ATHLETICS WELLINGTON
COACHING COURSES 2015
Athletics Wellington is offering clubs a variety of course and workshop opportunities this
season. These include scheduled courses PLUS options for clubs to book some of the
following courses/presentations at their clubs.
SUMMARY OF COURSES AVAILABLE
ClubNet (IMG) Presentation/Workshop
Wednesday 22 April 2015 from 6pm to 8pm
Presenter: Gareth Archer, Athletics NZ
Venue: Sport Wellington, 223 Thorndon Quay, Wellington
Includes: Setting up memberdesq portal, query lists (how to print of a range of lists that are useful to
your club), setting up subscription types, setting up email distribution lists, setting up email templates,
uploading documents, sending emails, website option, shop desq
IAAF Level 2 Coaching Course FULL COURSE 2015 @ $250
(covers all five weekend courses and the two IAAF Coaching Manuals)
Important Information - please note: If you want to complete and gain the IAAF Level 2
Qualification you need to register for all 5 modules held over 5 weekends by Friday 12 June at the
latest (theory 1, theory 2, run, jump, throw). However, you if you would prefer to register for any of
these weekend modules individually you will receive an Athletics Wellington Coaching Certificate for
each module you attend rather than the IAAF Level 2 Qualification. A list of all five modules are listed
below. If you have any questions relating to this please contact Jo Murray on 021 976116 or
[email protected]
Venue: Newlands Intermediate, Bracken Road, Newlands
To book for the full IAAF Level 2 Coaching Course of 5 weekends click on this link ENTER HERE
IAAF Level 2 Coaching Courses 2015 @ $50 per person per module
Important Information - please note: If you want to complete and gain the IAAF Level 2
Qualification you need to register for all 5 modules held over 5 weekends by Friday 12 June at the
latest (theory 1, theory 2, run, jump, throw). However, you if you would prefer to register for any of
these weekend modules individually you will receive an Athletics Wellington Coaching Certificate for
each module you attend rather than the IAAF Level 2 Qualification. If you have any questions
relating to this please contact Jo Murray on 021 976116 or [email protected]
Sat 27 & Sun 28 June 2015: Theory 1 @ $50 per person
Includes: Orientation, Coaching Philosophy, Skills of Coaching, Developing the Athlete, Developing
Fitness, Warm Up and Cool Down, The Fundamentals of the Throws, The Fundamentals of the
Jumps, Planning, Developing Technical Skills, Use of Free Weights, Flexibility Training
To book for this module click on this link ENTER HERE
Sat 11 & Sun 12 July 2015: Theory 2 @ $50 per person
Includes: Developing a Safe Environment, Race Walking, Developing a Healthy Diet, Mental Skills,
Middle Distance, Combined Events, Written Exam on Basic Theory Part 1 and Basic Theory Part 2
To book for this module click on this link ENTER HERE
Sat 25 & Sun 26 July 2015: Run @ $50 per person
Includes: Fundamentals of Running, The Warm up and Cool Down, Conditioning, Developing
Flexibility, Sprint Starts, Sprints, Hurdles, Relays, Walks, Middle Distance, Steeplechase
To book for this module click on this link ENTER HERE
Sat 8 & Sun 9 August 2015: Jump @ $50 per person
Includes: Fundamentals of the Jumps, The Warm Up and Cool Down, Conditioning, Developing
Flexibility, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Pole Vault
To book for this module click on this link ENTER HERE
Sat 15 & Sun 16 August 2015: Throw @ $50 per person
Includes: Fundamentals of the Throws, The Warm up and Cool Down, Conditioning, Developing
Flexibility, Shot Put, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, Hammer Throw
To book for this module click on this link ENTER HERE
Sat 29 & Sun 30 August 2015: Reserve Weekend for IAAF Level 2 if required
Presenter: Mark Harris, IAAF Level 1 and Level 2 Lecturer
The supporting lecturers will be George McConachy and Ed Fern
All tests and testing processes will be completed
Venue for all modules above: Newlands Intermediate, Bracken Road, Newlands
IAAF Kids Athletics Coaching Course: @ $30 per person
(discounts for club groups)
This training course is not the full IAAF Level 1, but will contain some presentations from the course
to enable you to better understand how this programme works and how it could fit into your club
structures. The aim will be to give you further confidence to train and prepare young children for
Kids’ Athletics competitions (7-12y old) but also provide the ‘bridge’ to ‘real’ athletics. You will
become more familiar and confident to take the kids through the youth programmes of training and
competition relevant to their needs.
