Within this eNewsletter the following areas are covered;
Active Coaches Questionnaire
Active Gloucestershire are in the process of collating information on the coaching workforce in Gloucestershire. The information gathered will be used to inform Active Gloucestershire of any Continual Professional Development needs within the county and provide School Sports Partnerships, Local Authorities and other partners access to an active and qualified workforce.
In addition it will allow Active Gloucestershire to update coaches on any relevant news stories such as coaching bursaries, job opportunities and coach education programmes. If you wish to receive such information please click here to download the questionnaire. The questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Can you please return complete forms to Andy Herbert at aherbert2@glos.ac.uk.
Amateur Swimming Association South West Regional Workforce Awards
As part of the Amateur Swimming Associations (ASA) South West Learning Week the ASA are running an awards nomination for coaches. The awards will be presented at their regional ceremony on Saturday 18th September in Taunton. For more details and to nominate click here.
Cancer Research UK 10k Run
Cancer Research UK are hosting a 10k run at Gloucester Park on Sunday 3rd October 2010. The 10k event is for women and men to run a sponsored 10k to help beat cancer. Click here for more details.
Postgraduate, Professional and Short Courses Open Event
On Thursday 2nd September 2010 from 4pm – 7pm the University of Gloucestershire are holding and open event on Postgraduate, Professional and Short Courses. Whether you want to advance your career, expand your mind or simply explore a new interest, further study may be the answer. To book call 01242 714500 or email postgrad@glos.ac.uk.
Free Seminar: International coding to identify sports injuries and setting,and delivering factors in implementing safety measures in sport
On Monday 27 September 2010, 5.30pm the University of Gloucestershire are running a free seminar. To register a place, please contact Jo Bevan on jbevan@glos.ac.uk
Mencap National Table Tennis Championships
The table tennis championships is a table tennis competition for players with a disability. The championships is taking place from 2rd-3rd October 2010 at Sir William Stanier Leisure Centre, Coronation Street, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4DJ. For more details click here.
“Try Sailing For Free”
If you wish to try sailing for FREE come to Bowmoor Sailing Club's for their Open day on Saturday, 4th September 2010 from 10.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. Sailing Instructors will be on hand to take potential new members out on our new lake. Come and chat to members of the club (all ages!) to find out more – whether it’s social sailing, enjoying the fresh air on a fine day or competitive racing. Click here for more details.
Recruiting and Selecting Volunteers
Gloucestershire Associaton for Voluntary and Community Action (GAVCA) are running a Recruiting and Selecting Volunteers course on Tuesday 12 October 2010, 9:30 am to 4:30pm. For details on the course click here.
McCain Athletics Network Coach Bursaries
England Athletics have revisited their approach in order to help clubs within networks access the funding they need to develop their coaching infrastructure. For more details on McCain funding bursaries click here or visit their website.
