Competition Development (HP1) coach candidates

Ontario Equestrian is excited to continue a training and certification opportunity for Competition Development (HP1) Olympic and non-Olympic discipline candidates this year!

Using a cohort working together in a virtual environment, candidates in the group will work with an experienced team of Coach Developers, multisport facilitators and discipline experts, led by Ruth Allum (Master Coach Developer & HP1 Competition Development Coach) through training and mentoring to prepare for and complete the certification process for those candidates being evaluated. The cohort will kick off the training and mentoring process on Mar 01, 2027 and will work together through 2027, with one in-person live workshop in October at Ontario Equestrian's GRIT performance athlete training camp.

To attend the training cohort, candidates must have access to a computer or laptop (phones and tablets are not recommended) with high-speed internet, video camera, microphone, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel or document /spreadsheet editor and a Gmail address for accessing Google Classroom.

Candidates may choose to complete the trained pathway for through the cohort if not prepared to complete the evaluation in 2027, or may complete the certification, being evaluated through the term of the cohort.

Evaluation Requirements

Any coach is eligible to attend the training cohort, applicants who choose to also register for evaluation MUST have completed the following requirements.

Age (as of Jan 1, 2027) 22 years

‍Equestrian Canada Coach Status Minimum current EC Registered Coach Status

‍NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation Successfully completed through CAC Locker

‍Understanding the Rule of Two eLearning module Completed through CAC Locker

‍Access to a facility or environment for recording video Competitive rider(s), horse(s) at required performance level and facility or environment for recording video

‍Recommended Training prior to cohort Cohort candidates are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to take EC NCCP Design an Equestrian Sport Program prior to the cohort, offered online through the EC ECampus

The cohort will use Google Classroom for reference materials and document/video submission for candidates who register for evaluation.  Cohort candidates must have a Gmail address to use for access to the Google Classroom.

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Coaching Prerequisites

Candidates for evaluation must provide evidence they have at least two (2) years of coaching experience producing athletes competing at:

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HP1 - Dressage

• Students must be demonstrating a consistent score of 68-70 or above at the 3rd Level (Test 1 or 3) with the proven ability to progress to the 4th Level, or competing at or above this standard at Gold and Platinum Events.

HP1 - Eventing

• Students must be achieving MERs at the EV110 level with the demonstrated ability to progress to EV 115, or above.

HP1 - Jump

• Students must be competing at the 1.20m level (or above) at Gold and Platinum Events, consistently achieving 4 faults or less, and capable of executing shoulder-in, leg yield, counter canters, simple transition changes, bending lines, and roll backs.

HP1 - Other Disciplines

(Including Para-Dressage, Endurance, Reining, Vaulting, Hunters, and Equitation)

• General Requirements: Human athletes must be actively training for and competing at an equivalent level to the above disciplines within their respective discipline. They must currently be in one of the following stages of athletic development: Train to Compete, Learn to Win, or Train to Win.
• Assessment: Final eligibility is not strictly fixed; it is determined on a case-by-case basis through direct consultation with the applicant and the coach developer team.

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Application

An application for all pathway options must be completed prior to commencing.  Applications are subject to a $75 +hst application fee.

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2027 Pathway options

1. Cohort – Training - $1,500 plus hst

Intended for coaches who may not be currently working with an athlete in the appropriate context and/or those primarily interested in their ongoing professional development.

