About the Program
The Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprenticeship Program is a partnership between the Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives (PTCRs), the Canada Games Council (CGC), and the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). The CGC, the CAC, and PTCRs strongly believe that the apprenticeship program is an essential part of the development of a coach. Furthermore, apprenticeship programs can be used as a means to build capacity in underrepresented populations in coaching, such as women and Indigenous coaches.
The purpose of the Canada Games Apprenticeship Program is to provide women coaches with a practical and integrated major national multi-sport games experience. Selected coaches have direct involvement in preparation and competition and receive support from an identified mentor coach throughout the duration of the program.
Check out the Program Guidelines to learn more about the program.
2025 Canada Summer Games
The 2025 Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprenticeship Program provides up to 26 women coaches with the opportunity to advance their coaching skills through professional development including attending the 2024 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Conference, mentorship, and the experience as an Apprentice Coach with their respective provincial or territorial team. The program ends with the 2025 Canada Summer Games, which are taking place in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador from August 8 to 25, 2025.