Coaching news
27 October 2011
Kath Fitzpatrick will be Technical Coach for Talent Confirmation at the new Northern Academy as well as working with Olympic Development at Lilleshall.
The Academy is a new concept, working with coaching for 14-19 year olds to feed into the Olympic Development programme. The Academy will be based in the north-west of England in a purpose-built sports facility also used by other Olympic disciplines. Eventually there will also be a talent identification strand for 8-12 year olds to be developed by Norman Suchorzewski of Pendle & Samlesbury.
Junior recurve archers selected for this have been identified with two YAA archers - Michael Smith and Blain Nicholson from Archers of East Riding - attending, although their first training camp will be at Lilleshall in November.
26 October 2011
Kath Fitzpatrick and Andy Arnold have been appointed Olympic Development Technical Coaches by Archery GB, alongside Michael Peart and Steve Nicholson.
Working closely with Olympic head coach Lloyd Brown, they will assist with the delivery of the technical element of the Olympic Development training camps at Lilleshall National Sports Centre.
Congratulations to Kath and Andy on this recognition of their abilities, and best wishes to them for success in their roles!
Full story:
Archery GB names its four Olympic Development Technical Coaches
Kath Fitzpatrick - 20 September 2011
YAA Coaching is having to introduce an archer contribution cost for the first time since the squads started in 1992. As many of you may know, the squads were originally funded as part of the GNAS coaching grant, which disappeared around 9 years ago; since then the coaches have raised funds to pay the costs, or used any profits from other activities to contribute. Recently they have been fully funded through the efforts of the coaches, albeit a declining and somewhat small group, who for the past 4 years have run the refreshments at the county tournaments at Wetherby. For various reasons we are no longer able to do that. This had raised over half of the money needed, and coaches also took on coaching clinics to raise further funds.
With rising costs and reduced income we have had to take two steps:
1 - limit numbers of coaches attending who receive travel expenses to three plus coordinator per squad.
2 - ask attending archers to contribute.
This was discussed at the coaching group and again at YAA committee and was not a decision taken lightly. YAA has given us a grant towards costs, and we plan one coaching clinic as well but the deficit means that, with similar numbers attending to last year, we would be asking squad archers to contribute £10 per session towards costs. We will continue to provide all refreshments and handouts printed for you, this is mainly to help cover venue costs and travel costs - it works out at around £2 per hour which we feel is good value - and we intend to make sure you agree with us by providing you with a quality service.
As a comparison Lancashire squads are around £8 per session, and in other regions all counties have charges - these vary from £5 - £20.
If you are interested in attending squads, the criteria for attendance and application forms are now available on the YAA website, or by email from me, and the dates and costs are also now available. Current members need only respond to the email sent asking them if they wish to continue.
Squad notice, with dates (DOC)
Squad new applicant form (DOC)
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick Associates
01226 218518
07590 466907
info@kathfitzpatrickassociates.com
Les Ford - 14 September 2011
The ability to motivate a team is what can set a coach above all others. Ask yourself the following questions:
How do you promote team ethic?
How can you motivate players to train in winter?
Do your teams work for each other above themselves?
How do you challenge star players to want to be even better?
West Yorkshire Sport has teamed up with Trinity Performance at Leeds Trinity University College to run a new Motivating Teams workshop to help you address these issues with your teams.
The course uses recent psychological research presented in a way that can help coaches improve their motivational skills. While based on research, the tasks and discussions in the workshop ensure that you will leave with practical development points to aid your coaching.
This course will be of interest to anyone whose role involves motivating teams. This could be coaches, performers, sport students, or sports club officials.
This course is tutored by John Perry, Lecturer at Leeds Trinity University College.
Venue: Leeds Trinity University College Brownberrie Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS18 5HD
Dates: Monday 24th October, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: £15
To book, visit
www.coachingwy.co.uk/apply/events
This is the first of a series of workshops for coaches from Trinity Performance, the other events are:
Nutrition for Sports Performance - Mon 28th Nov, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Coping with Anxiety - Mon 30th Jan, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fitness Assessments for Team Sports in Field Situations - Tues 28th Feb, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Details of these events can also be found at www.coachingwy.co.uk/apply/events
Thanks,
Les
Les Ford
Coaching Development Manager
West Yorkshire Sport
Red Doles Lane
Huddersfield
HD2 1YF
01484 234087
07976 497688
les.ford@wysport.co.uk
www.wysport.co.uk
8 September 2011
West Yorkshire Sport have the following courses running for coaches and club officials in the coming weeks:
Valuing Your Sports Volunteers
Mon 19th Sept 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
This will help you to recruit and retain volunteers to your sport club as well as keep them busy when they get there making sure you have the right amount for the size of your club.
