Coach's Corner

Volunteer & Board Online Registration

All volunteer, Board and Coaches registrations need to be done online.

2027 Coach & Volunteer Registration

Registration opens January 2027.

2027 Coaching Requirements Checklist — all coaches

Complete these before the season starts. Add your NCCP# to your RAMP profile so your courses track to you (get an NCCP# free at https://thelocker.coach.ca/account/login).

1. Making Head Way (concussion e-learning) — free, online, about 60-90 minutes. Mandatory for all coaches. Take it in the Locker at coach.ca: https://coach.ca/making-head-way-concussion-elearning-series
2. Safe Contact — $50. Required for all tackle football coaches. Register for a clinic through Football Alberta: http://footballalbertaclub.rampregistrations.com/ — expires after 5 years; renew with the Safe Contact 2.0 Refresher (first-time coaches take Safe Contact 2.0).
3. NCCP Safe Sport Module — free, online. Take it in the Locker at coach.ca: https://coach.ca/sport-safety/safe-sport-training
4. Community Sport Novice Coach Trained — head coach + 4 assistants per team. Two parts: Community Sport E-Learning ($14.99, https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#FB-NCT-E) and the Community Sport workshop ($50, register through Football Alberta at http://footballalbertaclub.rampregistrations.com/). New coaches (except the head coach) have a 1-year grace period.
5. Making Ethical Decisions (MED) — required for certification. Complete the MED online evaluation in the Locker at coach.ca.

Criminal Record Check (Police Information Check) — required for all coaches 18+

• Apply online through Grande Prairie Police Service: https://www.gppolice.com/services/police-information-checks — or in person at GPPS headquarters, 10202 99 Street, Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.
• Once you receive your check, upload it to your profile on RAMP or email it to gppwfl@hotmail.com and we will upload it for you.
• Criminal Record Checks are valid for three (3) years.
• A Vulnerable Sector Check is not required.
• Note: the online application uses electronic identity verification and is not available to applicants under 18 — junior coaches under 18 will need to apply in person.

Junior Coaches

Junior Coaches must be 14 years of age at time of registration.

NCCP Coaching Clinics

Please visit the Football Alberta website for an updated list of all NCCP Coaching Clinics.

Football Alberta — Coaching Requirements & NCCP

Questions? Email gppwfl@hotmail.com.