BV Nordic Coaches
Questions? Contact: denise.kelly@bvnordic.ca (NSDP Coordinator Denise Kelly)
Important Requirements for BV Nordic NSDP Coaches
- Seasons Pass or Day Pass (annually)
- Coaching License (annually)
- Criminal Record Check (every ~5 years)
Seasons Pass or Day Pass
All coaches, including volunteer coaches, must register for a seasons pass or day pass as this is required for anyone who uses the trails.
Coach License
All coaches coaching for more than 7 hours/year must sign up for the Nordiq Canada Coaching License before starting to coach from July 1st to June 30th in order to continue benefiting from NC liability insurance coverage and other benefits.
The NC coaching license is mandatory for all active cross country ski coaches in Canada who are coaching at least 7 hours per year with a registered cross country ski club (with their division).
An “active” coach is anyone who performs typical coaching tasks with a registered club, including delivering practices or assisting with delivery of practices, with any age group, for at least 7 hours per year.
The Nordiq Canada license is renewable annually and is valid from July 1 to June 30 at no charge. Registration opens on June 15 each year. You must already be a club member to sign up for a Coaching License. Please do this at the start of each season. Click on 'Nordiq Canada Coaching License' above for the quick and easy way to sign up for free.
Criminal Record Check
Required for all Rabbits, Athlete Development and Ski S'kool Coaches. Please ensure you have this redone every 5 years. It is free.
Contact our General Manager Jan Wengelin jan.wengelin@bvnordic.ca or Program Coordinator Denise Kelly denise.kelly@bvnordic.ca for instructions on how to complete a criminal record check.
Coach Conduct
TBD (link to conduct in policies, link to discipline policies, safe sport, higher standard, making athletes aware of their own code of conduct expectation)
Code of Conduct Coach Agreement
Code of Conduct Parent Athlete Agreement
Training
TBD (need clear info on what level of training is expected for coaching at different levels, where to get the training and when in the year it is generally available, funding provided for getting training, link to our club events page for any local training, link to CCBC info on training they are offering, who to contact if you are interested in further training)
Link to coach training information page
Coach Meetings
The Athlete Development Program Coaches meet approximately monthly with the Head Coach to plan, learn and troubleshoot.
