Leadership Pathways 2017e

National Governing Body 

Leadership Pathways 

www.youthsporttrust.org

PARTICIPATING NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES 

National Governing Body 

Leadership Pathways 

LEARNING THROUGH PE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT 

Youth Sport Trust 

Leadership Ladder 

INFLUENCING AND 

ADVISING OTHERS 

LEADING & MENTORING 

OTHER LEADERS 

LEADING PARTICIPANTS 

LEARNING TO LEAD 

DEVELOPING 

IN A 

WORKFORCE 

ROLE 

LEARNING IN PE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORT 

The Youth Sport Trust 

has worked with 42 

National Governing 

Bodies (NGBs) of sport to 

make clear to the School 

Sport Network the training 

pathway available for 

young people. 

As an organisation 

the Youth Sport Trust 

believes passionately 

in the development of 

young people as leaders, 

both for their personal 

development as well as 

the positive impact they 

have on the young people 

they are leading. 

The Youth Sport Trust 

Leadership Ladder 

clearly outlines the 

journey young people 

should take in and 

through sport. 

This document has 

been developed to help 

individuals responsible 

for organising clubs and 

competitions identify 

appropriate training 

opportunities for the 

young people to develop 

in workforce specific roles. 

The information has 

been provided by each 

of the NGBs. 


Contents 

Aquatics 04 

Archery GB 06 

Badminton England 08 

BaseballSoftballUK 10 

Basketball England 11 

Boccia England 13 

British American Football 15 

British Canoeing 17 

British Cycling 19 

British Equestrian Federation 20 

British Fencing 22 

British Gymnastics 23 

British Judo 25 

British Rowing 27 

British Triathlon 28 

British Weightlifting 29 

British Wheelchair Basketball 31 

British Wrestling 33 

England & Wales Cricket Board 34 

England Athletics 35 

England Boxing 37 

England Handball Association 38 

England Hockey 39 

England Korfball 40 

England Netball 41 

England Squash 43 

English Lacrosse 44 

Exercise Movement and Dance Partnership 45 

The Football Association 46 

Goalball UK 47 

Golf Foundation 48 

Parkour UK 49 

Rounders England 51 

Royal Life Saving Society UK 53 

Rugby Football League 55 

Rugby Football Union 57 

Table Tennis England 59 

Tchoukball UK 61 

Tennis Foundation 62 

UK Cheerleading Association 64 

UK Dodgeball Association 65 

Volleyball England 67

Aquatics 

Workforce/Qualification Lead: Rebecca Cox 

Volunteer/Training Lead: Steph Matthews 

Telephone: 01509 640700 

E-mail: rebecca.cox@swimming.org 

E-mail: volunteering@swimming.org 

AGES 13-19 

YOUNG AQUATIC LEADER 

CERTIFICATE (YALC) 

The YALC is a sport-specific leadership workshop 

which aims to develop young aquatic leaders and 

provide them with the knowledge to actively volunteer 

in an aquatic environment. 

The YALC is suitable for those with no prior knowledge 

of aquatics. The workshop consists of: 

• an introduction to timekeeping in swimming, 

• an introduction to running an aquatic youth club, 

• an introduction to running an aquatic competition. 

5½ HOURS OF THEORY (CAN BE DELIVERED OVER 

MULTIPLE SESSIONS) AND 2 HOURS OF PRACTICAL 

Can be delivered by those with experience of 

delivering to young people. 

COSTING 

Free 

FURTHER INFORMATION 

www.swimming.org/swimengland/volunteertraining-development/ 

AGES 13-16 

AQUATIC HELPER 

The Aquatic Helper workshop is designed for young 

people aged 13–16 who wish to actively assist on 

poolside in an aquatic environment, e.g. a club or 

swim school. 

The workshop covers pool safety, identifying risks, 

effective communication, good practice and the 

benefits of the Athlete Development Support Pathway 

(ADSP). 

3 HOURS OF THEORY AND 3 HOURS OF PRACTICAL 

Can be delivered by an individual with a Swim England 

Coach Certificate (previously known as the UKCC 

Level 2 Coaching) or Level 2 Swimming Teacher 

Qualification. 

COSTING 

Free 


www.swimming.org/swimengland/volunteertraining-development/ 

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Aquatics 

Workforce/Qualification Lead: Rebecca Cox 

Volunteer/Training Lead: Steph Matthews 

Telephone: 01509 640700 

E-mail: rebecca.cox@swimming.org 

E-mail: volunteering@swimming.org 

AGES 14+ 

TIMEKEEPER 

The Timekeeper award, run by British Swimming, is 

an introduction to the world of officiating and is ideal 

for young leaders helping at school competitions. 

It covers the practical aspects of what is required 

of a timekeeper by means of a short theory session 

followed by a practical assessment. 

3 HOURS OF THEORY AND 3 HOURS OF PRACTICAL 

Delivered by the Swimming Technical Officials 

presenter workforce. 

COSTING 

£25 for 10 young people 


www.britishswimming.org/browse-sport/ 

swimming/officials/officials-qualificationstraining/ 

AGES 16+ 

1 1 

SWIM ENGLAND COACHING 

CERTIFICATES 

These certificates consist of three levels, taking you 

from Assistant Coach, to Coach and Senior Coach. 

Disciplines covered are: 

• Coaching Swimming • Coaching Diving 

• Coaching Synchronised Swimming 

• Coaching Water Polo 

ALL COURSES CAN BE COMPLETED FACE TO FACE 

OR AS BLENDED LEARNING WHERE THEORY IS 

COVERED ONLINE AHEAD OF PRACTICAL SESSIONS. 

The assistant coach courses take four days when done 

face to face or you can choose a blended course which 

combines six hours’ online learning with two days face 

to face. 

Delivered by a licensed Swim England Tutor. 

COSTING 

The assistant coach course costs £350 for a 

blended course or £370. 

AGES 16+ 

ASA LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 

2 SWIMMING TEACHING 

QUALIFICATIONS 

The Level 1 course develops your knowledge, skills 

and abilities as a Swimming Assistant, enabling you to 

actively support a qualified Level 2 Swimming Teacher. 

THE LEVEL 1 COURSES TAKE FOUR DAYS WHEN 

DONE FACE TO FACE OR YOU CAN CHOOSE A 

BLENDED COURSE WHICH COMBINES SIX HOURS’ 

ONLINE LEARNING WITH TWO DAYS FACE TO FACE. 

Delivered by a licensed Swim England Tutor. 

COSTING 

Level 1 costs £375 for a blended course or £395. 

Level 2 costs £680. 


www.swimming.org/ios/train-to-be-a-swimmingteacher 


www.swimming.org/ios/coach-training-ios 

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Archery GB 

Lead: Coaching Team 

Telephone: 01952 602 795 

E-mail: instructor.award@archerygb.org 

AGES 14-19 

ARROWS YOUNG LEADER AWARD 

The Arrows Young Leader Award prepares young people to become the driving force 

behind setting up and running their own Arrows Archery club. 

By the end of the course, young leaders 

will be able to: 

1. Understand how to set up and run an 

Arrows Archery primary school sports 

club or festival 

2. Plan and deliver a safe Arrows archery 

session using the Arrows equipment and 

resources 

3. Set out a Rapid Range, explain the safety 

rules, deliver a fun warm-up, guide 

archers to shoot, and play games (under 

the supervision of a teacher) 

COURSE LASTS APPROXIMATELY 

3.5 HOURS. 

The suggested course size is 1 teacher/ 

coach to 12 leaders. 

To get started you first need access to an 

‘Arrows: Get into Archery’ equipment pack. 

These can be purchased separately at 

www.archerygb.org/arrows 

The course can be delivered by teachers, 

coaches or anyone with good ‘Arrows 

Archery’ knowledge. If you don’t have a 

deliverer, please contact us and we will 

suggest someone (an external deliverer 

may charge). 

Then simply order the resources using the 

accompanying ‘Resource Order Form’ and 

submit this to Archery GB at least 15 working 

days before your course is due to start. 

FACILITY REQUIREMENT 

A small hall or outdoor space 

(weather permitting). 

COSTING 

There is the cost of the equipment 

pack, and each leader needs a Learner 

Guide. Guides cost just £7.50 each 

and each comes with a certificate 

of attendance. 

The course programme can be found 

in the Tutor Guide, which costs £10.00. 


Visit www.archerygb.org/coach 

Telephone: 01952 602 795 

17+ YEARS NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

INSTRUCTOR AWARD 

The Archery GB Instructor Award is our new entry 

level training course for people working in leisure, 

recreation and educational environments. 

The course is focussed on training learners to deliver 

fun and safe introductory archery sessions. 

THE COURSE IS 2.5 DAYS LONG 

To find a course visit: 

www.archerygb.org/coach 

Email: instructor.award@archerygb.org 

COSTING 

Can vary depending on location due to facilities 

and tutor. Approximately £180. 



Telephone: 01952 602 795 

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Archery GB 

Lead: Coaching Team 

Telephone: 01952 602 795 

E-mail: instructor.award@archerygb.org 

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15+ YEARS MIN OF 15 BY THE 1ST DAY OF COURSE * 

LEVEL 1 AWARD 

IN COACHING ARCHERY 

If you are a club archer or active volunteer who is 

enthusiastic about introducing new people to the 

sport and helping them to improve, then the Level 1 

Award in Coaching Archery will give you all the skills, 

experience and resources that you need. 

The course has been designed for archers wanting 

to deliver single archery sessions or a course 

for beginners. 

THE FULL COURSE IS 4 DAYS IN DURATION, 

INCLUDING THE ASSESSMENT DELIVERED OVER 

A PERIOD OF 12 WEEKS. 

Learners also need to take part in 12 hours of 

‘supported practice’ between day 2 and day 4 of the 

course. (This is where you practise coaching in your 

own time, for example at your local club.) 

Level 1 courses taking place across the UK can be 

found at www.archerygb.org/coach 

COSTING 

Can vary depending on location due to facilities. 

Approximately £260. 



Telephone: 01952 602 795 

* When coaching, learners under the age of 18 should be 

supervised by a legally responsible supervisor. 

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Badminton England 

Lead: Education & Training Team 

Telephone: 01908 268400 

E-mail: coaching@badmintonengland.co.uk 

AGES 13+ 

BADMINTON YOUNG LEADER AWARD 

1. Being a good leader 2. Organising a session 

3. Leading a session 4. Leading an event (optional) 

By the end of the course, candidates will be able to: 

• Understand what makes a good leader 

• Communicate effectively 

• Plan activities appropriate to the abilities of the group 

• Demonstrate activities and use appropriate descriptions 

• Organise a Primary Festival for young badminton players 

• Assist in the delivery of SmashUp! sessions 

• Organise a round of the National Schools Championships 

(optional) 

• Understand the basics of officiating badminton games and 

activities responsibly (optional) 

THE COURSE IS 6 HOURS 

The course consists of 4 workshops which have been designed 

to be delivered in short blocks. Should schools wish to deliver 

over several weeks, however, it could still be delivered within a 

day by utilising a qualified YLA tutor if requested. 

• Delivered by a member of the PE Staff, SDO, SGO. 

• Suitable for up to 30 candidates per course. 

COSTING 

One Year Licence - £150 Two Year Licence – £250 

If requiring a YLA tutor to deliver, the fee and their 

mileage is negotiated and paid via the course organiser, 

not Badminton England. 


The licence can only be purchased through a school/ 

sporting organisation/CSP etc., not by an individual. 

As long as the licence is valid this Leadership course can 

be delivered numerous times over a 1 or 2 year period. 

www.badmintonengland.co.uk 

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Badminton England 

Lead: Education & Training Team 

Telephone: 01908 268400 

E-mail: coaching@badmintonengland.co.uk 

AGES 14-19 

BADMINTON YOUNG OFFICIALS AWARD 

Introduction to officiating designed to equip the Young Official with the necessary 

skills and qualification to allow them to officiate at badminton events. 

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AGES 16+ 

UKCC LEVEL 1 AWARD IN COACHING BADMINTON 

The Badminton Young Official Award 

(YOA) is aimed at young people aged 

14-19 years. The Award is an introduction 

to officiating designed to equip the 

Young Official with the necessary skills 

and qualification that will allow them to 

officiate at badminton events. 

The course (mixture of theory and 

practical) is delivered by endorsed 

Badminton England tutors and covers 

the following content: 

• Scoring/Umpiring 

• The Laws of Badminton 

• Tournament Regulations 

• Service Judging 

• Line Judging 

• Match Control 

• Court Management 

• Health & Safety 

• Public Relations 

• Tournament Volunteering 

• Working as a part of a 

Management Team 

Upon completion of the course Young 

Officials will be offered the chance 

to be directly involved in supporting 

badminton competitions in order to 

gain the experience required to be 

certificated for the award. These include 

the National Schools Championships, 

Badminton England Circuit Events and a 

variety of other opportunities and events. 

RESOURCES & COST 

Candidates will receive the following as part of the course fees: 

• Access to a range of supporting resources both online and throughout the course 

• Regulations for Tournaments 

• The Badminton Referee Resource 

• Plus on completion of the Award, YOA certification 

COSTING 

£250.00 8-12 candidates, 4 hour workshop 

£300.00 13-16 candidates, 4½ hour workshop 


www.badmintonengland.co.uk 

The UKCC Level 1 is the entry point into the coaching world and qualifies the 

assistant coach to support the Level 2 coach during a coaching session. This 

support role might include observation of practice, feeding and group 

management, to allow the effective delivery of the planned coaching programme. 

By the end of the UKCC Level 1 Award 

in Coaching Badminton learners will be 

able to: 

• Understand the role and responsibilities 

of the coaching assistant 

• Understand the principles of hitting 

technique and provide an accurate 

demonstration 

• Understand the mechanical principles 

of movement and provide an accurate 

demonstration 

• Understand basic singles and doubles 

tactics and be able to communicate to 

their players 

• Assist with the delivery of badminton 

coaching sessions 

• Understand the principles of warm 

up and cool down and be able to 

plan and deliver them appropriately 

related to a coaching scenario 

• Understand and apply the basic 

underpinning knowledge related to 

the physical demands of badminton 

and the mechanics of movement 

• Understand and apply the main 

laws of badminton in support of the 

competitive situation 

• Assist with the review of badminton 

coaching sessions. 

3 DAY COURSE 

- 2 taught days and an assessment day. 

COSTING 

Badminton England Members - £215 Non Badminton England Members - £225 


Email: coaching@badmintonengland.co.uk 

More information can be found on our website www.badmintonengland.co.uk 

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BaseballSoftballUK 

Lead: Chris Rawlings E-mail: Chris.Rawlings@bsuk.co.uk 

Workforce/Qualification Lead: Chris Rawlings 

Telephone: 0845 241 7195 

AGES 14+ 

YOUNG ACTIVATORS AWARD 

IN BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL 

The Young Activator is a new role, aimed at giving 

young people the opportunity to develop their 

understanding of baseball and softball and the skills 

to support coaching and other activity to get people 

playing recreationally. 

