Coach Registration

Coaching with York Region Lions Football is a rich and rewarding experience. We are currently recruiting for 2026 assistant coaches for both flag and tackle. Please email Jonathan (Coach Stats) at coaching@yorkregionfootball.com if you are interested.

**ALL REQUIRED COSTS WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIONS. PLEASE RETAIN ALL RECEIPTS**

2026 Winter Training Coaching Requirements 

1. Vulnerable Sector Screening (Required every 2 years)

• Must be completed through your local police service:

  • York Region
  • Durham Region
  • Toronto
  • South Simcoe 

• Required for all individuals working with minors

• If you have one completed within 2 years, upload the VSS every year you are coaching.

• Police officers, firefighters, teachers, and EMTs may upload proof of employment when prompted on the website

2. Football Ontario Insurance (Annual)

• Must be done EVERY YEAR. No old numbers will be accepted.

• Must be completed before doing the certifications below as it provides member pricing

• Required for all coaches

• You need a TeamLinkt account to register. it is free

• Go to 2026 Coaches Registration > Tackle Football Coach or Flag Football Coach
  • Login to TeamLinkt
  • Fill out information
  • When prompted for organization, select York Region Football Association
  • You do not have to upload a Background check. just bypass it.

3. NCCP Registration (One Time)

• SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU ALREADY HAVE AN NCCP NUMBER

• Gives you access to the certifications below

• Required for all coaches

4. Coach Registration (Annual)

• MANDATORY STEP. You must register or we cannot see you in our system. 

• Register as a coach through the York Lions website

• If you do not have a RAMP account, you will be prompted to create one

5. Rowan's Law Sign-Off (Annual)

• MUST be done EVERY year.
• Read the following pdf YRFA Concussion Code of Conduct
• Read Rowan's Law Concussion Awareness Resources webpage
• Click the Rowan's Law Sign Off above and fill out the Google Form

Required Before the Season (April 2026)

Everything above PLUS:

6. Safe Contact Certification (Required every 5 years)

• The ONLINE REFRESHER COURSE does NOT replace this course. This is a live workshop you must attend online. It is NOT an online module.
• You must take the Online Course first before you can take the refresher course every 5 years.

• Required for contact coaches.

• Cost: $50 (reimbursed with receipt)

• One-time certification with a refresher every 5 years

• Workshop dates: Jan 10, 24 / Feb 6 / Mar 28 / Apr 11, 25 / May 23

7. Community Sport Coach (NCCP)

• The ONLINE COURSE does NOT replace this course. This is a live workshop you must attend online. It is NOT an online module.

• Required for coaches of athletes under 14

• One-time certification

• Cost: $50 (reimbursed with receipt)

• Workshop dates: Jan 4, 17 / Feb 21 / Mar 14 / Apr 18 / May 9

8. Making Headway - Concussion Awareness (eLearning)

• Mandatory, free, one-time certification

If you are interested in additional learning opportunities as a coach, visit https://footballontario.net/coaches/

If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your interest and look forward to working with you.

Jonathan S. (Coach Stats)

Coaching and Player Development Director

coaching@yorkregionfootball.com