Coach Membership 2007/08

Coach Member & Benefits: ($63.00)

• Professional Indemnity Insurance while coaching
• Sports Injury Insurance while participating in Skateboarding Australia sanctioned events under the supervision of accredited coaches.
• Receive quarterly e-newsletters
• Discounted car hire through Avis Worldwide
• Discounted Accommodation through Best Western

How to become an SbA Coach Member?

Online: Complete the Online SbA Coach Membership Form (left menu on this page)

OR

Offline: Download the SbA Coach Membership Form (left menu on this page) and send it to Skateboarding Australia with a cheque or money order attached.

In 2007/08 the cost of Coach Membership which includes professional indemnity insurance, sports injury insurance and public liability insurance costs $63 inc. GST and expires on the 31st of December each year.

**Coaches will be provided with an SbA membership card and welcome letter to confirm their active membership. All memberships are based on the calendar year and will expire on the 31/12 each year. New members to join in November or December will receive 2 months complimentary membership for the following year.

Coach Insurance

Professional Indemnity insurance indemnifies the insured against claims for compensation for breach of professional duty by reason of any negligence by way of act, error, omission or advice. This is a minimum cover that protects the coaches only, not the participants. If you would like more information about SbA's Insurance visit www.ieabrokers.com.au

All accredited coaches MUST declare their coaching hours and agree to run their sessions in accordance with SbA's risk management structure to obtain professional indemnity for the duration of their coaching sessions.

At least one week before you undertake a coaching session please download, complete and fax/mail the Coaching Activities Form to Skateboarding Australia. Skateboarding Australia will notify you of receipt of this form and your hours will be recorded on the coaching database. In the event of a claim during the declared time your insurance will be active.

Becoming a Level One Skateboard Coach?

ABOUT THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS

The Level One Skateboard Coach Accreditation program developed by Skateboarding Australia, is recognised by the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). All participants to complete the accreditation process will receive recognition of the ASC and Skateboarding Australia, and professional indemnity insurance from Skateboarding Australia. The accreditation course encompasses the following components;

General Principles: Attendance at one-day training workshop and completion of a workbook with grading of 65% +.
Sports Specific: Attendance at one-day training workshop.
Practical Coaching: Completion of 30 hours of practical coaching after attendance at the workshop. 10 of these hours should be completed with another coach.
Code of Ethics: All participants must sign and return Skateboarding Australia's code of ethics form.



COST

$275 including professional indemnity, public liability and sports injury insurance (while conducting *declared coaching sessions) until the end of the calendar year, registration with the ASC for 4 years, all workbooks and manuals.

AGE RESTRICTIONS

All participants must be 16 years of age upon completion of all level one requirements to be eligible for registration.

WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE

Skateboarding Australia coordinates the two day training workshop for the GP and SS components as approached by councils, or when there is enough demand established in a region.

To register an interest in becoming an accredited coach, contact Skateboarding Australia with your name, contact number, email address and mail address. Once there is approximately 10 interested participants in your region Skateboarding Australia will organize a course, and will advise about upcoming courses in Australia.

To register an interest or for further enquiries, please contact Skateboarding Australia


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