Coaches Courses

WSWO offers annual coaching courses to those who are looking to become Foundations level trained instructors. We also offer training programs to those who are looking to build upon their coaching status in our Build the Skills discipline specific workshops.

Important! There are two separate courses required in order to receive your Foundations Training! You must register for these separately depending on the instruction you are looking to receive:

  • Part 1: Foundations (virtual); and
  • Part 2: Boat Driving (in-person) or Cable-specific (in-person).

Please note the below requirements are needed in order to be an active coach:

  • Successfully complete the Virtual Foundations training (part-one) and the Safe Boat Driving OR Cable operating workshop (part-two)
  • Hold a valid Adult/Youth WSWO Membership
  • Hold an active First Aid/CPR certification
  • Hold a valid Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator License
  • Provide a Criminal Background Check (valid within 3 years of the date of issue) **NEW**
  • Completion of the NCCP's Safe Sport eModule (to be discussed during the virtual component and will be available once an NCCP number is assigned
  • Completion of the NCCP's Making Headway in Sport concussion training (to be discussed during the virtual component and will be available once an NCCP number is assigned)
  • Completion of the NCCP's Making Ethical Decisions online evaluation (to be discussed during the virtual component and will be available once an NCCP number is assigned)

2025 Coaching Courses:

Course Location Date(s) Prereq / notes $ Register
Foundations Part 1/2 Virtual

May 6 & 8

6-10PM

participation in both classes required. Max 48 participants.
  • First Aid/CPR Certification – Level C
  • Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario Active membership (sold separately)
  • Minimum 16 years of age as of June 1 for the year the course is offered
 $224.87

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Foundations Part 1/2 Virtual

May 22 & 27

6-10PM

participation in both classes required. Max 48 participants.
  • First Aid/CPR Certification – Level C
  • Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario Active membership (sold separately)
  • Minimum 16 years of age as of June 1 for the year the course is offered
 $224.87

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Boat Driving Part 2/2 Gordon Bay Marina (Bracebridge)

June 14 or 15

participation on only 1 day is needed. Max 32 participants.
  • Successful completion of online/virtual Foundations Course
  • First Aid/CPR Certification – Level C
  • Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario Active membership (sold separately)
  • Canadian Pleasure Craft Operators Card (Boaters License)
  • Provide a Criminal Background Check (valid within 3 years of the date of issue)
  • Minimum 16 years of age as of June 1 for the year the course is offered

*Food is not provided, please bring your own meals/water*

 $197.75

June 14

June 15
Boat Driving Part 2/2 Krate's Marina (Keswick)

June 21 or 22

participation on only 1 day is needed. Max 32 participants.
  • Successful completion of online/virtual Foundations Course
  • First Aid/CPR Certification – Level C
  • Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario Active membership (sold separately)
  • Canadian Pleasure Craft Operators Card (Boaters License)
  • Provide a Criminal Background Check (valid within 3 years of the date of issue)
  • Minimum 16 years of age as of June 1 for the year the course is offered

*Food is not provided, please bring your own meals/water*

 $197.75

June 21

June 22
Cable-Specific Part 2/2 What Wake Cable part

June

max course participation: 15
  • Successful completion of online/virtual Foundations Course
  • First Aid/CPR Certification – Level C
  • Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario Active membership (sold separately)
  • Provide a Criminal Background Check (valid within 3 years of the date of issue)
  • Minimum 16 years of age as of June 1 for the year the course is offered

*Food is not provided, please bring your own meals/water*

 $197.95

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