Ottawa, ON (September 14, 2026) – From the first skills learned in a local gym to performances on the international stage, coaches are an important part of every athlete’s journey. From September 14–20, GymCan is joining the Canadian sport community in celebrating National Coaches Week and recognizing the coaches who contribute to gymnastics across the country every day.
Coaches play an important role beyond teaching technical skills. They help create environments where athletes can learn, build confidence, overcome challenges, pursue their goals, and develop lasting connections with sport.
National Coaches Week, an initiative of the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), is an opportunity for athletes, parents, clubs, Provincial and Territorial Organizations, and communities across the country to recognize those contributions and say #ThanksCoach.
Celebrate Your Coach
Throughout National Coaches Week, GymCan encourages the Canadian gymnastics community to recognize coaches who have made a difference, whether by sharing a favourite memory, photo, video, or message, or simply taking a moment to say thank you.
From September 14–20, those sharing a public photo or video on social media can also enter the Coaching Association of Canada’s contest by using #ThanksCoach and #CoachesWeek and tagging the Coaching Association of Canada. Two participants will each receive a $100 digital gift card, while the coach featured in each winning post will receive a $150 digital gift card.
Visit the National Coaches Week webpage for complete contest rules and eligibility requirements.
Free NCCP eLearning Opportunities
As part of National Coaches Week, the Coaching Association of Canada is offering four National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) eLearning modules at no cost on designated days.
Coaches can access the following modules through The Locker:
- September 14 – NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport (Promo code: CI-58166-NCW)
- September 15 – NCCP Creating a Positive Sport Environment (Promo code: CPSE-45439-NCW)
- September 16 – NCCP Sport Nutrition (Promo code: Nutri-61827-NCW)
- September 17 – NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability (Promo code: COACH-4825-NCW)
Each promotional code is valid only on the date listed.
Resources for Clubs and Organizations
The Coaching Association of Canada has developed a variety of resources to help clubs, organizations, athletes, and families take part in National Coaches Week.
The National Coaches Week Participation Guide includes ideas and resources for celebrating coaches, while bilingual promotional materials and customizable Canva templates are available to support social media, website, email, and other communications.
Organizations can also access a Partner Communications Plan, #ThanksCoach profile resources, and templates to support municipal proclamations and local landmark illuminations.
For more information about National Coaches Week, including the Participation Guide, free NCCP eLearning opportunities, contest details, and downloadable resources, visit the Coaching Association of Canada’s National Coaches Week webpage.