Step 1 - Associate Pro Accreditation
Prerequisites: Criminal Records Check, Sport Integrity Program, Curling Experience*
*Although they do not need to have strong competitive resumes, Associate Pro candidates are still expected to be experienced curlers with the ability to demonstrate sound delivery and sweeping skills.
Online Courses: Asynchronous
- The ACP and LTCD
- The Curling System
- The Curling Industry
- Technical Development 1
- Tactical Development 1
- Club Programming 1
Other Training: In-Person Weekend
Evaluation: Portfolio Project 1, Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Test
Outcomes: Associate Pro Accreditation, Competition Coach (Certified)
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 (1/Month – October to March)
- Club Programming 2
- Club Marketing
- Club Operations
- Club Finances
- Pro Shop Retailing
- Leadership & Governance
Other Training: Mentor Meetings, ACP Weekend 2 (April)
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 (see details in Year 2 Curriculum).
Online Courses: Asynchronous (1/Month – October to March)
- Club Programming 2
- Technical Development 2
- Tactical Development 2
- Teaching Pedagogy 2
- Pro Shop Retailing
- Teaching Business Management
Other Training: Mentor Meetings, ACP Weekend 2 (April), Career Workshop
Evaluation: Portfolio Project 2, Rules Test
Outcome: Teaching Pro Accreditation
Step 3 - Master Pro Accreditation
Prerequisites: Club or Teaching Pro Accreditation, Pro Experience*
*Candidates must have 5 years of work experience as a Club and/or Teaching Pro, with approved Professional Development. They must also be willing to take on an ACP Leadership role as needed:
Leadership Roles*:
- ACP Weekend Instructor
- ACP Weekend Host
- Associate Pro Mentor
- e-Conference Presenter
- ACP Event Leader
- ACP Advisory Board
*Serving in any of these roles also fulfills the ACP’s annual Professional Development requirements.
Outcome: Master Pro Accreditation
