Coach Education Programme

Coach Education
Programme
January – June 2016
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Content
Introduction........................................................................................................ 3
Sports Development ...................................................................................... 4
Community Sports Hub................................................................................ 4
Talented Athlete Membership.................................................................... 5
SA Club-Ready Accreditation Scheme.................................................. 6
South Ayrshire Sports Council................................................................... 6
South Ayrshire Access to Sport................................................................ 7
Funding................................................................................................................. 8
Child Protection Workshops....................................................................... 9
First Aid Courses.............................................................................................. 10
Positive Coaching Scotland......................................................................... 11
Sports Coach UK including Disability..................................................... 12
Performance Workshops.............................................................................. 13
Sports Specific Coach Education............................................................. 14
Officiating............................................................................................................ 21
List of contacts.................................................................................................. 23
Booking Form....................................................................................................24
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Introduction
Welcome to the first edition of our Coach Education
Programme, running from January to June 2016.
This new resource will provide local clubs, coaches, officials
and leaders with the relevant information regarding training
opportunities on offer across South Ayrshire. In this edition
we will highlight generic Continued Personal Development
(CPD) workshops, sports specific Scottish Governing Body
(SGB) courses and a range of other courses that can be
delivered locally.
One of the key priorities of the Sports Development Team is
to develop local clubs, coaches, and officials. We strive to
ensure that they receive the necessary direction and guidance
to become stronger and more sustainable. To achieve high
quality activities we require qualified and trained people.
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Sports Development
South Ayrshire Sports Development aim to increase participation in sport,
while tackling issues of health, social inclusion, and disability, working with
organisations and groups such as the NHS, sportscotland, Scottish Governing
Bodies (SGB’s) of sport, Community Sport Hubs and Active Schools.
Through experience and consultation we are able to target those who want to
take part for fun, as well as those who are interested in competing at all levels,
from local to national and international.
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Developing People & Communities
Club Support
Increased Opportunities to Participate
Health Referral Programmes
Stronger Club Networks & Effective Pathways
Information: 01292 612 391 / sportsdevelopment@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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Community Sport Hubs
Community Sport Hubs provide a home for sport. They focus on the clubs and
other local organisations that want to work together to improve the sport offered
in their local community. A community sport hub is focused on the clubs around
a sport centre, community centre, school, park or a playing field pavilion. In some
cases a community sport hub combines a number of these places, or it may
simple centre on a single-venue hosting many clubs. The ‘hub’ is essentially a
collective of progressive sport clubs working together in a local community.
Each Community Sport Hub is unique but the common thread is that each works
to the following five principles:
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Growth in participation
Engage the local community
Promote community leadership
Offer a range of sporting opportunities
Bring all appropriate (key) partners/groups/people together.
Each community sport hub develops their own vision and values to ensure
all involved are clear on the work they will do together, which is detailed in a
simple, clear plan to improve the sporting provision within the community. In
South Ayrshire there are currently 4 community Sport Hubs operating within the
communities of Troon, Prestwick, North Ayr, Girvan & South Carrick .
Information: Gareth Turner 01292 612 607 / Gareth.turner@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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Talented Athlete Membership
The new Talented Athlete membership allows the free use of specific sports
facilities operated by South Ayrshire Sports and Leisure Services to support their
performance development. The Talented Athlete membership is valid for one year,
from the date of issue, as long as the athlete meets the minimum level required.
Information: 01292 612 391 / sportsdevelopment@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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South Ayrshire
Sports Council
South Ayrshire Sports Council (SASC) is a voluntary body, made up of
representatives from local affiliated clubs, whose purpose is to encourage interest
and participation in sport within South Ayrshire.
South Ayrshire Sports Council:
> Financially assist affiliated local sports clubs and individuals to improve personal performance and to qualify coaches, officials etc. up to £200
> Recognise sporting achievement and the work of the volunteer by hosting Annual Sports Awards
> Produce a Sports Directory listing all affiliated local clubs, highlighting access for people with disabilities
> Provide a forum to enable sports clubs to meet and discuss their activities and problems with a view to assisting one another in enhancing activities available in South Ayrshire
> Sponsor competitions, championships, coaching initiatives and other events
Information: 01292 612 391 / www.sayrsportsc.co.uk
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SA Club-Ready
In partnership with South Ayrshire Sports Council, the new club accreditation
award scheme is designed to recognise and support the work of clubs and
sporting organisations that have a desire to be the very best they can be.
