Review the Program Guidelines
Read the Program Guidelines to review the eligibility criteria, program schedule, and to learn more 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.
The 2027 Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprenticeship Program provides up to 26 women coaches with the opportunity to advance their coaching skills through attending professional development events, mentorship, and the experience as an Apprentice Coach with their respective provincial or territorial team. The program ends with the 2027 Canada Winter Games, which are taking place in Québec City, Québec from February 27 to March 14, 2027. You can view the list of participating sports on the 2027 Canada Games website.
Application Process for the 2027 Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprenticeship Program
Eligible coaches are invited to submit a Public Interest Form to express their interest in joining the 2027 Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprenticeship Program. All submissions will be shared with the relevant Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives, who will provide full applications to shortlisted candidates following the Public Interest Form period.
Coaches can submit their Public Interest Form from September 8, 2025 until November 5, 2025.
Read the Program Guidelines to review the eligibility criteria, program schedule, and to learn more about the program.
All eligible coaches must contact their P/TSO to request a Letter of Support for their participation in the program.
All coaches must submit a Public Interest form and their P/TSO Letter of Support by November 5, 2025, in order to be eligible.
All questions regarding the Canada Games Apprenticeship Program can be directed to Andrea Johnson, Manager, Equity Programs at ajohnson@coach.ca.
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Manager, Equity Programs
Language(s) Spoken: English
Email Address ajohnson@coach.ca
Telephone Number 613-235-5000 ext. 2391