ASA of Malta Basic Certificate for Coaching Swimming and Water Polo - March 2011

This qualification is targeting people who would like to teach/coach swimming and/or water polo to young participants. 

Closing date: Monday, April 4 , 2011

In its efforts to provide both unqualified and prospective coaches the opportunity of acquiring a coaching certificate and subsequently a coaching license, the ASA is once again organising a Basic Coaching Course for both Swimming and Water Polo. Since all clubs participating in swimming and/or water polo events and competitions organised by the ASA need to have qualified coaches by July 15, 2011, this course will once again give all involved the opportunity to be in line with these regulations for the well-being of all athletes and the development of aquatic sports.

In short, this course will be divided into 3 parts, just like last year. Part 1 involves the theory of coaching (in general), Part 2 is specific to water polo or swimming and Part 3 is a First aid course run by the Red Cross (at the ASA Office for a minimum of 10 applicants). Registration fees for Parts 1 and 2 are 80 Euros each and Part 3 is 40 Euros. Closing date is Monday, April 4, 2011.

This course is open to all. Applicants need to be 18 years or older (applicants who will be 17 by June 30, 2011 will be allowed to follow the course but cannot teach/coach a group on their own and cannot apply for a coaching licence until they are 18 year old). All other details are attached.

Whilst encouraging those interested to take advantage of this opportunity may I point out that great effort has been put in organising this course. Course dates or times cannot be changed since we depend on outside lecturers and their availability. I therefore ask you to make an effort and work your way around course dates. For more information do not hesitate to contact me on 21322884 or 79829391 (leaving a voice message when I do not answer my mobile phone, please)

The last comment goes to those who attended the courses last year and either have not settled registration fees or have not finished the course. No certificates will be issued until all requirements are met. Those who still need to finish their practical sessions are urged to contact me ASAP. Once the practical sessions of this upcoming course start, priority will be given to them. In the meantime I am also preparing the certificates of all the other participants.