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Coach Opportunity

Opportunity for coaches at JRPCs in Bristol & Exeter...

For 2009 West Hockey Association is again seeking to appoint a number of coaches to work at the Junior Regional Performance Centres (JRPCs). The JRPCs are the regional level structures for the development of high performance in each region of England and have replaced the system of regional squads as part of the Single System for Hockey.

There are two JRPCs in the West, one at Exeter, one at Bristol. The coaching programme is led by the centrally contracted coaches and senior coaches from the region.

For 2009 there will be four age groups – U15, U16, U17, U18 (Boys & Girls). The JRPCs represent an excellent opportunity for all hockey coaches to work with these staff in both leading and assisting roles.

The dates for the 2009 JRPC Programme are:

Age Group Assessments
U16 Boys & Girls | Tuesday 14 April 10am > 3pm Millfield
U17/18 Boys & Girls | Wednesday 15 April 10am > 3pm Millfield

Tier 1 Preparation/Coaching in Exeter & Bristol
U15/U16 Boys & Girls | Saturday 27 June | Sunday 12 July | Saturday 18 July | Wednesday/Thursday 26/27 August | Sunday 6 September

U17/U18 Boys & Girls | Sunday 28 June | Saturday 11 July | Sunday 19 July | Monday/Tuesday 24/25 August | Saturday 5 September

Tier 1 Competition
Sunday 13 September | Sunday 27 September (tbc)

Tier 2 Preparation
Sunday 11 October | Sunday 25 October (tbc)

Please indicate:
1. Assessment days at which you’d be willing to play a role
2. Preferred JRPC venue (Exeter/Bristol/either)
3. Preferred age group

Qualifications
The West Hockey Association seeks to involve all coaches who have the potential to coach at the higher level. We would expect a minimum qualification of Level 1 and a verifiable commitment to the Level 2. A current First Aid Certificate and a current Child Protection Certificate are required (qualification are needed) and all coaches would be subject to an Enhanced CRB check (through England Hockey). All expenses paid by West Hockey Association.

Please send your expression of interest (by 28 January 2009)
to Val Harding (West Honorary Secretary) at valerie_harding@lineone.net