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To ensure credibility with employers and clients, ACP Teaching Pros must have appropriate Competitive Credentials or the equivalent. This can be demonstrated through any of the following Pathways:

Pathway 1	Candidate has played or coached in at least one of the following Tier 1 Events: Olympic Games (Men’s, Women’s, or Mixed Doubles) World Championship (Men’s, Women’s, or Mixed Doubles) Canadian Olympic Trials (Men’s or Women’s, or Mixed Doubles) * Canadian Championship (Men’s or Women’s) * Canada Cup of Curling * Grand Slam of Curling Event (Tier 1 Only) *Note: Candidates who have competed in comparable events in another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Pathway 2	Candidate has played or coached in at least one of the following Tier 2 Events, plus at least 10 CTRS/CMDR Events. World Championship (Juniors, Seniors, or Mixed) FISU Games (or Win U SPORTS Championship) Canadian Olympic Pre-Trials (Men’s or Women’s) Canadian Championship (Mixed Doubles) PointsBet Invitational Provincial Championship (Men’s or Women’s – Top 8) Note: Candidates who meet the Tier 2 Event criteria, but not the 10 CTRS/CMDR criteria, can still qualify through Pathway 3.
Pathway 3	Candidate has played or coached in at least one of the following Tier 3 Events, plus at least 10 CTRS/CMDR Events: Canadian Championship (U-18, U-20/Junior, Seniors, or Mixed) U-25 NextGen Classic (Men’s, Women’s or Mixed Doubles) U SPORTS Championship CCAA Championship Canada Winter Games Provincial Mixed Doubles Championship (Top 8) Note: Pathway 3 candidates will be required to complete the ACP Winning Edge Certificate before moving on to their Head Teaching Pro training.
Pathway 4	Candidate has completed one of the following Advanced Coach Education or Practical Teaching Experience equivalencies: Curling Canada Competition-Development (Certified) Advanced Coaching Diploma (Curling) Chartered Professional Coach (Curling) University Degree in Coaching, Kinesiology, etc.* 200+ Hours of Teaching Experience** Must have also played or coached in at least 10 CTRS/CMDR Events. Can be youth and/or adult, paid or volunteer. Must be verified by a senior club official. Note: Pathway 4 candidates will also be required to complete the ACP Winning Edge Certificate before moving on to their Head Teaching Pro training.*
Pathway 5	Candidates who do not qualify through Pathways 1-4 must complete each of the following Required Equivalencies: Curling Canada Competition Coach (Certified) Proficient on ACP Technical Skills Test (Associate Teaching Pro) Advanced on ACP Technical Skills Test (Head Teaching Pro) ACP Teaching Pro Mentorship Program (Online) Note: Pathway 5 candidates will be required to complete the ACP Winning Edge Certificate before moving on to their Head Teaching Pro training.