Events
ACE 2012
LATEST PROGRAMME – FEBRUARY to APRIL 2010
Programme 1 - “Welcome to Athletics Coaching” Weekends
No. of Events
9 Day or Half Day Events - 6 remaining, 10 - 15 participants per event
Participants
Those who coach or wish to coach children and young people that either have some experience or are beginning for the first time.
Teachers/”Trackside” Parents/College students etc who are interested in athletics coaching or who already assist at club/school/community events and want to elevate their learning, skills and competencies and or become a qualified athletics coach
Age
16+ years – All comers
Venues/Dates
GLL Athletics facility venues with classroom and sports hall facilities on the following dates at Crystal Palace 13th/27th Mar, Sutton Arena 14th/21st Mar, and Fulham Phoenix 28th Mar
Programme Content & Delivery
“Welcome to Athletics Coaching”
The coaches provided will have taught UKA coaching modules and may, depending upon availability, deliver the latest updated UKA programme.
This course will support prospective coaches to meet the needs of athletes under 16 years old, predominantly with a multi event focus and will address the issues of child development in a rigorous way. This will be done in an induction orientated environment, working with appropriate equipment. Learn to set up and monitor a group of standard sessions covering a range of Athletics’ events and taught to be able to lead sessions unassisted.
- The power of Athletics Coaching education and excellence based upon/evolved form UKA “Elevating Athletics” coaching module aimed at coaching Primary: 5-11yr olds and Secondary: 11-16yr olds
- Practical sessions on technical models and rules of events including Run, Jump and Throw
The programme will begin with;
10.00 Registration
10.15 Introduction
10.30 Sports Hall practical session, Run/Jump/Throw
12.00 Break
12.30 Sports Hall practical session, 3x45mins, Run/Jump/Throw
14.45 Q&A
15.15 Coaching pathway with information, advice and guidance
15.45 Close
Participants are entitled to register for the “Athletics Coaching Masterclass” programme in addition to this module should they wish
Awards
UKA Leader course accredited and certificated - Entry level of new 2010 programme, Course value £90. Not equivalent to UKA Level 1 Award
20 x UKA Athletics Assistant Coaching Course Bursary Awards given to participants across programmes 1 and 2 (replaces current Level 1/2 awards)
Programme 2 - “Athletics Coaching Masterclass” Weekends
No. of Events
12 Half Day Events, 9 remaining, 10 - 15 participants per event
Participants
Those with some coaching experience formal or otherwise that wish to gain more in depth knowledge and experience.
L1/L2 Coaches/ Young Athletes/ Sports Teachers etc with an existing qualification or understanding/experience of sports and/or coaching who want to improve, develop and up skills or achieve the next level qualification
Age
16 – 54 years – all comers
Venues/Dates
Venue events will be specific to Athletic disciplines, Run, Jump or Throw These will either be single events or two activities will run concurrently
GLL Athletics facility venues will be used with full indoor facilities during March, at Crystal Palace 27th Mar Run, Jump and Throw, Sutton Arena 28th Mar Run/Jump/Throw. Outdoor facilities will be used in April at Sutcliffe Park 10th Apr Run, Waltham Forest 17th Apr Jump/Throw and Mile End 24th Apr Run
Programme Content & Delivery
“Athletics Coaching Masterclass”
There will be two separate experienced/UKA Level 4 coaches provided specialised in each of the Run, Jump and Throw disciplines.
This course will support prospective coaches to meet the needs of young and adult athletes, predominantly with a multi event focus. Participants choose from either Run such as Sprint, Jump such as Long Jump or Throw such as Discus and remain in these disciplines throughout the day.
Our coaches will directly passing on years of invaluable learning and skills, and a passion and motivation that cannot be gained simply from academic study and qualification.
During this programme participants will have the opportunity to put learning into practice by shadowing and assisting elite and Olympian coaches to deliver.
- To Elite Performance
- Practical work in the technical athletics disciplines, Run, Jump, Throw
- Opportunity to bring an athlete along for practical work?
