Dear Coach

Further to the fantastic news in relation to the Coach Development and Education Structure in the UK, that was communicated recently, we have more great news regarding the development of the Athletics Coach qualification.

UKA have this week launched the new Athletics Coach Modules that are aimed at complementing the 7 core events that are covered on course. These new Modules are offered as an online learning resource so that eligible coaches can now further progress their own development opportunities within athletics, at the Athletics Coach qualification level. The Modules that will be available over the coming monthsinclude Pole Vault, Triple Jump, Hammer, Discus and Wheelchair Racing and are being developed utilising thecollective knowledge of event specialists from around the World.

In line with the Event Group Module, and to celebrate the unique opportunities afforded the sport in hosting a Home Olympic and Paralympic Games, we have decided to underwrite the costs for eligible coaches to study the qualification until May 2013.

This means the new Coach Education Modules covering Athletics Coach are free of charge for the next 11 months!

Now, coaches in the UK can continue to access the best possible resource and information on uCoach -the website dedicated to coaching content and resource (http://coaching.uka.org.uk/) – as well as the online education qualification simply in exchange for providing us with ongoing feedbackon the new modules.

UKA are proud to be able to offer this part of the coach education structure free of charge -something not many sports will be in a position to do. With athletics playing such a vital part in the Olympics and Paralympics, it is an ideal opportunity for us to build on the legacy of the Games.

Any coach who has achieved the athletics coach qualification in the current structure or is a minimum level 2 coach under the previous structure is eligible to study these modules.

So if you want to be amongst the first to start viewing the new modules and work your way through the Athletics Coach Qualification Modules, or even just to find out more information, then follow this link

We hope you enjoy working through the Athletics Coach Modules, and we look forward to receiving your valuable feedback

UKA Coaching & Development Team

The second round of NOTAN’s Quadkids Grand Prix was again a success with 34 athletes taking part at Churchill Playing Fields on 19^th May. The weather held up with the sun breaking out for a great day and once again some great scores were seen.

With the under 9 boys category, in 3^rd place came Liam Howe with 122 points, close in front came Jack Carter with 125 points beating his last score of 109, but coming in first place with 161 points came Finlay Scott. For the girls, Carys Purves came 2^nd with an impressive 147 points, but storming ahead with 170 points reaching Gold level was Cissie Robson, narrowly missing her last score by 3 points.

Each of the boys in the under 10’s significantly improved their scores; the difference of completing all of the 4 events. In 3^rd place came Jared Flannery with 151 points, 100 points more than last time. In 2^nd place reached Callum Penn close by with 167 points, exactly the same as he scored last time reaching 2^nd place, which means once again in 1^st place still with a great score of 209 points, reaching Bronze level was Joshua Leslie. For the girls there was a new winner with a new entry to the competition, meaning in 3^rd place came Hannah Turney with 76 points narrowly missing on her best score last time, in 2^nd place Lexie Pettitt with 82 points, achieving 1 more point than at the last competition, however leading in the front came Lily Jamison with 97 points.

Once again we saw some fantastic scores with the under 11 age group. The boys fought for their places each once again finishing in the same order, however each greatly improving their scores. In 3^rd came Ethan Renney with 210 points reaching Bronze, now only a couple of points from Silver. In 2^nd place Daniel Buffham with 225 points managing to improve his score to reach Gold level this time, but still out in the lead was Felix Robson, bettering his last score with 255 points. The girls showed a close race also with Chloe Wellings, a new entry coming 2^nd with 118 points and once again in 1^st place Ellen Carter with 135 points, improving her last score of 115.

The final age category, the under 12’s, also saw some great scores. In 2^nd place this time came Adam Swalwell, slipping slightly since the last competition with 118 points, however leading with 176 points; an improvement of 57 points came Freddie Reid. The girls also showed what the difference can make by entering all 4 events creating a new winner. In 3^rd place came Jennifer Graham, a new entry with 104 points. 2^nd Place saw Emily Nixey with 113 points, improving her last score dramatically from 57 points. Close in front in 1^st place came Jessica Bailey with a total of 129 points, also a great improvement of her last score of 45.

A big well done goes to all the athletes who took part as it was a close competition. A well done also goes to all those who also won the raffle prizes. There will also be a raffle at the next competition so come prepared! You can find full results of all the NOTAN Quadkids competitions at www.quadkids.org/Tyne%20and%20Wear

The next competition will be held on Saturday 23^rd June, registration from 9am. You can register on the day however we do advise you register beforehand. The competition is a fun day for everyone in years 2 to year 6. You can find the forms on the main page of NOTAN’s website.