The scheme helps clubs to improve and is a good indication to parents and
participants that the club is well run and a good place to participate in sport.
The scheme has two award levels SA Club-Ready and SA Club-Ready Gold. To
qualify for both SA Club-Ready and SA Club-Ready Gold accreditation schemes
clubs will be required to be affiliated to South Ayrshire Sports Council.
Clubs who are able to satisfy the accreditation requirements along with the
South Ayrshire Sports Council affiliation form will be eligible to all the benefits
associated with South Ayrshire Sports Council as well as the following:
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Able to use the SA Club-Ready and SA Club-Ready Gold logos
Promoted through a variety of websites and social media channels (South Ayrshire Sports Council, South Ayrshire Sport & Leisure Services, Community Sports Hubs and Active Schools)
Entry into the South Ayrshire Sports Council directory with the relevant accreditation logo alongside the club entry
Information: 01292 612 391 / sportsdevelopment@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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South Ayrshire
Access to Sport
South Ayrshire Access to Sport (SAAS) was established in September 1999.
Our aims are to encourage and promote sport and physical recreation, enhance
health and wellbeing, and offer pathways to sporting excellence for adults and
children with disabilities.
SAAS aims and objectives:
> Aim to encourage and promote sport and physical recreation for adults and children with disabilities living in South Ayrshire
> To encourage integration and access to sporting opportunities, to seek to improve the quality of life and health and fitness of people with disabilities through participation sport and recreational activities
> Access to specialist equipment
> Information on clubs etc
> Disability sport grants to disabled athletes
Information: www.saats.co.uk
gordon@saats.co.uk
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Funding
sportscotland UKCC subsidy for coaches
sportscotland recognises the importance of new coaches coming into sport and
the need for accessible, affordable coaching courses to be available to them. By
filling out the relevant application form (individual or group) eligible applicants
can access funding towards the cost of UKCC endorsed qualifications. Applications must be made at least four weeks prior to the start of the course; retrospective applications will not be accepted. As of the 1st of April 2015 UKCC subsidy
amounts have changed:
> Level 1, 40% of full course cost with a maximum value of £100
> Level 2, 70% of full course cost with a maximum value of £400
Information and application forms: www.sportscotland.org.uk/ukccfunding
South Ayrshire Sports Council
Members of local clubs affiliated to South Ayrshire Sports Council are eligible to
apply for a grant, up to £200, to assist with personal development.
Forms available at: www.sayrsportsc.co.uk
South Ayrshire Council
The Council has two sources of funding:
> Financial Support for Voluntary Organisations – for clubs and groups
> Individuals Involved in Arts, Cultural or Sports Activities – grants for individuals are intended to assist in improving performance
Grant Administration 01292 616 245 / grants@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Individual Learning Account (ILA)
What is it: A Scottish Government scheme which helps you get up to £200
towards the cost of learning something new.
Who is eligible?
> Aged 16 years or over
> Have an income of £22,000 or less, or be in receipt of a qualifying benefit
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> Not hold a UK degree or postgraduate qualification or overseas equivalent
> Not enrolled in any form of secondary, further or higher education
> You must be ordinarily resident in Scotland
Which qualifications does it cover? ILA funding has to be applied for against a
specific course and ILA Scotland have to approve the course in order for it to be
eligible. How do I apply? The easiest way to request your ILA application pack
is to go to My World of Work, a new web service offered by Skills Development
Scotland (SDS), the national skills body for Scotland. SDS handles all applications
for ILA funding.
Information: www.myworldofwork.co.uk/section/funding / 0800 917 8000
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Child Protection Workshops
Safeguarding and Protecting Children (Child Protection)
Protect yourself, the young people you are coaching, and your employer by
understanding and following good coaching practice. Learn about child abuse
and how to handle situations that cause you concern.