The programme will begin with;
AM/PM
9.30/13.30 Registration
9.45/13.45 Introduction
10.00/14.00 Run Session or Jump Session or Throw Session
12.00/16.00 Q&A
12.30/16.30 Coaching pathway, information, advice and guidance
13.00/17.00 Close
Participants are entitled to register for the “Talent Quest” programme in addition to this module should they wish
Awards
UKA Leader course accredited and certificated - Entry level of new 2010 programme, Course value £90. Not equivalent to UKA Level 1 Award 20 x UKA Athletics Assistant Coaching Course Bursary Awards given to participants across programmes 1 and 2 (replaces current Level 1/2 awards)
Programme 3 – “Talent Quest” Weekdays
No. of Events
6 Full Day Events, 30 - 50 participants per event
Participants
Young, promising athletes that have the potential to develop further with expert tuition and guidance plus their teachers.
Athletes, plus participants from the Programme 2 “Athletics Coaching Masterclass” coaching assist and are mentored by Elite/Olympian coaches for practical coaching experience via these events
Age
15 – 23 years – all comers
Venues/Dates
Venue events will be specific to Athletic disciplines, Run, Jump or Throw These will either be single events or two activities will run concurrently
GLL Athletics facility venues will be used with full indoor facilities during March at Crystal Palace 25th Mar Sprints/Hurdles and Sutton Arena 26th Mar Long Jump/High Jump. Outdoor facilities will be used in April at Waltham Forest 8th Apr Long Jump/High Jump, Newham 15th Apr tbc Sprints/Hurdles, Sutcliffe Park 22nd Apr Sprints/Hurdles and Mile End 29th Apr Shot/Javelin
Programme Content & Delivery
There will be two separate experienced/UKA Level 4 coaches provided specialised in each of the Run, Jump and Throw disciplines.
The course is aimed at young Athletes, 15-23 years that have been talent spotted and would benefit from further expert tuition and development but is open to all comers.
There is no competition, each participant being motivated and coached to deliver to their best and better their best over the session. Participants choose from either Run such as Sprint, Jump such as Long Jump or Throw such as Discus and remain in these disciplines throughout the day.
Coaches actively coach and mentor participants and their coaches at each session, officials assist the coaches for the Talent Quest events to time, measure and record athlete’s performance throughout the day.
This course will feed directly into the GLL Foundation Awards programme supporting talented and developing Athletes.
The programme will begin with;
9.30 Registration
9.45 Introduction
10.00 Group warm up
10.30 Run Session or Jump Session or Throw Session
12.00 Break
12.30 Run Session or Jump Session or Throw Session + Officials
14.30 Q&A
15.00 Coaching pathway, information, advice and guidance
15.30 Close
Awards
Applications for 25 GLL Facility Training membership Awards
Programme 4 - “UKA Leader – Children’s/Club Leader”
No. of Events
4 Day 16 participants per event
Participants
Awarded as Bursary and from participation in programmes 1/2
Age
16+ – All comers
Venues/Dates
GLL Athletics facility venues with classroom and sports hall facilities on the following dates at Sutcliffe Park 10th Apr, (Newham 17th Apr tbc), Mile End 24th Apr and Sutton Arena 1st May
Programme Content & Delivery
The coaches will be provided by UKA and deliver this latest 2010 updated UKA programme equivalent to the previous Level 1 qualification. The Children’s/Club Leader award is targeted at those who wish to work primarily with U17s, U15s, U13s and younger in an induction orientated environment, working with modified equipment.
The Children’s / Club Leader will be working from a UKA resource card or session plan and will have been briefed on the exact requirements by the supervising Coach. They may be working at another part of the venue, but a supervising Coach must be on site and will have dictated the exact nature of the session, its content, its safety requirements and its organisation. You can begin your coach education progression by becoming a Leader. The course will teach Leaders to set up and monitor a group of standard sessions covering a range Athletics’ events. Crucially Leaders will be able to lead sessions unassisted but still under the supervision of a qualified Athletics Coach as long as they stick within the remit of the published, standard sessions and task cards.
The anticipated programme will begin with;
9.30 Registration/Introduction/Classroom tutorial/practical session, Q&A/Coaching pathway 17.00 Close
Pre-requisites: Signed up to UKA’s terms & conditions of being a Leader, supplied a passport photograph, had the appropriate police records check and is 16 years or above. Completion of home study tasks involving course preparation, viewing activities and familiarising themselves with task cards.
