Coaching – Free Online Introduction to Community Coaching Course from Sept. 22 – 30 for National Coaches Week!
We are currently looking for coaches for the 2018/2019 Season. If you are interested in hearing more about the job description and it’s perks please email admin@whistlernordics.com
The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is a coach training and certification program with the objective of developing the abilities of coaches working with athletes at all levels, from the community level through to high-performance sport. Coaching is great opportunity for local skiers to share their passion for Cross Country skiing and gain personal leadership, ski technique, and coaching skills. For a comprehensive overview of NCCP (training, evaluation, certification) for cross country skiing visit the Cross Country Canada website. The Cross County BC website offers resources for coaches. Upcoming workshops and courses for the 2018/2019 Season:
| Date | Workshop/Course | Location | Price & Registration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 13-16, 2018 | NCCP L2C (Dryland) | Whistler, BC | Contact Nancy Beaumont, (250)545-9600 | |
| Sept 14-16, 2018 | NCCP L2T (Dryland) | Whistler, BC | Contact Nancy Beaumont, (250) 545-9600 | |
| Oct 19-21, 2018 | NCCP L2T (Dryland) | Vancouver, BC | Contact Nancy Hill, (604) 790-1637 | |
| Nov 23-25, 2018 | NCCP Community Coaching Workshop | Vancouver, BC | Contact Nancy Hill, (604) 790-1637 | |
| Nov 23-25, 2018 | NCCP L2T (On-Snow) | Whistler, BC | Contact Nancy Hill, (604) 790-1637 | |
| Nov 23-25, 2018 | NCCP T2T (On-Snow) | Whistler, BC | Contact Nancy Beaumont, (250) 545-9600 | |
| Nov 23-25, 2018 | CCBC Ski Prep Wksp | Whistler, BC | Contact Nancy Beaumont, (250) 545-9600 | |
| Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2018 | NCCP CC Workshop | Whistler, BC | Contact Lynn Ayers, (604) 815-0912 |
Visit the CCBC Coaching Workshop page for the full schedule across BC.
Officials
Getting close to the action and cheering on athletes at Cross Country races is lots of fun and you can get even more out of race day by volunteering to assist with the event. Roles can be as big or small as you want but they all make the event a success, try your hand at marshaling, counting laps, collecting bibs at the finish line, shepherding skiers at the start line, plunging the timing equipment as each boot crosses the finish line, setting up the event fencing and signs, and handing out hot chocolate to racers… If you are new to volunteering and would like to better understand what you can do at an event Cross Country BC offers a Level 1 Officials workshop through local clubs, minimum age is 16 years. It’s just one day and it will help prepare you for, and inform you about, the volunteer roles at a Cross Country event – many club’s fund the workshop for club members who volunteer, talk with your local club to confirm the arrangement there. Once you’ve volunteered a few times there is a 2 day Level II workshop for volunteer roles with more responsibility and technical knowledge. To learn more about Officials Development visit the Cross Country BC website. Check out the local workshops for 2018-19 in the corridor:
| Date | Course/Workshop | Location | Contact Info | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2018 | Officials Level 1 | Vernon, BC | Contact Rae Jensen, (250) 549-2517 | |
| Nov 9-11, 2018 | Officials Level 2 | Courtenay, BC | Contact Patty Johnson, (250) 702-0271 | |
| Nov 17, 2018 | Officials Level 1 | Vancouver, BC | Contact Dirk Rohde, (604) 942-6410 | |
For the full Officials Workshop Schedule in BC visit the Cross Country BC website.
