Coaching

Singapore Floorball Association is strongly recommending that ALL Floorball Coaches become registered under the National Registry of Coaches (NROC). Attached below is information on the latest developments of the NROC and the application process.

What is National Registry of Coaches (NROC)

The NROC was created in 2003 to raise the standard and professionalism of sports coaching in Singapore. It serves to ensure minimum technical qualification of sport coaches, to ensure that practising coaches continue to improve and that coaches provide a safe environment for their athletes. Today, there are over 2,000 coaches listed in 38 sports in the NROC and their profiles are made available in an online public database.   

Coaches in the NROC are duly certified under the Singapore Coach Excellence (SG-Coach) Programme (formerly known as the National Coaching Accreditation Programme or NCAP) in their respective sports and must hold Standard First Aid certification (including AED). They are committed to abide by the Coach’s Code of Ethics and meet the requirements for Continuing Coach Education Programme. This is part of the quality assurance to users of the coaching services that the coaches registered under NROC are up-to-date in their coaching knowledge and skills.

Through NROC, Sport Singapore aims to give recognition to coaches who have been certified and deemed competent by a national body. Doing so also allows the public to have easy access to qualified coaches.

NROC will be enhanced by introducing a provisional membership category. The provisional membership will allow existing and aspiring sport coaches to participate in academic, educational and professional development activities to improve their coaching practice as they work toward completing all requirements for full NROC membership.

Over a 3-year provisional membership period, they will be given priority enrollment into various coaching courses and activities organised by Sport Singapore, their respective National Sports Association and other organisations. The aim is to prepare them to obtain the necessary certification to become a full member within the NROC and to stay current in the practice of sport coaching as a profession. Registration for provisional membership will commence from 3 January 2017. 

Requirements to join the NROC is as follows:

*Those applying for SG-Coach Accreditations are still required to attain a VPS certification or its equivalent.
^Coaches who presents NCAP Theory certificate are exempted from BSS course

Values and Principles in Sport (VPS) or its equivalent¹: The VPS workshop is a module within the SG-Coach Theory Level 1 course which covers the topics on coaching philosophy, appropriate behaviours of coaches, teaching of values through Game-For-Life framework, information on Ministry of Education’s 21st Century Competencies Framework and Student Outcomes, and introduction to anti-doping. Certificates which are deemed as its equivalent are SG-Coach Theory Level 1 Certificate which includes the VPS module, National Standards in Youth Sports for Coaching in Singapore Schools Certificate and Certificate of Attendance for Building Capacity of Coaches and Instructors (BCCI)’ Workshop.

NROC New/Renewal Applications 

Coaches have been able to apply for or renew their NROC memberships online since November 2013.

More information on NROC new and renewal applications can be found at the following links:

• How to be an NROC Coach
• How to renew NROC Membership

Coaches who require assistance may contact them at sport_coaching@sport.gov.sg or 6500 5296 for assistance.
If you misplaced your NCAP / SG-Coach certificate(s), you can request for reprints. Please refer to the Certificate Replacement Form for more information.

Where to find an NROC coach? 

The database of NROC coaches are found on myactivesg portal.

Why NROC?

Both coaches and employers of coaches (such as NSAs, schools and clubs) benefit from the NROC

Benefits for NROC Members (Coaches)

* Please note that NROC has stopped issuing physical membership cards since Apr 2020.

Benefits For Employers of NROC Coaches

• The NROC serves as a valuable guide, with a list of registered coaches of various sports for the public or organisations who wish to select a certified coach to carry out coaching assignments.
• The public can be assured that all registered coaches are duly certified and are required to abide by the Coach's Code of Ethics.
• Registered coaches are current in their knowledge and skills as these coaches are required to participate actively in Continuing Coach Education activities.
   

For more information on the upcoming developments of coaches through the Singapore Coach Excellence (SG-Coach) Framework and the National Registry of Coaches (NROC)

*** Cessation of New National Registry of Coaches (NROC) Provisional Coach (PC)
This  serves to provide information relating to the cessation of new National Registry of Coaches (NROC) Provisional Coach (PC) membership with effect from 1 July 2024.

The NROC PC membership was created in 2017, following implementation of MOE's policy of schools hiring only NROC coaches. The PC membership allows coaches, actively coaching in MOE schools, to continue to coach their schools without disruption or undue delay.

This PC membership category requires,

•  Values & Principles in Sport (VPS) certification or its equivalent
•  Valid Standard First Aid (SFA) certification
•  Experiences in the sport as an athlete and/or coach

The PC membership is valid for 3 years, during which the coaches are required to acquire the necessary qualifications in coaching theory, technical and sport science, in order to become a full NROC member.

Cessation of New NROC PC Membership Policy
 

• From 1 July 2024, CoachSG shall cease to accept new applications for Provisional Coach Membership.
• Existing PC membership remains valid until their respective expiry date ie. 3 years from their membership start date.
• Individuals who wish to be members of the NROC may apply but as full members.
• Membership as a full member requires the following:

1. Values & Principles in Sport (VPS) certification or equivalent
2. Safe Sport certification
3. Valid Standard First Aid (SFA) certification
4. SG-Coach Theory* certification or equivalent
5. Sport Science certification eg. Foundational Sport Science, Basic Sport Science, or equivalent 
6. SG-Coach Technical certification or equivalent
7. VPS and Safe Sport are integrated into the SG-Coach Theory Curriculum

 Individuals with Coaching Diploma/Degrees, Sport Science Diploma/Degrees, or equivalent may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for direct accreditation. Those who have vast experiences in coaching may also apply for Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE).  These information and more may be found on CoachSG website Application for NROC Membership.