Coach Training & Requirements
Coach Training - Softball
All coaches in DDMB are certified as required by the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) as required by Softball Canada.
More specific information on required coaching courses will be posted soon.
Coach Training - Hardball
Training in online through Baseball Ontario & Baseball Canada NCCP Community Coach Stream. All coaches are required to complete the following courses (at a minimum):
- Coach Initiation in Sport
- Coach Initiation in Baseball (Fundamentals)
Vulnerable Sector Check
All coaches and volunteers are required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) with your local OPP/police detachment. If you have completed your VSC in the previous year, and DDSA has a copy on file, please complete the declaration form and submit it to the Registrar.
Steps to Complete the Vulnerable Sector Check:
- You will be provided with a completed volunteer letter by DDMB. You will need this letter in order to get a free Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Either apply online with the OPP here, or visit the Elgin County detachment in St. Thomas in person. If you live outside of Elgin County, you will need to refer to the police service in your area of residence.
- Attached your completed VSC to an email to the Registrar.
Required Documentation
All coaches and trainers are required to complete and submit the following Codes of Conduct:
For more information about coaching, please email [email protected]