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The club have been running the Rising Stars programme since April 2018 and rider numbers grew steadily through the first four months to around 12 to 15 riders at each session.
However, in Lee Heron, we have only one qualified coach and as a result we cannot grow, or really continue, until we have more help and support from members. We know there is a lot of potential from enquiries we've had to develop youth cycling further within our club, but we need support from volunteers willing to become coaches.
We appreciate that this is to many a daunting step, so we hope the following will help any potential volunteers to understand the commitment required.
BSCC will pay for;
DBS Check, First Aid training and British Cycling Coaching Qualification
BECOMING A LEVEL 1 COACH
It takes approximately 40 hours to achieve the British Cycling Level 1 coaching qualification.
On-line modules covering child protection and coaching theory.
Video clips, reading and module assessments to test understanding.
Exercises to test knowledge gained in generating risk assessments and planning coaching sessions.
2 days practical learning
Day 1 - all about how to coach and picking up tips
Day 2 – Delivering a 10 to 15 minute session
Prerequisites to the Level 1 qualification
DBS Check – Part of the child protection and welfare rules
First Aid qualification – Minimum 6 hour accredited course
Level 1 Qualification authorises you to coach between 3 and 15 cyclists at one time
Coached sessions can only be structured around the British Cycling GEARS exercises
Level 1 coach is covered by British Cycling Insurance
COMMITMENT TO RISING STARS
Our target is to have 4 Level 1 Coaches
We plan to run two Rising Stars sessions per month – 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
We will need a minimum of 2 coaches at each session
We will grow our riders from 9 or 10, to 30
We aim to identify a new home for Rising Stars that will allow greater diversity in cycling disciplines
Riders will be split by ability allowing greater focus on what each rider needs
Increased focus, for those who want it, on getting ready to race
With increased support BSCC will be able to host Junior Events
Time Trials Circuit Races Cyclocross
Please contact Lee Heron if you have any questions or would like to get involved via the link below
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