The Young Activator’s job is to engage participants 

of all abilities, keeping sessions fun and focusing on 

participation through challenges, mini games as well as 

skills development and playing baseball or softball. 

The course will cover the following topics: 

• Introduction to baseball and softball 

• Introduction to the rules 

• Health and safety 

• Game organisation 

• Adapting activities 

• Qualities of being an activator 

• How to signpost participants appropriately 

We are happy to support any organisation that 

wishes to run a course through our education partner 

Sport Structures. 

COSTING 

£30 – £50 per pupil negotiable 


To find your nearest Activator course, 

please visit the BaseballSoftballUK website 

http://baseballsoftballuk.com/coach/courses 

Alternatively you can visit the Sport Structures 

website and click on ‘book on a course’. 

www.sportstructures.com 

Telephone 0845 241 7195 or 

Email education@sportstructures.com 

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Basketball England 

Workforce Qualification Lead: Brian Aldred 

E-mail: brian.aldred@basketballengland.co.uk 

Course Enquiries: Rebekah Cunningham 

E-mail: rebekah.cunningham@basketballengland.co.uk 

Telephone: 0300 600 1170 

AGES 12+ 

BASKETBALL ACTIVATORS AWARD 

The Activators Award replaces the former Leaders 

Award. It covers skills and drills to basic officiating. 

On completion, candidates will receive a 

comprehensive resource pack comprising skills and 

activity cards. 

6 HOUR COURSE 

This course can be delivered in 2 x 3 hour sessions or 

as 1 x 6 hour session. 

- Delivery by Teacher or Level 2 Coach. 

COSTING 

£15.00 per candidate when delivered by Teacher 

(includes resource and certificate on completion). 


https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/ 

learnimprove/improve-as-a-coach/courses-andclinics 

AGES 16+ 

BASKETBALL ENGLAND COACH 

LEVEL 1 

For beginners who would like to become an 

assistant coach. 

Suitable for aspiring young coaches wishing to 

assist a qualified Level 2 Coach. 

16 HOUR COURSE 

14 hours on court and 2 hours’ home study 

over 2 days. 

- Delivery by an Approved BE Tutor. 

COSTING 

£25.00 per candidate for resource and 

certificate. Additional fee for tutor costs. 



learnimprove/improve-as-a-coach/coursesand-clinics 

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Basketball England 

Workforce Qualification Lead: Brian Aldred 

E-mail: brian.aldred@basketballengland.co.uk 

Course Enquiries: Rebekah Cunningham 

E-mail: rebekah.cunningham@basketballengland.co.uk 

Telephone: 0300 600 1170 

AGES 12+ 

YOUNG OFFICIAL – 

REFEREE & TABLE OFFICIAL 

COMBINED COURSE* 

This course combines both Referee Level 1 and 

Table Official Level 1. 

Candidates will cover both elements in the 

6 hours and once completed will receive a 

certificate for each discipline. 

6 HOUR COURSE 

- Delivery by Teacher or Level 2 BE Tutor. 

COSTING 

£15.00 per candidate when delivered 

by Teacher (includes resource and 2 

certificates on completion). 



learnimprove/improve-as-an-official/ 

courses 

AGES 12+ 

TABLE OFFICIAL LEVEL 1 

This is aimed at beginners. 

Learn the basic skills for tabling. 

Can also be combined with Referee Level 1 in the Young 

Official – Referee & Table Official Combined Course*. 

2 HOUR COURSE 


COSTING 

£5.00 per candidate when delivered by 

Teacher (includes resource and certificate on 

completion). 



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AGES 12+ 

REFEREE LEVEL 1 

This is aimed at the beginners. pure beginner for Referees 

Learn the basic skills for refereeing. 

Can also be combined with Table Official Level 1 

in the Young Official – Referee & Table Official 

Combined Course*. 

4 HOUR COURSE 


COSTING 

£10.00 per candidate when delivered by 

Teacher (includes resource and certificate 

on completion). 



learnimprove/improve-as-an-official/ 

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Boccia England 

Lead: Natalie Braisby 

Telephone: 0115 967 8455 

E-mail: nbraisby@bocciaengland.org.uk 

AGES 16+ 

BOCCIA LEADERS AWARD 

To introduce the necessary skills and knowledge 

required to be an effective boccia leader. 

The course has been designed to cover the 

important elements of delivering a boccia 

activity within the community. 

4.5 HOURS’ TUTOR CONTACT TIME 

• Mainly practical with some elements of theory. 

• Requires an undertaking of a minimum of 

2 hours within a leadership capacity. 

- Delivery by BE tutor. 

COSTING 

£400 + tutor expenses + VAT (20 delegates). 


https://bocciaengland.org.uk/courses/ 

boccia-leaders-award/ 

AGES 14-19 

BOCCIA 

YOUNG LEADERS AWARD 


required to be an effective boccia leader. 

The course has been designed to cover the 

important elements of delivering a boccia activity 

within the school environment. 




2 hours within a leadership capacity. 


COSTING 




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AGES 14-19 

BOCCIA 

YOUNG OFFICIALS COURSE 


required to be an effective boccia official. 

The course has been designed to provide an 

introduction to the important elements of refereeing 

a game of boccia within a school environment. 




2 hours within an officiating capacity. 


COSTING 




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Boccia England 

Lead: Natalie Braisby 

Telephone: 0115 967 8455 

E-mail: nbraisby@bocciaengland.org.uk 

AGES 16+ 

LEVEL 1 AWARD IN 

OFFICIATING BOCCIA 


required to be an effective boccia official. 

The course has been designed to provide 

individuals with an understanding of the 

principles of boccia officiating and to 

equip delegates with the knowledge and 

skills to officiate at community leagues and 

competitions. 

7 HOURS’ TUTOR CONTACT TIME 

• Pre-reading prior to the course. 

• 50% practical, 50% theory. 

• End of course multiple choice written test. 


COSTING 


Individual course places also available. 

Contact us for more details. 


https://bocciaengland.org.uk/courses/level- 

1-award-officiating/ 

AGES 16+ 


COACHING BOCCIA 


required to be an effective boccia coach. 

The course has been designed to provide 

learners with an introduction to the practical and 

theoretical aspects of coaching boccia. 

3 DAYS’ TUTOR CONTACT TIME 

• Prior knowledge of boccia required. 

• Theory and practical. 

• Practical assessment. 


COSTING 

£250 per person. 


https://bocciaengland.org.uk/courses/level- 

1-coaching-award/ 

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British American Football 

Workforce Qualification Lead: Rob Rooksby 

E-mail: schools@britishamericanfootball.org 

Telephone: 07519 137628 

AGES 9-11 

TOUCHDOWN BUDDIES 

AWARD 

The purpose of the Award is to enable 

youngsters to develop early fundamental 

American Football skills in playing, leading 

and officiating through simple and fun 

activities. 

A 2-hour course starting with a classroom 

session followed by a structured set of 

activities. Teacher delivered and assessed 

using the resources provided plus 

participant booklet for students to fill in so 

that they can lead the activity themselves. 

2 HOUR COURSE 

COSTING 

TBC. Order from 

info@wottonprinters.co.uk 


schools@britishamericanfootball.org 

AGES 12-14 

TOUCHDOWN 

TEAMMATES AWARD 

The purpose of the Award is to develop 

the basic understanding and skills of 2v2 

and 3v3 American Flag Football and be 

able to deliver the sport to Yr5 and Yr6 

students, as well as their peers (under 

supervision). 

Course topics include health and safety, 

tactics of play, player positions, field layout 

etc. 





participant booklet for students to help 

them lead the activity themselves, under 

supervision. 

2 HOUR COURSE 

COSTING 





AGES 12-14 

TOUCHDOWN RESPECT 

AWARD 

The purpose of the Award is to develop 

the basic understanding and skills of 2v2 

and 3v3 American Flag Football and be 

able to officiate the sport for Yr5 and Yr6 

students, as well as their peers (under 

supervision). 

Course topics include health and safety, 

positions for a crew of two, foul and 

penalties, signals etc. 





participant booklet for students to help 

them officiate the activity themselves, 

under supervision. 

2 HOUR COURSE 

COSTING 





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British American Football 

Workforce Qualification Lead: Rob Rooksby 

E-mail: schools@britishamericanfootball.org 

Telephone: 07519 137628 

AGES 14+ 

TOUCHDOWN JUNIOR FLAG ACTIVATION 

CERTIFICATE AGES 18+ 

TOUCHDOWN TEACHER’S INDUCTION DAY 

The purpose of the certificate is to develop the understanding 

and skills of 4v4 and 5v5+ American Flag Football and the 

ability to deliver the sport to Yr7 and above students (under 

supervision). 

Whilst the course assumes no prior knowledge, it does build on 

the understanding and learning gained from the three awards 

previously offered. 

A 4-hour course run by an appropriately-qualified and 

experienced trainer. After a short classroom session, the course 

is delivered through the resources provided. There are three 

practical sessions (nurture, develop, challenge) which build up 

the participants’ skills through supported practical experience. 

Participants are assessed on-course by a qualified assessor. 

Endorsement from the YSD i-Academy is pending. 

4 HOUR COURSE 

COSTING 

TBC 



The purpose of the Induction Day is to enable teachers and 

school staff to learn how to deliver American Flag Football based 

on the extensive resources provided and to introduce them to 

the Touchdown Football Programme. 

A 6-hour course that starts with a short classroom session outlining 

the day, resources and the ‘Touchdown Challenge’ of ‘student, 

person, player’. This is followed by a warm-up that leads into 

the ‘Student Performance Tracker’ record sheets and combine 

tests. There are three resource-based practical sessions (themed: 

nurture, develop and challenge) which build up the participants’ 

skills through supported practical experience. Access to the 

resources are provided on the successful completion of the day. 

6 HOUR COURSE 

COSTING 

£25 per person (minimum 12, maximum 15) 



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British Canoeing 

Telephone: 0300 0119 500 

E-mail: info@britishcanoeing.org.uk 

AGES 14+ 

U CANOE WIRED ACTIVATOR 

The 3 hour Activator course will take Activators 

through the basics of overseeing a session, how to set 

up and use the kayak ergometers, safety whilst using 

the machines, how to deliver the activities and how to 

maintain the machines. 

Activators will also be given the tools to help 

participants progress onto the water. With the help of 

British Canoeing, links with local clubs/centres can be 

made to ensure an easy transfer onto the water and 

into U Canoe Unleashed. 

3 HOUR COURSE 

• A U Canoe Wired Activator does not need any prior 

experience or knowledge of delivering canoeing 

sessions. 

• British Canoeing Development Officers will deliver 

training direct to 14+ young people or train teachers 

or other adults as tutors. 

COSTING 

Training free with the hire of Indoor Kayak 

Machines priced at £30/6 weeks and 

£60/12 weeks. 


Email debbie.jackson@british-canoeing.org.uk 

www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/guidance-resources/ 

education-youth-organisations/u-canoe/ 

activators/ 

AGES 18+ 

U CANOE WIRED ACTIVATOR TUTOR 

This course will take Activator Tutors through the 

delivery of the U Canoe Wired Activator course. 

Activator Tutors will also be given the tools to help 

participants progress onto the water to ensure an easy 

transfer onto the water and into U Canoe Unleashed. 

1 DAY COURSE 

• Activator Tutors train Activators and may be acting as 

the lead for U Canoe activities at their centre. 

• Tutors will have attended 1 day of training and 

assessment and will have knowledge about 

continuing the programme onto the water. 

• Tutors will support and mentor Activators, ensuring all 

participants have a great Wired experience. 

COSTING 

Training free with the hire of Indoor Kayak 

Machines priced at £30/6 weeks and 

£60/12 weeks. 





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British Canoeing 

Telephone: 0300 0119 500 

E-mail: info@britishcanoeing.org.uk 

AGES 18+ 

U CANOE UNLEASHED ACTIVATOR 

U Canoe Unleashed training takes place where 

participants can access the water and is for leaders 

who are suitably qualified for the body of water 

U Canoe Unleashed is taking place on. 

It can be as long or as short as the activator requires. 

British Canoeing Development Officers will brief 

the activator(s) on U Canoe and its ethos and will 

also run through the activity cards to ensure 

thorough understanding before sessions start. All 

U Canoe Unleashed activators should know the most 

appropriate exit routes for any participants wishing to 

progress their canoeing skills beyond U Canoe. 

COURSE LENGTH VARIES 

• A U Canoe Unleashed activator can be chosen by the 

delivery centre. It should be someone that is qualified 

to deliver on the body of water that the sessions 

will take place on and fits the U Canoe activator 

characteristics. 

COSTING 

Free with the purchase of the Unleashed Kit Bag 

and Resources (£95.00) 





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British Cycling 

Lead: Joel Callister 

E-mail: joelcallister@britishcycling.org.uk 

Workforce/Qualification Lead: Joel Callister 

Telephone: 0161 274 2126 

AGES 14 - 18 

CYCLING AWARD FOR YOUNG 

VOLUNTEERS (CAYV) 

A three hour introductory workshop which highlights the 

benefits of volunteering in cycling and the type of volunteering 

that young leaders can get involved in. Touching on elements 

of coaching, officiating and club support/management, the 

workshop helps to highlight both the traditional and nontraditional 

roles within cycling clubs. 

The workshop can be extended to six hours and encompasses 

a section of ‘Racemakers’ training; this session will develop 

young leaders’ knowledge of race/event organisation and what 

volunteering means at these races and events. 

• Three or six hour delivery, delivered face to face with a 

maximum group size of 16 to one qualified tutor. 

• The framework of the qualification allows for practical should 

the tutor decide to do so. 

• The bulk of the delivery is interactive and candidate led which 

makes for positive discussion and debate. 

• All workshops will be delivered by British Cycling 

Approved Tutors. 

COSTING 

£25 per candidate if delivered directly through school. 

Workshops delivered outside of school time and linked to 

cycling clubs are free of charge 


Candidates must be British Cycling members. 

Upon completion of the workshop it is expected that young 

leaders will complete a minimum of 12 hours’ volunteering 

in cycling clubs or as part of ongoing cycling activity. 

Completing hours leads to NGB rewards including free 

membership, kit/clothing, plaque awards and certificates. 

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British Equestrian Federation 

The Pony Club 

(for Intro to Coach Step 1 and UKCC Level 1) 

Telephone: 02476 698300 

training@pcuk.org 

YELA 

(for Young Equestrian Leaders Award) 

Telephone: 01926 405977 

yela@rda.org.uk 

AGES 13-25 

YOUNG EQUESTRIAN 

LEADER AWARD (YELA) 

BRONZE AGES 13-25 

The Young Equestrian Leaders Award 

(YELA) is an award scheme designed 

to recognise the time and effort young 

volunteers give to equestrianism and 

shape their experience, so they become 

equestrian leaders of the future. 

