Changes to the NCCP Make Ethical Decision module affecting Competition Coach “Trained” coaches
The Ontario Curling Council would like to share an important upcoming change to the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions (MED) module that will affect coaches across all sports, including curling.
Effective April 1, 2026, the Coaching Association of Canada will be replacing the current two-step MED process (training + online evaluation) with a single, combined e-learning module that will include both training and evaluation. This new module will be housed directly in The Locker.
As of March 31, 2026, the MED evaluation challenge for “trained” coaches will no longer be recognized in The Locker.
These changes will directly impact current Competition Coach “Trained” coaches who challenged the Make Ethical Decision Evaluation in order to achieve their status.
These coaches will need to complete their Competition Coach evaluation before March 31, 2026 or they will be required to take the NEW Make Ethical Decision module at an additional cost.
In order to facilitate a Competition Coach Evaluation registration for evaluations must be received by March 9th, 2026 to ensure completion before March 31, 2026. More information about Competition Coach evaluations below.
“Trained” & “In-Training” Coaches Check your Locker Profile
Please review your MED status in The Locker. If your Locker profile does not show Make Ethical Decisions under “Training” AND only under “Evaluation” – you challenged the evaluation.
These changes will also impact coaches who have taken the MED workshop and not completed the evaluation. These coaches must ensure they also complete the online evaluation by March 31, 2026.
Additional information about the impact of these changes can be found in the chart below and from the Coaching Association of Canada. For questions about the changes and the Competition Coach Evaluation, please contact education@ontcurl.com
Competition Coach Evaluation
In order to receive a “Certified” Competition Coach status, coaches must successfully complete the Curling on-ice Evaluation. Coaches wishing to pursue evaluation must:
Complete a Competition Coach Evaluation Request – you will be required to upload your completed practice plan, emergency action plan and athlete profile.
Pay your evaluation fee of $180 + HST.
When your plan is approved (revisions may be required) you will be notified by email. We will put you in touch with a local evaluator to set up a time for your evaluation.
Competition Coach Evaluation registration for evaluations must be received by March 9th, 2026 to ensure completion before March 31, 2026.
More information about the Competition Coach Evaluation process can be found HERE
Quick Reference - Changes to the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Module
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Current Status |
How Will I Be Impacted? |
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Competition Coach “in training” and I completed ONLY the MED evaluation…. |
You will need to successfully complete Competition Coach Evaluation* to become Competition Coach Certified prior to March 31st, 2026 in order to keep your MED certification status. |
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Competition Coach “trained” – I completed the MED workshop AND evaluation….. |
You will not lose your MED status in The Locker. Your Competition Coach certification does not need to be completed by March 31, 2026 |
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Competition Coach “in training” – I have only completed the Competition Coach training and none of the MED training… |
You can complete the MED workshop and evaluation before March 15th, 2026, or you can wait until the new MED module launches on April 1st. |
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Currently coaching under a U18 exemption for 2025-2026 (took the MED workshop & evaluation)… |
You will not lose your MED status in The Locker. |
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Currently coaching under a U18 exemption for 2025-2026 (have just the MED evaluation)… |
You will lose your MED status in The Locker. You will have the opportunity to take the NEW MED module when you continue your coaching education. |
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Currently registered for / working on Make Ethical Decisions Workshop & Evaluation with Coaches Association of Ontario…. |
You have until March 31, 2026 complete the workshop and evaluation or you will lose the progress you have made and be required to re-purchase the MED module. |
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Currently Competition Coach Certified…. |
This does not impact Coaches who are Competition Coach Certified. No Action is required. There will be no change to your certification status. |