Safeguarding and Protecting Children 1
Every child deserves to enjoy their sport. This workshop will raise your awareness
of the telltale signs of abuse, and give you the tools and confidence you need
to deal with any issues sensitively, appropriately and effectively should the need
ever arise in your coaching career.
Course Ref No.
Date
Time
Venue
Cost
01/16
Friday 29th
January 2016
6.00pm9.00pm
Citadel, Ayr
£25
Safeguarding and Protecting Children 2: Reflecting on Practice
In this refresher session, you will consolidate and update everything you learned
in the first workshop. You’ll have the opportunity to share best practice and
learn from each other’s experiences to help you create a positive, child-centered
sporting environment.
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(This workshop is a Minimum Standard for Active Coaches requirement for many
governing bodies of sport. The Minimum Standards for Active Coaches are seen
as the basic standard every coach needs to meet to carry out their role safely and
effectively. Attend this session within three years of completing “Safeguarding
and Protecting Children” and you’ll satisfy the basic safeguarding children
awareness training requirements of the UKCC and Clubmark. Only those who
have attended the first “Safeguarding and Protecting Children” workshop will be
eligible to go on this workshop.)
Children 1st - In Safe Hands
Child Protection Officer Training
This three hour workshop helps clubs to put child protection policies into
practice. It is most suitable for those acting as the club Child Protection Officer,
but is also relevant for those responsible for managing or organising the club.
Individuals must have already attended a Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Course (Child Protection) prior to attending.
Information: 01292 612 391 / sportsdevelopment@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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First Aid Courses
Level 2 Activity First Aid (Sports Specific)
This six hour course is specifically designed for those
who are involved in many activities, including sports,
leisure and recreation. Not only is Basic Life Support
included, but many other conditions ranging from
hypothermia to head injuries to sprains and strains to
seizures and asthma.
Course Ref No.
Date
Time
Venue
Cost
02/16
Sunday 7th
February 2016
10.00am5.00pm
Citadel, Ayr,
Conference Room
£35
Information: 01292 612391 / sportsdevelopment@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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Positive Coaching Scotland
(PCS) Workshop
PCS creates a positive environment in youth sports which focuses on encouraging
effort and learning, improving performance and fostering competition which
helps young people deal positively with mistakes. The following workshop is for
coaches looking to foster a positive coaching philosophy and environment for
their youngsters to develop.
Course Ref No.
Date
Time
Venue
Cost
03/16
Tuesday 15th
March 2016
7.00pm9.30pm
Belmont Academy,
Ayr, Lifelong
Learning Suite
FREE
Information: 01292 612 391 / sportsdevelopment@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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Sports Coach UK
Including Disability
sportscotland and Sports Coach UK have a range of suitable CPD workshops
that are designed to support club coaches and volunteers, covering a range of
subjects. Below are the workshops currently available that can be arranged for
clubs or centrally, based on demand.
Information: 01292 612 391 / sportsdevelopment@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches
Mentoring is a powerful tool in the education and development of sports coaches
at all levels. This workshop will help you as a mentor to support coaches’ learning
and focus on how learning occurs.
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Analysing your Coaching
Discover methods of analysing
your own coaching performance
and identify areas for development.
Learn how to develop and
implement an action plan to
enhance your coaching.
Equity in your Coaching
Explains what sports equity means
and how to identify and challenge inequitable behaviour. Shows how equity can
enhance coaching and what the appropriate language and terminology to use is.
How to Coach Disabled People in Sport
Develop your knowledge and skills to coach disabled people in sport. Determine
how to include disabled people in sport by selecting appropriate coaching
activities and creating effective coaching environments
Coaching Children and Young People
Discover the needs and motivation of young performers. Learn how to deliver
effective coaching sessions to meet the level of skill, developmental stage and
motivation of each young performer.
Supporting Coaches
The workshop is aimed at people who have a responsibility for recruiting,
developing, and retaining coaches. It will help you to provide better support to
your coaches, support you to recruit new coaches and give ideas to help existing
coaches improve.