YELA demonstrates 

commitment, 

leadership and 

responsibility 

and provides a 

great springboard 

to a whole host 

of fantastic 

experiences in 

equestrianism. 

YELA may lead 

candidates down 

many different paths: coaching, horse 

care, fundraising, training and mentoring 

volunteers and much more besides. 

• 20 hours of volunteering. 

• Over a minimum of 8 weeks. 

• Introduces equestrian skills, leadership 

and responsibility. 

- Appropriate supervision for the 

volunteering tasks they are undertaking. 

COSTING 

£14 to register for the Bronze Award. 

FURTHER INFORMATION* 

http://yela.org.uk 



SILVER 

Pre-requisite: to have completed the 

YELA Bronze Award. 



• Encourages the pursuit of new skills 

and experiences. 



COSTING 

£16 to register for the Silver Award. 



Volunteering may take place with one 

or two different BEF Member Bodies. 

AGES 13-25 



GOLD 

Pre-requisite: to have completed the 

YELA Silver Award. 



• Experiencing a wide range of skills, 

taking the lead on the planning 

delivery of a volunteering project. 



COSTING 

£22 to register for the Gold Award. 



Volunteering hours should take 

place with three BEF Member Bodies 

and gold candidates will be asked 

to complete a delivery plan for a 

volunteering project. 

*FURTHER INFORMATION 

Volunteering may take place at an event or venue within the 

British Equestrian Federation, for example: Pony Club Branch 

or Centre, Riding for the Disabled Group, British Eventing, BHS 

Approved Riding Centre, British Dressage, British Showjumping. 

For the full list of the 19 BEF Member Bodies and Associates, please 

go to: www.bef.co.uk 

Image courtesy of 1st Class Images 

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British Equestrian Federation 

The Pony Club 

(for Intro to Coach Step 1 and UKCC Level 1) 

Telephone: 02476 698300 

training@pcuk.org 

AGES 16+ 

PONY CLUB INTRODUCTION TO 

COACHING STEP 1 

This course focuses on the basic skills needed to 

begin coaching, including planning riding and 

horse care sessions and the values underpinning 

Pony Club coaching. 

YELA 

(for Young Equestrian Leaders Award) 

Telephone: 01926 405977 

yela@rda.org.uk 

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? 

• Pony Club Members aged 16 years or over who 

are enthusiastic to teach the lower test levels (D/ 

D+). 

• Past Members, supporters or parents over 25 

years who have sound horse knowledge and are 

enthusiastic to teach at D/D+. 

• Pony Club coach wanting to refresh their ideas 

or check they are in line with best practice. 

Prior minimum knowledge: Pony Club C test or 

equivalent. 

1 DAY TRAINING COURSE 

• Tutor:Participant ratio is 1:6. 

• These courses develop participants through 

discussion, group work and, most importantly, 

activity. All participants will have the opportunity 

to coach. 

COSTING 

Course costs may vary but are usually around 

£20 to £30 (although some locations may 

be more). 


www.pcuk.org 

AGES 16+ 

UKCC LEVEL 1 

The role of the Level 1 coach is to assist more 

qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching 

sessions, normally under direct supervision. 

The UKCC Level 1 usually takes place over three 

training sessions and one assessment. 

Applicants should have a minimum of Pony Club 

C+ test or equivalent standard. 


Please refer to your delivery body for more 

details regarding dates for courses and the 

associated costs. The Pony Club offers a 

generic riding UKCC qualification. Various 

Member Bodies within the BEF also offer 

equestrian sport specific UKCC. 

www.bef.co.uk 

www.pcuk.org 

Image courtesy of 1st Class Images 

AGES 14+ 

BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY (BHS) 

EQUINE EXCELLENCE PATHWAY 

A series of exams which lead to recognition as a 

groom (care), rider (ride) or coach (care, ride and 

teach). This starts at Stage 1. 

Applicants must be a Gold member of the British 

Horse Society. 


Courses run at establishments listed at www. 

bhs.org.uk/enjoy-riding/find-a-place-to-train 

£100 for Stage 1 ride and £100 for 

Stage 1 care. 

https://pathways.bhs.org.uk/ 

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British Fencing 

Telephone: 02087 423032 

E-mail: headoffice@britishfencing.com 

AGES 14+ 

LEADERSHIP THROUGH 

FENCING 

GO/FENCE is a fun and extremely safe system for 

introducing the exciting sport of fencing to people of 

all ages. 

Aim 

The aim of the British Fencing GO/FENCE Leaders’ 

Course is to familiarise participants with the GO/FENCE 

system and materials. 

Outcomes 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

• Recognise the modern Olympic fencing weapons 

• Use some fencing terminology 

• Demonstrate a range of fencing moves and actions 

with GO/FENCE equipment 

• Explore ways to develop GO/FENCE in their school 

1 DAY COURSE 

This highly participative course assumes no prior 

knowledge and will involve practical sessions throughout. 

Participants will handle real fencing weapons, then using 

GO/FENCE kit will learn to move, attack and defend 

like fencers. They’ll do exercises and play games as 

well as develop their own possible exercises within the 

equipment, the emphasis being on generic agility, 

balance and co-ordination (FUNdamentals) as well as 

specific fencing skills. 

ANY AGE 

PISTE ASSISTANT 

AWARD 

Teaches the basics of how to 

manage timing and scoring 

for a fencing match at a 

competition. 

1 HOUR COURSE 

British Gymnastics 

Telephone: 0345 1297129 

E-mail: 

information@british-gymnastics.org 

AGES 11+ 

MY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 

The MY Leadership Academy Programme is designed to create a structure which young 

people can follow to help them develop as leaders within gymnastics environments 

(schools, clubs and leisure centres). 

The programme encourages leaders to 

complete five different ‘topic’ areas: 

1 MY Learning: Leaders are tasked with 

completing a number of different 

courses, both generic and sport specific. 

2 MY Development: Leaders are tasked 

with identifying a mentor and learning 

from working alongside them. 

3 MY Volunteering: Leaders are tasked 

with volunteering their time at events 

and meetings. 

4 MY Future: Leaders are tasked with 

producing a development plan and 

working towards completing their goals. 

5 MY Projects: Leaders are tasked with 

identifying appropriate needs, and 

running a project to add benefits to 

themselves and their club. 

FLEXIBLE COURSE LENGTH 

• The programme introduces Young Leaders to the various roles and opportunities 

available within gymnastics, helps them to identify their strengths and the aspects 

of gymnastics they enjoy and encourages leaders to stay within the sport for longer, 

creating a larger and stronger workforce for the future. 

• The programme is specifically targeted at Young Leaders aged 11-17, but is 

equally open to anyone over the age of 17. 

• The MY Leadership Academy booklet is available free to members of 

British Gymnastics. 

• The programme is structured, yet flexible in that it can be adapted to suit the needs 

of individuals and different environments. There are awards, rewards and recognition 

available at various stages of completion to encourage the leaders to continue 

to develop. 

• Participant driven, captain lead work book style development. 

COSTING 

Free to BG members. 


www.british-gymnastics.org/clubs/ 

volunteers/leadership-academies 

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British Gymnastics 

Telephone: 0345 1297129 

E-mail: information@british-gymnastics.org 

AGES 11+ 

INTRO TO... VOLUNTEERING 

The aim of this module is to increase the 

attendee understanding of volunteering 

within gymnastics, the voluntary 

opportunities available within the sport 

and how to get involved. 

Course attendees will learn about 

volunteering, understand the benefits 

and barriers, be able to identify the 

qualities needed to be a good volunteer, 

understand the different types of 

volunteers and know how to keep 

volunteers engaged. 

This will enable them to support and help 

their club with recruiting and retaining 

volunteers. The attendee will gain a better 

understanding of their own individual skills 

set, which will help them in fulfilling various 

volunteer roles of their own. 


AGES 11+ 

INTRO TO... EVENTS 

This course aids attendees to gain a greater 

awareness of the variety of volunteer roles 

at gymnastic events and give the leaders the 

knowledge and ability to organise and run a 

successful event with the help of other adults. 

The attendee will be able to list different 

types and level of events, the volunteer 

roles at these events and how to fulfil them. 

They will be able to explain how good 

team work, planning and communication 

contribute to a successful event. They 

will also gain an understanding of the key 

factors to consider when organising an 

event and have the skills to plan and run an 

event of their own. 


AGES 11+ 

INTRO TO... JUDGING 

Similarly to intro to coaching, intro to… judging 

is designed to be the first step on the judging 

pathway enabling the attendees to have a 

better understanding of the role of a judge in 

gymnastics and the principles of judging. 

Attendees will be able to identify the 

roles and qualities of a judge, be able to 

differentiate between the basic skills and 

understand common errors judges see in 

gymnastics. The attendee will be provided 

with the opportunity to put this theory into 

practice recording and evaluating errors 

in single skills, sequences and routines. 

On completion the attendee with have the 

ability to judge at low level competitions 

and events. 


AGES 11+ 

INTRO TO... COACHING 

This module is designed to be the very 

first step on the coaching ladder. It teaches 

the attendees about the coaches’ role and 

provides some top tips and new ideas as 

they begin helping in the gym. 

The attendees will learn about the qualities of a 

coach, their responsibilities and the importance 

of risk assessments and safety in the gym. 

They will be introduced to different preps, 

progressions and how to help out with basic 

skills. The attendee will leave the course fully 

aware of the role of a helper in a gymnastics 

environment and how to fulfil this position. 

Once a leader has attended the course they will 

be able to help run warm ups and cool downs, 

help assist with side activities and help out with 

additional tasks in a gymnastics club under the 

direct supervision from the coach in charge. 


These modules can be completed in any order but we recommend Intro to...Volunteering is 

completed first. On completion of all four modules, the assessment criteria and the associated 

volunteering activities, the attendee is eligible to be certificated for the 1st 4 Sport Level 2 

Award in Leadership through Gymnastics. 

To register with 1st 4 Sport, the learner must be 14 years of age; however, modules attended 

prior to them being 14 will still be recognised. 

Delivery of all Intro To Events is completed by a BG Approved Tutor for that module. Details of Tutors 

per region are available from Jane Holloway as Workforce Development Administrator (details above). 

COSTING 

£25 pp depending on set up 

and organisation. 

COSTING 



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www.british-gymnastics.org/ 

courses/6274/intro-tovolunteering 



courses/6275/intro-toevents 



courses/6273/intro-to-judging 



courses/6276/intro-tocoaching 

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British Judo Association 

Coaching: nicola.burlinghamhall@britishjudo.org.uk 01509 637 680; 01509 631 678 (Direct line) 

Officiating and Refereeing: sarah.down@britishjudo.org.uk 01509 637 680; 01509 631 670 (Direct line) 

Workforce/Qualification: joyce.heron@britishjudo.org.uk 01509 637 680 

AGES 17+ 

UKCC/BJA LEVEL 2 IN 

COACHING JUDO 

AGES 16+ 

BJA LEVEL 1 IN 

COACHING JUDO 

A course for young people that provides 

a foundation in working with young judo 

players from a social, physical, technical, 

tactical and psychological perspective 

under the guidance of a UKCC Level 2 

Judo Coach. 

Three-day course: 

• Two day on course delivery. 

• One day practical assessment. 

This course aims to provide candidates 

with an introduction to the processes and 

principles of coaching judo to adults 

and children. 

Five-day course: 

• Four day on course delivery. 

• One day practical assessment. 

COSTING 

£425 


www.britishjudo.org.uk/my-judo/ 

coaching/qualifications/ukcc-level-2/ 

COSTING 

£100 



coaching/qualifications/bja-level-1/ 

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British Judo Association 

Coaching: nicola.burlinghamhall@britishjudo.org.uk 01509 637 680; 01509 631 678 (Direct line) 

Officiating and Refereeing: sarah.down@britishjudo.org.uk 01509 637 680; 01509 631 670 (Direct line) 

Workforce/Qualification: joyce.heron@britishjudo.org.uk 01509 637 680 

AGES 10+ 

TIMEKEEPER COURSE 

AWARD 

The training programme for Timekeeper/ 

Scorers is focused on understanding the basics 

of a judo contest and the role the timekeeper 

and scorer plays during competition judo. 

On successful completion of the training 

programme candidates will be able to act as 

timekeepers and scorers at British Judo events 

and competitions. 

On the job training at three competitions. 

COSTING 

NO COST 



officiating/roles/timekeeperscorer/ 

AGES 13+ 

CONTEST RECORDER 

AWARD 

It builds on the elements learnt as a 

Timekeeper/Scorer and focuses on how to 

run an officiating table at a competition. 


programme candidates will be able to 

run pools and knockout sections of a 

competition and run an officiating table. 

On the job training at three events. 

One day course with examination paper. 

COSTING 

NO COST 



officiating/roles/contest-recorder/ 

AGES 12+ 

CLUB REFEREE AWARD 

This course focuses on all of the basic 

needs of a judo referee. The examination is 

a separate day where the new referee will 

be refereeing at an event after having had 

some practice events as a trainee. 


module, theory examination and practical 

assessment, candidates will receive a 

British Judo Association Club Referee 

award and will be able to referee in 

appropriate events. 

One day training course. 

One day practical refereeing exam. 

COSTING 

£10 



refereeing/awards/club-referee/ 

AGES 15+ 

AREA REFEREE 

AWARD 

This course focuses on all of the basic 

needs of a judo referee including shimewaza 

and kansetsu-waza. The examination 

is a separate day where the referee will be 

refereeing at an event after having had some 

practice events as a trainee/club referee. 


module, theory examination and practical 

assessment, candidates will receive a British 

Judo Association Area Referee award and 

will be able to referee in appropriate events. 

This will include Dan gradings at over 16 

years old. 

One day training course. 

One day practical refereeing exam. 

COSTING 

£10 



refereeing/awards/area-referee/ 

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British Rowing 

Telephone: 020 8237 6700 

Email: educationandtraining@britishrowing.org 

AGES 14-16 

JUNIOR ROWING LEADERS AWARD 

The Junior Rowing Leaders Award is designed to 

provide a starting point for young people who want 

to develop their sports leadership skills. The award 

provides a fun course for young people to participate 

in and give them an insight into both coaching and 

event management, along with how technology can be 

used within the sport of indoor rowing. 

British Rowing Indoor Rowing Junior Leaders are 

capable of co-ordinating and supporting indoor 

rowing sessions or events under the supervision of 

an adult, working with young people of their own 

age group. 

COURSE 3-4 HOURS 

• Course length depends on numbers and machines 

available (machines cannot be supplied by 

British Rowing). 

• British Rowing require 5 weeks’ notice to identify 

a tutor. 

