London area courses for coaches and officials

England Athletics London Region have announced a number of additional courses for those wishing to train as a coach or official.

Most of these courses should now be listed on the England Athletics website, although those further out are still to be confirmed. Please book early as courses have a tendency to be cancelled if there are too few people signed up in advance and some will fill up. Follow ths instructions on the EA website to make your booking.

Officials' courses

The club really needs more members to qualify as officials! The more we have, the easier it is for us to cover our commitments to the leagues we compete in as well as for hosting our own races! Please contact athletics@serpentine.org.uk for more information of if you plan to take any of these courses. The club will cover the cost.

DateCourse CodeNotesVenue
26/11/2016LO0114HSHealth and SafteyWimbledon College, Edge Hill, SW19 4NS
26/11/2016LO0114FJLevel 1 FieldWimbledon College, Edge Hill, SW19 4NS
26/11/2016LO0114TJLevel 1 TrackWimbledon College, Edge Hill, SW19 4NS
26/11/2016LO0114TKLevel 1 TimekeepingWimbledon College, Edge Hill, SW19 4NS
26/11/2016LO0114PFLevel 1 PhotofinishWimbledon College, Edge Hill, SW19 4NS
30/11/2016LO0114SMLevel 1 Starter's AssistantKingsmeadow Athletics & Fitness Centre, Kingston, KT1 3PB

The club is particularly in need of more field judges and track judges.

Coaching courses

If you're interested in gaining a coaching qualification the club will cover the costs in return for a commitment to coach Serpentine athletes. Please contact athletics@serpentine.org.uk if you plan to take a course.

See the volunteer_coach page for an overview of the UKA coaching pathway.

Coaching Assistant Cost (£185)

This is the recommended starting point for Serpentine members wishing to become a coach. A Coaching Assistant will be insured to take a coaching role working under the supervision of a coach (Athletics Coach, CiRF or other UKA Level 2 Coach or higher), working from a UKA task card or organising a session based on a plan written by the supervising Coach.

DateCourse CodeNotesVenue
03-04/12/2016LC0247Days 1 & 2College of Haringey, Enfield and NE London, Enfield, EN3 5HA
22-29/01/2017LC0262Days 1 & 2David Weir Leisure Centre, Carshalton SM5   1SL
04-05/02/2017LC0255Days 1 & 2Waltham Forest Leisure Centre,   Walthamstow, E17 5AA
11-12/03/2017LC0259Days 1 & 2Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH
18-19/03/2017LC0260Days 1 & 2New River Sport & Fitness, Wood Green, N22 5QW 
13-14/05/2017LC0266Days 1 & 2Crystal Palace National Sports Centre,   London, SE19 2BB
29-30/04/2017LC0256Days 1 & 2Newham Leisure Centre, Plaistow, E13 8SD
18&25/06/2017LC0270Days 1 & 2Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH
01-02/07/2017LC0271Days 1 & 2Lee Valley HiPAC, Picketts Lock, N9 0AR

 

Coach in Running Fitness Award (£255)

The qualification is the next step for those who only wish to coach for off-track endurance running. The qualification will take three days to complete plus one day of formal assessment. Coaches who want to work with runners taking part in track based endurance events such as 800m – 10,0000m or steeplechase should take the Athletics Coach award rather than CiRF. The CiRF course is designed for the participation running community as opposed to the performance pathway.

DateCourse CodeNotesVenue
14-15/01/2017LC0249Days 1 & 2College of Haringey, Enfield and NE   London, Enfield, EN3 5HA
11/02/2017LC0249bDay 3College of Haringey, Enfield and NE London, Enfield, EN3 5HA
09/04/2017LC0249cAss DayCollege of Haringey, Enfield and NE London, Enfield, EN3 5HA
04-05/03/2017LC0258Days 1 & 2Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH
29/04/2017LC0258bDay 3Brunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH
15/07/2017LC0258cAss DayBrunel University, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH
06-07/05/2017LC0265Days 1 & 2The Sports Village, Sutton, SM1 3HH
11/06/2017LC0265bDay 3The Sports Village, Sutton, SM1 3HH
23/09/2017LC0265cAss DayThe Sports Village, Sutton, SM1 3HH

 

Athletics Coach Award (£255)

This qualification is the next step for those wishing to coach athletics (all track distances and disciplines plus field events) and is the cornerstone of the coach education programme. The course plus assessment period is a total of four days including the formal assessment. Candidates will be able to plan a progressive training programme for athletes coaching a range of activities to prepare the developing athlete to run, jump and throw. When qualified you will be insured to coach without supervision, working with Coaching Assistants to support you in delivering the sessions. The club would love to see more members qualify as full athletics coaches!

DateCourse CodeNotesVenue
04-05/03/2017LC0257Days 1 & 2Waltham Forest Leisure Centre, Walthamstow, E17 5AA
29/04/2017LC0257bDay 3Waltham Forest Leisure Centre, Walthamstow, E17 5AA
16/07/2017LC0257cAss DayWaltham Forest Leisure Centre, Walthamstow, E17 5AA
06-07/05/2017LC0264Days 1 & 2Lee Valley HiPAC, Picketts Lock, N9 0AR
11/06/2017LC0264bDay 3Lee Valley HiPAC, Picketts Lock, N9 0AR
23/09/2017LC0264cAss DayLee Valley HiPAC, Picketts Lock, N9 0AR
03-04/06/2017LC0268Days 1 & 2David Weir Leisure Centre, Carshalton SM5 1SL
08/07/2017LC0268bDay 3David Weir Leisure Centre, Carshalton SM5 1SL
01/10/2017LC0268cAss DayDavid Weir Leisure Centre, Carshalton SM5 1SL

Submitted: 11 November 2016

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