration. Third Friday of - Payment for membership fees. October - Completed Membership Booklet. UPGRADING Upgrading athletes from recreation to 1 week prior to Competitive or upgrading an athlete from Competition one competitive category to another. Deadline Registration forms for all participants Third Friday in
WINTER not previously included with Summer February or Fall Registration. Registration forms for all participants/ Third Friday in SPRING coaches not previously included with May Summer, Fall or Winter Registrations. PLEASE NOTE: ATHLETES MAY BE UPGRADED TO COMPETITIVE AT THE SAME TIME AS THE COMPETITION DEADLINE. ENTRY FEES, UPGRADING ATHLETE FEES AND CLUB FEES (if applicable) MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE CORRECT ENTRY FORM WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE PROGRAM’S TECHNICAL HANDBOOK. ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A CURRENT AGF REGISTRATION NUMBER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE.
Please note submission dates for Drop-In/Birthday Parties registration: September 30th, December 31st, March 31st, June 30th
Appendix C
Insurance is an important issue in the sport of Gymnastics and the Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) is continually researching and monitoring the conditions, provincially and nationally. AGF secured insurance coverage for member clubs offering Drop-Ins and Birthday Parties at the following rates: Drop In – Insurance cost of $2.00 per participant includes: • 1 year of General Liability and Sports Accident coverage (based upon an annual
premium adjustment). • Clubs are responsible for tracking the names and numbers of the participants (see
attached form provided as an example). • AGF will collect the participant information from the clubs on a quarterly basis
(Sept. 30/Dec. 31/March 31/June 30) and then remit to Toole Peet at the end of each policy term and adjustments will be made accordingly.
• Drop In participants WILL NOT have to pay an AGF registration fee.
Birthday parties are a different matter. AllSport insurance informs AGF that their experience with parties is adverse and a $2.50 will need to be charge for each participant. This fee is for 1 year of General Liability ONLY. Sports Accident coverage could not be secured.
• Clubs are responsible for tracking the names and numbers of the participants (see attached form provided as an example).
• AGF will collect the participant information from the clubs on a quarterly basis and then remit to Toole Peet at the end of each policy term and adjustments will be made accordingly.
• Birthday party participants WILL NOT have to pay an AGF registration fee. The 3 promotional visits will remain in effect. "The number of allowable promotional visits is three (3) per individual in a season. This coverage is for promotional activities only and not for participation in any form of regularly scheduled programs. A list of all names must be kept on file for insurance purposes." 2016-2017 AGF Insurance Handbook
Appendix C (page 2)
ALBERTA GYMNASTICS FEDERATION
DROP-IN/BIRTHDAY PARTY
PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM
To be submitted Quarterly September 30th /December 31st /March 31st /June 30th
CHILDREN/YOUTH/ADULT PROGRAMS
Club: ______________________________________________ Program: ___________________________________________ (eg: Drop-in/Birthday)
PARTICIPANT’S NAME Please Print
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
_________________________________ _________________________________
**Please refer to your AGF Communications Binder for Specific insurance coverage**
*Excel spreadsheet with all above information listed is also acceptable
Date: ___________________
NOTIFICATION AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK, CONSENT TO FIRST AID TREATMENT, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS
PARTICIPANT’S FIRST NAME: PARTICIPANT’S LAST NAME: PARTICIPANT’S DATE of BIRTH: GENDER:
ADDRESS: CITY: PROVINCE:
POSTAL CODE: PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: TELEPHONE:
EMERGENCY CONTACT: EMERGENCY CONTACT TELEPHONE:
CLASS NAME: CLASS DAY: CLASS TIME:
Club Name: (the “Gymnastics Club”). [Club to enter full legal name and trade name]
Gymnastics Club’s Programs are defined and include all multiple gymnastics related activities, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Recreational / General Gymnastics;• Kids Can Move;• Women’s and Men’s Artistic;• Trampoline and Tumbling;• Acrobatics;• Birthday Parties;
• Drop-in Sessions;• Cheerleading; as per AGF guidelines• Urban Gymnastics (Parkour) and Circus
Training; as per AGF guidelines• General acrobatics and fitness; and• Similar activities.
(Hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ACTIVITIES”).
DESCRIPTION OF RISKS: I am aware that the ACTIVITIES involve inherent risks, dangers and hazards, both known and unknown, that are associated with unique movement patterns and skills, which may, in some circumstances be executed on specialized apparatus. I understand that similar risks are also inherent in using equipment associated with the ACTIVITIES, and any other devices, apparatus or attractions present at the facility. I understand the risk of negligence on the part of the Gymnastics Club and its employees, volunteers and representatives, including the failure on the part of same to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect the participants from the risks, dangers and hazards, both known and unknown, of participating in the ACTIVITIES. I acknowledge that personal harm or injury may be sustained during my/my child’s involvement in the ACTIVITIES, including, but not limited to, broken bones, head / neck injuries, concussion, dislocations, tendon and ligament damage (including sprains), damage to teeth and dental work, spinal injuries (that could result in various degrees of paralysis), and death. I acknowledge and assume the potential risks and consent to my/my child’s participation in the ACTIVITIES.
CONSENT TO PARTICIPATION: • I/my child have/has been informed that I/he/she is to abide by the rules and regulations including directions
and instructions from the administrators, instructors, coaches, and supervisors as imposed on me/my child while participating in the ACTIVITIES.
• In the event that I/my child fails to abide by the rules and regulations imposed on me/my child whileparticipating in the ACTIVITIES, disciplinary action may either require that I/he/she not participate in the ACTIVITIES, or that I will leave/be contacted to have my child picked up or transported home at my own expense.
• I acknowledge that I/my child am/is in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in theACTIVITIES, and I acknowledge it is my responsibility to notify the staff of any physical or mental concerns for me/my child which may affect my/my child’s participation in the ACTIVITIES.
• I acknowledge that the ACTIVITIES may require an instructor, coach, employee or supervisor to performsome manual spotting which involves direct physical contact with me/my child and designed to assist the participant in the safe performance of the program skills, and I consent to same.
Appendix D
Date: ___________________
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS: I confirm that I have read the above description of risks and understand the risks involved in participating in the Gymnastics Club’s program and ACTIVITIES. I confirm that I voluntarily and freely accept all such risks and choose to participate/allow my child to participate in the Gymnastics Club’s program and ACTIVITIES. I accept full responsibility for my own/my child’s actions.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Gymnastics Club’s program and ACTIVITIES, I hereby agree as follows:
To waive any and all claims that I have or may have in the future against, and to release and discharge from any and all liability, the Gymnastics Club, it’s directors, officers, employees, consultants, agents, contractors, volunteers, and representatives, and their respective successors and assigns, or any of them in connection with or participation in the Gymnastics Club’s program and ACTIVITIES (collectively, the “Releasees”), for any and all of the following:
• Personal injury;• Death;• Property damage; and/or• Any other loss, damage or expense,
arising from any cause whatsoever, including negligence (including, but not limited to, negligence caused by my own actions or inactions, those of others participating in the ACTIVITIES, the conditions in which the ACTIVITIES take place, or negligence of the Releasees), breach of contract, or breach of any statutory duty or other duty of care, on the part of the Releasees, and further including the failure on the part of the Releasees to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards of participating in the Gymnastics Club’s program and ACTIVITIES. I further agree to indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage or cost which any may incur as a result of a claim, brought by myself or anyone on by behalf, against any of the Releasees.
AUTHORIZATION OF FIRST AID IN CASE OF EMERGENCY AND INDEMNIFICATION OF COSTS:
I hereby authorize basic first aid to be delivered to me/my child by the Gymnastics Club’s staff or other authorities. By administering first aid when required or requested, the Gymnastics Club in no way warrants or assumes any liability in relation to the administration of such basic first aid.
I further understand and agree that, in the case of an emergency, the Gymnastics Club assumes no responsibility or obligation relative to any cost or expense related to carrying out an emergency procedure and/or emergency transportation for me/my child and I agree to pay for such costs and expenses and shall indemnify and reimburse the Gymnastics Club for any such costs or expenses that it incurs.