COSTING 

£15 per person (minimum of 9 per course) 


www.britishrowing.org/knowledge/coursesqualifications/indoor/junior-rowing-leadersaward/ 

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British Triathlon 

Lead: 

Adam Gunby 

Telephone: 01509 226161 

E-mail: 

adamgunby@britishtriathlon.org 

activator@britishtriathlon.org 

AGES 14-17 

YOUNG TRI ACTIVATOR 

To provide young people (aged 14-17) with the 

opportunity to gain the skills and confidence to 

assist in the delivery of triathlon sessions and grow 

participation in their local club, school or community 

group under direct supervision from an appropriately 

qualified coach or teacher. 

One day (six hours). 

COSTING 



Those completing the course should have an 

appropriate skill set and feel confident to: 

Understand key skills that make for an effective, 

engaging and fun triathlon activity. 

Support a qualified, competent adult in delivering 

cycling activities. 

Select sensible and effective routes for a variety of 

abilities within a youth setting. 

Support a qualified, competent adult in delivering 

group runs for a variety of abilities, ensuring an 

effective, enjoyable and welcoming environment is 

established. 

Assist on poolside during swims, including but 

not limited to setting out of equipment, collection 

of training fees, taking registers, helping coaches 

with non-technical tasks, starting swimmers off, 

assist with timing etc. 

www.britishtriathlon.org/activators 

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British Weight Lifting 

Lead: Zoe Metcalfe 

Telephone: 01132 249 402 

E-mail: zoe.metcalfe@britishweightlifting.org 

AGES 17+ 

LEVEL 1 AWARD 

IN COACHING 

WEIGHT LIFTING 

To provide learners with an introduction to the 

processes and principles of coaching Weight 

Lifting to adults and children. The Award 

offers an opportunity for those with little or 

no experience of coaching to be introduced 

to the principles of planning, delivering and 

evaluating coaching activities in Weight Lifting. 

They will be helped to understand how to 

effectively assist more qualified coaches, 

delivering aspects of coaching sessions, 

normally under direct supervision. 

The course is delivered over a 3-day learning 

programme. The initial first two days are 

designed to deliver and underpin all the 

learning content needed in order to make 

a knowledgeable and successful assistant 

coach. Day three consists of a practical and 

theory based assessment day, which allows 

the learners to demonstrate their in-depth 

knowledge and coaching skills. 

The course is delivered through a mixture of 

classroom and gym based learning. 

COSTING 

£300 FOR MEMBERS 

£350 FOR NON-MEMBERS 


If a school, college or institute would like to deliver the courses then a new price structure 

can be arranged with the individual organisation. Please contact 

kristian.hargreaves@britishweightlifting.org for more information. 

AGES 18+ 

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 

IN COACHING 


The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weight 

Lifting is for coaches who have experience of 

delivering independent coaching sessions 

to groups of people. The certificate enables 

coaches to independently create, deliver and 

evaluate a series of linked and progressive 

Weight Lifting coaching sessions to groups of 

beginner and intermediate level weight lifters. 

Parts of the course are made up of practical 

activities allowing coaches the opportunity to 

experience delivering and participating within 

coaching sessions. 

The course is delivered over a 3-day learning 

program. The course consists of a blended 

learning program throughout the three days, 

seeing regular learning and assessment 

taking place. This will allow the learners to 

develop the full theory underpinning and 

practical delivery in order to develop their 

skills to coach independently. The course is 

delivered through a mixture of classroom and 

gym based learning. 

COSTING 



AGES 16+ 

LEVEL 2 AWARD 

IN INSTRUCTING 


The Level 2 Award in Instructing Weight Lifting 

is suitable for those who are new to instructing 

but who have some knowledge of general 

weight lifting and would like to learn how to 

apply that in an instructing environment, or 

experienced instructors (or those working 

within a gym environment) looking to develop 

their knowledge on instructing weight lifting. 

The course is delivered over a two day 

learning programme. The first day is 

designed to cover all the learning content, 

with day two offering the learners the ability 

to present their skills and knowledge through 

a practical assessment. 

COSTING 



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British Weight Lifting 

Lead: 

AGES 14+ 


WEIGHT TRAINING 

The Level 2 Award in Weight Training is 

designed to allow the learner to efficiently 

and safely perform a range of Weight 

Training techniques. Learners will gain an 

understanding of how to check that the 

environment is safe to lift and provide 

knowledge to perform an appropriate warm 

up and cool down. Learners from the age of 

14 and above will be appropriately suited to 

attend the performance based qualification. 

The course is delivered over one full day of 

learning with the learners being allowed to 

show and ask regarding all of the major lifts. 

COSTING 

£TBC 

Zoe Metcalfe 

Telephone: 01132 249 402 

E-mail: 

zoe.metcalfe@britishweightlifting.org 

AGES 12+ 


SAFETY WORKSHOP 

The Weight Lifting Safety Workshop is 

designed for anyone over the age of 12, who 

is interested in learning more about how to use 

free weights. The course is designed to allow 

the learners to develop their skills in a gym 

and free weights environment, whilst teaching 

them how to safely perform exercises with a 

range of free weights. This course is completely 

technique based. 

The course is delivered over one day of 

learning, consisting of practical and theory 

demonstrations. 

AGES 14+ 


OLYMPIC WEIGHT LIFTING 

The Level 2 Award in Olympic Weight Lifting 

is designed to allow the learner to efficiently 

and safely perform a range of Olympic 

Weightlifting techniques. Learners will gain 

an understanding of how to check that 

the environment is safe to lift and provide 

knowledge to perform an appropriate warm 

up and cool down. Learners from the age of 

14 and above will be appropriately suited to 

attend the performance based qualification. 

The course is delivered over a four hour 

learning structure. 

COSTING 



AGES 16+ 

LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL 

OFFICIALS AWARD 

The Level 2 Award for BWL Technical Officials 

(Olympic Weight Lifting) is suitable for those 

looking to develop their skills as a technical 

official for competitions. Learners should 

be committed to their own development 

and looking to officiate in various roles at 

competitions across the UK. This course is 

suitable for those who are new to officiating, 

but who have some knowledge of the sport 

and would like to learn how to apply that in an 

officiating role. 

The course is delivered over a five hour 

learning structure. 

COSTING 



COSTING 

£TBC 

© Under The Bar 


If a school, college or institute would like to deliver the courses then a new price structure 

can be arranged with the individual organisation. Please contact 

kristian.hargreaves@britishweightlifting.org for more information. 

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British Wheelchair Basketball 

Lead: Helen Lee 

Telephone: 01509 279900 

E-mail: courses@britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk 

AGES 14+ 

INTRODUCTION TO OFFICIATING 

This course will develop the necessary skills and 

knowledge to become an effective official in 

wheelchair basketball. 

The course will cover the important aspects of 

refereeing a game of wheelchair basketball as well as 

scoring and taking the statistics in a match. These new 

skills will allow the candidate to officiate the adapted 

game of Inclusive Zone Basketball. 

6 HOUR COURSE 

• First hour in a classroom/meeting room and rest 

on court. 

• Delivered by BWB Tutor, to book see link below. 

COSTING 

Delivered as a closed course, with final costs 

determined by number of participants, link below. 


To book a BWB tutor: 

http://www.britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/ 

gbwba/index.cfm/get-involved/courses/ 

See ‘Course Guidance’ document for cost 

breakdown: 


gbwba/assets/File/Guidance%20on%20 

hosting%20a%20Course%20-%20June%20 

2015.pdf 

AGES 14+ 

LEADERS AWARD 

Candidates will gain an understanding of how to safely 

and knowledgeably introduce the basic fundamental skills 

of wheelchair basketball to young and novice players. 

Skills covered are: chair movement; dribbling; 

passing and receiving; and shooting, all part of the 

‘FUNdamental Skills Awards’ scheme for Wheelchair 

Basketball. 

Candidates will then be able to progress these skills 

into small sided games and gain an understanding of 

the rules of ‘Inclusive Zone Basketball’, and how to set 

up Inclusive Zone basketball festivals. 

6 HOUR COURSE 

• First hour in a classroom/meeting room and rest 

on court. 


COSTING 







See ‘Course Guidance’ document for cost 

breakdown: 


gbwba/assets/File/Guidance%20on%20 

hosting%20a%20Course%20-%20June%20 

2015.pdf 

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British Wheelchair Basketball 

Lead: Helen Lee 

Telephone: 01509 279900 

E-mail: courses@britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk 

1 

AGES 16+ 

GRADE 1 COACHING ASSISTANT 

This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to assist in 

the coaching and introduction of basic skills and the game 

play of wheelchair basketball to beginners and junior 

players. This award enables the Grade 1 Assistant Coach 

to assist a fully qualified Coach and deliver aspects of safe 

and fun coaching sessions under direct supervision. 

At the conclusion of the course the Coaching Assistant will: 

• Have knowledge and understanding of the core generic 

coaching skills; 

• Have an awareness of conducting a safe session; 

• Be able to plan a session introducing the FUNdamental 

skills of wheelchair basketball; 

• Be able to deliver a session introducing the FUNdamental 

skills of wheelchair basketball; 

• Progress FUNdamental skills of wheelchair basketball into 

small sided game situations; 

• Contribute to the evaluation of an activity session. 

2 DAYS, 8 HOURS PER DAY 

• Three hours in a classroom/meeting room and rest on court. 


COSTING 







See ‘Course Guidance’ document for cost breakdown: 

http://www.britishwheelchairbasketball.co.uk/gbwba/ 

assets/File/Guidance%20on%20hosting%20a%20 

Course%20-%20June%202015.pdf 

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British Wrestling Association 

E-mail: admin@britishwrestling.org 

Telephone: 0161 835 2112 

AGES 16-18 

YOUTH LEADER AWARD 

Practical learning on mats ensuring 

the delivery of safe wrestling games to 

primary schools BWA. 

1 DAY COURSE 

- Delivery by UKCCL2 qualified coach. 

COSTING 

£50 per candidate 


Delivery to be made with supervisor 

present (UKCCL1 or UKCCL2 Coach 

or PE teacher). 

AGES 16+ 

UKCCL1 WRESTLING AWARD 

Planning and preparation as part of ‘How to Coach’ 

modules including Health & Safety with basic technical 

elements of wresling. 

Classroom and mats over 6-8 weeks delivered by 

UKCC Tutor. Minimum of 8 participants for course to 

run. Must have both classroom and mat facilities. 

COSTING 



Minimum of 8 participants for course to run. Must 

have both classroom and mat facilities. 

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England & Wales Cricket Board 

Telephone: 020 7432 1200 

E-mail: 

feedback@ecb.co.uk 

NO AGE LIMIT * 

CRICKET ACTIVATOR 

*PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE OF SUFFICIENT MATURITY TO ASSIST OR LEAD IN 

RUNNING AN EVENT 

The course will help you identify, understand and then carry out the 

roles that make cricket happen and develop ideas to promote cricket 

in any community. 

An ideal course for anyone wishing to volunteer in any way in 

organising the game and it signposts to other opportunities to 

progress within cricket. 

After the workshop, you put the learning into practice by making 

cricket happen in your environment. 

6 HOURS LEARNING 

Course is predominantly 

practical, consisting of: 

• 4 hours face-to-face based 

upon the event that you will be 

involved in and 

• 2 hours further work which 

can be done between modules 

or by extending the face to 

face element. 

• Putting the learning into 

practice by leading or assisting 

in a cricket event. 

• Delivered by ECB tutor or 

by someone with Qualified 

Teacher Status supported by a 

cricket board community coach. 

COSTING 

£5 per candidate to cover costs of the workbook and t-shirt which 

every candidate receives. If an ECB tutor and hired facilities are 

used, these are additional costs. 

However where a suitably qualified teacher within the environment is 

used along with facilities which do not need hiring, costs can be kept 

to £5 per student. 


http://www.ecb.co.uk/development/coaching/courses/coachsupport-environment 

Courses are arranged through the local County Cricket Board. 

AGES 16+ 

COACH SUPPORT WORKER 

The Coach Support Worker course is ideal for someone 

who wants to help and support a qualified coach in the 

delivery and organisation of games and sessions. 

This vital role supports the coach to get players to start 

playing, keep them playing and help them get better. 

The course focuses on hands-on learning, allowing 

you to understand and put into practice how to make 

sessions safe; lead warm-ups and cool downs; and run 

different types of practice and games. 

APPROX 7 HOURS 

The course is highly practical, consisting of: 

• 2 x three hour modules mainly in sports hall or on 

sports field. 

• Approx. one hour, on-line safeguarding module. 

• Delivered by ECB tutor. 

COSTING 

£7.50 per candidate plus costs of Tutor (£25 per 

hour) and cost of any facilities such as sports hall 

which may need to be hired. 


http://www.ecb.co.uk/development/coaching/ 

courses/coach-support-environment 

Courses are arranged through the local County 

Cricket Board. 

DBS check required. 

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England Athletics 

Telephone: 0121 347 6543 

AGES 14+ 

LEADING ATHLETICS 

Leading Athletics is an exciting new leadership 

workshop for those looking to lead athletics activities 

for young athletes. 

Packed full of useful tips and ideas, this three hour 

workshop is supported by a Workbook, support 

resource and a series of Game Cards which aid 

delivery. All content comes in an interactive App. 

3 HOUR WORKSHOP 

An attendance based, certificated Leadership 

workshop, which introduces attendees to the basics of 

running, jumping and throwing. 

COSTING 

£550 per course for up to 24 delegates. 

Includes access to the App for all delegates. 


www.englandathletics.org/leading-athletics 

App based resource available to all delegates 

pre course. 

RUNWAY 

RUNWAY is a fun, weekly, school-based group running 

programme for young people, led by young people. 

RUNWAY was developed by England Athletics, in 

partnership with the Youth Sport Trust, following 

research with Key Stage 4 female students exploring 

their attitudes, motivations and behaviours in relation 

to running. In response to this insight, the programme 

was created to provide a non-competitive, social, 

inclusive running experience within the school 

environment, outside of lesson time. RUNWAY sessions 

are suitable for all abilities and all run leaders are fully 

trained by England Athletics. 

RUNWAY is being tested during the summer 2016 

school term and a comprehensive review will take 

place in August 2016 to assess its effectiveness of 

increasing running behaviour with this demographic 

group and its potential to be rolled out more widely. 

Subject to the outcomes of the review, this will sit 

within the RunTogether suite of products. 

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England Athletics 

Telephone: 0121 347 6543 

1 

AGES 14+ 

ASSISTANT OFFICIAL COURSE 

Anyone aged 14 or over interested in gaining an 

insight and introduction to the key areas of officiating 

that will enable them to assist at track and field 

meetings under the supervision of a qualified UKA 

Technical Official. 

This course will allow delegates to learn: 

• The responsibilities and role of an Assistant Official 

• Measuring and recording times and distance 

• Making, sharing and recording judgements 

• Ensuring safety and reporting concerns 

• Communicating with athletes and other officials 

• Following procedures and applying basic rules. 

