Canada Games Apprentice Coach

Overview

The Canada Games Apprentice Program is a joint endeavour between CAO, the Canada Games Council and the Coaching Association of Canada that provides 2 female coaches and 2 aboriginal coaches the opportunity to attend the next Canada Summer or Winter games as an apprentice coach in their sport.

The goal of the program is to provide developing coaches with a practical and integrated major national multi-sport games experience. There is no cost to the coach, and selected coaches have direct involvement in preparation and competition and receive support from an identified mentor coach throughout the duration of the program.

How to Apply

Applications for the Canada Games Apprentice Coach program are OPEN!

Applications for the Canada Games Apprentice Coach Women in Coaching program are open. Please see below for the important dates and guidelines:

  • 2027 Public Interest Form Opens September 8, 2025
  • Public Interest Form Closes November 5, 2025
  • Full Application Due Date December 15, 2025
  • Coaches Selected (last possible date) January 30, 2026

Full Guidelines can be found HERE

Applications for the Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program (AACP) are now open.

Please see below for the important dates and guidelines:

  • 2027 Public Interest Form Opens September 8, 2025
  • Public Interest Form Closes November 5, 2025
  • Full Application Due Date December 15, 2025
  • Coaches Selected (last possible date) January 30, 2026

Full Guidelines can be found HERE

Participating Sports

  • Artistic Swimming
  • Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Canoe / Kayak
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rugby Sevens
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

  • Alpine skiing
  • Archery
  • Artistic Gymnastics
  • Badminton
  • Biathlon
  • Boxing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Curling
  • Fencing
  • Figure Skating
  • Freestyle Skiing
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice hockey
  • Judo
  • Karate
  • Ringette
  • Long track speed skating
  • Short track speed skating
  • Snowboarding
  • Squash
  • Table tennis
  • Wheelchair Basketball