Special Olympics Saskatchewan - Training & Certification
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Training & Certification

Upcoming Courses:

SOC Competition Sport Training

SOC Competition Sport Workshop - Swift Current, SK
When: Saturday September 12 & Sunday September 13, 2009
Location: Swift Current, SK
Time: Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 9am-5pm
Maximum 20 Participants
Registration Deadline: Wednesday September 2, 2009

SOC Competition Sport Workshop - Yorkton, SK
When: Saturday January 16 & Sunday January 17, 2010
Location: Yorkton, SK
Time: Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 9am-5pm
Maximum 20 Participants
Registration Deadline: Wednesday January 6, 2010

SOC Competition Sport Workshop - Melfort, SK
When: Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2, 2010
Location: Melfort, SK
Time: Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 9am-5pm
Maximum 20 Participants
Registration Deadline: Wednesday April 21, 2010


How to Register

Complete the Workshop Registration Form and mail along with the $85 registration fee (cheques made payable to Special Olympics Saskatchewan) to the address shown at the bottom of the registration form.  Registration forms must be received by our office 10 days prior to the clinic.

Course Fees and Related Expenses Reimbursement

Course Fees ($85)
·        If you are of Aboriginal Descent, you are eligible for 100% reimbursement through Sask Sport’s Aboriginal Coaches and Officials Program.  Forms will be provided at the Workshop.  Participants must complete these forms and return to the course facilitator who will then have them forwarded on to Sask Sport for reimbursement.
·        If you are or will be a registered member of Special Olympics Saskatchewan (SOS) for the 2008-2009 program year and are not of Aboriginal Descent, you are eligible for 50% reimbursement through SOS’s Coaches and Professional Development Grant.  Forms will be provided at the Workshop.  Participants must complete these forms and return to the course facilitator who will then have them forwarded on to the SOS Provincial Office for reimbursement.
Related Expenses (Travel/Mileage)
·        If you are or will be a registered member of Special Olympics Saskatchewan (SOS) for the 2008-2009 program year, you are eligible for 50% reimbursement. Forms will be provided at the Workshop.  Participants must complete these forms and return to the course facilitator who will then have them forwarded on to the SOS Provincial Office for reimbursement.
·        Check with your community executive to see if they will also assist with expenses, as they may offer some compensation for their volunteers.

***Please note that volunteer coaches are required to attain their Special Olympics Coach Training within one year of becoming a volunteer.  This training is required to ensure our athletes receive the best training possible.  We are a Provincial Sport Governing Body and we follow the same coaching guidelines as any other sport organization.  Please let me know if you have any further questions.

*** Specific clinic details will only be given to those who register. They will be sent via email approximately 5 days prior to the clinic taking place.

NCCP Courses:

Click Here for the 2010 spring & fall schedule

Respect in Sport Training

This is an online training opportunity that is highly recommended for everyone, not just coaches.  This course is recognized by NCCP and upon completion will be listed on your NCCP Coaching Transcript. This opportunity is FREE until the end of 2008.  The Canadian Red Cross is currently trying to secure more funding in order to continue to offer it for FREE in 2009.  Click here (PDF file) to learn more or visit www.respectinsport.com to start training today.

 
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