4 HOURS COURSE 

Delivered as a single workshop of four hours in six 

sections with both theoretical and practical elements. 

Practical qualification based course with formal UKA 

licence once qualified. No assessment required, but 

evidence of supporting officials at track and field 

events is required to gain full qualification. 

COSTING 

£15 per person. £300 per closed course. 


http://www.englandathletics.org/englandathletics-officials/courses-and-bookings#asst 

AGES 14+ 

ATHLEACADEMY 

The new AthleACADEMY programme 

provides athletes aged 14+ with an 

opportunity to learn about the various 

roles available within the sport. 

Learn about coaching to volunteering 

and from club management to media 

and promotion via the completion of 

Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. 

Volunteers will be provided with their 

own workbook to log their hours and 

record their progression. 

• Due to launch 2016 

COURSE LENGTH 

Varies with the elements undertaken 

COSTING 



www.englandathletics.org/ 

england-athletics-news/ 

athleacademy--calling-all- 

athletes- 

AGES 16+ 

COACHING ASSISTANT 

By attending the Coaching Assistant 

course, you’ll have the knowledge and 

skills to deliver effective and engaging 

club sessions using task cards and 

session plans. 

Coaching Assistants will be insured to 

assist in the delivery of all aspects of a 

session but should be supervised by a 

qualified Coach at the same venue. 

2 DAYS COURSE 

Practical qualification based course 

with formal UKA licence once 

qualified. No assessment required. 

COSTING 

£245 per delegate (£185 if 

EA registered member or 

volunteering with affiliated club). 


Qualified to assist a fully qualified 

coach only. Fee now includes 

associated Athletics 365 App. 

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England Boxing 

Lead: Ron Tulley 

Telephone: 07515 333044 

E-mail: ron.tulley@englandboxing.org 

AGES 14+ 

JUNIOR BOXING ORGANISER (JBO) 

The JBO can be delivered as a stand-alone course or 

as a “bolt-on” for students who already hold a sports 

leaders UK qualification. 

JBO candidates are trained to deliver basic noncontact 

activities targeting KS2 students. The activities 

are the level 1 Sainsbury’s school games. Candidates 

also have to learn about local boxing clubs. 

2 HOURS – 1 FULL DAY 

Teachers who are already SLUK qualified tutors 

need to attend a short 2 hour workshop to familiarise 

themselves with the boxing specific aspects of 

the course. 

Teachers who are not SLUK tutors need to attend a 

full day. 

Training is offered by England Boxing staff. 

COSTING 

Tutor training: 

• Full day £50 • 2 hour boxing specific £20 

Candidate fees: 

• Full course £20 • Boxing unit bolt-on £12 


http://www.abae.co.uk/aba/index.cfm/education/ 

jbo-tutor-training/ 

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England Handball 

Lead: 

Miriam Beales 

Telephone: 01925 246482 

E-mail: 

coachingadmin@englandhandball.com 

miriam.beales@englandhandball.com 

AGES 14+ 

HANDBALL LEADER 

AWARD 

This award is for young people looking to 

support school games competition, or to assist 

junior coaching sessions. 

What will you learn? 

• The building blocks of the game, 

including passing, catching, attack and 

defence. 

• Ideas for drills, practices and small-sided 

games. 

• The skills to run your own junior 

competition. 

Four hours’ practical delivery with a 

England Handball approved tutor. 

COSTING 

£400 

Minimum number 14 and 

maximum 21. 


www.englandhandball.com 

AGES 14+ 

GIRLS4GOLD 

Girls4Gold is a leadership award for girls aged 

14+ who want to deliver handball sessions for 

women and girls. 


• How to make sessions fun, sociable and 

appealing to women and young girls. 

• Top tips to help build the confidence of 

participants. 

• How to help participants run their 

own festival. 

Four hours’ practical delivery. 

COSTING 

£400 


maximum 21. 



AGES 16+ 

1 ST 4SPORT 

LEVEL 1 HANDBALL 

COACHING AWARD 

The two-day course is for people aged 16 and 

over who are active within a community club 

environment, and assisting, or seeking to assist, 

active and more qualified coaches. 


The ‘who’, ‘what’ and ‘how’ of coaching 

players. 

• The movements, skills, and techniques 

required to play handball. 

• How to coach and develop movements 

and skills. 

• Basics of tactics, technique and 

officiating. 

The emphasis in on coaching 

junior players. 

COSTING 

£99 open course. 

£1,599 closed course and organiser 

provides the venue. 


maximum 21. 



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England Hockey 

Lead: Jo Duff 

Telephone: 07515 974455 

E-mail: Jo.duff@englandhockey.co.uk 

AGES 13+ * 

QUICKSTICKS LEADERSHIP AWARD 

*HOWEVER THE TUTOR CAN USE THEIR JUDGEMENT ON 

EACH CANDIDATE’S SUITABILITY 

A FREE course that provides resources to train young 

leaders in the delivery of Quicksticks, hockey’s 

introductory game for 7 to 11 year olds. 

The content and training provides a basic overview 

and introduction to each area of the game, and equips 

young leaders to operate under the supervision of a 

qualified teacher or coach. 

The course comprises of 4 modules: 

1. Delivering 2. Umpiring 

3. Managing 4. Festival Organising 

It can be delivered in two ways - either as a practical 

course (delivered by teachers) or taken online. 

All of the necessary materials and guidance docs are 

provided on the Quicksticks website – an interactive 

table is designed to signpost you to the various 

content, training and resources which are available 

to support the delivery of a Quicksticks leadership 

course. The aim is very much to provide the materials 

and content in a flexible way, so that the course can be 

structured and delivered to suit the needs of the group 

and the blocks of time available. 

COSTING 

Resources for 3 of the 4 modules are free. 

Quicksticks challenge cards are available to buy 

to support the delivery of Quicksticks module, at a 

cost of £35 per set. 


http://www.playquicksticks.co.uk/for-schools/ 

leadership/ 

AGES 14+ 

IN2HOCKEY LEADERSHIP AWARD 

A FREE course that provides resources to train young 

leaders in the delivery of In2Hockey, a fun and exciting 

game of hockey for 10 to 14 year olds. 

The content and training provides a basic overview 

and introduction to each area of the game, and equips 

young leaders to operate under the supervision of a 

qualified teacher or coach. 

The course comprises of 4 modules: 

1. Delivering 2. Umpiring 

3. Managing 4. Festival Organising 

It can be delivered in two ways - either as a practical 

course (delivered by teachers) or taken online. 

All of the necessary materials and guidance docs are 

provided on the In2Hockey website – an interactive 

table is designed to signpost you to the various 

content, training and resources which are available 

to support the delivery of an In2Hockey leadership 

course. The aim is very much to provide the materials 

and content in a flexible way, so that the course can be 

structured and delivered to suit the needs of the group 

and the blocks of time available. 

COSTING 

Resources for 2 of the 4 modules are free. 

In2Hockey challenge cards are available to buy 

to support the delivering In2Hockey module, at a 

cost of £54 per set. 

In2Hockey Umpiring cards are available to buy to 

support the Umpiring module at a cost of £12 per set. 


http://in2hockey.englandhockey.co.uk/SitePage. 

aspx?SitePageID=34 

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England Korfball 

Lead: 

Katherine Robinson 

Number: 0121 455 8270 

E-mail: 

education@sportstructures.com 

office@englandkorfball.co.uk 

AGES 16+ 

KORFBALL ACTIVATOR 

AWARD 

This course will allow learners to set up and lead safe 

and effective Korfball sessions within any environment. 

Learners will learn how to: 

• Facilitate Korfball activity for adults and young 

people. 

• Develop, promote and run Korfball activities and 

events to ensure high levels of participation. 

• Signpost people to participation opportunities in 

Korfball. 

• Facilitate a fun and safe participation session (meet, 

greet, administration, set up/take down equipment, 

risk assessment, etc). 

• Understand the basic rules of the sport and be able 

to undertake basic officiating roles. 

• Supervise and set up small group activities. 

2 

AGES 16+ 


COACHING KORFBALL 

The objective of the England Korfball Level 1 Coaching 

Award is to equip learners with the basic individual 

skills, techniques and rules of the game to support a 

more qualified coach. This course will help learners 

to develop their confidence in coaching Korfball, 

ensuring that the sessions they deliver are fun, 

inclusive and safe. 

Six hour course. 

COSTING 

From £70 per person 


www.englandkorfball.co.uk 

Three hour course. 

COSTING 

From £30 per person 


www.englandkorfball.co.uk 

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England Netball 

E-mail: info@englandnetball.co.uk 

Telephone: 01462 442344 

AGES 14-18 

YOUNG NETBALL ORGANISER 

The aim of this 6 hour course is to offer young people 

aged 14-18 years the opportunity to take the first step 

on the coaching, officiating or administration Netball 

ladder. 

It prepares them to organise safe, enjoyable and 

purposeful Netball sessions for 7-11 year olds, under 

the supervision of a teacher or coach. 


A 6 hour course, which can be delivered in bite size 

segments to fit within the curriculum. The course 

provides an introduction to coaching, officiating and 

competition administration. 

The course can be run by a teacher, level 2 coach or 

England Netball tutor. 

Between 12-24 students can attend the workshop. 

COSTING 

£130 for 15 student resources and a teacher pack. 

£8 for all additional resources. 


www.englandnetball.co.uk/make-the-game/ 

volunteers/young-netball-organiser-2/ 

AGES 12+ 

INTO OFFICIATING AWARD 

It is aimed at any budding umpire from 12 years of age 

and above; in either a school or a club setting. 

It’s the first step on the England Netball officiating 

pathway and prepares the learner for the other levels 

covering the basic rules of netball. 


The course element is in total 6 hours and this can 

be delivered in a number of ways to suit the school 

environment and demands e.g. 2 x 3 hour block. 

Any teacher that has QTS and completed the YUA 

or INTO orientation workshop can deliver the course. 

The course involves both written and practical 

assessment. 

COSTING 

INTO Officiating Award is a new resource and the 

final costing has not come yet been finalised. 

More details in September 2016. 


www.englandnetball.co.uk/netball-event/ 

officiating-award-course-17/ 

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England Netball 

E-mail: info@englandnetball.co.uk 

Telephone: 01462 442344 

AGES 14+ 

HIGH 5 WORKSHOP FOR 

TEACHERS AND COACHES 

No prior coaching experience is necessary. 

Aimed at primary school teachers and 

coaches of U11s delivering High 5. 

This workshop will allow attendees to learn 

more about the game of High 5, the skills 

involved and how to get High 5 up and 

running in their school or club. 


Three-hour practical workshop which is 

accompanied by a DVD covering the skills of 

the game; handy skills cards to use during 

sessions, High 5 rotation sheets, centre pass 

marker and score cards, and a rule book. 

COSTING 

£25 EN Affiliated Member 

£35 Non Affiliated Member 


www.englandnetball.co.uk/netballevent/high-5-workshop/ 

AGES 12-25 

PASS ON YOUR PASSION 

(POYP) 

It is for every young person aged 12-25 

that is actively volunteering in netball 

whether that’s as a coach, official, committee 

member, event helper, school team helper... 

the list is endless! 

This workshop will allow attendees to learn 

more about the game of High 5, the skills 

involved and how to get High 5 up and 

running in their school or club. 

AS MANY HOURS AS POSSIBLE OVER 2 YEARS 

A 2 year time frame is given to complete 

as many hours as possible. Members in an 

official position or England Netball staff can 

sign off the paperwork. 

COSTING 

Free 


http://www.englandnetball.co.uk/ 

make-the-game/volunteers/Pass_On_ 

Your_Passion 

1 

AGES 16+ 

UKCC LEVEL 1 

ASSISTANT COACH AWARD 

The course is for aspiring coaches who have a 

sound knowledge and experience of the netball 

game and an understanding of the rules. 

During the course participants will be expected 

to take part in the practical game of netball. 

2 DAY COURSE 

2 days’ attendance is required at the course 

itself (9am – 6pm each day). There is also a 

minimal amount of pre-course work to do 

and learners will need to practise a coaching 

session between days 1 and 2 of the course. 

COSTING 

£150 EN Affiliated Member 

£180 for Non Affiliated 


https://englandnetball.co.uk/ 

netball-event/level-1-assistant-coachqualification/ 

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England Squash 

Telephone: 0161 231 4499 

E-mail: gayle.pink@englandsquash.com 

AGES 14+ 

YOUNG LEADERS 

AWARD 

A 3 or 6 hour course for 14 

year olds and above to work as 

a leader/assistant to qualified 

squash coaches or teachers in a 

school or club environment. 

The award looks at using Mini 

Squash and the England Squash 

Game Cards as a resource to 

lead squash and racketball 

activities and games. 

3 OR 6 HOUR WORKSHOP 

Practical workshop including 

PowerPoint presentation and 

resource cards. 

COSTING 



0161 231 4499 

AGES 16+ 

SQUASH 101 

LEADER 

Training aims to increase 

knowledge, understanding 

and enthusiasm for squash and 

racketball and identify ways to 

increase squash participation. 

This is a practical course and 

suitable for people with no or 

limited knowledge of squash 

and racketball. Following this 

training you will be able to 

deliver Squash 101 – our new 

participation programme, 

box leagues, social nights, 

competitions and tournaments. 




COSTING 

Not yet confirmed. 


0161 231 4499 

AGES 16+ 

ENGLAND SQUASH 

PARTICIPATION 

COACH AWARD 

A one day course designed to 

provide learners with the required 

‘How to Coach’ and ‘What to 

Coach’ skills to increase squash 

participation and deliver group 

coaching sessions independently 

to adult beginners, young people 

and developing players. 

Practical course including 


resource cards 

COSTING 

Not yet confirmed. 


0161 231 4499 

AGES 18+ 

TEACHERS AWARD 

A 3 hour workshop for teachers, 

trainee teachers and AOTTS 

wishing to introduce important 

generic sport and squash specific 

skills in a fun and inclusive school 

environment (curriculum and 

extra curriculum time), without 

the need for a squash court. 





COSTING 



0161 231 4499 

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English Lacrosse 

Lead: Nik Roberts 

Telephone: 0161 974 7757 

E-mail: n.roberts@englishlacrosse.co.uk 

AGES 14-18 

LACROSSE ACTIVATOR 

The English Lacrosse Activator courses is practical 

based training which will prepare the learner for 

helping run a session and understand how to set and 

support practice lacrosse activity. 

What does it enable you to do? 

• Set up a safe practical session 

• Introduction to communication skills 

• An awareness of individual skills and techniques 

• Supervise effectively during the practice session 

Does it count towards a coaching course if I decide to 

go further? 

• Yes, it can be used towards a Level 1 Award in 

Coaching Lacrosse. 

