FAQ

What is included in the program?

The program consists of two modules.

Module 1
Skatepark Safety and Etiquette:

Individuals will build their capacity to work effectively as mentors, instructors and
coaches across Canada.

What it covers:
● Equipment and maintenance
● Safety statistics
● Warming up and stretching
● Responding to injuries
● Adaptations
● Head injuries and concussions

Module 2
Fundamentals of Skateboarding

Coaches and mentors will lead participants to safely learn the fundamental skills to get
started on their skateboard.

What it covers:
● Self directed learning
● Pushing
● How to structure a lesson
● Stopping, carving and turning
● Foot position and stance
● The ollie

What do I gain from completing the program?

Upon successful completion of the Tech Deck Start Pushing training program, you will
be recognized as a Canada Skateboard qualified skateboard mentor, and a trained
community coach by the Coaching Association of Canada. To achieve trained status the
following courses are required to be completed:

Start Pushing Modules 1 & 2

● Skatepark Safety and Etiquette
● Fundamentals of Skateboarding

NCCP Multisport modules:

● Emergency Action Plan
● Making Head Way in Sport
● Coach Initiation in Sport
● Make Ethical Decisions Training

The NCCP Multisport modules are located on the coach.ca website.

How do I access the Start Pushing modules?

To access the Start Pushing material, you will be directed to register as a coach with
Canada Skateboard on our membership platform 2M (formerly Interpodia). If you have
registered with Canada Skateboard previously, login.

As you log in / register you will see an “action needed” icon and number of coaching
courses will be listed. Click the Start Pushing “Go To Platform” link and you will be
returned to the Start Pushing Platform.

Why can I not see the “Action Needed” icon?

If you do not see this link, you have likely registered with Canada Skateboard as a
participant. Return to the 2M login site and register as a coach.

Login in site link:

https://2mev.com/#!/memberships/canada-skateboard-2023-membership

Why do I need to be a member to access Start Pushing?

Canada Skateboard uses the 2M (Interpodia) platform to capture our membership. To
access the Start Pushing Program participants are required to be members of Canada
Skateboard. The process to register captures information about you that supports
Canada Skateboard and provides us insight into the demographics that exist in
skateboarding. There is currently no charge to register however, the system will show
you a “cart” and indicate a transaction, but there is no fee, please complete all the
steps and it you will register and prompted to return to the Start Pushing Platform by
clicking on the “action needed” icon then the “Start Pushing” Link.

How do I keep track of my coaching & training records?

Upon registering for Start Pushing you will also be allocated a NCCP Number. This
number will allow you to login / register with the Locker, the central location to easily
access, manage, and maintain your coach training and records.

The Locker maintains the records of a growing community of over 2 million coaches in
Canada of coach training offered through the National Coaches Certification
Program(NCCP) and its partners.

The Locker is also where your affiliated sport organization will confirm your completed
training and coaching certifications, offer sport – specific eLearning, schedule events,
and generate reports.

How to get started:

● Log in to the Locker
● Update your profile and email preferences.
● View your coaching qualifications transcript under the Certifications tab.
● Find available training events for your sport.
● Take online eLearning modules through the eLearning tab.

Additional coach training information, resources, and tips are available on coach.ca