I confirm and agree that this Notification and Assumption of Risk, Consent to First Aid Treatment, and Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta. I confirm and agree that if any portion of this Notification and Assumption of Risk, Consent to First Aid Treatment, and Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims is found to be void and unenforceable, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.
I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS LEGAL AGREEMENT, I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS AGAINST THIS GYMNASTICS CLUB INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT.
Signed this _____________________ day of ___________________, 20______at _________________________
Signature of Participant (if over 18 years of age) Signature of Witness
Signature of Parent of Guardian (as named above) Signature of Witness
Appendix D (Page 2)
NOTE:
Com
mun
ity S
port
Stre
amCo
mpe
titio
n St
ream
Coac
hPr
e-Ci
T G
ymna
stics
Fou
ndat
ions
Com
petit
ion
Intro
duct
ion
C
ompe
titio
n In
tro A
dvan
ced
C
ompe
titio
n De
velo
pmen
t
Com
petit
ion
Dev A
dvan
ced
Quali
ficat
ions
13 -
15 ye
ar ol
din
Lev
els N
CCP
GCG
Prog
ram
Intro
ducti
onTh
eory
Gym
Spor
tEv
aluati
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ryTe
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ksho
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tion
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Tech
nical
Prac
tical
STAT
USCo
urse
s & A
ssign
ments
Athle
teST
ATUS
L1 C
ERTI
FIED
Certif
ied
L1 T
heor
y & T
echn
ical
Train
edL1
Tec
hnica
l & P
racti
cal
In tra
ining
L1 T
echn
ical
In tra
ining
L1 T
heor
y or C
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ining
L2 C
ERTI
FIED
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rtified
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TBD
TBD
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heor
y & T
echn
ical
Tr
ained
TBD
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Pra
ctica
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DTB
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L3 C
ERTI
FIED
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rtified
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heor
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echn
ical
Tr
ained
L3 T
echn
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Pra
ctica
l
In tra
ining
L3 T
echn
ical
In
traini
ng
L3 T
heor
y or C
D mo
dules
In
traini
ng
L4 C
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FIED
Certif
ied
L4 C
ourse
(s)
Tr
ained
Natio
nal T
eam
athlet
e
In
traini
ng
Lege
nd:
Ce
rtified
in S
AME
GYM
DISC
IPLIN
E To
be ce
rtified
in A
CTIV
E ST
ART
(AS)
all c
oach
es m
ust c
omple
te the
AS
Cour
se an
d Eva
luatio
n.
Cred
ited
Mu
st co
mplet
e the
Com
petiti
on In
trodu
ction
Mak
e Ethi
cal D
ecisi
on (M
ED) m
odule
and o
nline
evalu
ation
to m
aintai
n Cer
tified
statu
s
To be
comp
leted
by th
e coa
chTB
DTo
be de
termi
ned b
y GCG
CI-P
ACo
mpeti
tion I
ntrod
uctio
n Par
t A M
ulti-s
port
modu
les (M
ED, N
utritio
n, Pl
an a
Prac
tice)
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BCo
mpeti
tion I
ntrod
uctio
n Par
t B M
ulti-s
port
modu
les (D
esign
a Ba
sic S
port
Prog
ram
(DBS
P), T
each
ing &
Lear
ning,
Basic
Men
tal S
kills)
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mpeti
tion D
evelo
pmen
t Mult
i-spo
rt mo
dules
(the
coac
h mus
t com
plete
4 of th
e 6 C
D mo
dules
as w
ell as
the M
ED an
d DBS
P mo
dules
)
TRAN
SFER
OF QUAL
IFICAT
IONS FR
OM THE LEVE
LS NCC
P TO
THE CO
MPE
TENCY
‐BAS
ED NCC
P
In order to
determine which cou
rses are re
quire
d to becom
e traine
d or certified at a sp
ecific level, first determine your current level in the first colum
n "Coach Qualifications in
the Levels
NCC
P" and
follow th
at ro
w/line
to th
e de
sired
level.
