The AACP is a partnership between the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC), the Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies (PTASBs), the Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives (PTCRs), the Canada Games Council (CGC), and the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). The program provides the opportunity for each province and territory to send 2 coaches of aboriginal ancestry to the Canada Games in apprenticeship roles. Please click here for a list of participating sports.

Objectives of the AACP

• Build coaching capacity within aboriginal communities;
• Provide aboriginal apprentice coaches with domestic multi-sport games exposure;
• Provide aboriginal apprentice coaches with professional development and learning opportunities to prepare them for high level coaching and ensure an increase in their level of NCCP ion to a minimum of Competition – Development, Trained. (Apprentices complete training within 12 months following the Games);
• Expose aboriginal apprentice coaches to elite/high performance coaches; and
• Ensure aboriginal apprentice coaches are prepared to handle a meaningful role during the Canada Games experience.

Timelines:

2021 Canada Summer Games - Niagara Region, Ontario

• August 6-21, 2021
• Please click for a list of participating sports
• Program Guidelines, Games 2021

Application Process:

If you are interested in applying for the Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprenticeship Program please visit this CAC webpage for more information.