Venue: Cleckheaton Sports Club. Cost: £15
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Wed 5th Oct 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
This workshop will help you to recognise and respond appropriately to issues of child abuse and protection. It will also give you the best-practice tools you need to ensure you're providing a positive and enriching sporting experience for children.
Venue: The Glasshoughton Centre, Glasshoughton, Wakefield. Cost: £35
Emergency First Aid (4hr)
Wed 12th Oct 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
This is a 4 hour course with a certificate valid for 3 years, it covers the latest techniques and procedures when dealing with first aid emergencies. Courses are always specifically planned to include injuries and accidents that you may find in your particular setting - it’s not just a standard course. Registered with Qualsafe Awards as a registered centre, number 0904080
Venue: The Glasshoughton Centre, Glasshoughton, Wakefield. Cost: £35
To book yourself onto a course, you will need to register with Coaching West Yorkshire and then book online.
Further details
Coaching West Yorkshire calendar
25 August 2011
Andy Arnold of St George's Archery Club passed his final examination for the grade of Senior Coach, and is now the well-deserving holder of this high qualification. This is equivalent to a Level 4 Coach.
Many of the archers who Andy coaches have been achieving great things this year, with several cracking Master Bowman for the first time.
Congratulations to Andy on this great achievement!
Les Culf - 30 May 2011
We are hosting a Coaching Weekend on Saturday the 13th and Sunday the 14th of August 2011, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
This will be held in the Wheelchair Sports Club Hall (Spinal injuries Unit) at the Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU.
Two coaches from British Blind Sport will be joining us on both dates to help visually impaired archers. Any coaches who would like to know how best to help VI archers that may like to join your clubs in the future would be very welcome. This event has proved to be of great benefit to both VI archers and coaches in the past.
Refreshments will be available all day on both dates.
If you need any more information please contact Leslie Culf:
0114 2465515
Leslie Culf
Secretary, S R S B Sheffield Blind Archery
Kath Fitzpatrick - 22 March 2011
Please note that the forms on the website are for last year. New forms will be lodged there shortly and applications accepted from June onwards. All current members will not need to reapply but do need to confirm their acceptance once they receive the invitation to attend.
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 22 March 2011
Please note that the Senior Squad has moved to Saturday April 2nd owing to clashes of activity.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM as usual at Barnsley.
Apologies for this change.
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 22 March 2011
A First Aid course will be held at Barnsley Archery Club on Saturday the 9th of April 2011, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
This is a 4 hour workshop suitable for coaches, judges and archers wishing to gain or update their first aid knowledge.
Cost is £25.00 per person.
Please book for this with the CCO Kath Fitzpatrick by sending your name, contact details and a cheque for £25.00 made payable to "YAA Coaching".
Bookings for the Child Protection course, which will run from 9:30 - 12:00 on April 9th, also at Barnsley, can also be made in the same way; cheques for £30 payable to "YAA Coaching".
Note that candidates on the Level 1 course starting 26th March do need to complete this course if they have not already done so; on receipt of our coaching grant from GNAS their fee for this course will be refunded.
Postal address:
Mrs Kath Fitzpatrick
5 Wilson Grove
Lundwood
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S71 5JS
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 22 March 2011
Here is Kath Fitzpatrick's report to the NCAS as Regional Coaching Officer:
RCO report to the NCAS AGM March 2011 (PDF)
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 13 March 2011
Here are Kath Fitzpatrick's reports to the YAA as County Coaching Officer:
CCO report to the YAA Committee March 2011 (PDF)
CCO report to the YAA AGM March 2011 (PDF)
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 8 February 2011
YAA has applied to run a Level 1 Coach course in the new format with 1st4sport on the following dates:
Induction February 27th
Day 1 March 26th
Day 2 April 10th
Day 3 May 1st
Assessment day May 22nd
The course will run at Barnsley Archery Club, Shaw Lane, Barnsley. The practical sessions following the induction will be held at Holgate Sports College, Shaw Lane, Barnsley S70 6EP, which is Barnsley AC's indoor venue.