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l 3 (M
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w MA
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tLe
vel 2
(MAG
, RG,
TG,
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tiatio
n (Ae
G, A
SG, M
AG, R
G, T
G, W
AG)
Appendix E
Stat
us:
Avail
able
Stat
us:
Avail
able
Deliv
ery:
Club
sDe
liver
y:PT
O
Cost
:FR
EECo
st:
PTO
/ GCG
Stat
us:
In De
velop
ment
(201
6)St
atus
:In
Deve
lopme
nt (2
016)
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us:
In De
velop
ment
(201
6)St
atus
:Pi
lot (2
013-
2014
)St
atus
:Av
ailab
le
Deliv
ery:
PTO
/ GCG
Deliv
ery:
PTO
/ GCG
Deliv
ery:
PTO
/ GCG
Deliv
ery:
GCG
/ NCI
Deliv
ery:
GCG
/ OTP
Cost
:De
termi
ned b
y PTO
/ GCG
Cost
:De
termi
ned b
y PTO
/ GCG
Cost
:De
termi
ned b
y PTO
/ GCG
Cost
:De
termi
ned b
y GCG
/ NCI
Cost
:GC
G / O
TP
Com
mun
ity S
port
Stre
am
Win
ning
at A
ll Lev
els13
/14-1
8+ye
ars (
female
s)15
-18+
(male
s)Op
timiza
tion o
f per
forma
nce a
ccor
ding t
o sp
ecific
goals
.Co
mpeti
tion a
t pro
vincia
l, nati
onal
and
inter
natio
nal le
vels.
Fun/
Fitn
ess/F
UNda
men
tals
6-8 y
ears
(fema
les)
6-8/9
year
s (ma
les)
Lear
ning f
unda
menta
l mov
emen
t skil
ls an
d bu
ilding
over
all m
otor s
kills.
Build
ing ph
ysica
l liter
acy.
Spec
ializa
tion
9-11
year
s (fem
ales)
10-1
2 yea
rs (m
ales)
All k
ey gy
mnas
tics s
kills
well e
stabli
shed
durin
g this
sta
ge an
d disc
ipline
-spec
ific sk
ills de
velop
ed.
Spec
ializa
tion i
n gym
nasti
cs.
Comp
etitio
ns re
flect
spec
ific ne
eds o
f gym
nast.
Beco
min
g a C
onsis
tent
Com
petit
or10
/11-1
3+ ye
ars (
female
s)12
-15+
(male
s)De
velop
ing an
d refi
ning a
dvan
ced s
kills
and
routi
nes o
f incre
asing
comp
lexity
and d
ifficu
lty.
High
leve
l pro
vincia
l, nati
onal
or hi
gh
perfo
rman
ce at
hletes
.
Requ
ired
for:
Com
petit
ion
Stre
am
Inte
rnat
iona
l Exc
ellen
ceOw
n The
Pod
ium di
recte
d fun
ding t
o su
ppor
t High
Per
forma
nce p
rogr
am
and r
esult
s.
Build
ing
the S
kills
7-9 y
ears
(fema
les)
8-10
year
s (ma
les)
Deve
lopme
nt of
gymn
astic
s skil
ls an
d ove
rall s
port
skills
.Ide
ntific
ation
of on
e or t
wo di
scipl
ines.
Partic
ipatio
n in f
orma
l com
petiti
on m
ay st
art to
ward
s the
end o
f this
stage
.
Spec
ializa
tion
9-11
year
s (fem
ales)
10-1
2 yea
rs (m
ales)
All k
ey gy
mnas
tics s
kills
well e
stabli
shed
durin
g thi
s stag
e and
disc
ipline
-spec
ific sk
ills de
velop
ed.
Spec
ializa
tion i
n gym
nasti
cs.
Comp
etitio
ns re
flect
spec
ific ne
eds o
f gym
nast.
Build
ing
the S
kills
7-9 y
ears
(fema
les)
8-10
year
s (ma
les)
Deve
lopme
nt of
gymn
astic
s skil
ls an
d ove
rall
spor
t skil
ls.Ide
ntific
ation
of on
e or t
wo di
scipl
ines.
Partic
ipatio
n in f
orma
l com
petiti
on m
ay st
art
towar
ds th
e end
of th
is sta
ge.
