SSaattuurrddaayy 77tthh FFeebbrruuaarryy 22000099 –– CCooaacchhiinngg CCoouurrsseess Choose either a Full Day Course or Two Half Day Courses for ONLY £30*

(includes all course fees, refreshments, delegates pack and CPD Certificate) * Some courses will cost more – see individual description

Trail Cycle Leader Cost: £100 Code: AC1 Starts Friday at 5.00pm Candidates must be over 18 years old, have completed at least 20 mountain bike rides of 1.5 hour duration plus some longer rides in various terrain and

weather conditions, and be registered with the Scottish Mountain Bike Association (SMBA). Registration before the training course is the individual

responsibility of each candidate. Visit www.scuonline.org to register. Candidates must bring their own bike and equipment for the training course. This will be

a two day course following the Trail Cycle Leader training syllabus. Candidates will cover the skills needed to safely lead groups on appropriate off-road

terrain.

Teaching Orienteering Cost: £30 Code: AO1 This is a British Orienteering certificated course that aims to introduce candidates to the basics of teaching orienteering in a small local area. It is designed to

give participants confidence to begin teaching orienteering to beginners and novices. The course is very practical and will give candidates lots of ideas and

activities to use in their sessions. “Teaching Orienteering Certificate” awarded on the day.

BCU 2 Star Award Cost: £60 Code: AC2 2 day course This is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundamental paddlesports skills on flat water. The emphasis is on gaining a breadth of experience,

creating the desired movement of the boat and developing an understanding into how the paddle, boat and water interact. Pre-requisites: Candidates must

be able to swim 25 metres wearing a buoyancy aid.

BCU 1 Star Award Cost: £30 Code: AC1 This course is designed to provide the skills necessary to achieve the BCU 1 Star Award. This award is a clear stepping stone to becoming a paddler. It is

designed as a basic award in paddlesports and is ideal for those with very limited paddling experience. Only those reaching the appropriate standard on the

day will achieve the award. Pre-requisites: Candidates must be water confident and be able to swim.

Weightlifting Scotland Leader Award Cost: £100 Code: SW1 2 day course This course will provide candidates with the knowledge, competence and understanding of using free weights and resistance machines to further enhance

training methods for sports people. The course includes health and safety awareness of using weights, components of fitness, teaching methods as well as

techniques for training with free weights.

Swimming Coaching Development Cost: £30 Code: AS1 Starts/Turns/Finishes - A course designed for Level 1 or 2 SASA/ASA teachers and coaches of the more able swimmers. The course will give teachers an

understanding of starts, turns and finishes for the four competitive strokes along with coaching drills for competent swimmers. Highly Experienced SASA

Coach

Netball Thistle Award Cost: £30 Code: AN1 An introductory course for anyone wishing to start up or support an existing Netball Club. The full day course is staffed by a Scottish Netball Tutor and is an

excellent way to learn along with others with the same aims.

SHU Hockey Leaders Course Cost: £30 Code: AH1 The course covers the following topics; Role of the leader, Planning a practice, Practical Skills, Introduction to STIX Quatro hockey and Rules of the game and

gives basic advice on Codes of Conduct /Child protection. Each person leads a small group through a practice for approx. 5 minutes and feedback is then

provided from the tutor and group members.

SFA – Early Touches Certificate Cost: £30 Code: AET1 A 6-hour course open to all interested parties, experienced or otherwise, who work with children of primary school age. It comprises a practical session,

together with 2 short video presentations, Working with Young Footballers and Basic First Aid. Applicants must be aged 16 or over.

SFA Coaching Young Footballers Cost: £60 Code: AYF2 2 day course A 12 hour course designed to assist coaches in planning, preparation, organisation and evaluation of coaching sessions. It focuses on coaching style and the

use of differentiation ie, provision of practices to suit a wide range of abilities with the primary school age group. Applicants must be over 16 years and have

completed Early Touches Certificate Course.

Cricket ICC Introduction Cost: £30 Code: ACR1 The course will provide participants with a basic understanding of the game, a basic education in important components: playing/coaching, umpiring, scoring

and the skills and resources to conduct/assist a cricket session with children in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Shinty Level 1 Course Cost: £30 Code: ASH1 An introductory course for anyone interested in learning the basics about coaching and teaching Shinty. Staffed by Gillian Currie, Shinty Development Officer

for Argyll and Bute the course will give you confidence and support to start coaching Scotland’s Oldest Traditional Game.

