Coaching Requirements
Head coaches:
Coach Initiation in Sport and Coach Initiation in Baseball (Fundamentals) online modules
Safe Sport eLearning online module (More info can be found below)
Assistant coaches:
Either Respect in Sport online module or Safe Sport online module.
NCCP Training
All coaches of each team must complete the NCCP training online initiation certification module. Additional training is required for coaches of AA teams. Costs for all training approved by DBA shall be reimbursed. Follow that attached link to start your training.
Respect in Sport Training
All coaches for each team must complete the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders program offered by Baseball Alberta. Coaches shall provide their Respect in Sport number prior to May 1. Costs to complete this training shall be reimbursed by DMBA.
BACKGROUND SCREENING/ RECORD CHECKS
All Coaches must provide a background check The check can be completed following this link Baseball Alberta Background Check
Baseball Alberta now requires background screening (also known as a Criminal Record Check) of individuals involved in baseball who hold positions of trust. The policy is designed with the safety of all participants in mind. It specifically applies to coaches, team managers, umpires, team trainers and medical personnel, and chefs de mission. This includes these roles in teams in age categories up to and including the Junior (22U) age category. It may apply to other individuals as determined by Baseball Alberta or a Member Association based on an assessment of their role with children or youth and the nature of the situations where they interact with these individuals.
All individuals mentioned above who are 18 years or older as of May 1st of the current season, are required to complete Criminal Record Checks. Failure to complete the criminal record check by the start of the season may result in ineligibility of the individual for the full season.
A new Criminal Record Check is required every (3) three seasons. In addition, each individual in a position of trust must complete an application declaration form in years 2 and 3 of their background check to confirm nothing from the original check has changed.