Outcomes: Understand the role and responsibility of a Leader, how it differs from a Coaching Assistant and a Coach and its position within the pathway. Awareness of safety issues when working within a variety of environments. Setting up Fundamentals and Foundation athletics activities using adapted athletics equipment safely and effectively. Run a focussed, organised and safe activity from a task card supplied by a supervising coach. Use effective instruction and demonstration relating to the activity. Contribute to the effective teamwork of running the activities supporting the supervising coach. Identify the principles of athlete centred delivery and be aware of the rationale for late specialisation. Identify methods that may be used to challenge inappropriate behaviour. Use adapted activities as directed by the supervising coach to integrate athletes of differing abilities.
Awards
UKA accredited and certificated - Entry level of new 2010 programme Course value £90. Not equivalent to UKA Level 1 Award but is recommended
RESOURCE and PROGRAMME COACHES & ATHLETES
The following resource will be deployed to deliver across all 30 events. A pool of Elite coaches and Olympic athletes together with an IAG provider, Young Volunteers to assist the coaches and Officials for the Talent Quest events.
Elite Coaches and Olympic Athletes: John Issacs, John Herbert, Mike Mc Farlane, Frank Attoh, Tony Jarrett, Lloyd Cowan, Fatima Whitbread, Mark Aldridge, Maureen Jones, Richard Gyesie. Dalia Mikneviciute, Neville Thompson, Greg Richards, Dan Awde, Christine Ohuruogu MBE,Tasha Danvers, Jade Johnson , Victoria Barr , Donna Fraser, Chris Tomlinson, Greg Rutherford Andy Turner Tyrone Edgar , Jeanette Kwakye
Have agreed to participate/deliver modules subject to their availability.
GLL VENUES
GLL venues with full athletics run-jump-throw facilities will be used including but not limited to;
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Newham stadium/leisure centre, Sutton Arena, Mile End Stadium, Waltham Forest Track and Sutcliffe Park Stadium
DATES, REGISTRATION & FEEDBACK AND COMPLETION CERTIFICATES
All participants will complete a programme feedback questionnaire on the day.
All participants will receive a completion certificate as recognition of participation
Register
To register your interest in ACE 2010 please click here
Event Feedback
"Welcome to Athletics"
The tutor was good.
I liked the tips on coaching.
I was able to get involved.
I learnt new training techniques.
I gained new suggestions/variations on games and skills that I already use.
I learnt adaptations of games and types of training.
I liked the different coaching strategies.
I learnt many things.
Different activities to use when coaching.
Lots of new ideas.
I learnt more information on skill building and progression.
Tutor was excellent.
Some participants chatted during the sessions, they need to be more serious.
Lot's of ideas for activities and coaching pathways.
Bring free sandwiches and drinks next time please.
Touched on Athletics for the first time. The variety was good.
More time for lunch.
Students get to take part in a variety of sports.
The method of teaching and coaching demonstrated was very good.
I was given a coaches view on how his actions can help motivate athletes.
I found the session a little simplistic.
I feel more confident to attend more events.
"Masterclass"
I attended Sunday's Masterclass for sprints, the coach was John Isaac. It was brilliant! I totally recommend you take full advantage of all the courses, especially as they are all FREE.
It was good to have an experienced coach.
I didn't get to do any active or practical work only taught by the coach.
I would have liked to have practiced some of the techniques taught.
I liked the examples tutored by an athlete coach.
I liked the international/champion coach.
Very practical.
I would have liked some handouts or videos.
I liked having the athlete there as a demonstrator.
Related Links
GO4KIDS Press Release Previous Event Completed 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday July 24th 2009
OLYMPIANS LEAP INTO ACTION FOR ‘GO4KIDS2012’ FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Olympic and World 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu joined fellow Olympians at the London Coaching Foundation’s launch event to kick-start their £1m GO4KIDS2012 fundraising campaign.
Ohuruogu, MBE, who works tirelessly to encourage the sport’s grassroots take-up, was officially announced as campaign ambassador of the GO4KIDS2012 campaign at its launch event held last week at Electric Birdcage in London’s West End.
The Stratford-born track star declared: “I personally know that without the support of volunteers, great coaches, access to top facilities, competitive and learning events and constant encouragement from family and friends, I would not be Olympic and World Champion.”
She added: “GO4KIDS is not simply about unearthing the next athletic superstar, it is about reaching children and young people disadvantaged by circumstances. If you offer children and young people a ladder on which they can climb, you are offering them options that can change their lives.”
Olympic 400m Hurdles bronze medalist Tasha Danvers, echoed Ohuruogu’s words, saying: “With London 2012, the time is right to connect and inspire community engagement, empowering young people to develop their knowledge, skills and values, to widen their experiences and help them discover their potential.”
