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SAFE CONTACT

An integral part of Football Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program, Safe Contact teaches safe tackling and blocking techniques along with safety education and awareness. Every football player needs to be able to perform the football fundamentals taught in Safe Contact, regardless of what position they play on the field. Safe Contact is a 1 day clinic in class and on-field that is required for all coaches.

 

Safe Contact Training – January 10, 2026 – ONLINE

DATES: January 10, 2026 (9:00-1:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

 

Safe Contact Training – January 24, 2026 – ONLINE

DATES: January 24, 2026 (9:00AM-1:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

 

Safe Contact Training – February 6, 2026 – ONLINE

DATES: February 6, 2026 (6:00-10:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE 

 

Safe Contact Training – March 7, 2026 – ONLINE

DATES: March 7, 2026 (9:00-1:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

 

Safe Contact Training – April 11, 2026 – ONLINE

DATES: April 11, 2026 (6:00-10:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Safe Contact Training – April 25, 2026 – ONLINE

DATES: April 25, 2026 (9:00AM-1:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Safe Contact Training – May 23, 2026 – ONLINE

DATES: May 23, 2026 (9:00AM-1:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Safe Contact Training – July 25, 2026 – ONLINE

DATES: July 25, 2026 (9:00PM-1:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Safe Contact Training – August 15, 2025 – ONLINE

DATES: August 15, 2026 (9:00AM-1:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Safe Contact Training – August 29, 2026 – ONLINE

DATES: August 29, 2026 (9:00AM-1:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Safe Contact Training – September 8, 2026 – ONLINE

DATES: September 8, 2026 (6:00PM-10:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

 

Safe Contact Training – September 19, 2026 – ONLINE

DATES: September 19, 2026 (9:00AM-1:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $150 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

 

NOTE: MANDATORY FOR ALL CONTACT COACHES – CERTIFICATION EXPIRES EVERY 5 YEARS

NOTE: FOR RECERTIFICATION YOU MAY COMPLETE THE SAFE CONTACT 2.0 MODULE VIA THE LOCKER

Football Canada in conjunction with the Canadian Football League (CFL), has launched the ‘Safe Contact 2.0’ refresher course.

Safe Contact 2.0 is available now via The Locker.  

Safe-Contact 2.0 is a less expensive and accessible option for coaches who have already received their Safe Contact certification and are in need of recertification after their 5 year period is up.

The goal of this initiative is to make coaching recertification more easily accessible and less financially burdensome on coaches across the country. This course will streamline the process for all current and future coaches needing re-certification.

Football Canada and Football Ontario are always looking for ways to reduce barriers for the organisation’s members, and the Safe-Contact 2.0 Refresher Course will do just that for all coaches who are in need of recertification.

All coaches are required to have their Safe Contact certification and mandated to complete the Safe Contact 2.0 Refresher Course every 5 years after initial certification.

COMMUNITY SPORT TRAINING

Community Sport Training is designed for coaches who are currently coaching athletes aged 6 – 13 in contact or non-contact football. Online E-learning course must be completed before in-person training. The Community Sport Training is a 1 day clinic that is required for anyone coaching athletes under the age of 14. The community novice coach has 6 modules:

• Participant needs & parents’ expectations
• Understanding the game
• Make ethical decisions
• Safety
• Fundamental movement skills
• Practice Planning
• Football specific fundamental skills

Community Novice Coach E-learning:  https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#FB-NCT-E

Community Sport Coach Training – January 17, 2026 – ONLINE

DATE: January 17, 2026 (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $130 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

 

Community Sport Coach Training – February 21, 2026 – ONLINE

DATE: February 21, 2026 (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $130 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Community Sport Coach Training – March 14, 2026 – ONLINE

DATE: March 14, 2026 (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $130 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Community Sport Coach Training – April 18, 2026 – ONLINE

DATE: April 18, 2026 (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $130 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Community Sport Coach Training – May 9, 2026 – ONLINE

DATE: May 9, 2026 (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $130 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Community Sport Coach Training – June 6, 2026 – ONLINE

DATE: June 6, 2026 (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $130 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Community Sport Coach Training – July 11, 2026 – ONLINE

DATE: July 11, 2026 (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $130 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Community Sport Coach Training – August 8, 2026 – ONLINE

