Triathlon Ontario Is hosting this NCCP Youth Triathlon Coach course in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on October 3-4, 2026.
This course is delivered in a two-day, in-person format, with coaches learning to coach kids and youth in triathlon, then delivering practices using the skills learned – first to fellow coaches, then to youth athletes.
The course covers the modules Coaching Beginner and Age-Group Triathletes, Coaching and Assessing Triathlon Skills, and Coaching to Events, in a youth context.
This course is open to all Triathlon Ontario members. Non-members may join Triathlon Ontario during registration.
We also welcome out-of-province coaches who are members of their home triathlon organization.
Saturday October 3 and Sunday October 4, 2026
9:00am – 5:00pm
NCCP Community Triathlon Coach is the starting point for triathlon coaches, and completion is the primary requirement to run a club, workout, clinic, or camp sanctioned by Triathlon Ontario.
There are two contexts: Adult and Youth. While each community coach course focuses on coaching either adults or youth, both cover the essentials of safety, ethics, and responsible coaching, so coaches qualified in either context may coach both adults and youth.
The Youth Triathlon Coaching Pathway has recently been updated, so this is an updated course featuring new material and an updated pathway.
Though open to all Triathlon Ontario members, this course is one of those in the Triathlon Community Coaching Pathway. As such, it’s particularly suited for those coaches looking to coach kids and youth. There is now a separate pathway for coaches working toward NCCP Community Youth Coach certification.
The outcomes of the NCCP Community Triathlon Coach program are:
- Make Ethical Decisions
- Provide Support to Athletes in Training
- Plan a Practice
- Analyze Performance
- Support the Competitive Experience
- Design a Sport Program
Course Details
Saturday October 3 and Sunday October 4, 2026
9:00am – 5:00pm
Courses may move a short distance by vehicle to a nearby pool venue, due to possible construction. If this happens, assistance will be provided for coaches who do not have a vehicle present.
Membership: 2026 Triathlon Ontario Membership, or home provincial membership, is required to register for this course. Out-of-province coaches please contact Triathlon Ontario by email in order to register.
Prerequisites: Coaches should ideally complete the following before the course begins. :
- Create or ensure you can access your The Locker account at coach.ca;
- Complete the following free eLearning activities on The Locker:
- NCCP Understanding Rule of Two;
- NCCP Safesport – Direct Athlete Contact;
- NCCP Making Head Way; and
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan.
- Complete NCCP Make Ethical Decisions.
- Valid Criminal Reference Check for Vulnerable Sector (VSS) or Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
Facilitators:
Michel Elibani, Certified Learning Facilitator
Phil Brown, Certified Competition Coach
Course Length: 16 hours.
Cost: $195