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Performance Workshops
Unlocking Potential
This session covers a number of areas which need to be addressed if athletes are
to have a chance of fulfilling their potential. Areas covered will include: deciding
on the dream, mind-set, taking control of your future and carefully planning the
behaviours that will get you to where you want to be. The session is equally useful
to coaches and competitors and has been devised from 20 years’ experience of
studying and teaching sport psychology in Higher Education settings.
Competing Under Pressure
This workshop examines anxiety and how to cope with it in competitive sport.
The multidimensional nature of anxiety will be explained and a number of applied
techniques will be examined that can be used to help performers get the best
from themselves when the pressure is on.
Psychology of Sports Coaching
This session introduces a wide range of psychological areas that are directly
relevant to sports coaching. The aim of the workshop is to provide coaches
with the required knowledge to positively impact upon the experience and
performance of the players that they coach using psychological principles. Areas
covered include motivation, behaviour shaping, confidence, anxiety, focus, and
concentration.
Bulletproof Confidence
This session focuses on understanding and
developing confidence. The premise of the
session is that confidence is more in the
performer’s control than they usually think.
The aim of the session is to teach coaches
how to build an intrinsic, unshakable and
‘bulletproof’ confidence in their players.
Information: 01292 612 391 /
sportsdevelopment@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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Sports Specific Coach Education
Listed below are courses organised by Sports Governing Bodies (SGB) and
information on courses which can be arranged based on demand, if your club is
interested, we can work in conjunction with Sports Governing Bodies and those
organisations and other partners to deliver suitable courses for your club.
Information: 01292 612 391 / sportsdevelopment@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Football
To book on to the following courses please go to www.scottishfa.co.uk and select
your preferred choice of course.
Information: Shaun Ferrie / 01292 263 435 (Option 2) / shaun@ayrunitedfc.co.uk
1.1 Developing Activities 13yrs+
This six-hour course is open to all interested parties aged 16 and over, experienced
or otherwise, who work with youths/adults 13+. In addition to delivering new
content, the course will assist coaches to develop their coaching technique,
focus on skill development and will explore the best age specific activities for
developing young players.
Course Ref No.
Date
Time
Venue
Cost
1.1 Developing
Activities
Friday 26th
February
4-10pm
Pro Soccer
Complex, Ayr
£45
1.2 Coaching Footballers 13yrs+
This twelve-hour (2 x 6 hours) course is designed to assist coaches with the
planning, preparation, organisation, and evaluation of their coaching sessions.
Coaches should note that the course is mainly practical in nature with coaches
being involved in the coaching and demonstration of themes. The course will
focus on coaching style and the use of differentiation, i.e. provision of practices
to suit the wide range of abilities with the secondary school age group. This
approach is applied to different themes such as passing, dribbling, shooting etc.
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Course Ref No.
Date
Time
Venue
Cost
1.2 Coaching
Footballers 13+
Fri 8th & Fri
15th April
4-10pm (both
Days)
Pro Soccer
Complex, Ayr
£60
1.3 Coaching in the Game 13yrs+
The twelve-hour coaching in the Game certificate course looks at the knowledge
and understanding required to help players appreciate concepts such as width,
depth, and support within the small-sided game. The course is largely practical
and prospective coaches are required to demonstrate the ability to coach basic
strategies to players. Applicants must have completed a level two course.
Course Ref No.
Date
Time
Venue
Cost
1.3 Coaching In
The Game
Friday 21st &
28th October
4-10pm (both
days)
Pro Soccer
Complex, Ayr
£60
1.1 Early Touches 5-12yrs
This six-hour course is open to all interested parties aged 16 and over,
experienced or otherwise, who work with children of primary school age. In
addition to delivering new content, the course will assist coaches to develop their
coaching technique, focus on skill development and will explore the best age
specific activities for developing young players.
Course Ref No.
Date
Time
Venue
Cost
1.1 Early Touches
Friday 19th
August
4-10pm
Pro Soccer Complex,
Ayr
£45
1.2 Coaching Young Footballers 5-12yrs
This twelve-hour course is designed to assist coaches with the planning,
preparation, organisation and evaluation of their coaching sessions and focuses
on coaching style and the use of differentiation, i.e. provision of practices to suit
the wide range of abilities within the primary school age group. Applicants must
have completed the Early Touches certificate course.