Spec
ializa
tion
9-11
year
s (fem
ales)
10-1
2 yea
rs (m
ales)
All k
ey gy
mnas
tics s
kills
well e
stabli
shed
durin
g thi
s stag
e; dis
ciplin
e-sp
ecific
skills
deve
loped
.Sp
ecial
izatio
n in g
ymna
stics
.Co
mpeti
tions
refle
ct sp
ecific
need
s of g
ymna
st.
Beco
min
g a C
onsis
tent
Com
petit
or10
/11-1
3+ ye
ars (
female
s) 12
-15+
(male
s)De
velop
ing an
d refi
ning a
dvan
ced s
kills
and r
outin
es
of inc
reas
ing co
mplex
ity an
d diffi
culty
.Hi
gh le
vel p
rovin
cial, n
ation
al or
HP
athlet
es.
Win
ning
at A
ll Lev
els13
/14-1
8+ye
ars (
female
s)15
-18+
(male
s)Op
timiza
tion o
f per
forma
nce a
ccor
ding t
o spe
cific
goals
.Co
mpeti
tion a
t pro
vincia
l, nati
onal,
and
inter
natio
nal le
vels.
Inte
rnat
iona
l Exc
ellen
ce16
+ (fe
males
)18
+ (m
ales)
At hi
ghes
t leve
l of in
terna
tiona
l com
petiti
on.
Cont
ent:
Part
1/Yea
r 1:
10 T
utoria
ls (to
tal 5
hour
s) dis
tribute
d ove
r the
tra
ining
year
10 ho
urs o
f in-g
ym
coac
hing t
ime w
ith T
utor
Coac
hMi
nimum
of 8
hour
s “g
ymmi
ng”
Part
2/Yea
r 2:
5 hou
rs of
in-gy
m co
achin
g tim
e with
Tuto
r Co
ach
10 ho
urs o
f offic
iating
an
d/or a
dmini
strati
on ta
sks
Minim
um 7
hour
s of
“gym
ming
”
GCG
NCCP
Coa
chin
g Pr
ogra
m -
At A
Glan
ce
Prer
equi
sites
:Le
vel 3
certif
ied +
athle
te at
Cana
dian
Cham
pions
hips.
Prer
equi
sites
:Le
vel 2
certif
ied.
Prer
equi
sites
:TB
DPr
ereq
uisit
es:
Leve
l 1 ce
rtified
or G
ymna
stics
Fou
ndati
ons
traine
d.Mi
nimum
age 1
6.
Com
petit
ion
Deve
lopm
ent A
dvan
ced
Activ
e Sta
rt0-
6 yea
rsMa
king p
hysic
al ac
tivity
a fun
part
of da
ily
life.
Requ
ired
for:
LTAD
Sta
ges 7
Com
petit
ion
Intro
duct
ion
Gym
nast
ics F
ound
atio
ns
Requ
ired
for:
LTAD
Sta
ges 2
+3+4
Requ
ired
for:
LTAD
Sta
ges 3
+4+5
Requ
ired
for:
LTAD
Sta
ges 4
+5+6
Requ
ired
for:
LTAD
Sta
ges 6
+7
Com
petit
ion
Intro
duct
ion
Adva
nced
Prer
equi
sites
:Ow
n The
Pod
ium id
entifi
ed co
ache
s.
Requ
ired
for:
LTAD
Sta
ges 1
+2
Com
petit
ion
High
Per
form
ance
Pre-
CIT
Com
petit
ion
Deve
lopm
ent
Cont
ent:
Until
deve
loped
, con
tinue
with
NCC
P Le
vel 3
:Mu
lti-s
port
Modu
les:
Comp
lete 4
of 6
modu
les: C
oach
ing &
Lead
ing
Effec
tively
, Man
aging
Cnfl
ict, L
eadin
g Dru
g-fre
e Sp
ort, P
sych
ology
of P
erfor
manc
e, De
velop
ing
Athle
tic A
bilitie
s, Pr
even
tion &
Rec
over
y. Ma
y req
uire M
ED an
d DBS
P.Di
scip
line-
spec
ific T
echn
ical 3
3-6 d
ays
Prac
tical
(Disc
iplin
e-sp
ecifi
c)Mi
nimum
1 ye
ar.
