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FORTHCOMING UK: ATHLETICS COACHING COURSES IN DEVON 2006/7

Dates coming soon

Minutes of the Armada Athletics Coaches Forum Meeting

9th June 2006

Present: Ron Blank, Karen Eccles, Mike Erith (arrived at 19.30), John McGhee, Carole Sutton,

		*Action*
1.	Apologies: Paul Batten, Lance Chatfield, John Crockford, Dave Dane, Charlie Ede, Theresa Eke, Steve Endacott, Gary Frost, Don Hilton, Sally Pike, Kate Rogers, Sandy Williams.
2.	Minutes and matters arising: The minutes of the meeting held on 17.3.06 were read but could not be agreed as there were not enough core members of the group present. -3- Although attendance at the previous open meetings has not been as high as anticipated the numbers have gradually been increasing at each successive meeting. The next Open Meeting is scheduled to take place at Brickfields track on Tuesday 13 June. -5- The First Aid course run by PAC on 26 March 2006 was successful. RB informed the group that there are plans to organise another first aid course. RB will forward details of the date and time to members of the group as soon as firm arrangements have been made.	RB
3.	To receive an update from Devon Co-ordinator regarding up and coming coaching courses The following courses are available and will be held at Windsor house: Good practice and child protection - Mon 25th September - 6.30 to 9.30 Cost - £25 Plymouth City club accreditation - Wednesday 18th October - 6.30 to 9.30 - Cost - Free Equity in your coaching - Tuesday 14th November - 6.30 to 9.30 - Cost - £25 Good practice and child protection - Mon 11th December - 6.30 to 9.30 - Cost - £25 All courses can be booked through Karen Little at Plymouth SDU Level 1 Coaching Course - Brickfields, Plymouth - Saturday 1st July 2006 - Cost - £50. This course is now full.
4	Attendance at Armada Athletics Coaches Forum meetings Attendance of Coaches forum continues to be disappointing. On average there are never more than about 5 members present at any one meeting. There is very rarely representation from all member clubs within the EC&WD forum and the impact of this is that minutes cannot be agreed, decisions cannot be made and actions, projects cannot move forward. It was agreed to raise the issue at the next EC&WD forum meeting on Monday 12 June by writing a letter to Paul Ross & Nigel Rowe, with a recommendation to disband the Coaches Forum if low attendance and apathy of group members continues.	*KAE*
5	Date of the next meeting The next meeting is scheduled to take place at 7.00 p.m. on Friday 8 September 2006, at the PAC clubhouse, Brickfields. This however will be dependant upon the discussions about the future of the group at the EC&WD forum meeting on Monday 12 June 2006.

17 March 06, PAC Clubhouse, Brickfields

Present: Ron Blank, John Crockford, Dave Dane, Karen Eccles, Steve Endacott, Sally Pike

Actions

Apologies:

Paul Batten, Lance Chatfield, Charlie Ede, Theresa Eke, Gary Frost, Don Hilton, John McGhee, Kate Rogers, Carole Sutton, Sandy Williams.

Minutes and matters arising:

The minutes of the meeting held on 20.1.06 were agreed as an accurate record of the meeting.

Attendance

Ron Blank welcomed everyone to the meeting. Attendance for the meeting was disappointing and the issue is still a cause for concern. All agreed that if there is not enough support for the group in the future, it will not be worth continuing the meetings. Although RB was uncomfortable with his election being agreed by only three members of the forum, he was happy to drive the group if meetings are well supported in the future.

Name of Athletics Coaches Forum

RB felt that the name ‘Armada Athletics Coaches Forum’ did not link appropriately with the East Cornwall and West Devon Forum’. All agreed to discuss the issue at the next meeting when more members of the group are present. KAE to add item to the agenda of the next meeting. KAE

To receive an update from Devon Co-ordinator regarding up and coming coaching courses

Lance Chatfield provided the following update by email:

1. Core Stability - 28.03.06 - 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm, Windsor House, Plymouth. £25 per person. Contact Karen Little (01752 307137) Course is highly recommended for coaches.

2. Level 2 Officials course at Exeter Arena - 25.3.06 - 10.00 am - 4.00 pm £10 per person. Contact Keith Reed (01752 893573).

3. Level 1 Coaching Course at Brickfields Sports Hall - 1.7.06 £50 per person - closing date is 14.6.06. All entries should be sent to Bill Whistlecroft (a copy of the application form and address can be obtained from the UK Athletics website). The course needs 18 applicants to run. All applicants must be 16 years of age and over and the closing date is 14.6.06.

There are opportunities available for top coaches to come to Plymouth to lead courses/workshops; however more support is needed from members of this group to ensure that these events are successful. RB asked member clubs to provide a list of priorities of the type of events/coaching courses that they would like to see the Coaches Athletics forum organise.There are plans to set up an evening meeting on the second Tuesday of every month (starting in April and finishing in September). The programme will consist of three disciplines e.g. a sprint, a throw and a distance run for different age categories e.g. Primary school children, secondary school children and seniors. The programme from each meet may vary to make it more interesting and more fun e.g. fun relays. RB proposed approaching DML regarding sponsorship of the meetings e.g. provision of a mini bus to transport young athletes to each meet. All members of the group were happy with RB’s suggestion to postpone the Jumps and Throws workshop until the end of the season and to focus more attention on getting this programme up and running. ALLRB/JC

Coach Education and Mentoring

A discussion ensued regarding different forms of Coach mentoring e.g. coach mentoring with athletes or coaches learning from watching other coaches during training sessions. The majority of those present preferred the option of coach mentoring with athletes demonstrating different disciplines. Coaches were welcome to bring young athletes to sessions at Brickfields track on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6.30 p.m.

Any other business

First Aid Course: PAC have organised a First Aid course which is scheduled to take place on 26 March 2006. David Dane is keen to attend the course. RB advised DD to contact Steve Endacott. The attendance fee is £15 per person and there are currently 5 places available. SE advised DD to wear comfortable clothing on the day.

Members of the Coaches Forum to canvass interest amongst their club members. If enough interest is expressed from athletes/coaches, PAC would consider organising another First Aid course.CRB Checks: JC reminded all coaches that it is important for them to get their CRB checks done a.s.a.p. ALL

Date of the next meeting

The next meeting is scheduled to take place at 7.00 p.m. on Friday 9 June 2006 and will be held in the PAC clubhouse, Brickfields. There being no further business to discuss the meeting closed at 7.50 p.m.

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