Basic 1st

Aid with Sports Injuries Cost: £30 Code: AFA1 A course focusing on life-saving skills and will provide an opportunity to learn the first aid response to most common accidents and situations. As an

additional module the course will also feature how to deal with the most common injuries in sport.

SSaattuurrddaayy 77tthh FFeebbrruuaarryy 22000099 –– CCooaacchhiinngg CCoouurrsseess Choose either a Full Day Course or Two Half Day Courses for ONLY £30*

(includes all course fees, refreshments, delegates pack and CPD Certificate) * Some courses will cost more – see individual description

Clubgolf CPD (runs twice) Cost: £30 Code: ACG1 ½ day course A ½ day practical CPD course for all existing PGA Level 1 coaches. You will have the opportunity to further your skills and gain new ideas from an experienced

PGA Tutor.

Safeguarding Children in Sport Cost: £20 Code: ASC1 ½ day course By the end of this workshop coaches should be able to: Identify coaching practice and sport situations that might constitute poor practice and/or abuse;

Recognise key principles of code of conduct and their application to good coaching practice; Review practice that reduces the likelihood of wrongful

allegations and of abuse occurring. Sports Coach UK Course.

In Safe Hands Cost: £20 Code: AIS2 ½ day course This 3 hour workshop supports clubs to put child protection policies in to 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.

How to Coach Disabled Sports People Cost: £20 Code: ADS1 ½ day course The workshop tackles all the frequently asked questions posed by sports teachers, coaches and participants about how to work with disabled sports people.

This includes a whole spectrum of new ideas for inclusion. The workshop will introduce and offer guidance to any coach involved with disabled people in

sport, the emphasis being to introduce coaches to the Inclusion Spectrum and effective practice.

How to Coach Children in Sport Cost: £20 Code: ACC1 ½ day course Aimed at anyone working with children in sport, this workshop presents basic principles of good practice and introduces the concept of long-term athlete

development.

Running Sport – Event Planning Cost: £20 Code: AEP1 ½ day course A sports event takes place outside of the day-today running of a sports club/organisation and creates extra work, usually for a concentrated period of time,

and demands the full commitment of all those involved. The aim of this workshop is to provide a basic guide to planning and running successful sports events.

Although the emphasis is on local to county level events, the basic planning principles will apply whatever the scale of the event you may be involved in.

Running Sport: Funding your Club Cost: £20 Code: AFC1 ½ day course A three hour course packed full of great ways to raise more funds for your club. Whether for a one of project or day to day expenses this workshop will help

you grow your clubs finances. All attendees get a fundraising workbook.

How to Book your Course: • Read the description of the course/s you want to take.

• Check the application form for any qualification or experience you might need

• If you choose a half day course you can choose a second for half price (£30/day)

• Tick the application form completing your personal details. As well as the Argyll College enrolment form

• Enclose your payment by cheque. Cheques should be made payable to Argyll and Bute Council

Note: Some courses will fill up very quickly, so you might want to check availability by calling 01631 572 189.

Our partnership with Argyll College means that you will be enrolled as a student of the college for the duration of your course/s and this will

require a separate enrolment form for each course. We apologise for this inconvenience which is unavoidable.

All our courses are subsidised and reflect Argyll and Bute Council’s strategy of raising the number of qualified sports coaches in the area. We

are also intent on raising the quality of coaching in Argyll and Bute by offering existing coaches opportunities to improve their skills and

qualifications.

The Sport and Physical Activity Strategy for the area is currently under review, after a successful three years in existence. The updated Sport

and Physical Activity Strategy will take account of new National, Regional and Area targets for sport and physical activity. These are driven

by the Scottish Government through agencies such as sportscotland, NHS Scotland, Community Planning Partnerships and the Single

Outcome Agreements for Local Councils.

Our six main aims remain – Get More People More Active – Encourage more and responsible use of our unique environment for sport –

Raise the quality of sports coaching and success for atheletes – encourage volunteers in sport through training – use sport to tackle social

inequality – have sport recognised as a major contributor in the Community Planning Process.

