Wheelchair Basketball NCCP Introduction to Competition Coaching Clinic

BC Wheelchair Basketball Society, the City of Surrey, Viasport and Wheelchair Basketball Canada are hosting an NCCP Introduction to Competition Coaching Clinic for wheelchair basketball. The Introduction to Competition course is appropriate for entry level coaches who are interested in teaching athletes (both disabled and abled bodied) fundamental wheelchair sport skills in a fun and safe environment and preparing athletes for local and regional competitive opportunities.  No prerequisits required, knowledge of basketball is an asset.

This course is required for all coaches interested in coaching at the 2016 BC Winter Games.

Upon completion of the course, participants will have achieved ‘trained’ status. Coaches will then be provided with a post-course portfolio to complete and an evaluation process that will lead to certification.

When:

• August 21st: Friday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• August 22nd: Saturday 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
• August 23rd: Sunday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where: Cloverdale Recreation Centre, 6188 – 176th Street, Surrey BC

Facilitator: Marni Abbott-Peter, HP Director – BCWBS

Cost:  $250
The course fee includes all course materials, a BCWBS polo shirt as well as meals on Saturday and Sunday. Please forward your Intro to Competition Course Registration Form [Doc.] and fee to the BC Wheelchair Basketball Society by August 7, 2015.

***Each coach candidate is responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses but BCWBS member are eligible for support.  Please fill out the attached form to apply for course registration subsidy or travel/accommodation expense subsidy.

***Pre-course assignments and readings must be completed prior to August 21st.  Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible in order to receive the pre-task documents prior to the course dates.

Please submit registration and subsidy requests to Makiko Harada at makiko@bcwbs.ca or Marni Abbott-Peter marni@bcwbs.ca or call 604-333-3530 for more information.