Team Officials Requirements for Whyte Ridge coaches and assistant coaches
Youth coaches (U9-18): All coaches and assistant coaches are required to register prior to the season’s start. Coaches cannot be assigned to their teams until this registration has occurred.
Requirements for Soccer Coaches
1. Criminal Record Check (CRC or CPIC)
▪ Required for all coaches in Manitoba
▪ Good for 3 years (needs to be renewed every 3 years to continue coaching)
▪ $54.50 (reimbursable in full by WRCC)
▪ Visit https://policeinformationcheck.winnipeg.ca/
2. Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (RIS #)
▪ Required for all coaches in Manitoba
▪ Good for 5 years (needs to be renewed every 5 years to continue coaching). If you don’t know your RIS status, use this Validation Tool.
▪ 60-120 minute online course
▪ Free
▪ Visit https://sportmanitoba.respectgroupinc.com/
3. Child Abuse Registry check (CAR)
▪ Required for all youth soccer (U9-18) coaches who are involved in Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association. This is not mandatory for the mini-soccer coaches.
▪ Good for 3 years (needs to be renewed every 3 years to continue coaching)
▪ Free if done through the WRCC office, $20 if done on your own (reimbursable in full by WRCC)
▪ Contact the soccer team for the application form
Youth coaches, at this point you will be able to complete the MSA Coach registration form on our GoalLine portal.
If you have any questions regarding the coaching certification process please contact our program coordinator at programming@whyteridge.ca.
4. Completion of one Applicable Coaching Workshop
Visit https://canada-soccer.myshopify.com/collections/grassroots-coaching-education-program to find all available programs.
Active Start
▪ For coaches of players ages 4-6
▪ 60-90 minute online workshop
▪ Can be done at your own pace, on your own time
▪ Good for life (does not need to be renewed)
▪ $20 (reimbursable by WRCC)
FUNdamentals
▪ For coaches of players ages 6-8
▪ 60-90 minutes online workshop
▪ Can be done at your own pace, on your own time
▪ Good for life (does not need to be renewed)
▪ $20 (reimbursable by WRCC)
Learn to Train
▪ For coaches of players ages 9-12
▪ 60-90 minute online workshop
▪ Can be done at your own pace, on your own time
▪ Good for life (does not need to be renewed)
▪ $30 (reimbursable in full by WRCC)
Soccer for Life
▪ For coaches of players 13+
▪ 60-90 minute online workshop
▪ Can be done at your own pace, on your own time
▪ Good for life (does not need to be renewed)
▪ $30 (reimbursable in full by WRCC)
Upon completion of required screening and training coaches will receive a green coach card. If you already have the card, it will get stamped each season by WRCC as long as your certifications have not expired.
FAQs:
Q: Do I need coaching courses or coaching certification to coach recreational soccer?
A: Up until now team officials coaching recreational soccer did not require coaching courses. However, starting in 2021 they are now mandatory for team officials looking to coach U9 to U18 ages.
Q: I am new to coaching, how do I get information about my function or responsibilities as a team official for Whyte Ridge Soccer?
A: The convener for your age group is a great resource for coaching questions.
