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)
    • Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario Active membership Adult-Community (Level 2) OR Youth-Community (Level 2) (sold separately)
  • 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) if 18 years or older
  • 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)
  • Minimum 16 years of age as of June 1 for the year the course is offered

2026 Coaching Courses:

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

May 12 & 14

6-10PM

participation in both classes required. Max 45 participants.
  • First Aid/CPR Certification – Level C
  • Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario Active membership Adult-Community (Level 2) OR Youth-Community (Level 2) (sold separately)
  • Minimum 16 years of age as of June 1 for the year the course is offered
 $226.00

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Foundations Part 1/2 Virtual

May 20 & 25

6-10PM

participation in both classes required. Max 45 participants.
  • First Aid/CPR Certification – Level C
  • Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario Active membership Adult-Community (Level 2) OR Youth-Community (Level 2) (sold separately)
  • Minimum 16 years of age as of June 1 for the year the course is offered
 $226.00

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Boat Driving Part 2/2 TBD

June 13 or 14

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 Adult-Community (Level 2) OR Youth-Community (Level 2) (sold separately)
  • Canadian Pleasure Craft Operators Card (Boaters License)
  • Provide a Criminal Background Check (valid within 3 years of the date of issue) if 18 years or older
  • 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*

 $282.50
Cable-Specific Part 2/2 What Wake Cable Park

June 6

max course participation: 15
  • Successful completion of online/virtual Foundations Course
  • First Aid/CPR Certification – Level C
  • Water Ski Wakeboard Ontario Active membership Adult-Community (Level 2) OR Youth-Community (Level 2) (sold separately)
  • Provide a Criminal Background Check (valid within 3 years of the date of issue) if 18 years or older
  • 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*

 $282.50

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