Coach Status Program Update Why Government of Canada

Coach Status Program Update

Why?

Government of Canada mandate to address harassment, abuse and discrimination in sport Effective April 24, 2018, The Minister may now withhold funding from any organization that does not: • take all necessary measures to create a workplace free from harassment, abuse and discrimination of any kind; • immediately disclose any incident of harassment, abuse or discrimination that could compromise the project or programming; • make provisions—within their governance framework—for access to an independent third party to address harassment and abuse cases; and • provide mandatory training on harassment and abuse to their members by April 1, 2020. (revised to April 1, 2021, with COVID-19)

New EC Safe Sport Policies https: //www. equestrian. ca/about/governance/policies • In 2019 (March/September), the EC Board approved a new suite of policies: • • Abuse Policy (Individuals) Athlete Protection Guidelines Code of Conduct and Ethics Corrective Action During Events Concussion Policy and Concussion Code of Conduct Discipline, Complaints and Appeals Policy Screening Policy Whistleblower policy

Third Party Complaint Management • Implemented in July 2019 • Service provided by W&W Dispute Resolution Services Inc. (Brian Ward) • Additional information can be found at: https: //www. equestrian. ca/about/safe-sport

What… is your EC Coach STATUS?

What… is your EC Coach STATUS? Registered • • • self-declared uncertified Candidates/mentee s Licensed • • • NCCP certified Other Certifications proof of experience (for now)

New Coach Status Program Framework $49. 95 $199. 95* Registered Coach • self-declared coaches • minimum standards for ethical conduct, screening and safe sport training • proof of valid insurance • status is valid from the date issued until December 31 st of the same year. Coach License • Verified, significant experience • stringent safety and ethical standards • completed formal training or certification • proof of valid insurance • screened to the highest level • status is valid for one year (365 days) from the date it is issued.

What… do you need?

Requirements Age 16 years Age of majority Valid EC Sport Licence YES Mandatory Safe Sport Training YES Fostering Healthy Environments* YES Concussion Awareness* YES EMERGENCY STANDARD NO YES* $2, 000, 000 CGL & $100, 000 Professional Liability Level 2 Level 3 YES First Aid Coach Certification* Proof of Insurance Screening Acknowledgement of EC Policies

Screening Risk Matrix As defined in EC Screening Policy Level 1 Low Risk Level 2 Medium Risk Level 3 High Risk Position of trust or authority No Limited, Supervised Yes Supervisory role No May be involved Yes Directing others No May be involved Yes Financial/cash management No May be involved Yes No regular access Limited Yes Access to vulnerable Individuals Examples • • • Parents, youth or volunteers Event volunteers & officials Horse support personnel As defined in EC Screening Policy • • • EC committee members Athlete support personnel Coaches who are typically under the supervision of another coach • • • EC Board of Directors Team managers, technical leaders and Chefs d’équipes Licenced coaches

Screening Requirements As defined in EC Screening Policy Level 1 Low Risk Level 2 Medium Risk Level 3 High Risk YES YES Screening Disclosure Form YES YES Participation in training, orientation and monitoring YES YES NO ONE (1) TWO (2) NO IF REQUESTED NO NO YES Application Form E-PIC criminal record check Letters of Reference Driver’s abstract Vulnerable Sector Search (VSC)

Recognized Certifications for Coach Licence • EC/NCCP Certification (Instructor and above) • Pony Club A • Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Level 2 or higher • Valid IGEQ Recognized Certification • Can. TRA Certification • Provincial Vaulting Trainer Certification • Post-secondary education in equine and/or coaching related field • 10+ years coaching experience with enhanced screening

Recognized Safe Sport Training Concussion Training All Coaches must prove completion of concussion training – valid for three years. • EC Concussion Training – e-learning in the ECampus OR • NCCP Making Headway in Sport e-learning module Harassment and Abuse Prevention Training All Coaches must prove completion of harassment and abuse prevention training – valid for three years. • EC Fostering Healthy Equestrian Environments – e-learning in the ECampus OR • Coach Association of Canada’s Safe Sport e-learning module OR • Respect in Sport’s Activity Leaders e-learning module if required by PTSO Completion of training modules must be registered in the ECampus.

What…do I get?

Benefits Peace of mind for parents, riders and facility owners YES REGISTERED COACH LICENCE Listing on EC Find a Coach BASIC ENHANCED e. PIC Background Check with Sterling Backcheck FREE 3 rd party complaint management YES Abuse Defence Coverage NO YES Training Discounts YES FREE e. Learning courses offered on EC Campus 15% 35% Discount on EC NCCP Training & Certification Activities 15% 35% LIMITED YES Use of badge on website EC Safe Sport Training Eligibility/access to EC Programs*

Legal Counsel and Support Service • Legal counsel and indemnification, including abuse allegations, $25, 000 per individual occurrence • $50, 000 aggregate per individual per policy term • Protections for EC and PTSO for coaches who meet licensing requirements • Legal Help Line included to assist in a variety of legal matters including but not limited to abuse allegations • Legal insurance for disciplinary hearings and investigations • $0. 00 deductible ØNo coverage for Prior Acts ØCoverage is for legal actions brought in Canada *Generally not available in individual policies

When… do I need a status?

2021 – Licenced Coach status required to deliver EC programs 2022 – Registered Coach status to coach at EC sanctioned competitions 2023 – Licenced Coach for EC Gold; Registered Coach for Bronze competitions 2024 – Licenced Coach for all EC competitions 2025 – All coaches at any EC competition must be Licensed and Certified

Who. . . must have it for 2021?

EC PROGRAM ACCESS Must obtain Coach Licence in 2021 • NCCP Coach Developers • Rookie Riders (Lead Instructor) • Learn to Ride (Lead Instructor & rider Levels Evaluators) • Coach CET activities

How…do I acquire my Status? See video of the Ecampus walk-through. Click the image below…

Where…can I learn more? • NBEA> Coaching> Resources for Coaches and Candidates • documents • videos • EC > Programs & Services > Coaching >Coach Status Program Click the images to be taken to the websites…