Coaching & Umpiring Award Courses 2007
English Lacrosse has a recognised Coach and Teacher Education structure. The ELA is currently working towards minimum standards as set out by the UK Coaching Certificate. The UKCC has aligned coach education awards with the National Qualifications Framework as determined by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
The ELA has courses for teachers and volunteers alike. Below are courses that the ELA delivers across the country.
All courses are overseen by the Education and Skills Officer, Paul Coups. If there is local demand for a course please contact Paul on p.coups@englishlacrosse.co.uk .
English Lacrosse Coaching Award Structure
Teachers Award
Enable teachers involved in Primary and Secondary education to teach and understand the fundamental strategies and principles of Lacrosse together with the basic techniques at Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
The course uses relevant National Curriculum based games of Pop Lacrosse and LAX with full educational resources available alongside practical demonstrations.
The awards can be set up by English Lacrosse for individual schools as well as education authority based courses.
The course can be delivered as a twilight 3 hour course for PE trained staff focusing on skill and fun game delivery or as a full day course for NQT’s / QT’s that are non PE specialists, focusing on basic skills, fault correction, fun games, decision making and schemes of work.
KEY STAGE 2 TEACHER PACKS ARE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FOR £10. THESE INCLUDE A MANUAL AND LESSON PLAN. PLEASE CONTACT PAUL COUPS AT P.COUPS@ENGLISHLACROSSE.CO.UK FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Course Outline:
PE Trained NQT’s / QTS
· 3 hour tutor contact time
· Pre-attendance course outcomes
· Post attendance course notes, Development Course Manual lesson plans and schemes of work
Non-PE Trained NQT’s / QTS
· 6 hour tutor contact time
· Pre-attendance course outcomes
· Post attendance course notes, Development Course Manual lesson plans and schemes of work
Teacher's Refresher Course
Open to all teachers of field lacrosse. The course includes a practical and theoretical section and finishes with a demonstration session tailored to meet the attendees needs. Individuals will be given course notes.
Course Outline:
· 5 hour minimum tutor contact
· Pre-attendance course outcomes
· Post attendance course notes, Module CD of choice and lesson plans.
Level 1 - The Development Coach Award
Provides you with the fundamentals, strategies and principles of the game of lacrosse together with the basic techniques of play and coaching. It is aimed at men and women with or without previous experience of the game and concentrates very much on individual understanding and the holistic approach to coaching sport.
A Pop Lacrosse for People with Disabilities learning module is available with this award.
The awarding of this certificate gives the recipient the ability to coach under the ELA's public liability insurance and also provides the recipient with a year's membership to the association.
Course outline:
· Pre-attendance learning pack
· 7 hours contact time
· Post attendance examination
· scUK “Good Practice and Child Protection”
· English Lacrosse CRB Check
· scUK “Equity in your Coaching” or “Running Sports A Club for All”
Level 2 - The Club Coach Award
Enables you to develop your coaching of the full-sided field game. It is aimed at men and women holding the English Lacrosse Development Coach Award, who are coaching in schools and clubs field lacrosse.
The course will help you introduce field lacrosse, develop your knowledge of team strategy and plan, organise and evaluate a coaching programme at club level.
The course requires you to have a portfolio of your coaching which should demonstrate at least 10 hours of contact time, that you have the Sports Coach UK course “Equity in your Coaching” and Child Protection Awareness Training, a first aid certificate and an ELA CRB prior to attending the course. The portfolio should be made available to the Coach Development Officer on application.
Course Outline:
· Pre-attendance CCA pack
· 16 hour tutor contact time
· Post course evaluation and monitoring
Upon completion of a further 20 hours of coaching and attendance at a further 2 Sports Coach UK courses the candidate can send their updated portfolio to the Coach Education Officer.
The candidate can then be assessed in their coaching. Once all elements are completed then certification is given.
Coach Mentor
Working through the ELA Lacrosse Mark scheme, all level three and level 4 marked clubs will identify a coach mentor as part of their technical requirements.
The coach mentor will not only have an input into his or hers club, but assist in the development of coaches in a locality.
Only Level 2 coaches or higher will be eligible for this position.
The mentors’ job description is available through your club volunteer manager as part of the Volunteer Development Programme.
A distance learning pack will be available for this course in 2006.
English Lacrosse Umpiring Award Structure
Umpiring Award Courses
Starting in September 2007
All English Lacrosse Umpires (women’s and mixed) must attend an appropriate level specific full umpiring course, before undertaking a practical exam at any level, once every 4 years.
Additionally, umpires are required to either attend a refreshers course or complete the online package (available Sept 2007) based on rules and interpretations updates, once every 4 years.
Rules and Interpretations Refresher Course
Provides experienced umpires, players and coaches with the latest information on the rules, interpretation and practical applications that determine our game (women’s and mixed).
A chance to catch up on all the changes in rules and the way officials will be calling them that have altered since you last refreshed your knowledge.
A rare opportunity to ask experienced officials those burning questions with regards goalkeepers, defensive positioning, midfield transition and attack play that you’ve always wanted answering.
Course Outline:
Written update materials upon arrival
2.5 hour tutor contact time
Certification for attendance awarded
Cost £20 Adult
Level 1 (Local) Umpiring Course
Provides you with the fundamentals, strategies and principles of umpiring the game of women’s and mixed lacrosse.
It is aimed at women or men (16 years old+), with or without previous experience of the game and concentrates very much on basic concepts required for individual understanding and the team role that every umpire adopts in each game.
The course is a balance of theory and practical work incorporating: group discussion, Q & A opportunities, demonstration, DVD exemplar & scenarios and umpiring opportunities (be dressed appropriately).
The awarding of this attendance certificate gives the recipient the ability to umpire games alongside a fully qualified umpire, for a period of six months under English Lacrosse's public liability insurance and also provides the recipient with a year's membership to the association.
A successful post course practical examination is required for a 4 year Local Umpiring certificate and badge to be awarded.
Course Outline:
Pre-attendance: CD Rom of all written materials
Upon arrival: Umpiring pack: IFWLA Rules Book, Fox 40 Classic Black Whistle, Weighted Yellow Flag and a set of warning cards
5 hour tutor contact time (theory and practical)
Post Course: A dated attendance certificate
Practical Examination required for full certification
Cost
£50 Adult
£40 University or School Student
Level 2 (Territorial) Umpiring Course
DUE SEPTEMBER 2007
Level 3 (National) Umpiring Course
DUE SEPTEMBER 2007
Email. Wendy Reynolds, Chair of Rules & Umpiring, WReyn1367@aol.com
or Paul Coups, North Regional Officer, p.coups@englishlacrosse.co.uk | 
