Coaching Requirements

Overview

This page outlines all requirements for coaches registered with Baseball Manitoba:

NCCP requirements for your coaching level (A/AA/AAA)
Screening requirements to help ensure a safe sport environment
Respect in Sport (RIS) training
How to check your certifications
Transfer information for coaches trained under the former NCCP system

Use this page to ensure your NCCP and screening requirements are up to date.

NCCP Coaching Requirements

All coaches (9U and up) must meet the NCCP requirements for their age division and level of play.

A/AA Coaches: 2026 requirements coming soon
AAA Coaches: 2026 requirements coming soon

Screening Requirements

All coaches and managers must meet Baseball Manitoba's screening requirements. This includes background checks and other safety measures to help create a safe and welcoming environment.

For full details, see: 2026 requirements coming soon

Respect in Sport (RIS)

All coaches and managers are required to complete the Respect in Sport (RIS) online course. This training helps sport leaders recognize and respond to abuse, harassment, and bullying, supporting a safe and inclusive sport environment.

Coaches and managers must recertify every 5 years to maintain an active RIS status.
To complete the training or locate your RIS certification number, click here.

Using an RIS Certification from Another Sport

If you completed RIS through a sport other than hockey, your certificate is valid for baseball. To use it:

Log in to your RIS account.
Click Profile at the top.
Under Associations, check Baseball and click Save Now.

Your certificate is now linked for baseball registration in RAMP.

Importing an RIS Certificate from Hockey

If you RIS certificate is from hockey, follow these instructions to import it for baseball: click here and follow the prompts.

Check Your Certification

To verify your NCCP status:

Baseball: Log in at nccp.baseball.ca.
Multi-Sport: Log in at the Coaches Association of Canada (CAC) at thelocker.coach.ca.

Transfer Plan

Coaches trained or certified under the former NCCP system (Levels 1-3, Regional/Provincial Trained or Certified) will have their status carried forward as "Transferred" in the current system.

For more information, see the Baseball Canada Migration Policy .