Sports Development Unit

MSR Coaches Association

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Manx Sport and Recreation are pleased to announce the launch of their new Coaches Association. The association will offer coaches on the Island the opportunity to belong to a recognised body that will cater for coaches educational and developmetal needs. It will also give coaches a support mechanism to expand and develop their coaching skills with National Governing Bodies of sports

The establishment of a Coaches Association will also allow the Sports Development Unit to create a database of coaches who all meet a minimum requirement needed to join. Establishing a database of coaches will also allow the SDU to share information with sports and other agencies, creating a more positive and safer environment for young competitors and athletes to lear and develop their skills.

The Sports Development Unit recognises the important work of coaches and see a Coaches Association as a way of offering coaches a platform to share good practices and through Manx Sport & Recreation offer a voice for all active coaches on the Island.

Requirements to Join

To join the Coaches Association, coaches must meet the following criteria:

Have undergone a successful Police or CRB check
Hold a National Governing Body coaching qualification (minimum Level 1)
Have attended a Sports Coach UK Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop
Have attended a Sports Coach UK Equity in your Coaching workshop
Have attended an Emergency First Aid training Course (minimum 3 hour course)

Incentives to Join

All members of the MSR Coaches Association will receive the following:

Discounted rates on future MSR Coach Education Courses
NSC voucher
10% discount at Ramsey Sports
A unique MSR Coaches Association Polo Shirt
An MSR Coaches Association Membership Card
Up-to-date information and latest news regarding the developments of sport on the Island
Mentoring opportunities
Generic coaching workshops (i.e. LTAD)

How Can I Join?

Please find below the application form which must be completed in order to join the Coaches Association. The joining fee for the Association is just £10.00 per annum - please ensure that you enclose a cheque (made payable to IOM Government) for this amount with your completed application form.

If you have any queries regarding the Coaches Association, please contact Gianni Epifani on:

Tel: 688556 / Email:Gianni.Epifani@msr.dtl.gov.im

Downloadable Documents

MSR Coaches Association Application Form (161 kb)

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MSR Coaches Association Application Form

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