January to July 2017 Training and Support for Clubs, Coaches, Volunteers, Teachers, Instructors and Activators @KentSport1 cspkentsport Supported by
Training and support Kent Sport Connect An opportunity for sports clubs and organisations to register their details in return for a range of benefits and to receive the latest club development information. Connect is open to sports organisations within the county. Those external to the administrative boundary of Kent and Medway may still register but won t be able to access restricted funding opportunities. There are many benefits to becoming a Connect member including discounts on the majority of workshops listed inside this leaflet as well as the opportunity to apply for funding via the various funding streams we manage. Clubs with Clubmark or their NGB equivalent are entitled to an additional discount. More information and how to apply www.kentsport.org/connect Club Matters Sport England s Club Matters is the essential one-stop shop of free support for sports clubs. Recently local clubs Shi-Kon Martial Arts and Hythe Bowls Club have used the Club Matters website for their Clubmark accreditation, with other clubs also starting the process. Register with Club Matters to benefit from all of the free resources available including: Online support Workshops Mentoring Club Improvement Plan Club Views Clubmark @ClubMatters www.facebook.com/sportenglandclubmatters clubmatters@sportengland.org www.sportenglandclubmatters.com Volunteering Kent Sport is committed to support the recruitment and retention of volunteers for clubs, organisations and events to make sport happen formally and informally. Sign up to receive our volunteer newsletter www.kentsport.org/volunteer Visit our specific volunteer Facebook page to get up to date news and opportunities www.facebook.com/kentsportvol Get your club to create a profile, or find a club local to you via www.joininuk.org Funding Do you need financial support to improve your facilities, increase your membership, deliver a new sports project or train up coaches or officials? Kent Sport offers a range of different funds including: Coach & Official Scholarship and Kent Sport Small Grants for Individual FANS members and Organisations. More information about these and other funding sources are available at www.kentsport.org/funding Advice on how to apply is available from our Funding and Partnerships Manger Sophie Ward sophie.ward@kent.gov.uk or call 03000 417225 We now offer a bespoke bid writing service for clubs seeking to submit funding applications, for more information contact andrea.murphy@kent.gov.uk or call 03000 414454 Stuart Butler: Club and Volunteer Development Officer E: Stuart.Butler@kent.gov.uk P: 03000 411869 Daniel Bromley: Club and Schools Relationship Officer E: Daniel.Bromley@kent.gov.uk P: 03000 412185 2
Training and support Helping you make Sport happen Kent Sport offers a range of services to support individuals to become coaches, provide development opportunities for current coaches and promote coaching opportunities across the county. Coaching encompasses all individuals leading or assisting the delivery of sport, whether you are an activator or leader through to a coach, teacher or instructor we are here to help. Kent Coaches Register All coaches are invited to sign up to the Kent Coaches register FREE of charge. We have recently moved to a new online system with an integrated activity finder and workshop bookings. You can now publish the sessions you deliver to recruit more participants or simply create an online profile for yourself. By signing up to the register you can also receive the latest coaching news and access opportunities to develop your coaching skills. Kent Sport Mentors Talent Foundation Programme and Youth Coaches An exciting regional project aimed at addressing the imbalance of male to female coaches in sport. Over 100 women have been directly supported in Kent with more than 600 ladies across the South East engaged since March 2013. The project offers support, advice, training opportunities and bursaries to women taking their first steps into coaching, progressing to another level or simply those wishing to engage with others like them. To be part of this fantastic initiative visit www.kentsport.org/project-500 2016 saw the Kent Sport Mentor Network progress into Talent Development and this year we will further expand into programmes where coaches are working with young people. Kent Sport Mentors focuses on developing the wider coaching skills rather than