SSuunnddaayy 88tthh FFeebbrruuaarryy 22000099 –– CCooaacchhiinngg CCoouurrsseess Choose either a Full Day Course or Two Half Day Courses for ONLY £30*

(includes all course fees, refreshments, delegates pack and CPD Certificate) * Some courses will cost more – see individual description

Trail Cycle Leader Cost: £100 Code: AC1 Starts Friday at 5.00pm Candidates must be over 18 years old, have completed at least 20 mountain bike rides of 1.5 hour duration plus some longer rides in various terrain and

weather conditions, and be registered with the Scottish Mountain Bike Association (SMBA). Registration before the training course is the individual

responsibility of each candidate. Visit www.scuonline.org to register. Candidates must bring their own bike and equipment for the training course. This will be

a two day course following the Trail Cycle Leader training syllabus. Candidates will cover the skills needed to safely lead groups on appropriate off-road terrain.

BCU 2 Star Award Cost: £60 Code: AC2 2 day course This is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundamental paddlesports skills on flat water. The emphasis is on gaining a breadth of experience,

creating the desired movement of the boat and developing an understanding into how the paddle, boat and water interact. Pre-requisites: Candidates must be

able to swim 25 metres wearing a buoyancy aid. Candidates must have previous experience of paddling an open canoe and a kayak and have undertaken at

least two journeys of 2 hours or more. Minimum age 16. Highly experienced and qualified British Canoe Union Coach.

Weightlifting Scotland Leader Award Cost: £100 Code: SW1 2 day course This course will provide candidates with the knowledge, competence and understanding of using free weights and resistance machines to further enhance

training methods for sports people. The course includes health and safety awareness of using weights, components of fitness, teaching methods as well as

techniques for training with free weights.

Orienteering Skills Development Cost: £30 Code: BO1 This is an opportunity to gain valuable coaching in the sport of orienteering. A variety of skills and techniques will be taught that will help candidates to

progress in their own personal orienteering ability. Pre-requisites: Must have some personal orienteering experience. Experience and ability to run Green

orienteering courses. Appropriate level of fitness to undertake a series of outdoor coaching exercises.

Netball Umpire Level C Course Cost: £30 Code: BN1 This course covers the basic rules of umpiring using both practical and oral methods and prepares the candidate effectively for the Level C Test. This course is

aimed at all individuals involved in netball from teachers and volunteers to players and coaches.

Basketball Level 1 Cost: £30 Code: BB1 The course will provide candidates with a knowledge of basketball drills and coaching skills along with tips on how to plan appropriate sessions for different

ages and abilities. Some playing experience would be an advantage for this award

Swimming Coaching Development Cost: £30 Code: BS1 Breaststroke/Butterfly - A course designed for Level 1 or 2 SASA/ASA teachers and coaches of the more able swimmers. The course will give teachers an

understanding of breaststroke and butterfly competitive strokes along with coaching drills for competent swimmers. Highly Experienced SASA Coach

Dance Workshop Cost: £30 Code: BD1 A practical course for teachers, parents and senior pupils who would like to or currently deliver after school dance sessions. This course will enable those

involved to plan and deliver fun and exciting dance classes along with an insight into how to choose the all-important music!

SRU Rugby Foundation Course Cost: £30 Code: BR1 The emphasis is to create exciting, enjoyable, game-based activities where children learn and apply basic skills, concepts, and rules that make rugby union such

a great game to play. The focus is on three "easy to play - easy to coach" games: Tag Rugby, New Image Rugby, and Mini Rugby. Packed with information,

advice, and encouragement to help children play and learn in a safe, stimulating, and fun environment. The course is mainly activity based; however there is no

need to participate in the practical elements of the course.

SFA – Mini Kickers Cost: £30 Code: BM1 Mini Kickers has been developed for children 3-5 years and focuses on a range of activities that are both fun and developmental. The programme is intended

to assist children in developing self esteem and promote a healthy attitude to physical activity.

Tennis Personal Development Cost: £30 Code: BT1

A full day with a top coach to learn new skills, develop practices and improve your own game. The course will also be useful for anyone coaching tennis at a

club or community level

SFA Coaching Young Footballers Cost: £60 Code: AYF2 2 day course A 12 hour course designed to assist coaches in planning, preparation, organisation and evaluation of coaching sessions. It focuses on coaching style and the use

of differentiation ie, provision of practices to suit a wide range of abilities with the primary school age group. Applicants must be over 16 years and have

completed Early Touches Certificate Course.

Day Certificate in Sports Leadership Cost: FREE Code: BSL1 A Sports Leaders UK qualification designed for senior pupils who would like to get involved in delivering sports sessions for after school and community clubs.

The course is practical and classroom based and will teach leaders communication and interpersonal skills along with how to plan, organise and deliver safe

and enjoyable sporting sessions.