4 HOUR COURSE 

- Tutor lead practical course. 

COSTING 

£25 


www.englishlacrosse.co.uk 

44

Exercise Movement and 

Dance Partnership 

Telephone: 01403 266000 

E-mail: 

info@emduk.org 

2 

AGES 16+ 

LEVEL 2 

CERTIFICATE IN 

DANCE FITNESS 

LEADERSHIP 

This course is ideal for those 

who want to begin their career in 

dance leadership and potentially 

progress to teaching dance 

fitness independently. 

This qualification prepares 

responsible, motivated and 

confident learners who can lead 

safe, purposeful and enjoyable 

dance fitness sessions. 

59 GUIDED LEARNING HOURS 

The Level 2 Certificate in 

Dance Fitness Leadership will 

take approximately 59 guided 

learning hours to deliver. This 

includes 15 hours during which 

learners will demonstrate 

their leadership. 

COSTING 

£41 per learner 


http://www.sportsleaders. 

org/courses/qualifications/ 

qcf-qualifications/level-2- 

certificate-in-dance-fitnessleadership/information/ 

AGES 16+ 

DANCE ACTIVATOR 

WORKSHOP 

The Dance Activator course 

provides an opportunity for 

volunteers, young people, youth/ 

community workers and sports 

coaches and leaders who want to 

provide basic dance sessions to 

peers or young people. 

It provides an understanding of 

basic dance movements needed 

to participate in dance, exploring 

elements of Street Dance, 

Cheerleading and Just Jhoom. 


The 3 hour workshop will allow 

learners to introduce supervised 

dance activities to young people 

into a community setting. 

COSTING 

£30 per learner 


http://www.streetgames. 

org/dance-activator 

2 

AGES 18+ 

LEVEL 2 FITNESS 

INSTRUCTING 

EXERCISE TO MUSIC 

QUALIFICATION 

If you’re looking to enter the 

world of instructing group exercise 

then this is the qualification for 

you. Exercise to Music will teach 

you how to focus your classes 

on conditioning with less of the 

fancy footwork. 

Provides individuals with the 

skills and knowledge to safely 

plan and deliver exciting group 

exercise classes to a variety of 

participants. Plus it opens doors 

to delivering at a variety of 

fitness establishments. 

4 DAYS + 2 DAYS ASSESMENT 

Online and guided learning, 

4 days attendance doing 

practical and theoretical 

sessions, plus 2 assessment days. 

COSTING 

£499 


http://www.emdacademy.org/ 

whats-available/exercise-tomusic-qualification 

2 

AGES 18+ 

LEVEL 2 

DANCE FITNESS 

QUALIFICATION 

This unique Level 2 Dance Fitness 

Qualification is the perfect way to 

launch your career in the dance 

fitness industry. It teaches you how 

to combine creative choreography 

and effective fitness training so you 

can offer an unforgettable class for 

your participants. 

Combining both the Level 2 

Exercise to Music and the Level 

2 Exercise Movement and Dance 

certificate, this qualification will 

set you out from the crowd. 

4 DAYS + 2 DAYS ASSESMENT 

Online and guided learning, 

4 days attendance doing 

practical and theoretical 

sessions, plus 2 assessment days. 

COSTING 

£549 


http://www.emdacademy. 

org/whats-available/dance- 

fitness-qualification- 

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The Football Association 

Number: 0800 169 1863 

E-mail: info@thefa.com 

AGES 12-14 

FA JUNIOR FOOTBALL 

LEADERS AWARD 

This course provides a basic introduction to leadership 

skills required when involved in football. 

2 

AGES 14-19 

LEVEL 2 AWARD IN LEADERSHIP 

THROUGH FOOTBALL (QCF) 

The Level 2 Award in Leadership through Football 

(QCF) is an exciting qualification that will enable 

young people to develop Leadership skills through 

supporting the development of grass-roots football. 

The course will primarily introduce 4 areas: 

• Assisting Football Activity Sessions 

• An introduction to refereeing 

• Supporting with the running of a team 

• Organising Football Events 


The course can be delivered by: 

- Qualified Practicing Secondary Physical Education 

Specialist (QTS) 

or 

- FA Youth Award Tutor 

or 

- Holder of the CCF Level 2 and FA Youth Award 

Module 1 and Generic Tutor Training (GTT) or 

Developing the Developer (DTD) 

N.B. All must attend and FA course familiarisation, 

which are delivered by County Football Associations. 

COSTING 

Cost varies depending upon location. 

Cost of the course learner pack is £10.50 


Contact your County Football Association 

http://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/ 

who-we-are/county-fas 

Learners completing the qualification will be 

introduced to a number of leadership roles including: 

• Leading Football Activity Sessions 

• Refereeing Small-sided Games 

• Working with Small-sided Teams in Football 

• Contributing to the Organisation and Delivery of a 

Football Event for Young People. 


Delivery of the qualification will be led by individual(s) 

holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and are 

practicing Physical Education specialists who have 

undergone an appropriate (FA-led) induction into the 

delivery of the qualification or by licensed FA Tutors 

who have undergone specialist inductions specific to 

this qualification (further details are available in the 

Qualification Specification). 

COSTING 

Fees for the qualifications are available on 

application to 1st4sport and are charged per 

learner, providing registration, learner resources, 

external verifier visit and certification for the 

qualification. 


www.1st4sportqualifications.com 

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Goalball UK 

Lead: Kathryn Fielding 

Telephone: 07795 263642 

E-mail: kathryn@goalballuk.com 

AGES 14+ 

SCHOOL LEADERS 

AWARD 

The Goalball School Leaders 

Award has been written in 

partnership with the Youth Sport 

Trust (YST). 

It is primarily for community 

sports coaches, PE staff and/or 

young leaders and covers the 

basic coaching and officiating 

skills so that candidates can 

then deliver introductory 

sessions and tournaments. 

4 HOUR COURSE 

Entirely practical based course 

with no formal assessment. 

Delivered by a Goalball 

UK tutor. 

COSTING 

£300 per course 

(maximum of 15 leaders) 

or £30 per person 

(minimum of 8 leaders). 


http://www.goalballuk. 

com/the-sport/coaching/ 

AGES 16+ 

GOALBALL 

LEADERS AWARD 

The Goalball Leaders Award is a 

standalone qualification that is 

accredited by Goalball UK. 

It is primarily for coaches who 

are going to be working with 

blind and partially sighted 

players in a competitive club 

environment. 

6 HOUR COURSE 

Entirely practical based course 

with no formal assessment. 

Delivered by a Goalball 

UK tutor. 

COSTING 


(maximum of 15 leaders) 

or £50 per person 

(minimum of 8 leaders). 


http://www.goalballuk. 

com/the-sport/coaching/ 

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Golf Foundation 

Lead: Martin Crowder 

Telephone: 01992 449830 

E-mail: martin@golf-foundation.org 

AGES 14+ 

SCHOOL GAMES 

ACTIVATOR 

This workshop is tailored to young 

leaders who are supporting the delivery 

of a Tri Golf Skills or a StreetGolf Sixes 

format using our adapted equipment. 

The delivery can be customised 

dependent on the focus of the county 

for School Games. 

Leaders will learn to set up, deliver, and 

score the 2 formats. 

2 HOUR COURSE 

All practical with reference to the manual, 

throughout the course. 

The workshop can be tailored dependent 

on the focus of the county for School 

Games. 

COSTING 

£150 course cost (up to 20 leaders) 

or £15 per person (minimum of 8 

required) 


www.golf-foundation.org 

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Parkour UK 

Lead: Eugene Minogue 

Telephone: 020 3544 5834 

E-mail: info@parkour.uk 

AGES 8+ 

PARKOUR UK UNIT AWARDS: 

PARKOUR/FREERUNNING (UNIT 1) 

PARKOUR/FREERUNNING (UNIT 2) 

ACHIEVING AWARD (Participating) - Accomplished 

successfully, especially by means of exertion, skill and 

practice of Parkour/Freerunning. 

Through practical instruction the participant 

will learn and develop basic skills fundamental to 

the art of Parkour/Freerunning. The participant will 

learn and practise their skills in a supervised and 

controlled environment. 

UNIT 1 - MIN 3 SESSIONS UNIT 2 - MIN 6 SESSIONS 

Must be delivered by: 

- Parkour UK 1st4sport Level 1 Award (under the 

supervention of a Level 2) and/or Level 2 Certificate in 

Coaching Parkour/Freerunning (QCF) qualified coach 

(under the supervention of a Level 2) or 

- Parkour UK 1st4sport Introductory and/or 

Intermediate Award in Teaching parkour/Freerunning 

qualified Teacher (QTS) qualified Teacher. 

COSTING 

£20 Registration Fee £12 Per Unit Certificate 

+ Coaching/Teaching Costs 


http://parkour.uk/qualifications/participating/ 

AGES 14+ 

PARKOUR UK 1ST4SPORT LEVEL 

1 AWARD FOR ACTIVATORS 

[PARKOUR/FREERUNNING] (RQF) 

The objective of the Parkour UK 1st4sport Level 

1 Award for Activators [Parkour/Freerunning] is 

designed to provide benefit to learners on the basis 

that it prepares them for deployment as an activator in 

Parkour/Freerunning. 

Successful achievement of the qualification will 

enable activators to organise and facilitate Parkour/ 

Freerunning activities. It does not provide competence 

to coach, teach or instruct Parkour/Freerunning 

activities. The qualification is designed to support 

community development, with the aspiration to be able 

to tackle deprivation, radicalisation, physical inactivity 

and social exclusion; supporting health, wellbeing and 

participation initiatives. 

Full details and an overview on the course can be 

found at http://parkour.uk/qualifications/activators/ 

COSTING 

£120 per learner (discounts available for schools). 


http://parkour.uk/qualifications/activators/ 

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Parkour UK 

Lead: Eugene Minogue 

Telephone: 020 3544 5834 

E-mail: info@parkour.uk 

1 

AGES 16+ 

PARKOUR UK 1ST4SPORT 


COACHING PARKOUR/ 

FREERUNNING (QCF) 

ASSISTANT COACH (Sport) – Process of 

guided improvement and development in 

the sport of Parkour at identifiable stages 

of athlete development. 

Pre-requisites: 

• Emergency First Aid 

• SCUK Safeguarding 

3 DAY COURSE 

10 HOURS POST COURSE COACHING LOG 


- Parkour UK accredited tutor/assessor 

COSTING 

£360 per learner (discounts available 

for Parkour UK members) 


www.parkouruk.org/qualifications/ 

coaching 

2 

AGES 16+ 

PARKOUR UK YMCA 

AWARDS LEVEL 2 

CERTIFICATE IN 

INSTRUCTING PARKOUR/ 

FREERUNNING FITNESS 

TRAINING (QCF) 

INSTRUCTING (Fitness) - Improving 

and/or maintaining physical fitness 

through Parkour. 

4 DAY COURSE 

POST COURSE LEARNING AND 

ON-LINE ASSESSMENT 

1 DAY FINAL ASSESSMENT 



COSTING 





instructing 

2 

AGES 18+ 

PARKOUR UK 1ST4SPORT 

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN 

COACHING PARKOUR/ 

FREERUNNING (QCF) 

COACH (Sport) – Process of guided 

improvement and development in the 

sport of Parkour at identifiable stages of 

athlete development. 

Pre-requisites: 

• Parkour UK 1st4sport level 1 Award in 

Coaching Parkour/Freerunning 

5 DAY COURSE 

20 SESSION POST COURSE 

COACHING LOG 

1 DAY FINAL ASSESSMENT 



COSTING 



+ £160 assessment fee 



coaching 

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Rounders England 

Lead: Siân Barnett / Kathryn Barker 

Telephone: 0114 248 0357 

E-mail: enquiries@roundersengland.co.uk 

AGES 14+ 

ROUNDERS 


The Rounders Young Leaders Award is aimed at 

students in Year 9 and over (14+ years) who have 

completed a minimum of 1 module of the 

Sports Leader Award. 

This 6 hour course builds on the skills already gained 

during the Sports Leader Award. 

The course will enable a Rounders Young Leader to 

lead rounders sessions in the presence of a suitably 

qualified coach or teacher. 

6 HOUR COURSE 

Mainly practical course with some theory. Also 

incorporates the Preliminary Umpire Test paper to 

conclude award. 

- Delivered by an approved Rounders England Tutor 

Minimum 14, maximum 20 per course. 


Classroom and 4-badminton court sports 

hall required. 

COSTING 

£35 pp 


Contact: education@sportstructures.com 

www.roundersengland.co.uk/get-involved/ 

leadership/young-leaders-award/ 

AGES 14+ 

PRELIMINARY UMPIRE 

This is the first award within the 

Umpiring Pathway. 

The course will provide you with an 

introduction to umpiring and the skills to 

enable you to start to officiate at matches 

and events. 

3 HOUR COURSE 

Mainly practical course with some theory, 

including the test paper. 

- Delivered by an approved Rounders 

England Tutor 

Minimum of 12, maximum of 20 per course. 




COSTING 

£30 pp 


Contact: education@sportstructures.com 

www.roundersengland.co.uk/getinvolved/umpire/about-preliminaryumpire/ 

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Rounders England 

Lead: Siân Barnett / Kathryn Barker 

Telephone: 0114 248 0357 

E-mail: enquiries@roundersengland.co.uk 

AGES 16+ 

INTERMEDIATE UMPIRE 

AGES 16+ 

UKCC LEVEL 1 – 

ASSISTANT COACH 

1 It prepares learners to undertake a theory test showing 

a high level of knowledge of the rules. The course will 

also give practical instruction and demonstration of 

To provide you with an introduction 

game control. 

to the principles and practices of 

• Ability to control the game 

coaching safe and ethical rounders 

activities to adults and young people. 

• Understanding and implementation of rules 

• Competence to fulfil all the duties of a Rounders 

England Umpire. 

3.5 HOUR COURSE 

Mainly practical course with some theory. Completion 

of a test paper post-course, 4 match log book to be 

completed and a final field test all to be completed 

within one year of the course date. 

- Delivered by an approved Rounders England Tutor. 

Minimum of 12, maximum of 20 per course. 

The qualification will help you to 

understand how to deliver aspects 

of coaching sessions, normally under 

direct supervision of more qualified 

coaches. 

2 DAY INDOOR COURSE 

Complete a Portfolio that includes 

on-course and home study tasks. 

- Delivered by an approved Rounders 

England Tutor. 

Minimum of 10, maximum of 

12 per course. 


Classroom and 4-badminton 

court sports hall required. 

COSTING 

£199 pp 


Contact: education@ 

sportstructures.com 

www.roundersengland.co.uk/getinvolved/coach/ukcc-level-1/ 

This course leads on from the Preliminary Umpire award. 




