ARA Water Safety Code - British Rowing

APPENDIX 1Appendix 1Coach/Participant RatiosIntroductionMany sports have outlined specific coach/participant ratios, and requests are made to theARA for the same information. The ARA is keen to protect participants, coaches andhelpers, and to provide information on best practice.Position StatementThe coach/participant ratio should be ascertained by the coach for each session, based on arisk assessment of the factors outlined on the next page. The ARA will not state a specificratio to avoid coaches being forced to accept a ratio they feel is unsafe on any particular day.ParticipantsNumberAgesAbility LevelLearning potentialRange of ability, age, learningCoachQualificationsExperienceHelpersNumberLevelQualificationsBoatsSizeStabilityFacilitiesCoach transport methodEnvironmentShapeLengthStreamWindWeatherLightOther UsersTime of yearTime of dayIndividual, groupYoung, adolescent, adult, veteranBeginner, improver, advancedLearning difficulty, senior, youngWide range, narrow rangeInstructor, NVQ2, Bronze, Silver, GoldNone, some, lotsNone, some, lotsInexperienced, experienced apprenticedNone, Coaching Assistant, Instructor, Bronze, Silver, Gold1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 2-, 2+, 4+, 8+, otherStable, unstableFoot, coxing, rowing/sculling, bike, launch, car, other,proximity to boatsStraight, bendyPool, lake, canal, river, coastStill, fast, tidal, coastalStrength, directionWarm, cold, dry, wetDaylight, night, visibilityWinter, spring, summer, autumn, touristsHigh, low, mid tidePage 30