The full course fee will be £235.00. £90 is payable on or before the induction day as this must be received by GNAS 30 days before the course start date. For ease, please make cheques payable to YAA Coaching and we will send a single cheque to register all candidates.
For candidates in Yorkshire there is an opportunity to apply for a National Skills Academy bursary to offset course fees; there are 8 available. The condition of grant is that you must complete your training by June and complete at least 12 hours voluntary coaching by December. Jean Clarkson is the administrator for this scheme as the local liaison for GNAS, and the National Skills Academy will make all decisions. You can apply as soon as we have a course number.
As YAA has been successful in obtaining a GNAS grant, we will also be looking to make a payment back to all successful candidates to reduce costs further.
Please notify Jean of your interest in the course, which can be confirmed at the induction day when fees are then due. Once the candidate fee of £90 is paid your place is confirmed, and the remaining fee becomes payable at the start of the course. There are 12 places available on this course.
Jean can be contacted by email or by telephone:
0113 2869666
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick Associates
01226 218518
07590 466907
info@kathfitzpatrickassociates.com
Kath Fitzpatrick - 30 January 2011
YAA is intending to run a Level 1 course (now the new 1st4sport qualification) in the spring/summer. If interested please download the candidate guidance (below) and contact the course manager Jean Clarkson at:
to register. 12 places will be available. If there are more applicants, a second course is planned between June and September.
All Level 1 courses are now advertised on the GNAS website too so applicants may come from any area.
Course fees are likely to be in the region of £200-250 depending on venue costs and numbers, but we are hoping to receive a grant from GNAS, which has been approved, to offset some of the costs. We also have opportunity to access a small number of bursaries for candidates from Yorkshire and Humberside from the National Skills Academy. Jean Clarkson will administer the process, but decisions are made by the NSA, not YAA.
Level 1 candidate application form (Word document - contains macros)
Level 1 candidate guidance (PDF)
We will also be offering a Level 2 course starting in March/April which will continue to the autumn. The assessment process is now being changed to bring back one final assessment day, similar to the old Coach scheme. Candidates must hold a current Level 1 to apply. Names for Level 2 should in the first instance be sent to Kath Fitzpatrick, CCO, at:
.
Application forms for candidates will be able to be accessed from the YAA website and YAA Coaching website.
L1 coaches wising to take part in the L2 course should provide their details to Kath Fitzpatrick and complete the paperwork required for the induction day. All applicants will be invited to the induction day and interviewed informally to ensure they are both eligible and ready for the course. This includes obtaining a reference from a Coach and a letter of support from your club, as this is where you will complete your supported practice.
The induction day will usually be a half day with induction in the morning which explains the course requirements, commitment required and costs, and for those who then decide to continue, interviews for about 15 minutes per person which are conducted by the course staff.
Level 2 candidate questionnaire (PDF)
Level 2 candidate interview forms and info (PDF)
Kath Fitzpatrick
Yorkshire County Coaching Officer
Northern Counties Regional Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick Associates
01226 218518
07590 466907
info@kathfitzpatrickassociates.com
Kath Fitzpatrick - 20 December 2010
YAA Coaching will be running a Level 1 Coach course in the spring. This will be in the new format and is a qualification with First4Sport. The course has a half day introduction, three days of training, a period of supported practice and a final assessment day. YAA have secured a grant from the GNAS to help with course costs so this first course will be subsidised. We can take up to 12 candidates.
There is still a requirement for Child protection training and CRB.
A ScUK Child Protection training course had been scheduled for the 9th of January, but has been postponed. The new date will be announced when available. This course, for which there will be a fee, will also be open to child protection officers within clubs or any archer wishing to access the training, as we have up to 25 places available.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Kath Fitzpatrick, CCO, by email:
or by telephone:
01226 218518
Kath Fitzpatrick
County Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 20 August 2010
Below are the dates for the YAA squads for 2010-11. In response to last year's feedback we have increased each squad's meeting days to 4 over the winter period.
