Community Activator and Young Activator Courses available in North Wales this Autumn

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the first Community Activators course and Young Activator Course at Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay in October 2017

Community Activator

To provide passionate and enthusiastic individuals (18+ Years of Age) with the confidence and skills to lead a variety of activities aimed at encouraging participation within the sport.

There are three important key strands to this role, all of which can be rewarding and will enhance participation and enjoyment of triathlon for all.

To organise and lead safe, effective and inclusive triathlon training activities and experiences (cycling & running).
To inform, inspire and cultivate connections in their local clubs and communities, with initiatives such as GO TRI.
Act as a ‘coach support worker’, helping the Head Coach during sessions (e.g. setting up and take down equipment, taking timing splits, writing the session on the white board etc.)
This is NOT a coaching qualification. Individuals who aspire to become a coach much complete a formal coaching qualification.

This course is primarily designed to provide those who want to take on this role some additional skills to increase the safety and enjoyment of such activities for all those who take part.

Course Overview:

The one-day training workshop is practically oriented, focusing on developing the skills to organise and lead group training runs and cycle rides, support coached club sessions and cultivate connections to the sport of triathlon within local clubs and communities.

There is no formal assessment or exam.

Modules/ topics covered include:

Roles and responsibilities of a Activator.
Planning and organising a Group Run session (Practical).
Group cycle ride planning activity (Practical).
Reflection & action planning is encouraged throughout the day.
Supporting Coaches sessions (swimming) – Role and remit.
Safety management, planning, Equipment, participant motivation, Equity and communication are all core themes to the day and covered in each section.

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Young Activator (14-17 years of age)

22nd October, Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay 

To provide young people (aged 14-17) with the opportunity to gain the skills and confidence to lead and assist in the delivery of triathlon sessions and grow participation in their local club, school, or community group.

Young Activators will develop the skills to:

•      Assist a coach with the set up and running of club activities.

•      Lead sessions under the supervision of a coach or PE teacher. This might involve helping to organise an activity within a session i.e a transition skills challenge, leading the warm-up/warm down, splitting athletes into groups in preparation for the session.

•      Assist in wider club or school triathlon activities such as volunteering or helping to organise GoTri events or other competitions.

This is NOT a coaching qualification. However, this award can provide useful insight into the role of a coach, and might be the first step towards a formal coaching qualification in the future. Meanwhile, the course gives Young Activators the skills and experience to improve the enjoyment and quality of club and school triathlon sessions, which will also help to further grow the sport.

Course Overview:

The one-day workshop is practically oriented, focusing on developing the skills to organise and lead sessions within a supported environment.

There is no formal assessment or exam.

A draft timetable for the day is below (subject to amendment):

0900-1000: Arrive and Welcome: Roles and responsibilities of an activator, introduction to risk assessing and safety awareness in preparation for leading and assisting in delivery of activities.

1000-1100: Pool Activity

1115-1215: Bike Activity

1215-1300: Lunch break

1300-1430: Running and Transitions Activity

1430-1500: Feedback and debrief

Please bring swim, bike and run kit with you as well as clothing suitable for a range of weather conditions. Lunch is not provided so please also bring a packed lunch and enough snacks/water for a whole day of activity.

The day is quite hands-on with sessions across swim, bike, run and transition involving taking turns to both plan, deliver and participate in the activities.

Pre-Course Requisites:

• Aged between 14-17
• Must be an associate or full member

For more information please email admin@welshtriathlon.org or phone 0300 300 3128 

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