The Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts – Sport Branch through the
External Sport Credentials Program (ESCP) hasmade it possible for high school students to receive graduation creditsfor external athlete, coach and official courses. These externalcourses must be approved by the Ministry of Educations
1. Applicantcompletes the form and mails or faxes to the BC Hockey Office, alongwith verification of practical experience if applying as a coach orofficial; see below.
2. BC Hockey verifies eligibility.
3. BC Hockey mails or faxes response direct to school contact.
The following is meant as a guide. It does NOT include all eligibility information:
Player Eligibility Guidelines Grade 10: | U18 Zone Teams - Female U17 HP Zone Camp Pool - Male U16 HP Zone Teams – Male Midget AAA Program – Female Major Midget Program - Male Junior B Program – Male |
Grade 11: | Senior AAA Program - Female U18 Provincial Camp Pool - Female U17 HP Provincial Camp Pool - Male Junior A Program - Male Major Junior Program - Male |
Grade 12: | U18 Team BC - Female Senior Team BC - Female National Pool/Team - Female U17 HP Team BC and Team Pacific - Male National Pool/Team - Male |
Officials Eligibility Guidelines 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 bylocal Referee in Chief or District Referee Committee Member.
Coach Eligibility Guidelines Grade 11: | Level I NCCP Theory, First Aid Certification |
| * 75 hours of coaching |
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Grade 12: | Level I NCCP certification (Theory, Technical, Practical), First Aid and Athletic Taping Certification |
| * 150 hours of coaching |
* Student must supply verification of practical experience signed by an NCCP certified coach.
Apply for External Sports Credits