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COACHING RE-ACCREDITATION FORM COACH DETAILS (coach to complete)

Surf Coaching Level 1 / 2 (circle)

Name:

Address: DOB:

Suburb: State: Postcode:

Phone: Mobile:

Email: Male / Female (circle) Please tick if you agree to receive Surfing Australia coaching information electronically Please tick if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander descent

POINTS CHECKLISTMandatory Requirements (Section A): Please ensure that every box is ticked and you have provided a copy of each one.

• Surf Lifesaving Association Bronze Proficiency (SLSA) or Surf Rescue Certificate Community Award (SLSA) or Ocean Rescue Award (RLSS) or OSSCA Award (APOLA) • Senior First Aid Certificate - HLTAID003 or equivalent• Financial member of Surfing Australia State Branch tal

Event/Activity for re-accreditation points (Section B): Please provide proof for at least one of the following from each section: • Employment at a Surfing Australia affiliated surf school for a minimum period of 3 months in the past 2 years.• Completion of a nationally accredited course relevant to surf coaching, eg. a Judging Course, an Australian Sports Commission courses etc. in the past 2 years. • Completion of a nationally accredited sports science/sports medicine course in the past 2 years.• Completion of a TAE40110 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in the past 2 years.

• Coaching duties at Regional, State, National Titles (Open or Junior)• Coach at sanctioned Regional, State, National Training programs. • Working with a senior surf coach for a minimum of 5hrs (a senior coach is a SA surf schools manager; a level 2 coach; or a coach who has held their award for 5yrs)• Satisfactorily assessed by an accredited course provider or assessor.

• Complete Surfing Australia’s Coaching Code of Ethics form and provide with this re-accreditation application (mandatory).

Re-accreditation is acquired by gaining a total 30 points across the activities listed above over a 2 year period. Total Points:................................

FINAL CHECKLIST• All mandatory requirements are satisfied, and I have included written documentation to prove it.• I have accumulated 30 points and I have included written documentation to prove it.• I have completed the ‘Coaching Re-accreditation’ form. • I have included payment of the re-accreditation fee of $55 (Level 1 or 2)

Now that you have everything, send the completed forms, proof of requirements and payment to your State Branch.

Surfing QueenslandPh: (07) 5520 1165Fax: (07) 5576 2433PO Box 233, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220info@surfingqueensland.com.au

Surfing TasmaniaPh: 0429 891 10230 Honeywood DriveSanford TAS 7020info@surfingtas.com.au

Surfing New South WalesPh: (02) 9349 7055Fax: (02) 9349 7344PO Box 4005, Maroubra South NSW 2035info@surfingnsw.com.au

Please note that if proof of the requirements is not provided we can not process your re-accreditation.

Coaches Name: Signature: Date:

Coaches who fail to complete updating requirements within the two-year period may be required to re-sit the requirementsand course, subject to an application to the Sport Development Manager at Surfing Australia

• Working with children check as applicable for your state

State Branch Contacts:

info@surfingvic.com craig@surfingsouthaustralia.com.au

Ph: (08) 8384 7557Fax: (08) 8384 7557

State Branch:

20 points in to

5 points in total

5 points in total

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COACH’S CODE OF ETHICS

FOR REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION TO THE NATIONAL COACH ACCREDITATION SCHEME (NCAS)

TO: SURFING AUSTRALIA INC.

I,(full name)

(address)

am seeking registration/ re-registration (please circle) for the following Australian Sports Commission (ASC) qualification:

Level Sport Discipline (if applicable)

I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS:1. I agree to abide by the SURFING AUSTRALIA INC. Code of Ethics overleaf

2. I acknowledge that the SURFING AUSTRALIA INC. may take disciplinary action against me, if I breach the Code of Ethics. (I understand that SURFING AUSTRALIA INC. are required to implement a complaints handling procedure in accordance with the principles of natural justice, in the event of an allegation against me).

3. I acknowledge that disciplinary action against me may include de-registration from the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme.Please refer to the Harassment-free Sport Guidelines available from the Australia Sports Commission

or contact your NSO/training provider, if you require more information on harassment issues.

Signature Date

(if under 18, parent / guardian signature)

Coaches should...BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND OPENNESS

HAVE ACCESS TO SELF-IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIESBE MATCHED WITH A LEVEL OF COACHING APPROPRIATE TO THEIR LEVEL OF COMPETENCE

1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being • Within the context of the activity, treat everyone equally regardless of sex, disability, ethnic origin or religion

2. Ensure the athlete's time spent with you is a positive experience • All athletes are deserving of equal attention and opportunities

3. Treat each athlete as an individual • Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each athlete • Help each athlete reach their full potential

4. Be fair, considerate and honest with athletes

5. Be professional and accept responsibility for your actions • Display high standards in your language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation

• Display control, respect, dignity and professionalism to all involved with the sport - this includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators

• Encourage your athletes to demonstrate the same qualities

6. Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your athletes • Maintain or improve your current NCAS accreditation

• Seek continual improvement through performance appraisal and ongoing coach education

• Provide a training program which is planned and sequential

• Maintain appropriate records

7. Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport • The guidelines of national and international bodies governing your sport should be followed. Please contact your sport for a copy of its rule book, constitution, by-laws, relevant policies, e.g. anti-doping policy, selection procedures, etc.

• Coaches should educate their athletes on drugs in sport issues in consultation with the Australian Sports Drug Agency (ASDA)

8. Any physical contact with athletes should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the athlete's skill development*

9. Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your athletes* • This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse

• Be alert to any forms of abuse directed toward your athletes from other sources while they are in your care

10. Refrain from any form of harassment towards your athletes*

• This includes sexual and racial harassment, racial vilification and harassment on the grounds of disability

• You should not only refrain from initiating a relationship with an athlete, but should also discourage any attempt by an athlete to initiate a sexual relationship with you, explaining the ethical basis of your refusal

11. Provide a safe environment for training and competition • Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards

• Ensure equipment, rules, training and the environment are appropriate for the age and ability of the athletes

12. Show concern and caution toward sick and injured athletes • Provide a modified training program where appropriate

• Allow further participation in training and competition only when appropriate

• Encourage athletes to seek medical advice when required

• Maintain the same interest and support toward sick and injured athletes

13. Be a positive role model for your sport and athletes

Please refer to the Harassment-free Sport guidelines availablefrom the Australian Sports Commission for more informationon harassment issues

AGREEMENT FORM

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