Open Water Coaching CPD Workshop - Llandegfedd Reservoir
Course Details
Course Contact
- Name: Amy Jenner
- Email: amyjenner@welshtriathlon.org
- Phone: 07587038156
Course Dates
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Course Information
Overview of the Workshop
The Open Water Coaching workshop is aimed primarily at coaches who currently deliver or would like to deliver coached open water sessions.
The workshop has a mix of theory and practical designed to support the development of open water coaching knowledge and ability.
Date | Venue | Time |
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5th June 2021 | Online ( zoom link to be shared) |
10:00-12:00 12:30 -14:30 |
12th June 2021 | Llandegfedd Reservoir | 10:30-12:30 |
As well as getting hands on practical experience coaching a group of open water swimmers, you will also cover:
- What types of activities can go into an open water session and how to integrate these into a session plan
- The health and safety of open water coaching and what to look for in a venue when delivering open water sessions
- Coaching skills for effective open water session delivery
- How to effectively manage a safety team and gaining an insight how to best work with them
Workshop Pre-Requisites
- Level 1 Triathlon Coach. L1 coaches will only be qualified as an Assistant Coach
- Level 2 or Trainee L2 coach (enrolled on a current coaching course)
- Level 3 Triathlon coach
- Up to date Home Nation membership
Workshop Outcomes
The workshop will provide you with:
- A deeper understanding of how to coach in open water environment
- The knowledge to ensure your sessions are safe
- Practical experience to develop your open water coaching skills
- Access to multiple online resources to support your coaching
- An opportunity to reflect on your open water coaching with the support of other coaches
Course Venue
Llandegfedd Visitor & Watersports Centre, Sluvad Rd, Pontypool, South Wales, NP4 0SY