There are two forms for squad applications - one is simply a returns form for last year's archers to indicate they wish to continue; one is a new applicant form. If you are a new applicant and have already sent in an application on last year's form you do not need to reapply.
All of the squads meet at Barnsley AC's indoor venue at Holgate Sports College, Shaw Lane, Barnsley and sessions are from 10:00 AM till 4:00 PM. Archers need to bring their lunch and a shooting line chair. It's not essential to wear GNAS dress but we do encourage club colours to be worn.
| Development squad | Performance squad | Senior squad |
|---|
| October 9th | October 30th | October 17th |
| November 6th | November 27th | |
| December 18th - combined squad Christmas shoot |
| | January 29th | January 22nd |
| February 5th | | February 13th |
| | March 5th | March 20th |
| April 16th | | |
If you wish to apply for a place on a YAA squad, download the appropriate application form, complete it and return it, There is one form for new applicants who did not take part in last year's YAA squads, and another for returners who took part last year:
YAA squads application form for new applicants (Word format)
YAA squads application form for returners (Word format)
Please send completed applications by email to Kath Fitzpatrick, CCO:
Or by post to:
Kath Fitzpatrick
5 Wilson Grove
Lundwood
Barnsley
S71 5JS
Kath Fitzpatrick
County Coaching Officer
19 August 2010
West Yorkshire Sport, one of our County Sports Partnerships, has launched Coaching West Yorkshire.
Coaches can register quickly for information and updates by providing basic contact details.
Coaches who are prepared to give a lot more information (personal details, National Insurance Number, two references, etc) will be included in a brokerage service, whereby Coaching WY will connect suitable coaches to organisations that are looking for sports coaches.
Coaching West Yorkshire
WY Sport: Boost for sports coaching in West Yorkshire
19 August 2010
GBSport, an independent sports consultancy, is running four-hour training courses in business essentials for sports coaches, administrators and managers. While the YAA does not normally promote such commercial ventures, and we make no recommendation either way, we think many YAA members will be very interested in what these courses offer.
Courses are taking place all over the country - the document linked below gives all the dates and venues.
Details, dates and venues for GBSport Business Essentials courses
GBSport is running four-hour BUSINESS ESSENTIALS training courses for sports coaches, administrators and managers between September and December at venues throughout Britain, several in your area.
Your local courses are:
LEEDS - Tuesday 7th September 10am-2pm at South Leeds Golf Club
HULL - Tuesday 21st September 10am-2pm at Hull YPI Tennis Club
SHEFFIELD - Monday 8th November 10am-2pm at Hillsborough Sports Arena
The course is a four hour guide on the key business and taxation issues that affect those coaching and administering a sports coaching programme/business, with particular emphasis on the following areas:
SELF-EMPLOYMENT STATUS - There are strict rules and regulations that must be met for a sports coach to be accepted as self-employed (as opposed to employed) by the taxman and there are serious financial consequences for both the coach and the organisation/person engaging the services of the coach should the taxman later declare them to be employed. The course details the key areas that the coach and client must address - substitution, control of the programme and financial risk - to ensure the coaches in a programme qualify as self-employed in the eyes of the taxman.
TAKING ON STAFF - The course outlines the issues relating to taking on coaches to expand a coaching programme, including employment status, insurance considerations, protection against the poaching of clients and child protection issues. We detail the various types of flexible employment contract available including zero hour contracts which are becoming increasingly popular as a means of engaging the services of sports coaches. We detail just what is involved in employing staff, including a detailed look at the administration required to run a PAYE system and employment rights.
CONTRACTS - The course details the key clauses needed to protect both coach and client and provide sample contracts for use with both self-employed and employed staff in a coaching programme.
INSURANCE - The course details the insurance cover that both coach and client must and should have in place to meet their legal and health and safety obligations.
VAT - The VAT regulations relating to delivery of coaching lessons are complex and the penalties for getting this wrong can be severe, particularly for the client/club. Level of turnover, employment status, the type of coaching - all of these are factors in whether VAT should be charged. This course details the rules and regulations and works through practical examples. It also details how to minimise the VAT bill if VAT has to be applied and how to best introduce any necessary increase in fees to customers.
