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PLEASE NOTE: No Previous Archery Experience Necessary

These Bona Fide Training Courses are ideal for:
SDO's, P.E. TEACHERS, TEACHING ASSISTANTS & Any Other LEA PROFESSIONALS, GUIDERS & SCOUTERS and other YOUTH WORKERS or ANYONE LINKED to the OUTDOOR EDUCATION/ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITY BUSINESS as this Course is recognised as THE Industry Standard.

BEWARE, Anything other than the 4-DAY GNAS/ARCHERY GB Archery Specific Community Sports Leader Course (incl. exam), is NOT recognised by ALAA, BAHA, SportscoachUK or any other Government Agencies & National Bodies and should be avoided at all costs.

See below the dates for Course Units content...


Teaching the Admiral of the Fleet's daughter in Pakistan

Teaching the Admiral of the Fleet's
daughter in Pakistan.

Philip discussing equipment with Rumanian Coach at World Indoor Champs, Izmir, Turkey
Philip discussing equipment with Rumanian Coach
at World Indoor Champs, Izmir, Turkey

See BELOW dates for GNAS Leader course content

2010 Archery Leader Courses

February 26-1 March  (COURSE FULL)
Clitheroe, Lancashire
March 2-5 (COURSE FULL)
Caythorpe, Lincolnshire
March 9-12 (COURSE FULL)
Clacton, Essex
 
March 29-April 1 (COURSE FULL)
East Grinstead, West Sussex
April 6-9
East Grinstead, West Sussex
April 10/11 & 17/18
Southwick, West Sussex

*** Places going fast - last few left; Apply NOW ***
April 13-16 (COURSE FULL)
venue TBA
April 19-23
Colchester, Essex

*** Taking bookings NOW!! - Just a few left so apply on 01273 583602 ***
April 25-29
Grantown-on-Spey, Scotland

*** Places going fast - last few left; Apply NOW ***
May 3-6 (COURSE FULL)
South Cerney, Gloucestershire
May 10-13
Croydon, Surrey
May 17-20 (COURSE FULL)
Nottingham
June 5/6 & 19/20 (COURSE FULL)
Colchester, Essex
June 7-10 - Nearly Full
Bristol
June 22-25
Hillingdon, Middlesex
*** Rearanged from December 2009 and taking bookings now! ***
July 19-22
Oldham, Lancashire

*** Places going fast - book now before too late! ***
July 24, 25, 31 & August 1
East Grinstead, West Sussex
August 2-5
Bristol

*** Ideal holiday time course - limited spaces so apply NOW! ***
September 17-20
Clithero, Lancashire

*** Course with full board & lodging included; places going now! ***
September 26
Norwich, Norfolk
Advanced Leaders Training Day - This is ideal for Leaders who qualified a year or more ago.

*** Bookings being taken on a first come first serve basis! ***
September 27-30
Norwich, Norfolk
October 1
Norwich, Norfolk

Disabled Archery Workshop - Presented jointly by a top Para-Olympian with the inventor of the Tactile Sight. An inter-active day for those interested in facilitating this useful form of the sport.

*** Bookings being taken on a first come first serve basis! ***
October 2, 3, 9 & 10
East Grinstead, West Sussex
October 25-28
Oldham, Lancashire
December 21 - January 7
Working abroad

2011 Archery Leader Courses
January 23
Norwich, Norfolk
Advanced Leaders Training Day - This is ideal for Leaders who qualified a year or more ago.

*** Bookings being taken on a first come first serve basis! ***
January 24-27
Norwich, Norfolk
January 28
Norwich, Norfolk

Disabled Archery Workshop - Presented jointly by a top Para-Olympian with the inventor of the Tactile Sight. An inter-active day for those interested in facilitating this useful form of the sport.

*** Bookings being taken on a first come first serve basis! ***
February 14-17
Oldham, Lancashire
March 6
Norwich, Norfolk
Advanced Leaders Training Day - This is ideal for Leaders who qualified a year or more ago.

*** Bookings being taken on a first come first serve basis! ***
March 7-10
Norwich, Norfolk
March 11
Norwich, Norfolk

Disabled Archery Workshop - Presented jointly by a top Para-Olympian with the inventor of the Tactile Sight. An inter-active day for those interested in facilitating this useful form of the sport.

*** Bookings being taken on a first come first serve basis! ***
April 18-21
East Grinstead, West Sussex
April 26-29
East Grinstead, West Sussex

 

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GNAS Course Units for Archery Community Sports Leader Award

Unit A: General
Candidates will gain knowledge of:

  1. all safety observances and rules
  2. alternative range layouts with regard to public and participant safety
  3. suitable rounds for beginners and juniors
  4. various forms of archery
  5. various incentives schemes

Unit B: Shooting
Candidates will learn how to hit the target consistently at up to 20 yards using basic Bare-Bow  & Freestyle methods.

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Unit C: Teaching and improving

Candidates will be able to:

  1. teach basic Bare-Bow style
  2. teach basic Freestyle
  3. improve performance in both
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Unit D: Equipment care, safety and use

Candidates shall learn how to:

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  1. advise on suitable equipment for activity groups and individuals
  2. recommend sources of supply and be aware of costs
  3. maintain equipment in good working order
  4. understand the importance of equipment maintenance ref. safety and accident prevention

Formative assessment & feedback will be given throughout the course.  However, ALL Units will also be examined by an external assessor on the last day of the course.  NGB certification will be awarded to successful candidates.

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New Courses for 2010 from Archery Leaders

Refresher Training Days &/or Advanced Leader Training Days

Learn more about:

bullet Equipment
bullet Improving beginners
bullet Honing your archery teaching skills for various different scenarios
bullet Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy and avoiding bad practice
bullet Improving your own shooting skills

Refresh your:

bullet Previously learnt archery teaching skills

Improve your:

bullet Teaching effectiveness through multiple teaching strategies

Help with solving:

bullet Experiential problems

Update your:

bullet Knowledge to current GNAS standards including Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection

All Leaders qualified pre-1999 will benefit from Refresher courses
- essential to providing continuing Duty of Care.

Internally certificated bespoke courses designed to suit your needs, professionally packaged and run by appropriately qualified Senior Coach educators at either your chosen venue or ours to improve your sporting efficiency and effectiveness.

Negotiable pricing dependent on group size, venue's distance, number of occasions and resources required.

E-mail us now for dates in 2010:
enquiries@archeryleaders.co.uk

  
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Philip van Buren can arrange dedicated courses for UK and European leisure companies, youth organisations, people with special needs (including the blind), Guides and Scouts, Community Youth Services and GNAS Club Courses. Bespoke courses can be arranged as required.
 
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Philip J van Buren
Archery Leaders
30 Fairlight Avenue
Telscombe Cliffs
East Sussex
BN10 7BN
Tel. 01273 583 602
E-mail: enquiries@archeryleaders.co.uk

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