Introduction to Kids Athletics - Implementation of Kids Athletics - Kids Athletics Events Kids Athletics Equipment - Setting up a Kids Athletics Event - Running a Kids Athletics Event
Review of Kids Athletics Event Saturday 29 August 2015: 1 Day Course on the programme and some theory
To book for the Kids Athletics Coaching Course on 29 August click on this link ENTER HERE
Saturday 12 Sept 2015: 1 Day Course on the programme and some theory (repeat)
To book for the Kids Athletics Coaching Course on 12 September click on this link ENTER HERE
Venue: Newlands Intermediate, Bracken Road, Newlands
Presenter: Mark Harris
If any club wishes to have a 3-hour practical course on this programme they can book that directly
with Mark Harris
Athletics NZ Run Jump Throw Course: @ $30 per person
(discounts for club groups)
Sunday 18 and Sunday 25 October 2015: 1 day Run Jump Throw Course (6 hours) – theory and
practical
Presenters: Mark Harris, Andrea Williams and Shaka Sola
Venue: Newtown Park, Wellington
Run Jump Throw is based on the philosophy that the development of skills, in a fun environment, is
the key to participation. Sports Skills and other physical activities should be modified to suit the
physical, intellectual and emotional development of athletes.
Emphasis is on the development of fundamental movement patterns, and is the foundation to correct
movement techniques. This course is aimed at people who will be organising and teaching/coaching
Run Jump Throw lessons and Athletic Sports Events within your club environment.
It offers a chance to explore a traditional physical activity setting with a clear focus on quality
experiences for all athletes. This course relates closely to the current thinking as represented through
the Physical Activity and Active Schools Initiatives.
Topics covered are:• The Philosophy Towards children in Sport
• The concept of Run Jump Throw
• Growth & Development
• Fair Play
• Coaching Tips
• Skills Approach
• The Dangers of early Specialisation
• Walking Skills
• Running Skills
• Jumping Skills
• Throwing Skills
• Equipment
To book for the Athletics NZ Run Jump Throw Course on 18 October click on this link ENTER HERE
To book for the Athletics NZ Run Jump Throw Course on 18 October click on this link ENTER HERE
If any club wishes to have a 3-hour practical course on this programme they can book directly with
Mark Harris.
Get Set Go Practical Courses: $10 per person (discounts for club groups)
2 hour practical coaching courses – course dates and venues to be set shortly:
Athletics Wellington introduced the GET SET GO programme to three clubs in the 2013/14 season
and two more clubs in the 2014/15 season . If any clubs are interested in this programme for their
Under 7 age group please contact [email protected]
Get Set Go is an Athletics NZ programme for young children that aims to improve their skills and
increase their physical activity through fun and purposeful games and activities. Get Set Go includes
a whole variety of new activities for kids and their parents to have fun with. Get Set Go is supported
by Active Post and New Zealand’s Get Set Go Amabassador is our world famous – world champion
Valerie Adams.
Athletics NZ has developed the Get Set Go activities relating to athletics. Coaching Cue cards have
been developed to go with these activities, which make it VERY easy for parents and caregivers to
get involved. The Get Set Go programme strength is the availability of comprehensive resources and
the flexibility that it allows clubs. It is a one-stop-shop for a child’s sporting/movement skill
development.
This course is for anyone overseeing the Get Set Go programme at their club and for any parents
and teenage athletes who are keen to help out on their club day/club night with this age group.
These courses are run by Vanessa Chatfiled, Athletics NZ’s Get Set Go regional coordinator.
CONTACT DETAILS
Jo Murray, Athletics Wellington:
[email protected] or 021 976116
Mark Harris, IAAF Level 1 and Level 2 Lecturer:
[email protected] or 021 300 380 or 06 3786384