Foundation coach: (F2 – T1) The foundation canoe polo coach works with paddlers who wish to gain an introduction to discipline specific skills. The Foundation coach is for coaches training paddlers for state level competitions.

Pre requisite: Paddle Australia Introduction to Coaching course.

Program structure:

• Online plus a one day face to face practical workshop with a coaching course facilitator providing coaching and assessment.

Logbook:

The following is to be submitted:

• Supporting letter from a club committee or state performance hub coach that supports the coach has coached a minimum of 8 training sessions as lead or assistant coach.

Recommended:

• While a First Aid certificate is not required for registration, PA recommends that there is a responsible adult who holds a first aid qualification appropriate for the area of operation, along with a first aid kit for every program.

Costs:

Members: $190 program fee (includes online and face to face) plus $0 registration (members).

Non-members: $265 program fee (includes online and face to face) plus $0 registration (non members).

Registration of the Foundation qualification expires at the same time as the Introduction to Coaching.

Registration: For our upcoming foundation canoe polo coaching courses please see our calendar.

We hope you will enjoy this course and use it to continue on your coach education journey.

For further enquiries please email Jane Stephenson at education.tas@paddle.org.au