Coach Registration and Certification

 

We will be using the RAMP registration system to keep track of all Coaching Certifications, Coaching Courses and Police Information Checks.

You need to have completed 3 tasks:

1. RAMP REGISTRATION

It is the same system that you use to register your player - same Username and Password. 

You just click on Coach/Staff Registration. 

You will be REQUIRED to enter in your NCCP# so have it ready.

Click here to register.

2. POLICE INFORMATION CHECKS - (PIC-VSS)

Ensure that you have an up-to-date Police Information Check.  They are valid for 3 years.

If you have an existing Police Check, that is not already there, please upload it. 

The process has changed for starting a new application with the Calgary Police Service.  If you do not have a valid Police Check please email Kelly Mantei execdirector@sabrecatslax.com.  We will send you a code directly from the Calgary EPIC system with details as to how to apply for your PIC-VS.  This is the only way for coaches to NOT have to pay for the Calgary PIC themselves.  

*New applications will not be accepted without a letter from the Sabrecats.  You will need to print, sign and scan the letter below (along with 2 pieces of government-issued ID) to go with your application.

Police Check Letter 2026

3. **CHANGES IN 2026** COACHING CERTIFICATION

  • 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
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All eLearning and course registrations must be completed through your NCCP Locker at coach.ca
 
Information regarding Community Development and Competitve Introduction can be found on the Calgary District Lacrosse (CDLA) website.
 
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