Candidate Application Package - Horse Council BC · 4. Analyzing Performance for Competition (English disciplines) 5. Competition Specialist Clinics (Eventing, Jump, Dressage) TIER

English Competition Coach Specialist

Candidate Application Package

TIER 1: Introductory Modules 1. Equestrian Teaching and Learning 2. Planning an Equestrian Lesson 3. Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance 4. Making Ethical Decisions in the Equestrian Environment

TIER 2: Introduction to Competition Modules 1. Designing an Equestrian Sport Program (yearly training plans) 2. Managing an Equestrian Sport Program 3. Training Mental Skills for Equestrian Sport 4. Analyzing Performance for Competition (English disciplines) 5. Competition Specialist Clinics (Eventing, Jump, Dressage)

TIER 3: Advanced Modules 1. Equine Clean Sport (medications, drug testing requirements) 2. Developing Athletic Abilities (human equestrian athlete) 3. Developing Athletic Abilities (equine athlete) 4. Performance Planning for High Performance (advanced training plans) 5. Advanced Practice Planning (lesson planning) 6. Training and Planning for Equine Injury Prevention & Recovery 7. Analyzing Advanced Equine Performance 8. Managing Equestrian High Performance Sport (insurance and nutrition)

ENTRY

EC Gold membership

1st Aid/CPR

18 as of Jan. 1

Learn to Ride Level 8

TRAINING

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EVALUATION

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EC/NCCP Competition

Coach Specialist Trained

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PATHWAY FOR COMPETITION COACH

SPECIALISTS (ENGLISH)

CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE To maintain certified status, all Equine Canada coaches must maintain:

EC Sport License and Coaching Levy

A current CPR/First Aid certificate

Criminal Record Check *

20 hours of qualified professional development within each 3-year period *as per EC standards

TRAINING ENTRY

(PRE-REQUISITES BELOW NOT REQUIRED

FOR TRAINING)

Competition Coach Specialist Clinic:

Candidates attend the clinic which pertains to their discipline: Jump Eventing Dressage

Competition Coach Workshop Modules:

1. Designing an Equestrian Sport program

2. Managing an Equestrian Sport Program

3. Training Mental Skills for Equestrian Sport

PLUS

4. Competition Coach Analyzing Performance Clinic

EVALUATION ENTRY PRE-REQUISITES

1. EC Gold Sport License 2. Discipline-specific

competition results: self & students

3. MED Online Evaluation 4. Criminal Record Check * 5. Signed Code of Ethics 6. 20yrs as of Jan. 1

Evaluation Step 1 Segments include:

1. 2 Lesson Plans 2. Emergency

Action Plan (EAP)

3. Yearly Training Plan

Evaluation Step 2

(Practical Evaluation)

4 Coaching sessions

Lessons are specified per discipline.

EC/NCCP COMPETITION

COACH SPECIALIST CERTIFIED

Training courses are required for ‘trained’ status and highly recommended preparation. However, training is not mandatory for evaluation.

Evaluation Step 3

(In-competition) Candidate must pass previous evaluation steps before being evaluatedat a competition.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to schedule preparatory sessions with a Mentor prior to evaluation.

© Equine Canada and Coaching Association of Canada, 2012 English Competition Coach Specialist – Candidate Application

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EQUINE CANADA/NCCP ENGLISH COMPETITION COACH SPECIALIST 2011 EVALUATION APPLICATION FORM

Name: ___________________________________________ EC #: ________________________ Address: _________________________________________ PTSO#_______________________ City: __________________________ Province: ____________ Postal Code: _________________ Phone Number: (h) __________________________ (b) __________________________________

(fax) ___________________________ (e-mail) ______________________________ Discipline: ___________________

I have submitted/attached the following: OUTCOME #1 - TWO LESSON PLANS & EAP YES NO OUTCOME #4 - YEARLY TRAINING & RECOVERY PLAN PACKAGE YES NO OUTCOME #5 - PORTFOLIO YES NO

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:

I do hereby release the facility at which this evaluation is being conducted, the evaluator(s) and the PSO/EC from any liability for any injuries or damage to myself, or property caused during the above-mentioned evaluation.

Applicants Signature: _______________________________ Date: _________________________

Please include a traditional résumé and copies of the following with your application:

1) Current First Aid Certificate 2) Proof of Competition, Training & Coaching (See page 2) 3) Copy of current EC Gold (at minimum) Sport License 4) Signed copy of Code of Ethics & Coaching Code of Conduct 5) Signed Acceptance of Risk Form 6) Completed Evaluation Application form


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Proof of Competition, Training & Coaching Please do not include original documents. This application will NOT be returned

to you DRESSAGE

REQUIREMENTS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Competitive

Experience

To have shown at a minimum of

two (2) shows at Third Level or

higher, with a minimum score of

60% at Gold shows

Any documentation providing evidence

such as:

Name/date of shows, names of judges, copy

of judge’s sheet. If not available OR ( if

your competitive experience took place

more than ten years ago) two letter(s) of

reference from sponsor/coach/show official

supporting your competitive experience.