Ohuruogu supported by an impressive line-up of Olympians, elite athletes as well as guests from the sporting, fashion, media and business world, who are keen to support the Foundation’s mission to ensure a sporting legacy for young people after London 2012.
The involvement of Ohuruogu and her fellow Team GB Olympians in GO4KIDS 2012, confirms their commitment to developing the next generation of British athletics. The credibility of the Foundation’s outreach work has been made possible by the motivation and commitment of many of Britain’s international athletes and coaches.
The London Coaching Foundation (LCF), a not-for-profit charitable trust, was set up eighteen years ago to deliver grassroots athletics programmes in the capital, sending elite coaches and international athletes into schools and colleges.
The GO4KIDS2012 pre-launch campaign, will also complement the Foundation’s hugely successful ‘Have a Go Day’ and London Community Athletics Days, which have involved youngsters from schools and communities across London
These programmes are essential strands in the Foundation’s mission to bring athletics, education and excellence to London’s young people.
The funds raised will not only deliver valuable opportunities to promising young athletes, but will also develop and mentor up to ten thousand disadvantaged youngsters of various sporting abilities.
John Herbert, CEO of London Coaching Foundation, four-time Olympian and Team GB coach said: ‘This event proves you can start something with nothing. We hope people look at us as social entrepreneurs and mentors. The GO4KIDS2012 campaign will give inspiration to London’s disadvantaged young kids and our as yet undiscovered young sporting talent leading into 2012.’
Herbert added: ‘This event is also a reminder that these former and current Olympic athletes and coaches take their work with the Foundation’s programmes very seriously and without their volunteering support we would not have kick-started the sporting lives of many young people.’
For further information contact: Lucy Merone Foundation PR: 07830 919166 lmerone@londoncoaching.org
Notes to Editors:
1.The GO4KIDS 2012 fundraising campaign was kick-started at a launch party held on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 6pm (club party from 8pm) at The Electric Birdcage, Haymarket, London.
2. Christine Ohuruogu MBE was announced as Ambassador for the GO4KIDS 2012 fundraising campaign.
3. John Herbert, is a four time Olympian and has coached Olympic athletes, including Phillips Idowu and Jade Johnson.
4. GO4KIDS 2012 campaign fundraising events will include a series of ‘GO4K with an Olympian’ Family, Friends and Schools London Fun Runs.
5. Olympic athletes supporting the campaign:
Gold Medallist Christine Ohuruogu MBE - 400m, Beijing 2008
Silver Medalist Phillips Idowu- Triple Jump Beijing 2008, Commonwealth and World Indoor Champion
Bronze Medallist Tasha Danvers - 400m Hurdles Beijing 2008
Jade Johnson - Long Jump, Athens 2004 Beijing 2008
Victoria Barr - 400m Beijing 2008
Donna Fraser - 400m, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 Athens 2004, Beijing 2008,
Dwain Chambers -100m, Sydney 2000
Chris Tomlinson - Long Jump, Beijing 2008, and Athens 2004
Greg Rutherford - Long Jump, Beijing 2008,
Andy Turner-110m hurdles, Beijing 2008.
Daniel Awde - Decathlon, Beijing 2008
Tyrone Edgar- 100m, Beijing 2008
Jeanette Kwakye 100m, Beijing 2008
4. Also Going4Kids on Friday 17th July were past Olympians, elite athletes and coaches such as: Colin Jackson CBE, Rachel Christie Miss England, Fatima Whitbread MBE, Michael McFarlane OBE, Anthony Jarrett & Lloyd Cowan. Athletes: UK 100m Champion- Simeon Williamson, Trecia Smith, Larry Achike & Ricky Fifton 200m amongst others
5. The LCF relies on a volunteer network of current and former Olympian, elite athletes and coaches, including Fatima Whitbread MBE, Michael McFarlane OBE, Anthony Jarrett, Phillips Idowu, Trisha Smith, Lloyd Cowan and Larry Achike.
