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New Coach Education Courses
The new Coach Education system is up and running. Courses are available for all four new levels :- Athletics Coach Coaching Assistant Athletics Leader Leadership in Running Fitness The list of courses available in the South East area for 2011 can be viewed by clicking here. Details explaining the new system can be found on the website www.englandathletics.org/coach-ed or by contacting CCSO, Elspeth Turner.
Flying Coach Scheme
The England Athletics Flying Coach Scheme is being delivered across England to benefit clubs, coaches and athletes of a variety of abilities, across all disciplines.Under the scheme, top coaches visit local clubs to work directly with club coaches and assist with the development of their athletes, to help develop coaching expertise in a particular technical event in a practical environment. Visit the Flying Coach page for more information.
CRB Please note : UKA will not be issuing renewal reminders to coaches to renew their coaching licence by obtaining a CRB.All coaches are advised to check their licence expiry date.
Those whose licence has expired or is about to expire will need to contact CRB on :-
0870 9090 811 0870 9090 811
Ref: UK Athletics 22525500000
Enhanced Level disclosure
Renewal forms will then be sent out to you; parts of which will need to be checked by someone in authority at your club. The whole process could take about 5 / 6 weeks.
A guide to the process of applying for a first CRB can be viewed by clicking here.
Funding
There are a number of agencies offering a variety of grants to support clubs and coaches.For full details about these funding schemes, please visit the Funding page.
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