The MCofS FUNdamentals of Climbing 1

A Workshop for Performance Climbing Coaches

The first stage of the Long Term Participant Development (LTPD) coaching process concentrates on how to coach novice climbers’ basic movement skills. The UK Coaching Certificate (UKCC) has identified this as the FUNdamentals stage. In most sports this first stage is designed to coach children new to a sport in the Key Principles.

The MCofS FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 is a one-day FUNdamental Workshop  for climbing coaches in Scotland delivered by climbing coaches endorsed by the MCofS.

• A team of new coaches will deliver FUNdamentals workshops around Scotland.
• The course aims to help develop climbing coaches who know how to coach as well as what to coach at the equivalent of UKCC Level 1.
• The key theme is concerned with how to make the session fun, how this can be achieved through appropriate planning and how to take account of the variable physical, emotional and social backgrounds of participants.

FUNdamental WORKSHOPS in Scotland

MCofS FUNdamentals of Climbing 1   WORKSHOP DATES 2011-2012   18th December, Transition Extreme, ABERDEEN 27th January, EICA: Ratho, EDINBURGH 3rd March, Glasgow Climbing Centre, GLASGOW 14th March, Alien Rock, EDINBURGH 29th April, Inverness leisure, INVERNESS   APPLICATION FORM (word doc)

MCofS FUNdamentals of Climbing 1   WORKSHOP OUTLINE

The MCofS Workshops are suitable for anyone working with children (or novice young adults) and introducing them to climbing, such as teachers, Youth Workers, Active School Coordinators, Climbing Wall staff, Voluntary Body staff, Duke of Edinburgh volunteers, Scouts’ & Guides’ volunteers, Parents and Club Members, etc.

The MCofS Workshops give an introduction to the following:

• The principles of Long Term Participant Development (LTPD)
• What are the FUNdamental Principles of our sport
• How to coach – coaching processes
• Background information and guidance about coaching climbing in Scotland

Workshop Details:

• Price: £80 MCofS Members (Individual or Club) / £95 non-members.
• Host Climbing Wall Staff £60; maximum number of 4/workshop. Larger numbers can be catered for by booking a private workshop.
• Workshop places: minimum 8 to maximum 12.
• Delivered by 2 trained and MCofS endorsed coaches.

Private Workshops:

• Individually tailored workshops for staff from organisations and companies.
• £550 / workshop.
• The maximum number of places on the course is 8.
• Bookings and arrangements should be made directly to the MCofS.

What is included in the cost:

• Entry fee to the host wall for the day.
• The MCofS FUNdamentals of Climbing 1 Coach Resource Pack.
• 1 day coaching from qualified and experienced coaches.
• Certificate of Attendance.

What is not included in the cost:

• Your food and drinks for the day (these can be purchased at the Café of the Host Venue).
• Suitable clothing: clothing that you are comfortable to climb in (contact the MCofS if you need advice).
• Personal climbing equipment.
• Rock shoes (not always necessary but recommended. Loose fitting shoes of any sort are not suitable. Rock shoes can be hired at the climbing wall).
• Harness & belay devices are not necessary for this workshop.

Eligibility:

• The ‘Workshop Outline’ contains the details of eligibility to attend a workshop.
• You should have some climbing experience but we will cater for those who are themselves novices to climbing, but who have personal experience of other sports, and teaching or coaching other sports, and have an interest in coaching climbing.
• The minimum age to attend a Workshop is 14 years.

Workshop Arrangements:

• The Workshop is a 1 day (8 hour) course.
• The workshop comprises both theoretical and practical elements:
  • Presentations: introducing LTPD, Key Climbing Principles at entry level and coaching pedagogy.
  • Practical: demonstrating the climbing key principles of movement (on vertical wall and slab); the way in which body position and body awareness impact upon climbing efficiency. The practical application of coaching theory to help children understand these climbing principles; techniques to design a coaching session, how to coach and how to give feedback.
  • Written resources: the MCofS Coaching Resource Pack.
• There is no assessment process as the workshop is a personal skills course.
• Course Registration: Please complete the application form from this page and send to MCofS with your fee.
  • Confirmation will follow with the Workshop Itinerary

Contact:
For further information (and to book a Private Workshop) contact Kevin Howett, Development Officer
Email: Kevin
Tel: 01738 493 946