6. LCF trustees include Kate Hoey MP and 2012 advisor to London Mayor Boris Johnson as well as Sir Eddie Kulukundis OBE.
For further Editorial on GO4KIDS campaign fundraising and celebrity events
For Interviews and photos with Christine Ohuruogu MBE and Olympians and celebrities supporting the campaign
To hold an exclusive GO4KIDS Fundraising Event or be a Campaign Partner
Contact: Lucy Merone, Foundation PR. mob: 07830 919166 or lmerone@londoncoaching.org
www.londoncoaching.org
GO4KIDS
MISSION
For the London Coaching Foundation in partnership with current and former Olympians, coaches and sportspeople to ensure a legacy of Golden Sporting Opportunities for disadvantaged and talented Young people post London 2012
GOAL
To raise £1m by 2012 to give 10,000 youngsters a Golden Sporting Opportunity
AMBASSADOR
Christine Ohuruogu MBE - Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion
STRATEGY
The engagement and participation of current and former Olympic athletes, coaches and sportspeople committed to playing a role in developing the next generation of British athletes and promoting the physical, social and economic benefits of sustained participation in athletics and sport.
Via
- Active participation in GO4KIDS campaign Fundraising events.
- Active Involvement in GO4KIDS programme delivery.
The engagement and support of other business sectors.
Some who have already given their support are from the Media & Entertainment and Fashion & Beauty sectors
Community participation in GO4KIDS campaign "Fun n Fundraiser" events
LEGACY DELIVERY
Funds raised by GO4KIDS2012CAMPAIGN will go to delivering
- GO4KIDS - "Talent Quest" events, where young athletics talent will be identified and given pathways to develop. Talented youngsters will be given the golden opportunity of sponsorship to achieve their sporting dreams.
- GO4KIDS - "Have a Go Days". A golden opportunity for all youngsters to try out up to 10 Olympic events and benefit from the guidance of Olympian/Elite sportspersons and coaches.
Activities will offer participants the pathways and support to maintain their involvement and enjoyment in sport, and the many benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
GO4KIDS FUN AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES COMING TO YOUR AREA SOON
GO4K with an Olympian
Family, Friends and Schools
4km Sponsored Fun Run, Jog or Walk Events
In aid of the GO4KIDS2012CAMPAIGN
London
Join the Team & Fulfill a Dream!
Engaging the families of London’s 1.2million school children
To sponsor just £1 towards providing Golden Sporting Opportunities for their
child and their school
50% of the funds raised will go to deliver a GO4KIDS event with an Olympian
at the school
32 Boroughs 32 Flags
With the logos of 100 local sponsors who have each donated £100 to host a
local “Have a Go” Day
enabling the children of the regions boroughs to try out Olympic events with
Olympians and their coaches
Join us !
When Olympians swap their spikes for a GO4KIDS Fundraising Gala
Featuring a “Sport meets Fashion “ catwalk show
Details of how you can be a part of each GO4KIDS2012CAMPAIGN Fundraiser event will be posted on this website or simply contact Lucy Merone our Foundation PR on 07830 919166 or lmerone@londoncoaching.org for more information.
London Community Athletics Days
London Community Athletics Days are similar to "Have a Go" days. However the big differences are that the days are open to all member of the community, young & old and that we are therefore working with a larger number of people.
There is a similar start to the day with registration, an opening address and introductions. This is followed by a group warm up. Again, participants are encouraged to experience various activities from the 'Run' Jump' and 'Throw' athletic events.
Due to the numbers involved, we ask participants to bring their own lunch and we do not have a Q & A session, so that we can concentrate on the athletic activities.
Everyone is encouraged to round the day of by competing in two of their favourite event(s).
Whilst we do not give out mementos at the Community Athletic Days, there is still the chance to collect a famous autograph or two.
At all times we actively encourage participants to learn more and talk to our team of coaches which include International Athletes and former Olympians. As with the "Have a Go" days, we are able to offer the assistance of a star studied line up that includes Fatima Whitbread, Jade Johnson, Trecia Smith, Yamila Aldama, Greg Rutherford, Tony Jarrett, Julian Golding, Michael MacFarlane and Phillips Idowu.
Our Partners
The LCF is currently working with a number of partners and sponsors who are making our work across London possible.
The LCF is proud that London will be hosting the Olympic Games in 2012 because it will be a chance for this great city to show the world the very best that it has to offer in athletics and other Olympic and Paralympic sports. It is because of our Partners and Sponsors that we are able to help identify new talent in the run up towards the Olympic Games. However, as importantly, the LCF wants everyone to enjoy the Olympic Spirit whatever their ability or ambitions.
If your organisation would like to become involved click here
Thank you to the following organisations who are helping us towards these goals:
