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Athletics Australia, together with its key stakeholders the state Member Associations, the ATFCA, Little Athletics Australia and the Australian Sports Commission, has announced the release of the Athletics Coach Accredited Framework, which comes into full effect from January 1, 2011. The key
Athletics Australia – News – Athletics Coach Accreditation Framework 2011
Athletics Australia, together with its key stakeholders the state Member Associations, the ATFCA, Little Athletics Australia and the Australian Sports Commission, has announced the release of the Athletics Coach Accredited Framework, which comes into full effect from January 1, 2011.
The key elements of the framework are:
1. A clearly defined pathway for coaches from 'Introduction to Coaching' through Little Athletics (non-accredited) to the entry point for accreditation, 'Beginning Coach', then options for coaches at club/school level, Under 13 juniors and performance coaches through to international competition.
2. An alignment of all currently accredited coaches to the new framework that will ensure all coaches maintain at least their current level of accreditation.
3. The Accredited Athletics Coach must demonstrate they are currently competent at their level of accreditation, they have agreed to the coaches' Code of Conduct, have met all provisions for Member Protection and are registered with the national body responsible for accreditation – Athletics Australia.
Accreditation as an Athletics Coach with the National Coach Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) is only possible with Athletics Australia.
– From 2011, your accreditation is separate from your membership with the ATFCA.
– Coaches will pay their accreditation registration fee to Athletics Australia.
– Coaches will pay their ATFCA membership fee directly to the ATFCA.
Click here for more details regarding the Athletics Coach Accreditation Framework and the Accredited Athletics Coach registration details for 2011.
As an Accredited Athletics Coach you will:
1. Be recognised an Accredited Athletics Coach at your current level of accreditation, with the sport and the NCAS
2. Be fully insured for your coaching practice, appropriate to your level of accreditation
3. Be included on the single national database of Accredited Athletics Coaches including the ASC’s Sport Accreditation Online and the NCAS.
4. Be registered as a coach with your home state/territory athletics Member Association.
ATFCA Membership
– All Accredited Athletics Coaches are eligible for membership to the ATFCA.
– Athletics Australia strongly recommends all Coaches to consider membership with the ATFCA.
Further details can be found at atfca.com.au
Michael Poulton
National Coaching Manager
Athletics Australia
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