Coaching Requirements

2026 Softball PEI Coaching Information

Below are the coaching requirements for the various levels and age categories of Softball PEI for the 2026 softball season.

If you are coaching Club Level A teams at U9, U11, U13, U15 and U17 levels:

1. Complete the Foundations of Coaching Part 1 (online - $20)

    https://softball.ca/onlinelearning/foundations

2. Complete Making Ethical Decisions

    E-Learning module through the NCCP (via The Locker $85)

3. After completing Step 1 and 2 you are able to attend one of the following Ongoing Participation Softball Courses. ($100) Register via softballpei.com

1. Ongoing participation (9am-5pm) June TBD, Charlottetown
2. Ongoing participation (9am-5pm) July TBD, Summerside

4. Complete Safe Sport Training (via The Locker - Free)

If you are coaching Club AA level at the U13, U15, U17, U19 or U23 levels, a Prospect team and/or attending an Eastern Canadian or Canadian Championship.

1. Complete the Foundations of Coaching Part 1 (online $20) and Part 2 (online $25)

    https://softball.ca/onlinelearning/foundations

2. Complete Making Ethical Decisions E-Learning module through the NCCP (via The Locker $85)

3. After completing Step 1 and 2 you are able to attend the Hybrid Competition-Introduction course which includes 3-online modules via zoom 

1. May 20 2026 (Zoom)(6pm-9pm)
2. May 27 2026 (Zoom)(6pm-9pm)
3. June 3 2026 (Zoom)(6pm-9pm)
4. Followed by one in person weekend Jun 6-7 2026 (9am-5pm) -Birchwood Intermediate School
5. Register via softballpei@gmail.com (Cost: $50 per online module and $125 for the in-person weekend)

4. Complete Safe Sport Training (via The Locker - Free)

5.  Only the Head Coach for teams attending a Canadian Championship are required to be certified.

     The certification process for those coaches will be outlined by your facilitator during online module one.