Certification Courses
Three levels of official World Chase Tag® certification. From enthusiast to Head Coach.
Foundation
Understand Chase Tag® inside and out
The essential starting point for anyone entering the Chase Tag® world. Whether you're an athlete, aspiring referee, event organizer, community leader, future coach, or gym owner exploring WCT, the Foundation Course gives you what you need to understand the sport, master its rules, organize community events, and grow your local Chase Tag® scene. This course is also the official prerequisite for WCT referees and Level 1 Coach certification.
Who It's For
Curriculum
History & WCT Ecosystem
Founders, core values (Fair Play, Respect, Progression), key milestones, international network, licensing model, and global rankings
Rules & Refereeing
Match format, Sudden Death Chase-Off™, the Quad™, fouls and penalties, injury protocols, and the referee's role (optional refereeing exam included)
Community Event Organization
Event formats (jams, workshops, mini-tournaments, ranked sessions), planning, logistics, safety basics, inclusive leadership, and post-event follow-up
Community Development
Join official channels, contribute to content, grow your local scene, embody WCT values, and escalate information to the right people
Final Contribution
Validate your learning through a real community contribution: introduce someone to the sport, create content, organize an activity, support an official event, or build local infrastructure
Coach Certification
Become an official WCT certified coach
Level 1 certifies you to coach Chase Tag® sessions under the guidance of a Head Coach. Designed for coaches, instructors, gym staff, and organisations running classes and ranked sessions. Includes assessments and real-world case studies.
Who It's For
Curriculum
Coaching Chase Tag®
Teaching fundamentals, session structure, skill progression, reading athletes
WCT Competition Passport
Purpose, skill categories, continuous evaluation, tracking progression
Safety & Risk Management
Session protocols, spotting, load management, age adaptation, incident handling
Quad™ & Improvised Playgrounds
Setting up safe spaces, equipment checks, session density, adapting drills
Hosting Ranked Sessions
Requirements, coach responsibilities, data integrity, fair play & consistency
Business Practices
Adding Chase Tag® to your offer, licenses, class formats, branding rules
What's Included
- Official WCT Coach Badge
- Global Directory Listing
- Partner Portal Access
- Downloadable Resources
Head Coach & Quad™ Owner
Lead programs, own the curriculum, uphold the standard
Level 2 puts you in charge of the curriculum at your venue. Responsible for upholding WCT standards and ensuring trademark and licensing obligations are met. Head Coaches lead programs, build coaching teams, and drive community growth. Required for gym licensing.
Who It's For
Curriculum
Advanced Coaching
Athlete development, curriculum building, training cycles, youth pathways
Program & Staff Management
Building a coaching team, internal standards, mentor systems
Quad™ Ownership & Operations
Maintenance, inspection, scheduling, safety management, incident escalation
Event Hosting & Management
Ranked events, local competitions, staff roles, referee coordination
Sport Promotion & Community Growth
Local scene development, retention, youth outreach, national pathways
Business Practices
Financial planning, licensing responsibilities, scaling, risk & liability
Internal WCT Processes
Communication with WCT®, compliance, reporting, brand protection