Frequently Asked Questions

Speak to your local PSP Base Sports Coordinator or contact your Regional Head Trainer (RHT) directly.

Yes, however CAF members must be in receipt of pay for the duration of the course and/or event they are providing coverage for (this includes travel days). Members on any type of leave are not eligible for participation at this time. This includes leave such as; vacation, MATA/PATA, etc.

Unfortunately, the CAFATP is only offered to currently serving CAF members and full time NPF employees at this time.

CAF Athletic Trainers are expected to attend all championship scheduled event; this includes games/matches, pre-championship briefings, opening ceremonies, banquets, and closing ceremonies. Trainers should be available for athlete treatments a minimum of 1 hour before games, during games, and minimum of 30 minutes post game or until the last player leaves.

A detailed list of duties can be found in the CAF Sports Championships Operations Manual, Chapter 2 “Roles & Responsibilities” para 14.

Ensure that you bring weather and facility appropriate clothing. A shirt or vest may also be provided for the duration of the event to help identify you as a CAF Athletic Trainer. Sandals with open backs are not permitted. You should also review the event joining instructors to ensure you bring Mess appropriate clothing. 
  
You do not need to bring your own supplies and equipment. Trainers tables and supplies will be provided by the host base.

Contact your Regional Head Trainer (RHT) to express interest in events you wish to provide coverage for.

Use the Trainers Practical Experience Log to track your trainer hours. When complete send it to your Regional Head Trainer (RHT).

The main role of the EHT is to preform athletic trainer duties, mentor & monitor event trainers, and act as a point of contact with the host base event coordinator, coaches, and officials. A detailed list of duties can be found in the CAF Sports Championships Operations Manual, Chapter 2 “Roles & Responsibilities” para 13 and 14.

All paperwork must be returned digitally. Sports Injury Reports must be returned via encrypted email or via Protected B mail. For Regional events, all documents are to be returned to your Regional Head Trainer (RHT). For National and CISM events, all documents are to be returned to the CAFATP Operations Coordinator.

Your RHT and CAFATP Ops Coordinator will ensure that documentation is distributed to CFHS, host base organizing committee, Regional Sports Managers, and CAF Sports Office HQ for archives.  A reminder that injuried members are to complete a CF98 upon return to their home unit.

Emergency Action Plans (EAP) are typically already drafted by the host base. The EHT should request a copy, review and revise as necessary. An EAP template can be found on the CAFATP Resource page and should be completed prior to the event. 
 
As a refresher, you may also complete the free NCCP: Emergency Action Plan course.

Taping videos can be found on the CAF Sports YouTube channel or by logging into your DFit.ca account.

1) Go to DFit.ca 
2) Sign in with your user name and password 
3) On the left hand navigation click on “Recourses” 
4) Select the “Sport Taping Course” tab 
5) Click on the desired videos

Upcoming courses are listed in the CAFATP Courses subpages.

Contact your Regional Head Trainer (RHT).

The course coordinator is responsible for ensuring facilities are book and equipment is procured for upcoming courses. This role is usually assigned to the host base PSP Sports Coordinator but may be completed by another individual appointed by the RHT. A detailed list of roles and responsibilities can be found here.

As per the PSP Policy Manual Part 5 – Section 5, para 105: Out-Service Training all members of the CAF are eligible for selection to attend clinics, courses, workshops or seminars conducted by recognized civilian sports agencies to stay abreast of developments in the field and/or obtain qualifications in officiating, coaching or managing sports activities. Refer to the PSP Policy Manual for additional details.