Welfare Courses

Athletics Northern Ireland run a variety of general courses in conjunction with Sport Northern Ireland and other organisations.

Step 1. Safeguarding Children & Young People in Sport (£15.00). Minimum age 16

This course is recommended for all club members, staff and volunteers in sport over the age of 16.  It is a great introduction to welfare issues.

Step 2. Designated Safeguarding Childrens Officer Workshop (£15.00). Minimum age 18

This course follows on from the basic issues covered in Safeguarding Children & Young People in Sport, and is the training course strongly recommended for all clubs' Welfare Officers (it is mandatory to have a welfare officer if your club has u-18 or vulnerable adult sections, please see our welfare section for more information).

Belfast City Council Coach Education Courses

2012 courses

Courses are organised by the council and focus on the required qualifications for coaches as part of the Belfast Clubmark programme. Please note that consideration will be given to clubs which are not currently registered with the Belfast Clubmark programme

BCC full list of courses and information
 
Many of these courses are essential for clubs obtaining Clubmark NI, therefore if any coach is interested in attending a course above please contact Ryan Haire on the following numbers; please note courses fill up fast, therefore you should apply early.

Mr Ryan Haire - Partnership Officer hairer@belfastcity.gov.uk, Tel: 028 9032 0202 ext 3554, Fax: 028 9027 0688