Evalu
atio
n (D
iscip
line-
spec
ific)
As pa
rt of
prac
tical.
Cont
ent:
TBD
Cont
ent:
Until
deve
loped
, con
tinue
with
NCC
P Le
vel 2
: Mu
lti-S
port
Modu
les:
2 day
s: De
sign a
Bas
ic Sp
ort P
rogr
am, T
each
ing
and L
earn
ing, B
asic
Menta
l Skil
ls.Di
scip
line S
pecif
ic Te
chni
cal 2
3-4 d
ays:
MAG,
WAG
, RG,
or T
GPr
actic
al (D
iscip
line S
pecif
ic)15
0-20
0 hou
rs
Cont
ent:
GCG
Comp
Dev
Adv
ance
d Cou
rse or
Ad
vanc
ed C
oach
ing D
iplom
a Pro
gram
2 yea
rs to
comp
lete.
4 The
mes:
Coac
hing E
ffecti
vene
ss,
Coac
hing L
eade
rship,
Tra
ining
and
Comp
etitio
n Rea
dines
s, an
d Per
forma
nce
Plan
ning.
Orga
nized
with
vario
us m
odule
s for
each
the
me.
Cont
ent:
Coac
h spe
cific
deve
lopme
nt.
Prer
equi
sites
:13
-15 y
ears
Regis
tered
club
/PTO
me
mber
s
Prer
equi
sites
:Mi
nimum
age 1
6 if P
re-C
IT is
not c
omple
ted.
Minim
um ag
e 15 i
f Pre
-CIT
is co
mplet
ed.
Cont
ent:
GF In
trodu
ctio
n Co
urse
1 day
- Mu
lti-sp
ort:
histor
y, ph
iloso
phy,
fun an
d fitn
ess,
teach
ing,
learn
ing an
d clas
s man
agem
ent,
funda
menta
l mov
emen
t patt
erns
.GF
Pra
ctica
l Coa
chin
g10
wee
ks -
Wor
kboo
k.GF
The
ory C
ours
e4 h
rs - M
ake E
thica
l Dec
ision
s and
Plan
a Pr
actic
e.Di
scip
line S
pecif
ic Fo
unda
tions
Cou
rse
1 day
- Ac
tive S
tart, A
erob
ic, A
rtistic
, Rh
ythmi
c, or
Tra
mpoli
ne.
Disc
iplin
e Spe
cific
Foun
datio
ns
Evalu
atio
nCo
ach's
portf
olio +
vide
o or o
n-sit
e ev
aluati
on.
Fun/
Fitn
ess/F
UNda
men
tals
6-8 y
ears
(fema
les)
6-8/9
year
s (ma
les)
Lear
ning f
unda
menta
l mov
emen
t skil
ls an
d bu
ilding
over
all m
otor s
kills.
Build
ing ph
ysica
l liter
acy.
Coac
hing A
ssist
ant
worki
ng un
der d
irect
supe
rvisio
n of a
certif
ied
coac
h.
Appendix F
NC
CP
Co
ach
ing
Sum
mar
y
*Du
rin
g th
e in
teri
m w
hile
we
are
tran
siti
on
ing
fro
m L
evel
s N
CC
P t
o t
he
Co
mp
etit
ion
Str
eam
: C1
Tra
ined
Co
ach
es (
JO 3
-5)
and
C2
Tra
ined
co
ach
es (
JO 6
-9)
may
acc
ess
the
com
pet
itio
n f
loo
r at
Pro
vin
cial
an
d W
este
rn C
ham
pio
nsh
ips
wit
h a
thle
tes
in t
ho
se r
esp
ecti
ve le
vels
un
der
ind
irec
t su
per
visi
on
of
a Le
vel 2
WA
G C
erti
fied
co
ach
. Th
is t
emp
ora
ry
cert
ific
atio
n e
xem
pti
on
will
exp
ire
Sep
t. 2
01
8.