DATE: August 8, 2026 (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $130 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

Community Sport Coach Training – August 22, 2026 – ONLINE

DATE: August 22, 2026 (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Cost: $50 Member / $130 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

REGISTRATION: HERE

NOTE: MANDATORY FOR ALL COACHES FOR U14 ATHLETES

COMPETITION INTRODUCTION | NON-CONTACT WORKSHOP

Competition Introduction Non-Contact clinics are designed for coaches who are currently coaching athletes aged 14 – 18 in Flag or Touch Football. The Non-Contact Workshop is a 1 1/2 day clinic where coaches are trained in 5 modules:

• Make Ethical Decisions,
• Planning a Practice,
• Teaching & Learning, and
• Analyze Performance.
• Non-Contact Technical and Tactical

To complete the training, click here.​ (LINK TO COACHES TRAINING PAGE)

COMPETITION INTRODUCTION | POSITION WORKSHOP

Competition Introduction clinics are designed for coaches who are currently coaching athletes aged 14 – 18 in contact football. The Position Workshop is a 1 day clinic where coaches are trained in 4 modules:

• Make Ethical Decisions,
• Planning a Practice,
• Teaching & Learning, and
• Analyze Performance.

 

COMPETITION INTRODUCTION | POSITIONAL ACADEMY CLINICS

Competition Introduction clinics are designed for coaches who are currently coaching athletes aged 14 – 18. The Positional Academy Clinic is a 2 hour clinic where coaches are trained by an expert coach in 1 of the following positions:

• Quarterback,
• Running Back,
• Wide Receiver,
• Offensive Line,
• Defensive Line,
• Linebacker, and
• Defensive Back.

   Competition Introduction: Position Coach Workshop (Defensive Line)- January 15, 2025 – ONLINE

DATE: January 15, 2025 (6PM-7:30PM)

Cost: $25 Member / $50 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

   REGISTRATION: HERE

 

   Competition Introduction: Position Coach Workshop (Defensive Backs)- January 29, 2025 – ONLINE

DATE: January 29, 2025 (6PM-7:30PM)

Cost: $25 Member / $50 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

   REGISTRATION: HERE    

   Competition Introduction: Position Coach Workshop (Wide Receiver)- January 29, 2025 – ONLINE

DATE: January 29, 2025 (7:45PM-9:15PM)

Cost: $25 Member / $50 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

   REGISTRATION: HERE 

   Competition Introduction: Position Coach Workshop (Quarter Backs)- March 5, 2025 – ONLINE

DATE: March 5, 2025 (6PM-7:30PM)

Cost: $25 Member / $50 Non-member

Location: ZOOM

   REGISTRATION: HERE

NOTE: Coaches will only be able to register and attend ONE clinic. 

 

COMPETITION INTRODUCTION | COORDINATOR WORKSHOP

Competition Introduction Coordinator clinics are designed for coaches who are currently coaching athletes aged 14 – 18 in contact football. The Coordinator Workshop is a 2 day clinic where coaches are trained in 4 modules:

• Mentor Skills,
• Mental Skill,
• Role of the Coordinator, and
• Nutrition &
• Systems.

NOTE: Coaches must have finished at least the Competition Introduction | Position Workshop & 2 Positional Academy Clinics on the same side of ball to be eligible to take this course.

 

COMPETITION INTRODUCTION | SYSTEM ACADEMY

Competition Introduction clinics are designed for coaches who are currently coaching athletes aged 14 – 18. The Positional Academy Clinic is a 2 hour clinic where coaches are trained by an expert coach in 1 of the following positions:

• Offensive Systems
• Defensive Systems
• Special Team Systems

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COMPETITION INTRODUCTION | HEAD COACH WORKSHOP

Competition Introduction clinics are designed for coaches who are currently coaching athletes aged 14 – 18. The Head Coach Workshop is a 2 day clinic where coaches are trained in 4 modules:

• Role the Head Coach,
• Evaluator,
• Design a Yearly Training Plan, and
• Managing a Football Program.

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NOTE: Coaches must have finished at least the Competition Introduction | Coordinator Workshop, 4 Positional Academy Clinics and 2 Coordinator Academy Clinics, one of which is special teams to be eligible to take this course.