• Mar. 1st, 1-3pm EST Cohort Kick-off Meeting! (Zoom)

• Mar. 8th, 1–3pm EST Learning Outcomes for Training & Certification (Zoom)

• Mar. 15th, 1–5:30pm EST NCCP Coaching & Leading Effectively – Part 1 (Zoom)

• Mar. 22nd, 1–5:30pm EST NCCP Coaching & Leading Effectively – Part 2 (Zoom)

• Apr. 12th, 1–3pm EST EC NCCP – Analyze High Performance – Part 1 (Zoom)

• Apr. 19th, 1–5:30pm EST NCCP Psychology of Performance – Part 1 (Zoom)

• Apr. 26th, 1–5:30pm EST NCCP Psychology of Performance – Part 2 (Zoom)

• May 17th, 1–3pm EST The Gap Analysis (Zoom)

• Aug. 9th, 1–4pm EST Dr. Tim Worden, Ph.D. - Sport Scientist (Zoom)

• Sept. 13th, 1–5pm EST EC NCCP PP & APP – Part 1 (Zoom)

• Sept. 20th, 1–5pm EST EC NCCP PP & APP – Part 2 (Zoom)

• Sept. 27th, 1–5pm EST EC NCCP PP & APP – Part 3 (Zoom)

• Oct. 4th, 1–5pm EST EC NCCP PP & APP – Part 4 (Zoom)

• Oct. 11th, 1 – 5pm EST EC NCCP PP & APP – Part 5 (Zoom)

• Oct. 16-18, EC NCCP Analyze High Performance – In Person, Ontario - Date TBD

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2. Cohort – Training & Evaluation - $2,600 plus hst

Intended for coaches who are currently working with an athlete in the appropriate context. The coach portfolio is built over the course of the program and evaluated tasks are completed with multiple opportunities for re-submission through the cohort.  

• Mar. 1st, 1-3pm EST Cohort Kick-off Meeting! (Zoom)

• Mar. 8th, 1–3pm EST Learning Outcomes for Training & Certification (Zoom)

• Mar. 15th, 1–5:30pm EST NCCP Coaching & Leading Effectively – Part 1 (Zoom)

• Mar. 22nd, 1–5:30pm EST NCCP Coaching & Leading Effectively – Part 2 (Zoom)

• Apr. 5th, 11:59 pm EST Emergency Action Plan – Submission Due

• Apr. 12th, 1–3pm EST EC NCCP – Analyze High Performance – Part 1 (Zoom)

• Apr. 19th, 1–5:30pm EST NCCP Psychology of Performance – Part 1 (Zoom)

• Apr. 26th, 1–5:30pm EST NCCP Psychology of Performance – Part 2 (Zoom)

• May 10th, 11:59 pm EST Video Task #1 – Submission Due

• May 17th, 1–3pm EST The Gap Analysis (Zoom)

• June 7th, 11:59 pm EST Video Task #2 - Lesson Plan – Submission Due

• June 19th, 11:59 pm EST Video Task #2 – Submission Due

• June – Oct. In Competition Evaluations

• Aug. 9th, 1–4pm EST Dr. Tim Worden, Ph.D. - Sport Scientist (Zoom)

• Sept. 13th, 1–5pm EST EC NCCP PP & APP – Part 1 (Zoom)

• Sept. 20th, 1–5pm EST EC NCCP PP & APP – Part 2 (Zoom)

• Sept. 27th, 1–5pm EST EC NCCP PP & APP – Part 3 (Zoom)

• Oct. 4th, 1–5pm EST EC NCCP PP & APP – Part 4 (Zoom)

• Oct. 11th, 1 – 5pm EST EC NCCP PP & APP – Part 5 (Zoom)

• Oct. 16-18, EC NCCP Analyze High Performance – In Person, Ontario - Date TBD

• Nov. 15th, 11:59 pm EST Portfolio due for review – Submission Due

• Dec. 6th – 10th, Panel Presentations (Zoom)

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Additional Information

Evaluation Late fee – $500 plus hst.

For candidates who have selected option #2 – Cohort Training & Evaluation.  If a candidate has not completed their evaluation by the time the next cohort begins, they will be charged this to complete the evaluation.

Re-Evaluations

If a candidate does not meet the minimum standard for an outcome related to the NCCP evaluation process, they must be re-evaluated for that outcome only. Re-evaluation must be completed within two (2) years of the original evaluation date. Additional re-evaluation fees will apply.

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