Coach Registration

Coaches are required to annually register themselves in the CAS e-Registration System and pay the applicable dues. If applicable, coaches and clubs are responsible for managing the reimbursement of fees.

The CAS membership year is September 1st to August 31st. The annual registration for coaches will begin at a date designated by CAS and must be completed by October 15 .

Coaches must annually demonstrate compliance with the BCAS Coach Certification Policy and CAS Coach Registration and Certification Policy.

Coaches will be prompted to acknowledge they have read and will follow the CAS and BCAS Conduct Policies prior to completing the registration process.

Coaches must designate their club affiliation(s) each year in the CAS e-Registration System.

Summary of Coach Registration Requirements:

Coaches not NOT permitted on deck until BC Artistic Swimming has confirmed that all of the requirements outlined below have been met.

1. Complete the annual registration process including payment submission
   
2. Complete the Coach Disclosure Form
   
3. Completion of the minimum certification requirements as outlined in the BCAS Coach Certification Policy
   
4. Submission of valid background screening as outlined in the BCAS Coach Certification Policy (screening is valid for up to 5 years)
   
5. Completion of the NCCP Making Ethical Decision training AND evaluation*
6. Completion of the CAS Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders training (certification is valid for 3 years)
   
7. Completion of the NCCP Making Headway training
8. NEW Completion of the  NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two module
9. Participation in a BCAS-led concussion policy education session (posted below)
   

* Effective September 2020, coaches who are new to the NCCP, CAS or BCAS coach development pathway (i.e. have never been trained or certified) MUST complete the Making Ethical Decisions training AND evaluation.