HOCKEY CANADA NATIONAL COACH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM HIGH PERFORMANCE 2 SEMINAR Calgary, AB July 6 - July 12, 2014

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1 HOCKEY CANADA NATIONAL COACH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM HIGH PERFORMANCE 2 SEMINAR Calgary, AB July 6 - July 12, 2014 EVENT: High Performance 2 Seminar Calgary, AB Hockey Canada in partnership with Hockey Alberta will be offering a NCCP HP 2 Seminar in Calgary, AB. Capacity for the seminar is a combination of 24 delegates 12 HP 1 and 12 HP 2 delegates. DELEGATES: Up to 12 High Performance 2 delegates will be accepted for this seminar. High Performance 2 delegates will be selected by Hockey Canada s Athlete Development Committee based on a prioritized listing submitted by each Branch (see application procedures and timelines for more information) and by applications submitted directly to the Senior Manager of Coaching. SELECTION CRITERIA: NCCP High Performance 2 delegates: Applicants to the HP Seminar must meet the following requirements: Presently fully certified at NCCP High Performance 1 (Advanced I Level and Level 3 Theory) Currently coaching at the high performance level (AAA Midget above male, University or above female). A member in good standing with the Branch, Canadian Hockey League, Canadian Interuniversity Sport or the Canadian College Athletic Association NCCP HP 2 Application Guidelines page... 1

2 SELECTION GUIDELINES: The Branch should consider the following guidelines when finalizing the Branch delegate list: 1. The quality of the applicant s coaching experiences, 2. The applicant s reasons for applying to attend the seminar, 3. The potential and ability of the applicant to complete each evaluation component necessary for certification within a 2 year timeframe, 4. The applicant is coaching a team that meets the criteria 5. The potential of the applicant for future involvement as a coach in high performance programs at the Branch and National levels. The time commitment for Hockey Canada s High Performance 2 program is substantial. Successful candidates will require two to three years to complete all of the course components. We encourage you to stress this to potential candidates when going through the application procedure. Branch Expectation The Branch should expect to perform the following tasks to ensure the success of the program. 1. Ensure the applicant is aware of the High Performance 2 seminar costs, selection criteria and process, and evaluation requirements. 2. Ensure the applicant is screened and evaluated prior to submission of the prioritized list to Hockey Canada. 3. When requested, assist with post-seminar evaluations (logistics). 4. Ensure the applicant demonstrates behaviours consistent with the National Coaching Certification Program NCCP HP 2 Application Guidelines page... 2

3 DELEGATE EVALUATION PROCEDURE: All High Performance 2 delegates will be evaluated in the following areas: Group Leader Evaluation: During the course of the seminar all delegates will participate in a series of group tasks, develop and conduct on-ice practices and participate in other group and individual tasks. Completion of these tasks in accordance with the expectations clearly outlined at the seminar will permit the delegate to move to the second stage of the evaluation - the written take home examination. Written Evaluation: Each delegate who successfully completes the group leader evaluation will be given the opportunity to write a take-home assignment. Successful completion of the assignment in accordance with the expectations outlined at the seminar will permit the delegate to move to the third stage of the evaluation the field assessment. Field Assessment: Each delegate will be evaluated in the field by a qualified evaluator appointed by Hockey Canada. The field evaluation includes three components: 1. The supervision of a practice 2. The supervision of a game 3. An oral examination These three field evaluation components will take place within a relatively short period of time. The game to be supervised will follow a practice and the oral examination will conclude the field examination. Other requirements: Each participating delegate must also satisfy the following requirements: 1. Attendance at all sessions of the seminar, 2. Complete and enthusiastic participation in all group activities NCCP HP 2 Application Guidelines page... 3

4 APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND TIMELINES Date Action Responsibility May 6, 2014 Distribution of applications to Hockey Canada Branch Technical Directors. May 7, 2014 Distribution of application package Branch Technical to potential candidates. Directors May 28, 2014 Application deadline for submission Candidates to Hockey Canada. May 30, 2014 Hockey Canada to confirm Hockey Canada selections with branches. June 4, 2014 Final decision on applicants. Hockey Canada June 4, notification to successful Hockey Canada delegates. Sr. Manager of Coaching June 11, 2014 Mail Registration fee to Hockey Canada. Delegate ($1450) June 11, 2014 Mail Performance Bond to Delegate Hockey Canada. ($250) 2014 NCCP HP 2 Application Guidelines page... 4

5 REGISTRATION DETAILS High Performance 2 delegates The registration fee of $1450 (payable to Hockey Canada) covers all costs associated with the High Performance 2 seminar including meals, accommodation, on-site ground transportation, program materials and post seminar field evaluations. Hockey Canada will return the performance bond of $250 to the delegate, within three (3) weeks of the completion of all High Performance 2 requirements. The following travel subsidies are in effect for all delegates. Hockey Canada recommends that all travel arrangements be made as soon as the delegates receive confirmation. This will ensure delegates are able to secure the most economical airfares (where applicable). BC $200/delegate New Brunswick $300/delegate Alberta $100/delegate Nova Scotia $300/delegate Saskatchewan $200/delegate PEI $300/delegate Manitoba $200/delegate Newfoundland $400/delegate Northern Ont. $300/delegate Quebec $300/delegate Southern Ont. $300/delegate NWT, Nunavut $200/delegate 2014 NCCP HP 2 Application Guidelines page... 5