All delegates attending the course receive a hard copy of the GBSport Running a Successful Coaching Programme handbook which includes a CD-ROM containing essential forms, guides and free software. We believe that this course is currently the only training of its type available for coaches and administrators and that it will provide them with vital information to ensure that they are operating legally and safely and thereby play an important part in professionalising the services they provide.
The course costs just £40 per person and has already been assessed and declared to be an approved training course by a number of sport national governing bodies and sports partnerships.
GBSport is an independent sports consultancy that works with sporting organisations and coaches/administrators in Britain to provide expert business and IT support services and training. You can find out more about the services we provide by visiting our web site at www.gbsport.org.uk.
Kind regards
Alison Lynch
GBSport
training@gbsport.org.uk
01952 201657
www.gbsport.org.uk
Registered Office:
Suite E
Business Development Centre
Stafford Park 4
Telford
TF3 3BA
26 July 2010
From the 20 July 2010, the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) is no longer accepting the original style white CRB application forms with black typed question boxes. If you have one of these forms, you should destroy it and contact Archery GB for a copy of the new form, which is colour coded. If a white form is sent to Archery GB, it will be returned with a blank copy of the new form.
More information is available on the Archery GB website:
Archery GB: CRB Disclosure Applications
Andy Arnold - 18 July 2010
YAA Coaching must postpone the CPD sessions that had been planned for the 8th of August. They will most likely be rescheduled for January 2011. More information will be provided when dates have been finalised.
Andy Arnold
County Coach
Andy Arnold - 9 July 2010
YAA Coaching has organised several coach education days, at which coaches can learn valuable skills and gain continuous professional development (CPD) points.
| Date | Duration | Venue | Session title | Cost |
|---|
| - postponed - | Morning | St George's | Coaching archers with disabilities | £5.00 |
| - postponed - | Afternoon | St George's | Coaching Juniors | £5.00 |
| 4th September 2010 | Full day | Barnsley | Developing Technique | £10.00 |
| 3rd October 2010 | Full day | Barnsley | Bow Tuning | £10.00 |
| 7th November 2010 | Full day | Barnsley | Understanding compounds | £10.00 |
For more details or to book a place, please contact Andy Arnold.
Andy Arnold
County Coach
0113 250 4907
Leslie Culf - 1 June 2010
We are hosting a coaching weekend on Sat & Sun 14th & 15th August 2010 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
This will be held in the Wheelchair Sports Club Hall (Spinal Injuries Unit) at the Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU.
Two coaches from British Blind Sport will be joining us on both dates to help visually impaired archers, and any coaches who would like to know how best to help VI archers that may like to join your clubs in the future would be very welcome.
Refreshments will be available all day on both dates.
Contact me on 0114 2465515.
Leslie Culf
Secretary, SRSB Sheffield Blind Archery
Kath Fitzpatrick - 4 February 2010
YAA had intended to offer a L2 coach course starting in February. However, the course is currently under review by National Coaching Committee and significant changes may result. I am reluctant to start a course when the final format might be unknown or change mid-course, especially the assessment format which is proving almost impossible for many people to fulfil.
If you would like to progress to Level 2 please send your name, club, GNAS number, address, email and telephone number to me and I will send you the application pack so that once we have clarity on the course and assessment formats we can make a start.
Please note that applicants must be qualified at L1 and have received their certificates; evidence will be required of this, which also acts as evidence of current CRB unless L1 was achieved three years ago and you have not yet renewed.
Similarly, the L2 update process for current Coaches is far more onerous than was intended and I have asked NCC to consider a revision of this to match the changes to L2, also removing what appears to be re-assessing Coaches on elements they have already passed. If you do wish to update and can fulfil the requirements, which includes an online questionnaire / test and a portfolio of over 20 pages, then please contact GNAS office for an application pack, which costs £10 and provides the required paperwork on CD.
Kath Fitzpatrick
County Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 4 February 2010
YAA Coaching is planning a series of CPD events which will provide a stepping stone for L1 coaches in moving towards L2, and a refresher for L2 coaches. Each will also provide CPD points to support renewal. Details and booking procedures will be advertised shortly. This will include sessions on compound bows, coaching juniors, coaching disabled archers, observation skills, bow set up and tuning. All sessions will be delivered by qualified YAA Coaches. Details and booking procedures will be advertised shortly. Bookings will be coordinated through Andy Arnold on behalf of the YAA coaching group, providing Andy with a great development opportunity to gain valuable experience to contribute to his Senior Coach training programme!
