The Halifax Hurricanes Junior Coach Program is available to young players who wish to be involved in coaching a team and starting their leadership experience. The purpose of the Junior coach role is to provide valuable mentoring and exposure to quality coaching for young athletes.
Once the coach has turned 18, they are expected to have completed the full Community Sport or Competition Introduction Stream.
To qualify to be a junior coach, you must meet the following criteria:
1. In accordance with Ringette Canada Rules the minimum age requirement: 14 years of age;
2. A maximum of 17 years of age by September 1st of the current Ringette season;
3. Registered on the team roster in the Junior Coach role.
Junior Coaches will begin to take NCCP coaching courses at the Community Sport - Initiation and Competition - Introduction contexts for Ringette across Canada. NCCP will provide access to training and evaluations, however, Junior Coaches under 16 years of age will be identified in the Coaching Association of Canada’s database as “Trained - Under 16”. Junior Coaches will receive “Certified” status on their 16th birthday.
To apply complete the Junior Coach Application by September 30th, 2024
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact the Director of Coaching at cmaxinger@gmail.com.