Competition

This coach is competent to plan, conduct and evaluate a range of training programs suitable for the diverse range of ages and swimming abilities found in a typical SNZ registered swimming club. A Bronze Accredited coach will be able to plan and supervise training for multiple squad units to best prepare swimmers of different ages, abilities, and competition goals to achieve their potential. All Bronze Accredited coaches will have the skills to prepare swimmers for regional and national age (or higher) level competitions. Bronze level is the accepted standard for coaches implementing a diverse swim club program.

Core Units:

Unit 1: Being an Effect Swimming Coach
Unit 2: Administration and Management  
Unit 3: Communication
Unit 4: Risk Management and Legal Issues
Unit 5: Mental Preparation 
Unit 6: Fitness & Training 
Unit 7: Training Programs  
Unit 8: Efficient Stroke Development

Bronze Accreditation components will be delivered over 3 days. There will also be a practical component, which may be achieved through attending Youth and Age programme camps. There is a total of 25 competencies delivered in 9 core units. There will also be post course work and performance criteria to be achieved.

Course dates:
10th-12th May 2012 as part of NZSCTA annual conference, Wellington. email cdm@swimmingnz.org.nz for enrolment

10th-12th May 2012 as part of NZSCTA annual conference, Wellington. email for enrolment

Cost: $475 inc. GST

Duration: 3 days + post course work

Corresponding resource: Coaching Swimming: An Introductory Manual. By Dr. Ralph J. Richards (Bronze Handbook)

Pre-requisites: NZSCTA membership. ACA Junior Skills certified (or equivalent) 

Post Course Work:

·     Hold NZSCTA membership

·     Attend all sessions Bronze Accreditation course

·     Complete 100 hours of post-course coaching, 20 hours of which working under the supervision of a pre-approved mentor

·     Satisfactory completion of Bronze workbook, submitted within 1 year of attending the course

·     Satisfactory completion of log book for the 100 hours of post-course coaching

·     Participation at SNZ Camp

·     Performance criteria: must be the Coach of Record of at least 4 swimmers (ages 11-14 yrs) who score 3,000 XLR8 points over a two year period. 

(Coach of Record is defined as having at least 85% ofthe swimmer's training program directly planned and supervised by the coach during the 90 day period preceding the XLR8 ranking)