SSuunnddaayy 88tthh FFeebbrruuaarryy 22000099 –– CCooaacchhiinngg CCoouurrsseess Choose either a Full Day Course or Two Half Day Courses for ONLY £30*

(includes all course fees, refreshments, delegates pack and CPD Certificate) * Some courses will cost more – see individual description

Jog Scotland Leaders Course Cost: £30 Code: BJL1 The course is divided into theory and practical sessions, which will enable you with the knowledge and skill to lead groups of walkers and/or joggers. All

successful participants will be given FREE membership and resources from Jogscotland following the course.

Jog Scotland Jog Leaders Refresher Cost: £30 Code: BJR1 A refresher course designed for all existing Argyll and Bute Jog Leaders, you will be given tips and new ideas for your groups. You will also participate in Team

Building Exercises and meet Jog Leaders from other groups during the day.

Basic 1st

Aid with Sports Injuries Cost: £30 Code: BFA1 A course focusing on life-saving skills and will provide an opportunity to learn the first aid response to most common accidents and situations. As an additional

module the course will also feature how to deal with the most common injuries in sport.

Sportscoach UK – Core Stability Cost: £20 Code: BCS1 ½ day course The workshop will raise awareness of the importance of core stability which is vital to optimising sports performance, playing longevity and reducing risk of

injury. The emphasis is on outlining how basic postural and core stability assessments can help raise awareness of potential problems relating to power

generation from the hips and efficiency from each muscular effort.

Sportscoach UK – Fuelling Performers Cost: £20 Code: BFP1 ½ day course By the end of this workshop coaches should be able to: Describe how an athlete's diet can affect performance; Identify appropriate food and fluid intake prior

to, during and after training or competition; Explain the difference between nutritional supplementation and ergogenic aids; Be aware of issues relating to

travelling, eating disorders and weight.

Running Sport – Valuing Volunteers Cost: £20 Code: BVV1 ½ day course Learn about recruitment, retention, recognition and reward for your volunteers. This workshop will help you recognise the value of your club’s volunteers and

provide valuable advice in how to keep them and say thank you! The course workbook has good tips and advice and it’s yours to keep. Sports Coach UK Course.

Running Sport – A Club for All Cost: £20 Code: BCA1 ½ day course This workshop is an opportunity to evaluate your club as a welcoming and equitable organisation. The workshop will assist you in being comfortable to

describe sports equity and its values, list the benefits of sports equity for your sports club/organisation, identify equitable and inequitable practice, identify key

equity challenges for your sports club/organisation, identify the steps you may need to take to start a basic action plan for equity and list the organisations that

can help you

Open Sessions for all Delegates

Saturday 9:00am to 9:30am Delegates Registration with Refreshments and Issue of Delegate Packs

9:30 am to 9:45am Opening Address– The Future for Sport in Argyll and Bute

4:30pm to 5:00pm Round up of Day

Sunday 9:00am to 9:30am Delegates Registration with Refreshments and Issue of Delegate Packs

4:30pm to 5:00pm Closure by Councillor Douglas Philand, Spokesperson for Sport

All courses based in either Oban High School or Atlantis Leisure will be provided with FREE refreshments, including lunch, in

Oban High School on production of a voucher. All outdoor courses based away from these locations will require candidates to

provide their own lunch.

Delegate Packs will be ditributed at registration and will contain any further information.

EXHIBITIONS

This year there will be exhibits by a number of agencies and organisations of interest to delegates. Please use your free time to

visit the exhibitions and discover how they can help you in your coaching, or help your sports club/organisation.

FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT

One of the most important parts of the weekend is knowing what you liked, disliked and what you want to see in future. Please

take time to complete the feedback form in your pack and post it in the box provided.

Volunteer Awards 2008

2008 saw the expansion of the Sports Volunteer Awards for Argyll and Bute to

include Area Awards which were presented by the Area Committees.

