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29/09/07 - Home Nations combine to develop United Kingdom Snowsports Award SchemeThe status of the Snowsports’ instructing, coaching and leading qualifications has been the subject of considerable discussion recently. Snowsport Scotland is pleased to announce that a way forward has been agreed for our existing and potential members that will ensure all their needs are met whether on snow or artificial slopes, beginners or high performance athletes, schools or clubs! Snowsport Scotland, England and Wales are collaborating to develop one UK wide coaching pathway in line with the recommendations laid down by the guidelines of the UK Coaching Certificate. The guiding principle of the new scheme is that it meets the needs of its users and whatever the level, the individual qualifications are fit for purpose. Once launched, each home nation will organise its own catalogue and timetable of courses, the qualifications will be badged as the UK award, a UK calendar of training & development opportunities will be published and made available to everyone involved in Snowsports within the UK. This new set of qualifications will be launched in May 2008. The table below is an example of what the pathway might look like and how existing qualifications might slot into different levels. Please note, this is an example - not the definitive product!
Although we will be working hard on our new pathway, there is still demand for training courses and examinations in the meantime so it is our intention to schedule a number of our original courses including ASL, APC, ASSI and ASBI (including refreshers). N.B. for the time being there is no change to the status of your existing qualification! If you wish to register an interest in attending a course for which no dates are yet available please email info@snowsportscotland.org. For further information, please contact: Jane Harvey Friday 28 September 2007 See also: |
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