The Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts – Sport Branch through the External Sport Credentials Program (ESCP) has made it possible for high school students to receive graduation credits for external athlete, coach and official courses. These external courses must be approved by the Ministry of Educations.
Application Process
- Applicant completes the form and mails or faxes to BC Hockey office, along with verification of practical experience if applying as a coach or official; see below.
- BC Hockey verifies eligibility.
- BC Hockey mails or faxes response direct to school contact.
Player Eligibility Guidelines
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Grade 10: |
U18 High Performance Zone Teams - Female |
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U17 High Performance Zone Camp Pool - Male |
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U16 High Performance Zone Teams - Male |
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Junior B Program - Male |
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Grade 11: |
Senior AAA Program - Female |
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U18 Provincial Camp Pool - Female |
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U17 High Performance Provincial Camp Pool - Male |
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Junior A Program - Male |
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Major Junior Program - Male |
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Major Midget Program - Male |
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Grade 12: |
U18 Team BC - Female |
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Senior Team BC - Female |
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National Pool/Team - Female |
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U17 High Performance Team BC and Team Pacific - Male |
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National Pool/Team - Male |
Officials Eligibility Guidelines
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Grade 11: |
Level II |
*50 hrs of practical experience |
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Grade 12: |
Level III |
*100 hrs of practical experience |
* Students must supply verification of practical experience signed by local Referee in Chief or District Referee Committee Member.
Coach Eligibility Guidelines
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Grade 11: |
Level I NCCP Theory, First Aid Certification |
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* 75 hours of coaching |
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Grade 12: |
Level I NCCP certification (Theory, Technical, Practical), First Aid and Athletic Taping Certification |
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* 150 hours of coaching |
* Student must supply verification of practical experience signed by an NCCP certified coach.
Apply for External Sports Credits
