Safeguarding Updates

Posted on By Anthony Brand

UKA have announced changes regarding the renewal of Coach Licences, primarily in relation to Safeguarding.

When any coach renews their coaching licence, they will now be required to complete the UKA Safeguarding course and this will be the only Safeguarding course they will accept.

The course is a self-paced online course and costs £10, renewable each time you renew your Licence.

Please note, this change does not come into effect until your existing licence is up for renewal. No action is required until this point.

Unofficially, this will also become a condition for Officials looking to renew their licence from April, although this is yet to be confirmed.

For a little more background behind the changes: https://www.uka.org.uk/24192-2/

Chimp Management Workshop: Improving Performance by Understanding the Mind

Posted on By Anthony Brand

The CGA is holding another Chimp Management workshop on Saturday 8th July at the Sports Institute from 9:30 – 12:30.

This workshop would be useful for any team managers, coaches, athletes and support staff working towards Gold Coast 2018. Those working with athletes who have the potential to reach future Commonwealth Games may also find it useful.

If you would like to attend this workshop, please contact Richard Sille (headofperformance@iomaa.info) by Friday 7th July.

Improving Performance by Understanding the Mind:
An opportunity to learn how to optimise the performance of yourself, your team or organisation through the powerful mind management model that has helped support the success of Olympic and Professional teams and athletes. The Chimp model is a mind management model based on the neuroscience of the brain. The workshop will aim to develop insight into the human mind and demonstrate skills to manage your own mind more effectively to improve sports performance and quality of life

It’s not too late for the Athletics Coach (level 2) Course!

Posted on By Anthony Brand

We are pleased to announce that the closing date for the Level 2 Coaches Course has been extended to 15th April 2016 so if you are interested in taking this course you still have time.

The course, offered in conjunction with England Athletics, is aimed at coaches who have already gained an assistant qualification.  We are offering members of local clubs a £100 discount on the advertised cost.

Please download the application form, complete and send to Michael George, c/o The Welbeck Hotel, 13-17 Mona Drive, Douglas IM2 4LF with a cheque for £150 made out to the IOMAA.  DO NOT SEND THE FORM TO ENGLAND ATHLETICS as if you do you will not be able to benefit from the discounted amount offered by the IOMAA.

For those wanting to gain their Coaching Assistant (level 1) the dates for the course are 26th and 27th November.