flatwater/marathon (level 1)coach course - Canoeing Victoria ...

FLATWATER/MARATHON (LEVEL 1) COACH COURSEINFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTSTUESDAY 3 JULY 2012, 9AM-5PM (REGISTRATION AT 8.45AM)THURSDAY 5 JULY 2012, 9AM-5PMCanoeing Victoria Westerfolds Park, Fitzsimons Lane, TemplestoweMeet at Conference Centre NOT at Boat Shed.Course Administrator: Andrea Boothroyd 03 8846 4120 or 0430 366 442, andrea@canoevic.org.au.Main Presenter: Craig Pickett – Level 2 Flatwater/Marathon Coach & Victorian Sprint Team Coach.Course pre-requisites:1. It is expected that participants have knowledge of aspects of canoe safety and flatwater racing. Theparticipant requires the ability to apply simple kayaking skills in craft suitable for flatwater racing.No previous coaching experience is required.2. Satisfactory completion of the Australian Sports Commission's Beginner Coaching General Principlescourse is also a pre-requisite. This can be done online (free) athttp://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/coaches/education/onlinecoach.To bring to the course:1. Your own lunch.Morning & afternoon tea will be provided. Please email the course coordinator if you have anyspecial dietary requirements.2. A notebook and pen(s).3. Evidence of completion of ASC Beginner Coaching General Principles course.4. A completed Canoeing Experience form.5. A completed Medical Information form – optional but strongly recommended.6. All your own canoeing gear (including PFD, kayak, paddle) for the practical on-water sessions,appropriate clothing for the weather, a warm, dry change of clothes, and equipment that you wouldnormally have with you when canoeing. Note: kayak will be required on Thursday only.

In addition to attending the course you will need to complete the following before you are eligible to applyfor accreditation as a Level 1 Flatwater/Marathon Coach:1. The ASC Beginning Coaching General Principles Course and Assessment(the prerequisite mentioned above).2. Obtain a recognised First Aid Qualification (minimum workplace Level 2).3. Prepare a 12 week coaching plan & maintain a 12 week coaching diary.4. Attend a practical assessment.Further details will be provided at the course.Course fees: $250 for Canoeing Victoria members, $500 for non-members. Course fees include training course, course manual, assessment, morning & afternoon teas and GST. Payment must reach the Canoeing Victoria office by close of applications.Please note that four year registration with Australian Canoeing as a Flatwater/Marathon (Level 1)Coach is an additional $46.50.