COSTING 

£60 pp 


Pre-requisites to attend 

• Aged 16 and over 

• If under 18 hold the Preliminary Umpire Award 

OR be able to provide evidence of knowledge 

and experience 

• If over 18 be a PE Teacher or other role involving 

related skills OR be able to provide evidence of 

knowledge and experience 

Contact: www.roundersengland.co.uk/getinvolved/umpire/intermediate-umpire/ 

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Royal Life Saving Society UK 

Telephone: 0300 3230 096 

E-mail: info@rlss.org.uk 

AGES 8-12 

ROOKIE LIFEGUARD 

Rookie Lifeguard awards are the 

junior awards from RLSS UK. 

The awards introduce children to 

water safety and alternative safe 

aquatic play through survival, 

rescue and sports skills as well 

as life support and water safety 

elements. 

8-10 HOUR COURSES 

Series of practical courses 

(some classroom based some 

pool based). 

- Delivered by a Rookie Instructor. 

COSTING 

£1.65 per candidate. 

Tutor costs (teachers or 

coaches can attend a course 

to deliver normally between 

£50 and £60). 


http://www.rlss.org.uk/ 

awards-activities/rookielifeguard/ 

AGES 12+ 

SURVIVE & SAVE 

INCLUDING 

LIFESAVING SPORT 

RLSS UK’s Survive & Save 

Programme is the lifesaving awards 

programme for teens and adults. 

The awards are challenging but 

fun to complete and are arranged 

into Bronze, Silver and Gold levels 

to ensure continued development 

of lifesaving skills. 


Practical and theory courses 

teaching lifesaving rescue, selfrescue, 

survival, lifesaving sport 

skills and also develop swimming 

ability and fitness. 

- Delivered by a Lifesaving 

Instructor. 

COSTING 

£15 per candidate. 

Tutor costs (teachers or 

coaches can attend a course 

to deliver normally between 

£70 and £80). 



awards-activities/surviveand-save/ 

AGES 12+ 

TIMEKEEPERS 

This dry award will equip 

candidates with the necessary skills 

to fulfil the role of a Timekeeper at 

lifesaving sport events. 

3 HOUR COURSE 

Practical and theory courses 

teaching lifesaving rescue, selfrescue, 

survival, lifesaving sport 

skills and also develop swimming 

ability and fitness. 

- Delivered by a Lifesaving 

Instructor. 

COSTING 


School teachers and coaches 

can deliver this course – 

distance learning pack £10. 


www.rlssdirect.co.uk 

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Royal Life Saving Society UK 

Telephone: 0300 3230 096 

E-mail: info@rlss.org.uk 

AGES 12+ 

YOUNG LEADERS 

The Young Leaders Award is RLSS 

UK’s introductory leadership award 

(aimed at young people aged 12 

years or over). 

AGES 16+ 

COMMUNITY 

INSTRUCTOR 

Gives teachers, coaches and 

students the skills to deliver the 

community Life Support Workshops. 

AGES 16+ 

ROOKIE 

INSTRUCTOR 

Allows teachers, coaches and 

students to deliver the Rookie 

Lifeguard Programme. 

AGES 17+ 

LIFESAVING 

INSTRUCTOR 

Allows teachers and coaches to 

deliver the Survive and Save 

awards programme. 

The award provides young 

people with a great opportunity to 

develop fundamental leadership 

skills in a safe, familiar environment 

alongside a qualified Trainer. 

6 HOUR COURSE 

Practical element 

- Delivered by a Young Leader 

Tutor (teachers and coaches 

need to complete a distance 

training pack to deliver, for cost 

see below). 

COSTING 

From £7.50 per candidate. 

Training Pack to deliver - 

£12.50. 

Equips candidates with the 

necessary skills to assist adults 

who have stopped breathing, are 

choking, or are suffering from a 

heart attack. 

4½ HOUR COURSE 

Practical and theory elements. 

- Delivered by Lifesaving 

Instructor Tutor. 

COSTING 


Tutor cost (depending on area). 



awards-activities/ 

Two options – 

1. Instructor Course 

2. Approved Prior Learning 

6 HOUR COURSE 

- Delivered by a RLSS UK 


COSTING 

£45 per Instructor. 



awards-activities/rookielifeguard/ 

Instructor Course. 


- Delivered by a RLSS UK 


COSTING 

£70 + per candidate. 



awards-activities/surviveand-save/ 


www.rlssdirect.co.uk 

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Rugby Football League 

Lead: Rugby League Learning 

Telephone: 0113 237 5523 

E-mail: contact@rugbyleaguelearning.org 

2 

AGES 12+ 

LEVEL 2 AWARD 

IN REFEREEING 

RUGBY LEAGUE 

The L2ARRL is designed for 

anyone over 12 years of age who 

is looking to start on the match 

officials pathway. 

The course is suitable for 

parents, volunteers and those 

with limited experience of 

the game and refereeing. It is 

recommended that if you are 

going to referee you undertake 

this course. This vocational 

qualification is seen as the first 

rung on the refereeing ladder. 

COURSE 

E- learning with final practical 

assessments. 

COSTING 


(£40 for under 16s) 


For more information, 

contact Rugby League 

Learning. 

AGES 14+ 

RUGBY LEAGUE 

LEADERS AWARD 

This fully interactive teaching/ 

learning resource delivers a selfcertificated 

award to students 

in Year 10 and 11 or in Further 

Education. 

The Award enables learners 

to become event leaders with 

a view to developing further 

volunteer opportunities in 

rugby league. 

6 SESSIONS 

Run over 6 sessions, by the end 

of the final session learners 

are able to plan, organise and 

deliver a coaching festival in a 

safe environment and review 

the event. 

COSTING 


(up to 30 students) 


http://www.rugby-league. 

com/the_rfl/rugby_league_ 

learning 

1 

AGES 16+ 

UKCC LEVEL 1 

The L1ACRL is designed for those 

who are looking for an introduction 

to working with groups of children, 

junior rugby league teams, or for 

parents of children in junior rugby 

league teams who want to get 

more involved. 

The course is suitable for 

those with limited experience 

of the game and coaching. It 

is recommended that if you 

are going to coach children 

you attend this course. This 

vocational qualification is 

seen as the first rung on the 

coaching ladder. 


Classroom and practical. 

COSTING 



http://www.rugby-league. 

com/get_involved/coach/ 

coaching_courses/level_1 

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Rugby Football League 

Lead: Rugby League Learning 

Telephone: 0113 237 5523 

E-mail: contact@rugbyleaguelearning.org 

2 

AGES 16+ 

LEVEL 2 NVQ 

CERTIFICATE IN ACTIVITY 

LEADERSHIP 

The RFL Education (College) Level 2 NVQ 

is designed for young people (over 16 

years of age) who have already engaged, 

or would like to know more about, the 

game of rugby league. 

This is a formally recognised qualification 

with a minimum 30 credit value. 

COURSE 

Evidence based on delivery of an 

activity programme (6 week festival 

environment) in a primary Rugby League 

environment. 

COSTING 

£60 awarding body registration 


Contact Rugby League Learning 

AGES 12+ 

AN INTRODUCTION 

TO THE PRINCIPLES 

AND PRACTICE OF 

REFEREEING RUGBY 

LEAGUE 

An overview of refereeing in rugby 

league and the skills required by aspiring 

match officials. 

COURSE 

You must complete the free of charge 

online Laws of the Game module to 

complete. Some classroom delivery and 

practical assessments. 

COSTING 



http://www.rugby-league.com/ 

get_involved/match_officials/ 

becoming_a_match_official 

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Rugby Football Union 

Telephone: 0871 222 2120 

E-mail: enquiries@therfu.com 

AGES 9-11 

ENGLAND RUGBY 

KS2 PLAYGROUND 

LEADERS AWARD 

The England Rugby KS2 

playground leaders course 

develops children who can safely 

and effectively organise and 

manage safe, effective playground 

rugby with their peers. 

Through the use of the Core 

Values of rugby union and touch 

rugby students will learn how to 

deliver positive play, enabling 

their peers to have an enjoyable 

experience whilst developing 

their physical, personal and 

social skills. 


Mixture of classroom delivery 

and interactive tasks, scenarios 

and practical. 

- Course to be delivered by 

Teachers. 

COSTING 

Free – Downloaded from 

website. 


http://www.englandrugby. 

com/my-rugby/education/ 

schools/primary/studentdevelopment/ 

AGES 11-14 

ENGLAND RUGBY 

KS3 YOUNG 

LEADERS AWARD 

Students participating in 

this course will develop as 

independent learners who are 

able to safely and effectively plan 

and deliver non-contact rugby 

union to their peers. 

They will learn to lead informal 

Touch Rugby at lunchtimes, 

enabling their peers to have an 

enjoyable experience. 





Can be delivered as: 

6 x 1 hour sessions, 1 day or 

2 x ½ day sessions 


Teachers. 

COSTING 


website. 




schools/secondary/studentdevelopment/ 

1 

AGES 14-16 

ENGLAND RUGBY 

KS4 LEVEL 1 

LEADERS AWARD 

Participating in this course will 

develop independent learners 

who are able to safely and 

effectively plan and deliver 

non-contact rugby union to 

their peers. 

They will also be able to plan and 

deliver rugby events such as tag 

rugby festivals and coaching to 

younger pupils. 

6 HOURS COURSE (PLUS 2 

HOURS EVENT PLANNING) 




Can be delivered as: 

6 x 1 hour sessions, 1 day or 

2 x ½ day sessions 


Teachers. 

COSTING 


website. 




schools/secondary/studentdevelopment/ 

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Rugby Football Union 

Telephone: 0871 222 2120 

E-mail: enquiries@therfu.com 

1 

AGES 14+ 

OLD MUTUAL WEALTH KIDS 

FIRST REFEREEING CHILDREN 

AGES 14+ 

RUGBY READY 

Entry point for coaches and a 

prerequisite for UKCC Level 1 or 2. 

World Rugby (IRB) Rugby Ready 

course aims to educate, aid and 

support players, coaches and 

match officials on the importance 

of sufficient preparation for training 

and playing in order for rugby 

to be played and enjoyed while 

reducing the risk of serious injury. 

3 HOUR COURSE 

20% classroom delivery and 

interactive tasks; 80% practical. 

COSTING 

£5 (Min. Age: 14*) 



com/my-rugby/coaches/ 

This course has been designed specifically for 

those who wish to start their refereeing career, 

refereeing children (U7 to U13). 

This course will provide you with a solid basis on 

which you can continue to build and improve your 

skills as a referee. By the end of the course the 

delegates will: 

• Identify the qualities of a good referee 

• Identify the key requirements 

of refereeing children 

• Identify the required behaviours, attitudes, skills 

and knowledge of an effective children’s referee 

• Identify and practice key skills in a practical 

situation. 

3 HOUR COURSE 

The course is a mixture of practical and classroom 

based activities. 

Mandatory Pre-course Tasks: 

1. Refereeing Children Test found at My Rugby 

Academy - www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/ 

2. Refereeing Children Pre-course Questionnaire 

which is sent to delegates following course 

booking. 

3. Complete World Rugby (IRB) online Rugby 

Ready course. 

COSTING 

£5 (Min. Age: 14*) 


http://www.englandrugby.com/my-rugby/ 

referees/courses/ 

1 

AGES 16+ 

UKCC LEVEL 1 

INTRODUCING 

CHILDREN TO 

RUGBY UNION 

Entry point for coaches of Mini/ 

Midi Players (U7 to U13). 

Provides those working with 

children with the knowledge, 

skills and attributes essential 

to developing children’s social, 

personal, physical and mental 

skills through the technical and 

tactical aspects of the game of 

Rugby Union. 

3 DAYS (PLUS HOME STUDY 

TASKS OF 6HRS MINIMUM) 

30% classroom delivery and 

interactive tasks; 70% practical 

assessment via competency 

sign off. 

COSTING 

£115 



com/my-rugby/coaches/ 

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Table Tennis England 

Lead: Greg Yarnall 

Telephone: 01908 208860 

E-mail: greg.yarnall@tabletennisengland.co.uk 

AGES 16+ 

TEACHERS AWARD 

This award is suitable for 

qualified, student teachers or 

teaching assistants and it is 

mainly a practical course and 

provides an introduction to 

table tennis with ideas of how 

to engage students through 

coaching fun activities and 

games. 

The learning programme is 

intended to be flexible to suit the 

needs of the target audience. 

3 HOUR COURSE 

COSTING 

£350 for up to 12 people, 

plus £30 for every additional 

person up to a maximum of 

16 people. 


https://tabletennisengland. 

co.uk/organise/schools/ 

courses-for-schools/ 

AGES 14+ 

YOUNG OFFICIALS 

AWARD 

This course covers how to 

organise and deliver a wide 

variety of competition formats, 

which can be used in schools 

and clubs such as: Butterfly Skills 

Circuit, top table, ladder and 

group/knockout competitions. 

4 HOUR COURSE 

COSTING 




16 people. 





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Table Tennis England 

Lead: Greg Yarnall 

Telephone: 01908 208860 

E-mail: greg.yarnall@tabletennisengland.co.uk 

AGES 14+ 

TT NETWORKER 

AWARD 

AGES 14+ 

JUNIOR UMPIRE 

AWARD 

This award can be used in a school or 

community setting to improve children’s 

understanding of the rules of the game and to 

begin their journey on the officiating pathway. 

Umpiring can be the most rewarding and 

enjoyable experience. Opportunities to 

use umpiring skills are available in school 

competitions, clubs, leagues and in many 

competitions across England. The ambitious 

can umpire abroad at international matches, 

World Championships and even at the 

Olympic Games. 

A Table Tennis England qualified coach/umpire 

or a teacher are able to run the JUA and mark 

the test papers. 

3-6 HOUR COURSE 

COSTING 

£4 per individual completing. 


https://tabletennisengland.co.uk/ 

organise/schools/courses-for-schools/ 

This practically based course 

aimed at 15-19 year olds can 

be delivered as a bolt on to 

the Community Sports Leaders 

Award (CSLA), or as a standalone 

course. 

The course aims are to: 

• Enable Young TT Networkers 

(leaders) to organise safe, 

enjoyable and purposeful Table 

Tennis activities aimed primarily 

at young people. 

• Provide a lead into Table 

Tennis coaching, organising 

competitions, umpiring, table 

tennis development and an 

awareness of table tennis for all. 

6 HOUR COURSE 

COSTING 




16 people. 





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Tchoukball UK 

Lead: Janine Lesiak 

Telephone: 07886 726433 

E-mail: Janine.lesiak@tchoukball.org.uk 

AGES 11-16 

TCHOUKBALL YOUNG LEADERS 

AWARD 

This course is ideal for students already involved in 

leadership and want to develop their knowledge in a 

new alternative sport. 

The course is 3-4 hours long and only requires an indoor 

sports facility. Students will be taught all the key rules 

needed to play a game and how to organise a tchoukball 

competition. They will develop the skills of shooting, 

defending and sliding in order to plan a small session 

for others. 

