As the Sport Australia (the operating name of the Australian Sports Commission - https://www.sportaus.gov.au) recognised NSO for Skate, Skate Australia has the authority to create, implement and deliver this Roller Derby Coaching Accreditation Course.

 

Skate Australia and its affiliated State Associations are the only organisations authorised to conduct this course.

About the Level 1 Roller Derby Coach Accredited Course

1. Duration of Training Program

• 8 hours of course work (including pre-reading)

2. Who should attend this course?

This course is designed to provide training for coaches involved in roller derby at the beginner and intermediate level. The course is intended for:

All coaches and officials who require Professional Indemnity must hold qualifications and a sports specific accreditation certificate issued by a Sport Australia recognised NSO.

Only recognised National Sporting Organisations (NSOs), like Skate Australia, are responsible for the design and implementation of coaching frameworks for Skate sports of which Roller Derby is one.

 

3. Payment of training program fees

• All participants must pay the training program fee before commencing their training.
• All fees include Skate Australia administration and accreditation fees, compulsory texts, Sports Education registration fee and other course costs such as presenter costs, facility hire and equipment.

4. Entry Requirements

• Participants will need to complete and pass the https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/coaches prior to attending the course. A copy of the certificate of completion must be emailed to skatequeensland@gmail.com  at least 1 week before the start of the course.
• Participants will also need to have a Working with Children card (In Queensland, a Blue Card), and emailed to skatequeensland@gmail.com
• There are no other entry pre-requisites for the Level 1 Course but it is assumed that participants have an understanding of the sport of roller derby.

5. Physical screening check

Participants in this course are required to show that they are competent in utilising coaching techniques suitable to the sport of roller derby. Additionally, the written communication will ask that they provide written description of any injuries or medical conditions that may affect their active participation in any way.

6. Pre-course study/preparation

• Certain materials will be sent to the candidate prior to the course.
• The required text is recommended reading prior to the course, and the needs analysis is to be completed and returned prior to attending the course.
• Participants will also need to complete and pass the https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/coaches prior to attending the course. A copy of the certificate of completion must be emailed to skatequeensland@gmail.com at least 1 week before the start of the course.

7. Age of entry into the program.

• Minimum age to attend is 14.
• Candidates must be 16 years of age on completion of all Level 1 requirements to be eligible for registration.  In order to coach any groups over the 18 years of age will require pre-approval from the league and Skate Australia.
• Note. Coaches completing the course before their 16th birthday (Level 0) are restricted to coaching in class situation only, under the supervision of a fully accredited coach Level 1. Once they reach their 16th birthday, a fully accredited coach can confirm their suitability to progress to Level 1 to coach on their own.

8. Attendance Requirements

Candidates must attend all sessions of the course component of the training program in order to be eligible for accreditation.

 

Reminder:

All participants are required to first complete a free online Community Coaching General Principles course.

https://learning.ausport.gov.au/

Please email your certificate of completion to skatequeensland@gmail.com

Please register ASAP as only 20 spots are available by clicking the REGISTER button on the right.

Any queries, please contact the Skate Queensland Administrator by email skatequeensland@gmail.com or phone 3369 6144 9am – 2pm Monday – Friday.