The London region are planning a programme of workshops and courses for clubs and coaches in the region.
The course programme and a brief description of each course is outlined below.
Leadership in Running Fitness : 27th September 2014
The course is aimed at Triathlon England members who are not coaches (coaches are allowed,) and who would like to be able to deliver running sessions for their clubs.
The course will enable you to deliver fun and safe sessions to multi-ability groups. The course focuses on understanding and overcoming the barriers to participation. The course is delivered by England Athletics tutors and is an all day course.
Places are £110 to TE members to book your place click HERE
Ride Leaders: 5th October 2014
The workshop is aimed at Triathlon England members who are not coaches but wish to learn how to take group rides. The course is delivered by CTC tutors. The course covers:
1. Risk management
2. Group Management
3. Leading techniques
4. Emergency management
The course is a mixture of classroom learning and practical “on road” learning with chance to
practice leading and being lead in various scenarios in small groups. Candidates will need a fully working bicycle, helmet and suitable clothing as the practical can be up to two hours.
Places are £110 to TE members to book your place click HERE
Paratriathlon Workshop: 18th October 2014
This course is for all Level s of BTF qualified coaches.
The workshop aims to increase awareness of paratriathlon and the different classifications of disabilities that compete. The workshop will give practical advice and coaching tips for the wide variety people who could take part. The workshop is a mixture of classroom study and practical delivery using specialist equipment to give coaches a real experience of coaching paratriathletes.
Places are £95 to TE members to book your place click HERE
Teaching Beginners to Swim Freestyle: 29th November 2014
Open to Level 1, 2 and 3 Triathlon England qualified coaches. The course will cover the teaching methods of the freestyle stroke for complete beginners. Course delivery will be by Swim Smooth tutors. Coaches must have a good understanding of freestyle swimming and experience of coaching swimmers who can already swim freestyle. This interactive course will be run as a half day of approximately 3 hours classroom time delivered by Swim Smooth tutors to 12 coaches.
Places are £55 to TE members to book your place click HERE
The Coach Education programme for 2014-15 is being finalised, the initial programme will consist of 2 Level 1 courses and 2 level 2 courses. Dates and venues will be posted as soon as confirmed.
If you are interested in attending any of the courses please get in touch with your regional representative (Jon Train email , 07739 526 558).
