Coach and volunteer education

The Sports Development Unit organises a number of Sportscoach UK and Runningsports Workshops throughout the year. These are designed to provide clubs, schools and voluntary organisations with the know how to deliver effective coaching sessions and recruit, retain and develop volunteers.

There is a £5 reduction for any club with Plymouth City Council Club Accreditation.

Places are limited on each workshop, so bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis.

All workshop participants will receive a useful resource booklet and a certificate of attendance to record and acknowledge the time and effort they have put in.

2008 workshops

Safeguarding and protecting children - £27.50
Monday 28 January, Tuesday 22 April, Wednesday 11 June, Thursday 25 September and Monday 15 December 2008
From 6.30pm to 9.30pm

Enhance your existing club policies and procedures by learning about child protection and how to handle potential situations if you have concerns.

Equity in your coaching - £27.50
Tuesday 19 February 2008
From 6.30pm to 9.30pm

Designed for coaches and will help you to apply and extend your existing skills to meet the needs of present and potential participants. It also explains what equity means and why it is important and identifies barriers to participation.

Coaching children and young people - £27.50
Thursday 27 March 2008
From 6.30pm to 9.30pm

Learn how to deliver effective coaching sessions to meet the level of skill, developmental stage and motivation of each young player.

A club for all - £20
Wednesday 7 May 2008
From 6.30pm to 9.30pm

Find out how your club can benefit from welcoming all members of the community and the benefits it brings. This workshop is for Club Officials.

How to coach disabled people in sport - £22.50
Monday 20 October 2008
From 6.30pm to 9.30pm

This workshop tackles all the frequently asked questions posed by sports teachers, coaches and participants about how to work with disabled sports people. It will introduce and offer guidance to any coach involved with disabled people in sport.

Funding for your club - £20
Wednesday 19 November 2008
From 6.30pm to 9.30pm

This workshop provides practical ideas for raising funds from a range of sources, including fund-raising events and sponsorship. It will also help you to identify how you can promote your club more effectively.