Credentialing

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Due to the changes IASF has implemented, any non-US coaches will be required to complete their coaching certification within their own country.  BCSC is offering a credentialing program until a national coaches certification program is created. Members of the BCSC are actively working with Cheer Canada to create national coaching certification so there will be some continuity when we transition into the national program.

First Time/Expired:

If you have no previous coaching Certification or it has been expired for more than 6 months you may credential level 1-2 for a $50 flat rate. This rate includes an online written test and an in-person/virtual coaching evaluation. If you only wish to do a single level,  please see below.

Level 1- $30

Level 2- $30

Level 3- $30

Level 4- $40

Level 5- $40

Level 6- $50

Level 7 **- $50

** Note: Level 7 credentialing is now broken into two sections.  Although the written test is the same for both, when being evaluated, please specify if you wish to be credentialed for level 7 with flipping (no twisting) baskets, or with all twisting baskets.

This rate includes an online written test and an in-person/virtual coaching evaluation. Non-affiliated members will be charged an additional $25 administration fee.

If you are credentialing any level between level 3 and 7, a practical field experience form must be submitted prior to seeing a Coach Evaluator (CE).

If your certification has expired because you did not re-credential within 6 months after your credential expired, you will have to start from level 1.

Re-Credentialing:

If you are re-certifying your existing level, it is a $35 flat rate.  If you have an active certification (obtained through USASF, ICU, or BCCA within the past 3 years) and would like to upgrade to a higher level, please see the table below for rates.

Credentialing Periods:

Credentialing occurs three times a year in May, August, and November. Registration for each session will open one month prior.

If there is a pressing emergency to be scheduled outside these periods or if you have 8+ coaches to be scheduled at the same location in the same session please email coach@bcsportcheer.ca  to see when there is availability.

How to Prepare: 

1. Become familiar with coaching and troubleshooting Cheerleading skills as listed here.
2. When you are ready, fill out this registration form
3. We will send you an invoice for the amount owing.
4. Send your payment through e-transfer to treasurer@bcsportcheer.ca. Please write your full name in the message/note field and use an easy to answer secret question such as “What sport is this for” Answer: Cheerleading. You will not be scheduled until a payment has been received.
5. The Credentialing Administrator (CA) will contact you within several days of your payment to provide you with links to the online test.
   ** Please note that there is an additional fee of $10 to retake the online exam.
6. A Coach Evaluator (CE) will contact you to set up a date and location of your Coach Evaluation (in May, August, or November).
7. You MUST complete your online test prior to the 1st of May, August, or November to be scheduled for your Coach Evaluation.
8. Complete your Practical Field Form with your gym owner or supervising coach (if you are credentialing between level 3 and 7) and send a digital copy to coach@bcsportcheer.ca
   ** Please note that this needs to be done before the CA will send your contact information to the CE.
9. Complete your Coach Evaluation on the date scheduled.
10. RESULTS:
    a. If you have been successful you will be emailed a certificate which shows that you have completed the theoretical aspects of credentialing following the end of the evaluation month.
    b. If you are unsuccessful, your CE will explain areas for improvement prior to scheduling a re-take evaluation.
    ** Please note that there is an additional fee of $20 to retake the coach evaluation.
    c. If you do not show up for your session, you will not receive a refund. If you contact your CE 48 hours in advance, they will work with you to reschedule.
11. To receive credit for your credentialing and other coaching requirements, you must upload your NCCP number and certificates earned to Cheer Reg by November 1st. 

Please note: Coaches must be 16+ to become certified in BC.

For questions on credentialing, please email coach@bcsportcheer.ca