Step 1 - Associate Pro Accreditation
Prerequisites: Criminal Records Check, Sport Integrity Program, Curling Skills*
*Although they do not need to have strong competitive resumes, Associate Pro candidates are still expected to be capable curlers with the ability to demonstrate sound delivery and sweeping skills.
Online Courses: Asynchronous (May to July)
- The ACP and LTCD
- Club Programming 1
- Technical Development 1
- Tactical Development 1
- The Curling System
Other Training: In-Person Weekend (August), NCCP Teaching and Learning
Evaluation: Portfolio Project 1, Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Test
Outcomes: Associate Pro Accreditation, Competition Coach (Trained)
Step 2 - (Option A) Club Pro Accreditation
Prerequisites: Associate Pro Accreditation, Education/Experience*
*A post-secondary degree or diploma in business or sport administration is recommended, but candidates with relevant work and/or volunteer experience will also be accepted.
Online Courses: Asynchronous (November to March)
- Club Finance
- Club Operations
- Club Marketing *
- Club Governance
- Club Coordination
*This course is initially taught in-person and then made available online.
Other Training: In-Person Weekend (April), Career Planning
Evaluation: Portfolio Project 2, Rules Test
Outcome: Club Pro Accreditation
Step 2 - (Option B) Teaching Pro Accreditation
Prerequisites: Associate Pro Accreditation, Competitive Credentials*
*In order to have the necessary credibility with employers and clients, Teaching Pro candidates must have appropriate Competitive Credentials or must take additional training (see details in Year 2 Curriculum).
Online Courses: Asynchronous (November to March)
- Club Programming 2
- Technical Development 2
- Tactical Development 2
- ACP Teaching and Learning *
- Curling Coordination
*This course is initially taught in-person and then made available online.
Other Training: In-Person Weekend (April), Career Planning
Evaluation: Portfolio Project 2, NCCP Practice Evaluation, Rules Test
Outcome: Teaching Pro Accreditation, Competition Coach (Certified)
Step 3 - Master Pro Accreditation
Prerequisites: Club or Teaching Pro Accreditation, Pro Experience*
*Candidates must have 5 years of verified work experience as a Club or Teaching Pro. They must also complete the required Professional Development (PD) courses within their specialization:
Required PD Courses (Club Pro)
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Grants and Funding
- Stick Curling
- Ice and Rocks
- Pro-Shop Retailing
Required PD Courses (Teaching Pro)
- Teaching Technology
- Wheelchair Curling
- Stick Curling
- Ice and Rocks
- Pro-Shop Retailing
Outcome: Master Pro Accreditation
Note: Master Pros are encouraged to take on ACP Leadership Roles as needed.