Kath Fitzpatrick
County Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 14 January 2010
Congratulations to Rachael Smith of Barnsley (compound) who joins the GB Junior Archery Squad this month. Good luck to Rachael who, again, has been a stalwart of the county youth squads and who now trains with the senior squad to raise her performance further.
Rachael is the 15th YAA junior selected for national squad having come through the YAA squad system.
Just for interest, here is the roll of honour.
In the period 1991-2000:
Jason Wright
Marcus Firmin
Sarah Jane Wright
Andrew Stones
Peter Hunt (field squad)
Eddie Humphrey
Salli Warnes
Lisa Norfolk
Kris Jackson
Nick Everitt
In the period 2003-10:
Matthew Arnold
Nicole Allan
Danielle Brown (paralympic)
Georgie Brown
Rachael Smith
In addition, seniors involved in the squads who went on to be selected for GB squad include:
Linda Garner (one of the early junior squad coaches)
Sarah Beamish (paralympic)
Of course, not all YAA archers performing at elite levels have had county squad involvement (Amy, Michelle, Linda & Neil Oliver, Chris Parkin to name a few), but it's not a bad record, and we are delighted with this latest addition.
Kath Fitzpatrick
County Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 8 September 2009
All squads will take place at Barnsley Archery Club's indoor venue at Holgate Sports College, Shaw Lane. Sessions will start at 10:00 AM and run till 4:00 PM.
We are still taking applications for new squad members:
| junior development for those newer junior archers keen to improve;
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| youth performance for those more experienced archers keen to progress; |
| senior for existing and aspiring MB and GMB archers who need support to either reach their goals or maintain levels of performance. Please note, senior squad archers must have achieved at least one Bowman score this year. |
| Junior Development | Youth Performance | Senior |
|---|
| Saturday 24th October 2009 | Saturday 14th November 2009 | Saturday 28th November 2009 |
Squads Christmas fun shoot & ***party***
Saturday 19th December 2009 |
| Saturday 30th January 2010 | Saturday 23rd January 2010 | Sunday 31st January 2010 |
| Saturday 6th March 2010 | Saturday 27th February 2010 | Sunday 28th February 2010 |
(Note change of date for the first Senior Squad meeting.)
If you wish to apply for a place on a YAA squad, download the application form below, complete it and return it:
YAA squads 2009-2010 application form (Word format)
Kath Fitzpatrick
County Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 3 September 2009
The NSPCC has launched a free online film - 'Play Sport Stay Safe' - for sports club staff, volunteers and parents. It shows examples of how to recognise, respond to and report any concerns over the safety and well being of children involved in sport.
NSPCC press release
NSPCC video
Kath Fitzpatrick
County Coaching Officer
Kath Fitzpatrick - 9 August 2009
Two new county coaches qualified today at Lilleshall after a course tutored by Senior Coach Kath Fitzpatrick. Congratulations to Grahame Cotterill from Phoenix Bowmen and Mary Hannan from Cobra.
Kath is second from left, Grahame is third from left (at back) and Mary is fourth from left.
Kath Fitzpatrick - 6 July 2009
Thanks to the hard work of the YAA coaching group over the two YAA weekends at Wetherby, we have raised a total of £834.28 towards the cost of the squads.
Many thanks to Mick, Jean, Harry, Grace, Michael, Grahame for their work in the refreshments tent, also to Sheila on the YAA weekend, to all those people who brought goodies/drinks to sell, donated raffle prizes and to Andy for providing the extra gas rings. Massive thanks to the Smith family for the barbecue, fridges etc on the first weekend.
A great team effort.
Let's just fill those squads this winter, develop some cracking good archers and make it all worth while.
(Squad forms are downloadable from the website)
Kath Fitzpatrick
County Coaching Officer
10 June 2009
Michael Ward was presented with the Yorkshire Sword at the county championships on Sunday 6th June 2009. This was in recognition of all his hard work for Yorkshire's archers over a number of years.
The citation nominating Michael reads:
The YAA Coaching Group and Barnsley Archery Club would like to nominate Michael Ward for the award of the Yorkshire Sword.