Area Awards Area Adult Volunteer Junior Volunteer

Bute and Cowal Kathleen Sidebottom

Netball and Badminton

No Nomination

Helensburgh and Lomond Tracey McColl

Football

No Nomination

Oban, Lorn and the Isles Ross Lilley

Orienteering

Catriona Campbell

Oban High School

Mid Argyll, Kintyre and

Islands

Christine Lawrence

Swimming

Thomas McCulloch

Lochgilphead Joint

Campus

The four overall Sports Volunteer Awards for Coach, Administrator, Adult and Junior

Volunteer were made at the Volunteer Centre Awards in Oban in June 2008. Winners

were;

Argyll and Bute Awards Category Winner Sport/Organisation

Coach of the Year PhilipHamilton Helensburgh Rugby Club

Administrator of the Year I.McNee Dunoon Youth Football

League

Junior Volunuteer of the Year C.Campbell Oban High School

Adult Volunteer of the Year L.Walker EckO Orienteering Club

Argyll and Bute

To become involved in the 2009 awards and to nominate someone deserving

from your sport/organisation/club, watch the Council website

www.argyll-bute.gov.uk for nomination forms around April/May 2009.

BOOKING FORM - Please complete the booking form for each day you wish to attend. Choose either one full course or two half

day courses and tick your preference. Courses cost £30 per day or £20 for a half day. Candidates for Trail Cycle Leaders, Weightlifting will pay

£100 for the total course. Profesional Instructors and Coaches will be charged at cost at the discretion of the organisers.

Saturday 7th

February 2009 Choose 1 Option All Day Candidates require to have;

Trail Cycle Leader (2.5 days) Off Road experience/SMBA Registration

Teaching Orienteering No previous qualification/experience

BCU 2 Star Canoeing Award (2 days) Previous experience required. Swim 25m plus at least 2x 2 hour

journeys

BCU 1 Star Award Water confident and be able to swim

Weightlifting Scotland Leaders Award (2 days) Experience of gym equipment and free weights is an advantage

Swimming Coaching – Starts/Turns/Finishes SASA/ASA Level 1 or 2 Teachers Certificate

Netball Thistle Award 16 years of age, no previous experience.

SHA Hockey Leaders Award 16 years of age, no previous experience.

SFA Early Touches Certificate 16 years of age, no previous experience.

SFA Coaching Young Footballers (2 days) 16 years of age, Early Touches Certificate

Cricket ICC Introduction 16 years of age, no previous experience.

Shinty Level 1 Course 16 years of age, no previous experience.

Basic 1st

Aid with Sports Injuries 15 years of age, no previous experience.

Sunday 8th

February 2009 Choose 1 Option All Day Candidates require to have;

Orienteering Skills Development Previous experience and ability to run Green Courses. General Fitness

Netball Umpire Lvl 3 Course Playing experience advised but not essential

Basketball Level 1 Basic knowledge of basketball advised

Swimming Coaching – Breaststroke/Butterfly SASA/ASA Level 1 or 2 Teachers Certificate

Dance Workshop 16 years of age, no previous experience

SRU Rugby Foundation Course 16 years of age, no previous experience.

SFA Mini Kickers No previous experience.

Tennis Development Some playing experience required

Day Certificate in Sports Leadership 16 years of age, preferrably Standard Grade PE

Jog Scotland Leaders Course Jogging Experience

Jog Leaders Refresher Course Current Jog Leaders Certfticate

Basic 1st

Aid with Sports Injuries 15 years of age, no previous experience.

Or Choose 2 from the following; AM PM Candidates require to have;

Clubgolf CPD PGA Tutor Level 1

Clubgolf CPD PGA Tutor Level 1

Safeguarding Children in Sport No previous experience necessary

In Safe Hands Suitable for Club Child Protection Officers

How to Coach Disabled Sports People No previous experience necessary

How to Coach Children in Sport No previous experience necessary

Running Sport – Event Planning Suitable for Event Organisers & Club Committees

Running Sport – Funding Your Club Suitable for all Club Committees

Or Choose 2 from the following; AM PM Candidates require to have;

Sportscoach UK – Fuelling Performers No previous experience. Suitable for coaches & athletes

Sportscoach UK – Core Stability No previous experience. Suitable for coaches & athletes

Running Sport – A Club for All Suitable for clubs looking to attract members from under represented groups

Running Sport – Valuing Volunteers Suitable for all Club Committees

Argyll and Bute Council, Sport and Leisure Services

Sports Coaching Argyll and Bute 2009

CANDIDATE DETAILS

Name: ______________________________________________________

Club/Sport: ______________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________

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____________________________ Post Code: _______________

E-mail ______________________________________________________

Website: ______________________________________________________

Qualifications Held: _______________________________________________

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Years in Coaching: _________________

How did you hear about this event? __________________________________

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Signed: _____________________________ Dated: ______________________

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Please return along with your payment to:

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Tel: 01631 572189