Follo
win
g th
is d
ead
line
coac
hes
will
be
req
uir
ed t
o b
e ce
rtif
ied
. Ple
ase
no
te: T
his
exe
mp
tio
n d
oes
no
t ap
ply
to
th
e o
ld L
evel
s sy
stem
.
“old
” Le
vel 4
Gym
“o
ld”
Leve
l 3 G
ym
“old
” Le
vel 2
Gym
“o
ld”
Leve
l 1 G
ym
“old
” Le
vel 2
Gym
Gym
nas
tics
Fo
un
dat
ion
s A
RTI
STIC
& T
RA
MP
OLI
NE
TRA
INED
Gym
nas
tics
Fo
un
dat
ion
s Ev
alu
atio
n
Po
rtfo
lio +
Eva
luat
ion
(o
n-s
ite
or
vid
eo)
Gym
nas
tics
Fo
un
dat
ion
s C
ERTI
FIED
Co
mp
etit
ion
1
Eval
uat
ion
P
ort
folio
+ E
valu
atio
n
(on
-sit
e o
r vi
deo
)
Co
mp
etit
ion
1
CER
TIFI
ED
CO
MP
ETIT
ION
1 (
C1)
(I
ntr
od
uct
ion
) 4
day
co
urs
e
Co
mp
etit
ion
1
TRA
INED
Co
mp
etit
ion
4
Eval
uat
ion
P
ort
folio
+ E
valu
atio
n
+ N
atio
nal
Tea
m a
thle
te
Co
mp
etit
ion
4
CER
TIFI
ED
CO
MP
ETIT
ION
4 (
C4)
(D
eve
lop
me
nt
Ad
van
ced
) 4
co
urs
es, e
ach
is o
ne
wee
k lo
ng,
tak
ing
pla
ce o
ver
2 y
ears
Co
mp
etit
ion
4
TRA
INED
Co
mp
etit
ion
3
Eval
uat
ion
P
ort
folio
+ E
valu
atio
n (
in
trai
nin
g &
in c
om
pet
itio
n)
Co
mp
etit
ion
3
CER
TIFI
ED
CO
MP
ETIT
ION
3 (
C3)
(D
eve
lop
me
nt)
4
day
co
urs
e
Co
mp
etit
ion
3
TRA
INED
Co
mp
etit
ion
2
Eval
uat
ion
P
ort
folio
+ E
valu
atio
n
(wo
rksh
op
or
vid
eo)
Co
mp
etit
ion
2
CER
TIFI
ED
CO
MP
ETIT
ION
2 (
C2)
(I
ntr
od
uct
ion
Ad
van
ced
) 4
day
co
urs
e
Co
mp
etit
ion
2
TRA
INED
GF
Trai
ne
d:
WA
G J
O 1
-2*
MA
G P
1*
* (u
nd
er in
dir
ect
sup
erv
isio
n o
f Le
vel 2
/C1
WA
G/M
AG
cer
tifi
ed c
oac
h –
sp
ort
sp
ecif
ic)
CA
NG
YM:
Bu
rgu
nd
y –
Pu
rple
(un
der
ind
irec
t
sup
ervi
sio
n o
f G
F ce
rtif
ied
Art
isti
c co
ach
)
GF
Ce
rtif
ied
/L1
Art
isti
c G
ym:
WA
G J
O 1
-2 (i
nd
ep
en
de
ntl
y)
MA
G P
1 (i
nd
ep
end
en
tly)
CA
NG
YM: B
urg
un
dy-
Pu
rple
(c
an s
up
erv
ise
and
me
nto
r G
F Tr
ain
ed
coac
hes
in t
hes
e b
adge
s)
Blu
e -
Silv
er (u
nd
er
ind
irec
t su
per
visi
on
of
Leve
l 2/C
1 c
erti
fie
d c
oac
h)
C3
Tra
ine
d:
WA
G J
O 1
0*
- H
P (u
nd
er
ind
irec
t
sup
ervi
sio
n o
f Le
vel 3
/C3
cert
ifie
d c
oac
h)
C3
Ce
rtif
ied
/L3
WA
G C
ert
ifie
d:
WA
G J
O 1
0 -
HP
(in
dep
en
den
tly)
Pre
-req
uis
ite
to a
cces
s fl
oo
r at
Can
adia
n
Ch
amp
ion
ship
s
C4
Ce
rtif
ied
/L4
Cer
tifi
ed
:
Req
uir
emen
t fo
r In
tern
atio
nal
Co
mp
etit
ion
s
C2
Tra
ine
d:
WA
G J
O 6
-9*(
un
