Requirements for Team Alberta Events
Requirements for Judges
Click here for more information pertaining to judging and the requirements that judges must meet before judging at an event.
Requirements for Coaches, Managers & Coach Developers
The following is required of ALL Coaches, Managers and Coach Developers representing the Alberta Gymnastics Federation (AGF) at a Team Alberta event (view applicable events):
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Respect in Sport (RiS) Certification: This is a one-time training module that all AGF members are required to complete. Upon completion, you will be provided with a training certificate. Please send a copy of this certificate and its corresponding number to the AGF staff member overseeing your program. |
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Child/Youth Intervention Check: This check is valid for 3 years in Alberta. It can take up to 8 weeks for results to be processed. If you are an AGF member considering becoming a Manager or Coach for Team Alberta, it is highly recommended that you complete this check at least 2 months in advance of your trip. This check is NOT done at a police station. You may either go in or file in a form online via the process below. For a full list of locations, click here. Please complete the attached digital IRC form. Intervention Record Check If you are adopting through a private adoption agency, please contact the agency for the appropriate form. You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader on your device. Do not print or photograph the digital form – this allows the IRC process to be completely electronic. Do not change the form to Word document or use the fill and sign. Forward your completed form along with a copy of 2 pieces of government issued ID (as a second attachment) to: CS-IRCrequest@gov.ab.ca Examples of accepted forms of ID: driver’s license, AB identification card, Treaty status card, AHC, firearms license, birth certificate, passport. Do not send a copy of your Social Insurance Number. Before submitting your request, please check that you have:
Incomplete requests will be returned for correction and will create delays in processing. Please note that processing times may take up to 30 business days and will depend on the volume of requests. Thank you Susan Fritz Intervention Record Checks Children’s Services – Southern Regions Government of Alberta
Joanne Currie Wood Intervention Record Checks, Interprovincial Calgary Region Children’s Services Government of Alberta |
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Back/Police Check: This check is required every 3 years in Alberta. This check is required annually for those travelling to GymCan events. Click here for further details on GymCan event requirements. |
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Vulnerable Sector Check: Must be completed at a police station and cannot be completed online. This is a one-time requirement for those born before 1986. AGF can provide a volunteer letter to reduce the cost of the vulnerable sector check. To request a letter, please contact your respective AGF program staff member. | |
Team Manager Application Form (Team Managers only): Apply to become a Team Manager. Upon approval, the requirements listed above will need to be met. |
NOTE: All checks must be completed by March 1st of every year that attendance at a team event is planned, as per section 21.3.1 of AGF’s Policies and Procedures.
Coach Developers In addition to the requirements listed above, Coach Developers must also:
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GymCan Requirements
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In addition to the requirements stated in the section above, all coaches attending a GymCan event must complete:
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Team Alberta Events
Items marked with an asterisk (*) are GymCan events and have additional requirements as outlined in the section above. For up-to-date event dates and info please refer to the AGF Calendar of Events.
Acrobatic Gymnastics
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Canadian Championships*
Artistic Gymnastics
- Team Excel
- Western Canadian Championships
- Canadian Championships*
- Alberta Winter Games
- Arctic Winter Games
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Canada Winter Games*
Gymnastics For All
- GFA Retreat
- Gymfest
- Western Gymnaestrada
- Canadian Gymnaestrada*
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World Gymnaestrada*
Trampoline & Tumbling Gymnastics
- Canadian Championships*
- Western Canada Cup
- Team Excel
- Canada Winter Games*