Coaching

Benefits to Coaching 

Coaching with Special Olympics NWT comes with many benefits, including: 

• Watching the athletes improve their skills and abilities in sport 
• Getting involved with the community
• Sharing your love of sport 
• Building friendships 
• Being a positive role model for athletes 
• And creating joy for the athletes!

Minimum Age 

All coaches must be a minimum of 16 years of old. Coaches under the age of 18 must be supervised by someone who is 18 years of  age or older. 

Steps to Becoming a Coach 

1. Read through volunteer package to find out the dates, times and locations the sports are being offered 
2. Fill out and send in complete volunteer form to abby@sonwt.ca
3. Send in a Vulnerable Sector 3 police check ( must have been completed in the last 3 years)
4. Start with program! 

Coaching Resources 

Click one of the sports below for information concerning rules, regulations, and coaching rules