Course Ref No.
Date
Time
Venue
Cost
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1.2 Coaching Young
Footballers
Fri 23rd &
Fri 30th
September
4-10pm
(both days)
Pro Soccer
Complex, Ayr
£60
1.3 Coaching in the Game 5-12yrs
The twelve-hour coaching in the Game certificate course looks at the knowledge
and understanding required to help players appreciate concepts such as width,
depth and support within the small-sided game. The course is largely practical
and prospective coaches are required to demonstrate the ability to coach basic
strategies to players. Applicants must have completed a level two course.
Course Ref No.
Date
Time
Venue
Cost
1.3 Coaching In the
Game
Friday 21st &
28th October
4-10pm (both
days)
4-10pm (both days)
£60
Rugby - SRU
Coaching Children Rugby Union (UKCC Level 1)
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of the course.
The Level 1 Certificate for Coaching Diving sits as the first formally assessed
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of the course.
The Level 1 Certificate for Coaching Diving sits as the first formally assessed.
Coaching Mini Rugby (Advanced)
This new course acts as a progression for UKCC Level 1 qualified coaches, who
work with players between P3-P7. It is aimed at lead coaches within mini rugby,
and those who are responsible for leading and managing rugby programmes at
their club or school (minimum two years’ experience).
Coaching Youth Rugby Union (UKCC Level 2)
This course acts as an entry to the qualification for those currently coaching
15-a-side rugby, but have not been involved in coaching children’s rugby union.
This youth variation will qualify you to coach and referee the 15-a-side game,
gaining a Referee Level 1 certificate in the process.
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(Please note coaches do NOT need to complete the UKCC Level 1 qualification
prior to this course).
Coaching Youth Rugby: Advanced (UKCC Level 3)
This course acts as a progression for experienced adult and youth coaches who
have undertaken their UKCC Level 2 qualification. The course is aimed at head
and lead coaches within adult and youth rugby, and those who are responsible for
leading and managing rugby programmes at their club or school.
Coaching Adult Rugby Union (UKCC Level 2)
This course acts as an entry to the qualification for those currently coaching
15-a-side rugby, but have not been involved in coaching children’s rugby union.
This adult variation will qualify you to coach and referee the 15-a-side game,
gaining a Referee Level 1 certificate in the process. (Please note coaches do NOT
need to complete the UKCC Level 1 qualification prior to this course).
Coaching Adult Rugby: Advanced (UKCC Level 3)
This residential course acts as a progression for experienced adult and youth
coaches who have undertaken their UKCC Level 2 qualification. The course is
aimed at head and lead coaches within adult and youth rugby, and those who are
responsible for leading and managing rugby programmes at their club or school.
Information: www.scottishrugby.org/get-involved/coach/get-qualified
Aquatics
UKCC Aquatics courses/qualifications are currently available in Level 1 & 2 in
Teaching Aquatics, Coaching Diving, Water Polo, Synchronised Swimming and
Level 1-3 in Coaching Swimming.
The level of each qualification can be mapped onto the Scottish Credit and
Qualifications Framework (SCQF) which includes qualifications across a variety of
sectors and subjects.
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Diving
UKCC Level 1 – Coaching Diving
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age at
the start of the course. The Level 1 Certificate
for Coaching Diving sits as the first formally
assessed qualification on the coaching
qualifications pathway. Unit 1 is a common
unit to all of the aquatic strands (Swimming
Coaching, Diving, Synchronised Swimming
and Water Polo) and has a focus on the “how
to coach” skills.
UKCC Level 2 – Coaching Diving
Candidates must be at least 17 years of age at the start of the course and hold
the Scottish Swimming UKCC Level 1 Certificate for Coaching Diving. The Level 2
Certificate for Coaching Diving sits as the second formally assessed qualification
on the coaching qualifications pathway.
Swimming
UKCC Level 1 – Teaching Aquatics
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of the course.