Michael is now a member of Selby Archery Club but is better known for his long association with the University of York. This year has seen him take on a wide range of responsibilities and achieve a number of goals in his support of Yorkshire archery and regional/national promotion of the sport through his role as University archery liaison for YAA and NCAS, following the role he has had with BUSA. He has played a strong role in developing University archery for some time, working with BUSA and the NEUAL shoots as organiser and supporting a number of Universities in organising shoots in the University calendar.
Michael has passed his County Coach exam this year, consolidating the work he has been doing in coaching. He is involved with both Yorkshire Youth/Junior squads as a coach, and the senior squad as a coach/archer. His commitment has been high. At Selby he has already introduced regular coaching days and is supporting archers of all disciplines in improving their performance.
Michael has now completed his Level 1 tutor and assessor training, and Level 2 tutor/course manager. Over the past year he has led and tutored a University-specific Level 1 coach training course involving Leeds, Sheffield and York Universities with another planned this year, increasing the number of Universities accessing this. Interest is now developing across the region, and some student candidates are progressing to level 2 and beyond.
In supporting the YAA Coaching Group, Michael has taken on the role of Treasurer, introducing a rigorous system of budget management and ensuring that we have a clear picture of our finances and costs. In doing this, he led the request (with Harry Drake) for support from YAA general funds for the squads, and we have been grateful for the support received. This year he has also attended development conferences for coaching for YAA and also the recent GNAS SDP conference for NCAS.
Michael works hard at whatever he takes on, is always supportive, and we feel he is a good role model for the sport and the county, and a worthy recipient of this award.
Kath Fitzpatrick, on behalf of YAA Coaching
Gwen Smith, on behalf of Barnsley AC
23 May 2009
The NCAS Coaching Conference took place today. It was Yorkshire's turn to host, and Barnsley Archery Club acted as our excellent hosts for the day.
Kath Fitzpatrick welcomed 37 coaches to the conference. Every one of the five Northern Counties - Cheshire, Cumbria, Durham & Northumberland, Lancashire and Yorkshire - was well represented.
Tom Musgrove made a presentation that gave the attendees a better understanding of back tension ("Muscular Patterns Within a Closed Cyclic Sport - Archery Movements Explained").
Helen George gave a presentation on coaching archers with disabilities and medical conditions, drawing on her extensive experience with the GB Paralympic squad.
Beverley Detoeuf talked about archery injuries and their causes. After the excellent buffet lunch laid on by Jean Clarkson, Beverley continued with her presentation, switching the focus to the prevention of injuries through specific exercises.
Mick Fitzpatrick explained how a compound bow works, then showed us how to set up a bow and perform the initial tuning.
Kath Fitzpatrick discussed the coaching of compound archers and juniors, shooting down many misconceptions.
After a question and answer session, Kath wrapped up a very productive and informative event.
November 2008
Tom Musgrove was presented with the Jack Flinton Helping Hand Award at the National Coaching Conference, which took place from the 7th to the 9th of November 2008. The award of this annual trophy to Tom was announced at this year's Archery GB AGM following nomination by the Yorkshire Archery Association.
Tom's archery career began in 1954 with Harvester Archers in Doncaster. In 1956 he started to coach and rapidly progressed to a Regional and then National (now known as Senior) coach.
Tom has worked within the sport as a coach education tutor in Yorkshire and the East Midlands and as a coach, most notably working with the National Youth Squad. Tom is also largely responsible for the development of the Archery GB Leaders coaching award. In the early 1990s he was the first person to complete the Sports Coaching degree from the National Coaching Foundation (now sports coach UK).
Tom continues to work with archers of all standards from beginner to international level, and also happens to be a national table tennis coach! Kath Fitzpatrick, Archery GB Senior Coach and Northern Counties Regional Coaching Organiser said "I don't believe you could find anyone more committed to archery coaching than Tom - he still has a great enthusiasm for coaching and a thirst for learning to this day, he is a truly inspirational and a worthy recipient of this award".
Kath Fitzpatrick - 18 August 2008
Archery GB (which some do call The GNAS) has launched a coaching newsletter, Shooting Forward. For more details and to subscribe, go to the page below:
GNAS coaching page
Below is some information taken from the newsletter.