technical and tactical expertise so mentors and their coaches will be matched across sports wherever possible. Our partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University and Sportslab continues to ensure learning opportunities are available for mentors and coaches. We are always keen to hear from coaches wishing to access a crosssport mentor as well as those who would like to consider becoming a mentor. For more information or to register your interest please contact Lucy Cassell via the details below. @femalecoaches If you would like to find out more about any of the services provided including bespoke events for groups of coaches visit www.kentsport.org/coaching or contact Louisa Arnold or Lucy Cassell. Louisa Arnold: Coaching Network Officer E: L.Arnold@kent.ac.uk T: 01227 824395 Lucy Cassell: Assistant Coaching Coordinator E: L.G.Cassell@kent.ac.uk T: 01227 824935 3
Coaching Craft Workshops We encourage our participants to improve by training, how often do you do that yourself? Coaching Craft workshops are aimed at coaches, activators, leaders and instructors who are keen to develop their knowledge and understanding across different groups and sporting environments. Engaging Sessions for Young People Tuesday 21st February, 6.30-9.00pm, Maidstone - 15 Expand your knowledge so 14-25 year olds keep coming back for more. Build self-confidence, motivation and self-esteem. Behaviour Change Tactics Tuesday 16th May, 7-9pm, Medway - 25 Learn useful strategies to help people get active, and innovative nudge techniques to ensure they stay active. #KentGirlsCan How to Coach the Fundamentals of Movement Thursday 8th June, 6.30-9.30pm, Medway Fundamental movements underpin all sporting skills This is a new, practical based workshop, where you ll learn how to nurture physically confident children and adults. To coincide with the Sport England reboot of #ThisGirlCan in late January, Kent Sport will relaunch #KentGirlsCan The target audience is now 14-60 years and there is an increased focus on building confidence and resilience. Get involved on social media using #KentGirlsCan and keep an eye on our website www.kentsport.org/kentgirlscan for more information The following workshops are part of the recommended training for coaches and volunteers in sports clubs and organisations: Safeguarding and Protecting Children Tuesday 14th March 6.30-9.30pm, Sevenoaks Monday 8th May 6.30-9.30pm, Folkestone Wednesday 12th July 6.30-9.30pm, Dartford If you have already attended a Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop you will need to refresh after a period of 3 years. You can do this by attending one of the above or renew online via http://sportscoachuk.coachwisehub.com/store/ If you are worried about a child s safety or wellbeing, call the NSPCC Helpline - FREE and confidential 0800 800 5000 or email help@ nspcc.org Further information and guidance can be found via the Child Protection in Sport Unit https://thecpsu.org.uk/ Club and Coach Forums First Aid Awareness Wednesday 22nd February, 6.30-9.30pm, Gillingham Thursday 15th June, 6-9pm, Ashford Thursday 16th March, Angel Centre, Tonbridge 6.30-9.00pm Sessions on funding, coaching and club development Club Matters Monday 19th June, Three Hills Sports Park, Folkestone 6.30-9.00pm Sessions on funding, coaching and club development To book your place and more specific details about the sessions on offer please visit www.kentsport.org/club-forum-2017 How to book If you wish to attend any of the workshops or forums listed please visit www.kentsport.org/workshops to access the online booking option. You can also search here for sport specific courses and other CPD by changing the filter. Preferred payment method for online bookings is by PayPal but cheques are accepted. Places will not be confirmed until the payment is received. Workshop Prices 3 hour workshops 36 - Full price 33 - Connect members and Registered Coaches 30 - Clubmark club attendees and Project 500 members Prices for workshops less than 3 hours are stated on the listings FREE Club matters Workshops In addition to the workshops taking place at Club and Coach Forums, we are hosting the following. These must be booked via http:// www.sportenglandclubmatters.com/ club-matters-workshops/ and clicking on Workshop schedule at the botttom of the page. Understanding your Club Finances Monday 6th February, 7-9pm, Canterbury Developing a Business Plan Monday 12th June, 7-9pm, Gravesend For more information please contact Stuart.Butler@kent.gov.uk @KentSport1 cspkentsport