The Level 1 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics is an all-inclusive qualification that
sits as the first formally assessed qualification on the teaching qualifications
pathway.
UKCC Level 2 – Teaching Aquatics
Candidates must be at least 17 years of age at the commencement of the
course and hold the Scottish Swimming UKCC Level 1 Certificate for Coaching
Swimming. The Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Aquatics is an all-inclusive
qualification and sits as the second formally assessed qualification on the
teaching qualifications pathway.
Information: Assistant Swimming Development Officer 01292 616 307 /
Katie.campbell2@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
www.scottishswimming.com/members/teachers-coaches.aspx
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Athletics
The UKA qualifications are available for everyone from complete beginners to the
most experienced.
Jog leader
Jogscotland is the recreational running arm of scottish athletics.
Leading athletics
Three-hour workshop. Based on the Run, Jump, and Throw concept, this workshop
will give volunteers the basic knowledge of athletics and leadership.
Coaching Assistant Award
This is the first step on the coaching ladder if the candidate has elected not to
attend the Athletics Leader Award.
Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) Award
This is designed for those who want to get involved in coaching runners over the
age of 12 who take part in non-track based activities e.g. road, fell, cross country or
multi terrain events.
Athletics Coach (AC) Award
Designed for those who want to get involved in coaching athletes in track and field
athletics. This programme advocates a multi-event approach in the development
of athletes and covers the Foundation stage of athlete development.
Event Group Coach (EGC) Award
Designed to provide licensed athletics coaches with a greater understanding
and awareness of the issues involved with coaching athletes at the Event Group
Development stage of the athlete development pathway – sprints and hurdles,
jumps, throws, and endurance.
Details of all forthcoming coach education courses can be found at:
www.scottishathletics.org.uk/coaches/qualifications/
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Gymnastics
UKCC Level 1 – Gymnastics
The UKCC Level 1 structure will be delivered over three days normally 9am until
5pm (21 hours), with the first day covering the generic component of the course
and the following two days, covering all practical delivery. There will then be an
exam date, around three months after the course to allow time for mentoring to
take place and for the candidates to complete all the tasks within their logbooks.
Applicants must be 16 years of age at the start of the course.
UKCC Level 2 - Gymnastics
UKCC Level 2 will be delivered over five days normally 9am until 5pm (35 hours),
with days one and five covering the generic component of the course and the
other three days, covering all practical delivery. As with the UKCC Level 1, there
will be an exam date around three months after the course. This course is open to
those over the age of 17 years only.
Information: 01292 612 391 / Linda.kelly@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Details of all forthcoming coach education courses can be found at:
www.scottishgymnastics.org/education-find-course
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Sailing
Gain recognised water-based Royal Yachting Association (RYA) qualifications
at the Citadel Leisure Centre, Ayr. Our courses range from VHF Marine Radio,
Essential Navigation, Day Skipper Theory, Assistant Dinghy lnstructor, Power
Boating, Yacht Master Theory, and Adult Dinghy Sailing. Our courses are for
the over 16s but we will consider younger people if the principle agrees it to be
suitable. Discounts will be given for bookings of two people or more. Courses will
run on demand and a require minimum of three candidates to run.
Information: www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/rya
steve.noble@south-ayrshire.gov.uk / 07967 313 706
Duke of Edinburgh Training Courses 2016
Enjoy the outdoors and working with young people?
Opportunities exist to get involved with the Duke of
Edinburgh’s award and gain NGB Qualifications. Contact
details are included below.
Information: 01292 319 357
Vincent.mcwhirter@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
www.dofetraining.org
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Officiating Courses
The competitive aspect of sport requires great judges, officials, umpires and
referees, who understand and apply the rules of their discipline in a fair, objective
and consistent way.
Gymnastics Judging
Scottish Gymnastics believe in providing the highest quality of judging at all levels
to enable our performers to have a fair evaluation of their routines. Competition
rules and regulations for our disciplines are revised and updated every four years
in line with the Olympic cycle.
www.scottishgymnastics.org/education/judging-how-become-judge
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Athletics - Officials
Qualifications in officiating are a mix of workshops and practical experience at
events, run throughout the country. Support is provided by the senior technical
officials and tutors delivering the training. UKA/ British Athletics is the licensing
body for all officials, and their website holds full details on the Licence procedure.
