Competitive Credentials
In order to have the necessary credibility with employers and advanced clients, ACP Teaching Pros must have appropriate competitive credentials. This can be demonstrated through any of these Pathways:
| Pathway 1
Tier 1 Events |
Candidate has played or coached in at least one of the following Tier 1 Events:
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| Pathway 2*
Tier 2 Events + CTRS/CMDR Bonspiels |
Candidate has played or coached in at least one of the following Tier 2 Events, plus at least 10 recognized CTRS/CMDR Bonspiels:
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| Pathway 3 **
Tier 3 Events + NTDC Winning Edge Certificate |
Candidate has played or coached in at least one of the following Tier 3 Events, and has completed the NTDC Winning Edge Certificate:
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* Those who have not competed in 10 CTRS/CMDR Bonspiels can still qualify through Pathway 3.
** Pathway 3 is also available to any coach who is Competition Development Certified, has completed their Advanced Coaching diploma, and/or is a Chartered Professional Coach in Curling.
Note: The ACP Founders Group will consider relevant equivalencies on a case-by-case basis.
Online Courses (November – March)
Club Programming 2
This course builds on the programming principles that were introduced on Club Programming 1. Candidates will then learn about best practices to support curlers on the Competitive and Podium Pathways of our LTCD model. Instructor: Rob Krepps.
Technical Development 2
This course builds on the delivery and sweeping information that was introduced in Technical Development 1. Candidates will gain valuable technical expertise to support their teaching work with proficient to advanced level curlers. Instructor: Rob Krepps.
Tactical Development 2
This course builds on the strategy and tactics information that was introduced in Tactical Development 1. Candidates will gain valuable tactical expertise to support their teaching work with proficient to advanced level curlers. Instructor: Rob Krepps.
ACP Teaching and Learning
This course begins with an examination of Deliberate Practice by way of the SCORE framework. Candidates will then learn how to best deliver lessons, clinics, and programs to Proficient to Advanced level curlers. Instructor: Rob Krepps
Curling Coordination
This course covers the key organizational aspects associated with running successful leagues and events. Candidates will learn how to coordinate this programming in manner that reflects positively on their clubs and their profession. Instructor: Bobby Ray and Rob Krepps.
Other Training
In-Person Weekend
This in-person training weekend gives Teaching Pro candidates the opportunity to learn from ACP Master Pros with extensive competitive and/or teaching experience. Candidates will benefit from learning opportunities both on the ice and in the classroom.
Career Planning
This activity begins with candidates developing and submitting a Teaching Pro resume and an initial career plan to a panel of three ACP Master Pros. Candidates will then receive feedback on their submissions during an online meeting.
Online Evaluation
Portfolio Project 2
This project is the key evaluation requirement for Teaching Pro Accreditation. Candidates are expected to document the key lessons from their training in an online Learning Portfolio for subsequent discussion with a panel of three ACP Master Pros.
NCCP Practice Evaluation
This is the key evaluation requirement for NCCP Competition Coach Certification. Candidates must submit detailed practice and emergency action plans, followed by a video of that practice being delivered, for feedback and evaluation.
ACP Rules Test
Because ACP Pros are positioned as the resident curling experts within their clubs, they must have a thorough understanding of the rules of our sport. The ACP Rules Test is based on the most recent edition of Curling Canada’s Rules of Curling for General Play.