der
ind
irec
t
sup
ervi
sio
n o
f Le
vel 2
/C2
cer
tifi
ed
co
ach
)
CA
NG
YM:
Gre
en
– G
old
(un
der
ind
irec
t
sup
ervi
sio
n o
f Le
vel 2
/C2
cer
tifi
ed
co
ach
)
C2
Ce
rtif
ied
/L2
WA
G C
ert
ifie
d:
WA
G J
O 6
-9 (i
nd
ep
en
de
ntl
y)
CA
NG
YM: G
reen
– G
old
(c
an s
up
erv
ise
and
me
nto
r C
2 Tr
ain
ed
coac
hes
in t
hes
e b
adge
s)
Pre
-req
uis
ite
to a
cces
s fl
oo
r at
Wes
tern
&
Can
adia
n G
ymn
aest
rad
a
Gym
nas
tics
Fo
un
dat
ion
s (G
F) 2
.5 d
ay c
ou
rse
GF
Theo
ry c
ou
rse
GF
Intr
o c
ou
rse
GF
Spo
rt S
pec
ific
co
urs
e
C1
Tra
ine
d:
WA
G J
O 3
-5*
MA
G P
2-
3, E
lite
1-2
**
(un
der
ind
irec
t su
pe
rvis
ion
of
Leve
l 2/C
1
cert
ifie
d W
AG
/MA
G c
oac
h –
sp
ort
sp
ecif
ic)
Pre
-co
mp
etit
ive
CA
NG
YM:
B
lue –
Yello
w (u
nd
er in
dir
ect
sup
ervi
sio
n
of
Leve
l 2/C
1 c
erti
fie
d c
oac
h)
C1
Ce
rtif
ied
/L2
WA
G C
ert
ifie
d:
WA
G J
O 3
-5 (i
nd
ep
en
de
ntl
y)
MA
G P
2-
3, E
lite
1-2
(in
de
pen
de
ntl
y)
Pre
-co
mp
etit
ive
CA
NG
YM: B
lue –
Yello
w
(can
su
pe
rvis
e an
d m
en
tor
C1
Trai
ned
coac
hes
in t
hes
e b
adge
s)
Appendix G
NCCP Professional Development Points
(PD Points)
GF Certified = 10pts/5yearsCompetition Intro Certified (L2) = 20pts/5yearsCompetition Development Certified (L3)= 30pts/5yrs
Appendix H
Appendix I Alberta Gymnastics Federation Staff 1-800-665-1010 PRESIDENT/CEO Scott F. Hayes O. 403-259-5500 c/o AGF Office D. 403-212-5725 F. 403-259-5588 e-mail [email protected] MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR & Kenda London O. 403-259-5500 FINANCES c/o AGF Office D. 403-212-5720 F. 403-259-5588 e-mail: [email protected] TECHNICAL ADMIN SUPPORT Joanna Low O. 403-259-5500 c/o AGF Office F. 403-259-5588 e-mail: [email protected] WOMEN'S PROGRAM COORDINATOR Bogi Gyorfi O. 403-259-5500 c/o AGF Office D. 403-212-5723 F. 403-259-5588 e-mail: [email protected] WOMEN'S PROGRAM ASSISTANT Karen Beresnak O. 403-259-5500 c/o AGF Office D. 403-212-5721 F. 403-259-5588 e-mail: [email protected] T & & PROGRAM COORDINATOR/ Derek Hanson O. 403-259-5500 MEN'S PROGRAM COORDINATOR/ c/o AGF Office D. 403-212-5728 ACRO PROGRAM COORDNATOR F. 403-259-5588 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS Molly Fang O. 403-259-5500
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