On 13-14 April there will be a weekend of highly subsidised training courses for young people who are interested in getting into coaching climbing. The coach education weekend will be held at the Beacon Climbing centre in North Wales.
Find out more and book: www.thebmc.co.u/youthcoachtraining
Ian Dunn & Katherine Schirrmacher will deliver a FUNDAMENTALS 1 on the Saturday and a FOUNDATION COACH TRAINING on the Sunday. Young people can sign up for either both the days or just 1 day. Each day will cost just £25 which will cover the cost of the course, the registration fee and lunch. Emma Twyford will also be on hand to deliver an inspiring climbing talk on the Saturday evening.
To book onto either day day see the links below or for more information email james@thebmc.co.uk
FUNDAMENTALS 1, Saturday 13 April
COST: £25
AGE: 14-18
FUNdamentals 1 will look at various areas of what can be taught in climbing from balance, agility and coordination through to climbing techniques such as flagging, rockovers. At the end of the course people will have gleaned ideas of what they can do when coaching people of different abilities in climbing.
FOUNDATION COACH, Sunday 14 April
COST: £25* (includes registration fee, normally £45)
AGE: 16-18
FOUNDATION COACH training covers observation and analysis, clear delivery, feedback, session planning and gives a good starting point for how to deliver good coaching.
* To access the foundation coach course at this special rate, it is necessary to register an account with Mountain Training. See the booking form for further information.