Shooting Forward is Archery GB's first online coaching magazine bringing you the latest news, coaching guidance and grass roots reporting. Within each edition of Shooting Forward you can expect to find regular features including C.A.S.E and Coaching Stars (see below) and club and coach development updates, in addition to the latest news and interesting interviews.
C.A.S.E
We believe that all coaches have a responsibility to share their coaching, ideas, techniques and methods with other coaches, and to seek better practice for themselves. In this vein, we introduce the 'Copy And Steal Everything' - CASE - guide to coaching!
To start with you copy and steal all the best coaching ideas that you can find. Then you share them with your coaching colleagues. Simple, and together we will improve our coaching skills!
Coaching Stars
It might be what they focus on or how they coach that makes the learning journey so dynamic and here's your chance to nominate your inspiring coach to be showcased in our regular feature 'Coaching Stars'. E-mail Hannah Bussey your 'Coaching Star' nomination along with the following information:
Your nominated Coaching Stars' name, club, contact details and a photograph (jpeg format).
A profile of who they coach and what makes their coaching so special.
Your name and the name of anyone else who your nomination is on behalf of.
We'll contact the winning Coaching Star for a brief interview and inclusion in the next edition of Shooting Forward. Each featured Coaching Star will win an Archery GB key ring - what a bonus!
Kath Fitzpatrick - 11 August 2008
YAA have a new County Coach.
Michael Ward (University of York Archers) passed his County Coach exam yesterday at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, after a 2 day examination. Congratulations to Michael!
Examiner Pauline Pillans congratulates Michael
left to right - Michael Ward (YAA) with Senior Coach mentor Kath Fitzpatrick, Joyce Harrison (Cheshire) with Senior Coach mentor Martin Speakman
left to right - NCO Education, Bill McKay; Assessment manager Tom Musgrove; YAA County Coach Michael Ward & Senior Coach mentor Kath Fitzpatrick; Cheshire County Coach Joyce Harrison and Senior Coach mentor Martin Speakman; Examiner Pauline Pillans, Senior Coach; Peter SCT Trainee observer; Examiner Barry Molsom, Senior Coach
Tim Mason - 7 June 2008
Martin Holtby of Hull Kingston Archers has been presented with the Yorkshire Sword for his services to archery in 2007 and over many previous years. The sword was presented at the YAA Championships on the 1st of June 2008 by the Lady Paramount, Nicole Allen.
The citation nominating Martin for the award reads:
Hull Kingston Archers would be proud to nominate Martin Holtby for the 2007 Yorkshire Sword. An archer of 28+ years, Martin has achieved just about every award the County & Region can offer. As a Coach for 10 years Martin finally achieved the rank of Senior Coach & Assessor for the Region & GNAS. He has raised the level of some already very good archers to achieve even more, often to MB status, often at the expenses of his own shooting/practice and valuable free time.
He is the sort of person who speaks quietly but achieves much for others. A YAA Committee man, Hull Kingston Archers Club Official, YAA CPO, Martin wears so many hats for Yorkshire he should walk with a stoop, but his back is straight and he is proud to work for YAA archers with no thought for himself.
I am proud to know Martin and offer his name for consideration for the Award.
John Gilroy, Secretary, Hull Kingston Archers
8 March 2008
Kath Fitzpatrick presented her report as County Coaching Officer to the YAA AGM today. Click on the link below to read it:
CCO report to YAA AGM 2008
Mary Hannan - 28 February 2008
I'm trying to put a data base together of any coaches interested in going into schools to provide archery coaching, normally after school, 4pm-ish. Possibly with their own training equipment.
Please contact me on email via
01405 765347.
Mary Hannan,
YAA Coaching Schools Liaison.
Kath Fitzpatrick - 2 February 2008
YAA Coaching held a clinic at Wetherby on the weekend of the 26th and 27th of January 2008. 12 archers from Yorkshire and Lancashire took part.
A page of photos, with more information about the weekend, has been created on the main YAA website:
Coaching Clinic January 2008
Kath Fitzpatrick - 1 February 2008
Congratulations to Andy Arnold, who passed his County Coach assessment on the weekend of the 26th and 27th of January.
Photos from the NCAS Coaching Conference 2011
Presentation - clout for coaches (PPT)
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Yours Faithfully,