4 HOUR COURSE 

There are 2 models: 

1. We can supply a qualified tutor to deliver the course in 

a morning or afternoon session. 

2. A coach or teacher who has the recognised Tchoukball 

Level 1 Coach award can deliver the course and this 

includes a discount to the overall cost. 

COSTING 

£25 per person. A discount is available if delivered 

by model 2. Both models include a young leaders 

pack, certificate and tchoukball whistle. All 

equipment is provided by the tutor for model 1. 


www.tchoukball.org.uk/young-leaders or email 

janine.lesiak@tchoukball.org.uk to book or for more 

information. 

1 

AGES 16+ 

LEVEL 1 COACH AWARD 

Tchoukball is a 7-a-side indoor game that is 100% 

inclusive for everyone playing. 

This is an ideal course for anyone who wants to develop 

their knowledge in an exciting sport suitable for all. 

This practical course provides you with all the key skills, 

rules and tactics required to coach a youth or adult team. 

It also includes how to introduce tchoukball to beginners 

for the first time as well as strategies to adapt the game 

for a variety of learners. Tchoukball is easy to learn and 

everyone will be able to play a game within 15 minutes. 

4 HOUR COURSE 

This course can be delivered in a morning or afternoon 

only requiring a meeting room and sports hall. 

• The course starts with a short 15 minute presentation by 

the tutor including video footage. The remainder of the 

course is delivered practically. 

• All equipment is provided by the tutor at no additional 

cost and all tutors are qualified by Tchoukball UK NGB. 

COSTING 

£50 per candidate. However, discounts are available 

if a sports hall is provided free of charge. Each 

candidate is provided with a full coaching resource 

pack and course certificate. 


www.tchoukball.org.uk or email janine.lesiak@ 

tchoukball.org.uk to book or for more information. 

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Tennis Foundation 

Telephone: 020 8487 7000 

E-mail: info@tennisfoundation.org.uk 

AGES 13+ 

TENNIS LEADERS 

Tennis Leaders is the first step on the tennis and sport 

career pathway for volunteering and, potentially, paid 

employment. Tennis Leaders is aimed at 13 years plus 

and the content is suitable for pupils and older juniors 

just starting out through to adult volunteers. 

There are five Tennis Leader modules: 

• Introduction to Tennis (3 hours) 

• Volunteering at your tennis venue (2 hours) 

• Leading a practice session (2 hours) 

• Helping at your school (2 hours) 

• Helping at a competition (2 hours) 

5 MODULES (TOTAL OF 11 HOURS) 

Tennis Leaders can be delivered by qualified and active 

teachers as well as Licensed and Registered Coaches 

(UKCC Level 3 upwards) without the need to go on any 

specific training. 

COSTING 

The Tennis Leader student workbook and tutor 

guides can be ordered by coaches and teachers 

FREE OF CHARGE through your local LTA 

Regional office. 

All Tennis Leaders also receive a free t-shirt and 

certificates for all of the modules they complete. 


www.tennisfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/ 

uploads/2016/07/Tennis-Leader-TUTOR- 

Workbook.pdf 

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Tennis Foundation 

Telephone: 020 8487 7000 

E-mail: info@tennisfoundation.org.uk 

AGES 16+ 

COMPETITION 

ORGANISER 

COURSE 

Competition Organisers are 

the people that organise local 

tennis competitions and will 

be involved before, during 

and after the competition. 

3 HOUR COURSE 

This course is 3 hours long 

and at the end of the session 

you will be prepared to 

confidently deliver your first 

competition and assist a 

club, coach or committee in 

planning competitions. 

- Courses are run locally 

through each region by an 

LTA approved tutor. 

- Upon completion, you can 

progress to the 2 day Referee 

Course (ages 16+) 

COSTING 

The course costs £25 and 

you will be given a toolkit 

to help you start running 

competitions. 


http://www3.lta.org. 

uk/volunteers-officials/ 

Becoming-a-Competition- 

Organiser/ 

AGES 16+ 

BASIC LINE 

UMPIRE 

COURSE 

There are two types of tennis 

Umpires within the sport, 

both Line Umpires and 

Chair Umpires. 

A Line Umpire is responsible 

for calling the lines on the 

tennis court and the Chair 

Umpire is responsible for 

calling the score and settling 

any issues. You need to work 

your way up to becoming a 

Chair Umpire by starting as a 

Line Umpire and progressing 

from there. 

1 DAY COURSE 

This 1 day course is a 

combination of classroom and 

on court work and the course 

is a pass / fail dependent on 

your performance on the day. 

COSTING 

1 day course costs £25. 


https://www.lta.org.uk/ 

officiate--volunteer/officiate/becoming-an-umpire/ 

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AGES 16+ 

UKCC LEVEL 1 AWARD 

IN COACHING TENNIS 

The level 1 coaching assistant course 

is the starting point for people who 

want to get into tennis coaching and 

become a coaching assistant. 

3 DAY COURSE 

The level 1 course is a 3 day course 

with a minimum of three hours’ 

experience assisting an LTA licensed 

coach during the 3-6 week break. 

Candidates will need to submit a 

completed Level 1 Portfolio. The 

course will train people to: 

• Plan and deliver a structured 

lesson under the guidance of an 

accredited coach. 

• Have basic knowledge of tactics, 

techniques and rules of tennis. 

• Have a full understanding of the 

structure of Mini Tennis. 

COSTING 

The cost of a level 1 varies 

depending on provider but prices 

start from £220. 


www.lta.org.uk/coach-teach/ 

https://www.lta.org.uk/coachteach/coach-development/ 

coaching-pathway/ 

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UK Cheerleading Association 

Lead: Anna Melling 

Office: 01625 838557 

E-mail: training@ukca.org.uk 

AGES YEAR 8+ 

CHEERLEADING 

LEADERSHIP AWARD 

AGES YEAR 8+ 

STREET CHEER 

LEADERSHIP AWARD 

AGES YEAR 8+ 

YOUNG OFFICIALS 

The course will cover: 

• Health and Safety 

• Communication 

• Motivation 

• Team Building 

• Leadership Skills 

Necessary to assist the delivery of 

Cheerleading activities under the 

guidance of a Qualified Coach 

or Teacher. 

Successful participants will 

receive a Leadership certificate of 

qualification enabling them to assist 

their Coach or Teacher. 

6 HOUR COURSE (ONE DAY) 

A mix of Practical and Theory 

- Delivered by UKCA Tutor 

COSTING 


No additional costs. 


http://ukca.org.uk/cla 

The course will cover: 

• Health and Safety 

• Communication 

• Motivation 

• Team Building 

• Leadership Skills 

Necessary to assist the delivery of 

Street Cheer activities under the 

guidance of a Qualified Coach 

or Teacher. 

Successful participants will 

receive a Leadership certificate of 

qualification enabling them to assist 

their Coach or Teacher. 

6 HOUR COURSE (ONE DAY) 



COSTING 


No additional costs. 


http://ukca.org.uk/scla 

The workshop will cover: 

• What the Judges are looking for 

• Judging required Skills 

• Scoring 

• Time Keeping 

The workshop will be tailored to 

meet the needs of your students. 

3 HOUR COURSE (HALF DAY) 



COSTING 

Please contact Anna for more 

information, details above. 


http://ukca.org.uk/yo 

AGES YEAR 8+ 

RUNNING A 

CHEERLEADING 

EVENT 

The workshop will cover: 

• Roles and Responsibilities 

• Event Set Up 

• Volunteer Management 

3 HOUR COURSE (HALF DAY) 



COSTING 

Please contact Anna for more 

information, details above. 


http://ukca.org.uk/race 

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UK Dodgeball Association 

Telephone: 01438 791 005 

E-mail: info@ukdba.org 

AGES 9-11 

DODGEBALL 

MINI LEADERS AWARD 

Students from years 5 & 6 will be 

able to take their first step onto the 

leadership and coaching pathway 

through the UKDBA Mini 

Leaders Award. 

They will learn leadership skills and 

new formats of the sport in a totally 

practical way. The course empowers 

the mini leaders with the confidence 

and knowledge to deliver sessions and 

competitions within their schools to 

younger age groups and their peers. 

2-3 HOUR COURSE 

- This course can be delivered by a 

teacher in school following the stepby-step 

resource. 

- No prior knowledge of the sport 

is required. 


The course can be delivered in 

the school hall or in a suitable 

outdoor space. 

COSTING 

£25 for the Mini Leaders 

Tutor resource. Class of pupils 

recommended 24 maximum. 


https://ukdba.org/leadership/ 

AGES 12-19 

LEADERSHIP AWARD IN DODGEBALL 

The leadership award in dodgeball is suitable for all young 

people regardless of their previous leadership experience and 

provides the training that will enable them to lead others in the 

sport of dodgeball. 

Learners will cover the following learning outcomes and by the 

end of the course will be able to: 

1.Understand health and safety requirements and the 

importance of a warm up and cool down 

2. Know the basic skills required to participate in dodgeball, be 

able to break these skills down and communicate them to others 

3. Know the rules of dodgeball and be able to officiate 

4. Lead activities to develop the key skill areas 

5. Understand how to access further leadership opportunities. 

3 HOUR COURSE 

This module will give learners the opportunity to put the generic 

leadership skills of organisation and communication into a sports 

specific context. 

- Delivered by a UKDBA tutor. The course can also be delivered 

by a qualified young leaders tutor, such as a PE Teacher who 

has completed the UKDBA level 1 or level 2 Coaching Award 

upon purchasing the tutor resource. 


The course is delivered in a sports hall. 

COSTING 

£16 per candidate + £100 tutor fee. Delivered to a 

minimum of 10 and a maximum of 24 candidates. 


https://ukdba.org/dodgeball-leadership-award/ 

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UK Dodgeball Association 

Telephone: 01438 791 005 

E-mail: info@ukdba.org 

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AGES 16+ 

LEVEL 1 COACHING AWARD 

IN DODGEBALL 

2 

AGES 16+ 

LEVEL 2 COACHING AWARD 

IN DODGEBALL 

The course is broken down into 3 modules 

and an assessment. The course is aimed at 

the junior or assistant coach. 

The course is broken down into 4 modules 

and an assessment. The course is aimed at 

the lead coach. 

Module 1: health & safety, rules, warm 

ups and cool downs, tournament games, 

officiating; 

Module 2: coaching styles, basic techniques, 

basic tactics, demonstration, observation 

and feedback; 

Module 3: STEP, adapting tasks and games, 

meeting needs of players. 

6 HOUR COURSE 

- The course starts with a 1 hour theory 

section followed by the remainder 

practical. There is also an individual 

assessment on this course. 

- Delivered by a UKDBA tutor. 


The course is delivered in a sports hall 

and classroom. 

COSTING 

£60 per candidate + £120 tutor fee*. 

Delivered to a minimum of 10 and a 

maximum of 18 candidates. 

* discounts are available for UKDBA 

affiliated schools. 


https://ukdba.org/coaching/ 

Module 1: health and safety, warm ups and 

cool downs, tournament games, officiating; 

Module 2: conditioning games, reviewing, 

adapting and creating; 

Module 3: advanced techniques, tactics, use 

of questioning; 

Module 4: planning, progression, 

differentiation. 

8 HOUR COURSE 

- The course starts with a 1 hour theory 

section followed by the remainder practical. 

There is also an individual coaching 

assessment on this course. 

- Delivered by a UKDBA tutor. 


The course is delivered in a 

sports hall and classroom. 

COSTING 

£100 per candidate + £160 tutor fee*. 

Delivered to a minimum of 10 and 

maximum of 18 candidates. 

* discounts are available for UKDBA 

affiliated schools. 


https://ukdba.org/level-2-coachingaward/ 

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Volleyball England 

Telephone: 01509 227722 

E-mail: info@volleyballengland.org 

AGES 14-19 


The Volleyball Young Leaders Award is 

a 6-hour course designed to be used by 

clubs, schools and youth groups. 

The award is designed to complement 

the Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership 

and Level 1 Award in Community Sports 

Leadership or to stand alone as a valid 

award for young leaders. It can be 

delivered by any PE Teacher or Level 2 

Coach using the Tutor Resource Pack. 

This easy-to-follow resource plans your 

sessions for you, is national curriculum 

friendly and can be delivered in one go or 

as part of PE lesson time. 

6 HOUR COURSE 

1 x 6 hour session or 2 x 3 hour sessions or 

during curriculum time. 

- Course can be delivered by teachers, 

Level 2 coaches or one of Volleyball 

England’s specialist tutors. 

COSTING 

£50 for the resource pack. 

To hire a Volleyball England tutor: 

£240 (group up to 20) for 6 hours. 

Plus Prize Packs (£5 per student). 

AGES 14-19 

YOUNG REFEREES AWARD 

The Young Referee Award is aimed at 14-19 

year old students wishing to develop their 

leadership skills through refereeing volleyball. 

The course has been developed with the aim 

of providing young people with the skills 

necessary to conduct a volleyball match 

effectively. The course does not require 

participants to have any previous knowledge 

of volleyball and can be delivered by any 

PE Teacher or Level 2 Coach supported by 

the Tutor Resource Pack. This easy-to-follow 

resource plans your sessions for you, is national 

curriculum friendly and can be delivered in 

one go or as part of PE lesson time. 




- Course can be delivered by teachers, Level 

2 coaches or one of Volleyball England’s 

specialist tutors. 

COSTING 

£50 for the resource pack. 

To hire a Volleyball England tutor: £240 

(group up to 20) for 6 hours. 


AGES 14-19 

YOUNG EVENT VOLUNTEER 

The Young Event Volunteer Award has 

been developed with the aim of providing 

young people with the knowledge 

and skills to volunteer at a national or 

international volleyball event or take a 

lead in organising a volleyball event in 

their school/college or club. It is ideal to 

support the delivery of the Level 1, 2 and 3 

School Games. 

The pack contains everything a teacher 

or coach needs to deliver the 6-hour 

Volleyball England accredited course to 

young people (aged 14 to 19). The course 

does not require the tutor or participants 

to have any previous knowledge of 

volleyball. 

6 HOUR COURSE 



- Course can be delivered by teachers, 

Level 2 coaches or one of Volleyball 

England’s specialist tutors. 

COSTING 

£50 for the resource pack 

£210 tutor costs (group up to 20). 



https://volleyballengland.org/shop/ 

product/30/-young-leaders-award 

Plus Prize Packs 


product/32/young-leaders-prize-pack 



product/31/the-young-referees-award 



product/33/young-referees-prize-pack 



product/117/young-event-volunteeraward 



product/32/young-leaders-prize-pack 

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Head Office 

Youth Sport Trust / Direct 

SportPark 

Loughborough University 

3 Oakwood Drive 

Loughborough 

Leicestershire LE11 3QF

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