Qualifications Pathway In Track & Field and Endurance
Level 1 - Assistant Official
Applicants must be over 14 years of age. This is a basic multi-disciplinary
introductory course to the key areas of officiating.
Level 2
Applicants must be over 14 years of age and attend a Level 2 course in chosen
discipline and attend a Health and Safety Course (most health and safety courses
are included within the level 2 course).
Level 3
Applicants must be a minimum of 16years of age. Attend a Level 3 course in
chosen discipline.
Competition Management Award (CMA) - Officials
If you or your organisation would like to arrange delivery of a training workshop,
please email Shona Malcolm: Shonamalcolm@scottishathletics.org.uk
SFA – Refereeing
Take your first steps into refereeing by selecting your nearest Referee Association
by clicking on the link below. A coordinator or secretary will then be in touch with
information on referee classes in your area.
Information www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_football.cfm?page=2062
Pool Lifeguard
RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
This is the most awarded lifeguard qualification in the United Kingdom and
Ireland and is also internationally recognised.
The NPLQ is a minimum of 36 hours long followed by a practical assessment on
pool lifeguard theory, pool rescue, first aid and CPR, and is an excellent starting
point for anyone looking for a career in the leisure industry.
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Lifeguard Course Pre-Requisites
Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be 16-years-old at the time of
taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to: jump / dive into deep water,
swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds, swim 100 metres continuously on front
and back in deep water, tread water for 30 seconds, surface dive to the floor of the
pool, climb out unaided without ladder / steps and where the pool design permits.
Information http://rlsscourses.org.uk/
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List of contacts
Sports Development Team
Team Leader Sports Development
Ali Mutch 01292 617 616 / 07967 038 113
Alistair.mutch@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Sports Development
Officer
Colin Duthie 01292 617 651 / 0781 645 057
Colin.duthie@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Sports Development
Officer
Dawn McGeachie 01292 617 654 / 07977 115 878
Dawn.mcgeachie@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Sports Development
Officer
Catherine Malcolm 01292 616 238 / 07800 501 990
Catherine.malcolm@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Health Development
Officer
Janey Anderson 01292 612 849 / 07805 186 448
Janey.anderson@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Sports Development
Assistant
Linda Kelly 01292 612 391 / 07967 313 699
Linda.kelly@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Community Sport Hub
Officer
Gareth Turner 01292 612 607 / 07816 236 979
Gareth.turner@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Outdoor Sports
Development Officer
Steve Noble 01292 269 793 / 7967 313 706
Steve.noble@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Swimming Development
Assistant
Katie Campbell 01292 616 307
Katie.campbell2@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Citadel Leisure Centre, South Harbour Street, Ayr KA7 1JB (01292) 269793
Active Schools
Active School Manager
activeschools@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
07977 202 231
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Coach Education Booking Form
Please complete the booking form with all the fields completed
(Print all the information)
Name:..............................................................................................................................................................
Address:.........................................................................................................................................................
Postcode:.......................................................................................................................................................
Telephone: (Home)...................................................(Mobile)..............................................................
e-mail address:............................................................................................................................................
If applicable - Sport and Club:...........................................................................................................
Course Ref No.
Course name
Course venue
Please note:
> Places are allocated on a first come first served basis and are subject to
min/max numbers
> If you would like to be informed of future Coach Education opportunities,
please tick.
> On occasion, photographs may be taken for promotion/marketing purposes.
If you do not want to be included please tick.
Payment method please tick.
Cheque Card Cash*
Payment details: Please make cheques payable to: South Ayrshire Council or
call 01292 269 793 to pay by card.
*Do not send cash by post.
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Return this form together with payment to:
South Ayrshire Council
Sports Development
Citadel Leisure Centre
South Harbour Street, Ayr KA7 1JB
Telephone 01292 612 391 or email
sportsdevelopment@south-ayrshire.gov.uk