Training

Experience

To have prepared a horse which

has competed at a minimum of

two (2) shows at Third Level or

higher with a minimum score of

60% at Gold shows


such as:


of judge’s sheet. Please provide a letter(s)

from a sponsor, owner/rider of horses

trained to supporting your training

experience.

Coaching

Experience

At least two years coaching

experience producing students

competing at Second Level or

higher, with a minimum

score of 60% at Gold shows


such as:


of judge’s sheet. Plus name/date of events, a

letter(s) from the identified students (or

sponsor or parent in the case of a minor),

supporting your coaching experience at the

identified competitions.

HUNTER/JUMPER

Competitive

Experience

To have placed in the top four

(4) at a minimum of two (2)

Silver or Gold shows at 3’6”

(1m10 – no clear round

classes) in the hunter and/or

jumper divisions

Any documentation providing evidence such

as:

Name/date of shows, name of judges. If not

available OR ( if your competitive experience

took place more than ten years ago) two

letter(s) of reference from sponsor/coach/show

official supporting your competitive

experience.

Training

Experience

To have prepared a horse

which has placed in the top

four (4) at a minimum of two

(2) Silver or Gold shows at

3’6” (1m10 – no clear round

classes) in the hunter and/or

jumper divisions


as:

Name/date of shows, name of judges, a letter(s)

from a sponsor, owner/rider of horses trained to

supporting your training experience.

Coaching

Experience

At least two years coaching

experience producing at least

two (2) students who have

placed in the top four (4) at a

minimum of two (2) Silver or

Gold shows at 3’0” (90 cm –

no clear round classes) in the

hunter and/or jumper

divisions.


as:

Name/date of shows, names of judges, copy of

judge’s sheet. Plus name/date of events, a

letter(s) from the identified students (or

sponsor or parent in the case of a minor),

supporting your coaching experience at the

identified competitions.


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.

EVENTING

REQUIREMENTS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Competitive

Experience

Personal experience at the CNC

1* / national Preliminary

Horse Trials level.

Documentation providing evidence such as:

Photocopies of your competition results

at CNC 1*/Preliminary Horse Trials

competitions OR ( if your competitive

experience took place more than ten years

ago) two letter(s) of reference from

sponsor/coach/show official supporting

your competitive experience.

Training

Experience

Practical experience in

developing a young horse to the

CNC 1* / national Preliminary

Horse Trials level.


such as:

Photocopies of your competition results

at CNC 1*/Preliminary Horse Trials

competitions . Name/date of events, a

letter(s) from a sponsor, owner/rider of

horses trained to supporting your training

experience to the CNC 1* level..

Coaching

Experience

A minimum of two (2) students

currently at the national Training

Horse Trails level or above and

working towards competing at a

CNC 1* / national Preliminary

Horse Trials competition. To

complete evaluation, the

candidate must have coached or

be coaching at least one student at

the CNC 1*/national Preliminary

Horse Trials level.

Documentation providing evidence

including:

Photocopies of the students competition

results

At Training Horse Trials competitions

Plus name/date of events, a letter(s) from

the identified students (or sponsor or parent

in the case of a minor), supporting your

coaching experience at the identified

competitions.

EVENTING


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OWN EXPERIENCE

Rider Horse

Name of Event

Date (d/m/y)

Div

Dress

Cross country Jump (Time)

Jumping

Final

Place

Coach Name

TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Rider Horse

Name of Event

Date (d/m/y)

Div

Dress


Jumping

Final

Place

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Rider Horse

Name of Event

Date (d/m/y)

Div

Dress


Jumping

Final

Place


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HUNTER/JUMPER

OWN EXPERIENCE

Rider Horse Name of

Competition Date

(d/m/y) Division Place

Coach Name

TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Rider Horse Name of

Competition Date

(d/m/y) Div Place

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Rider Horse Name of

Competition Date

(d/m/y) Div Place


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DRESSAGE

OWN EXPERIENCE

Rider Horse Name of

Competition Date

(d/m/y) Division Place Score

Coach Name

TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Rider Horse Name of

Competition Date

(d/m/y) Div Place Score

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Rider Horse Name of

Competition Date

(d/m/y) Div Place Score

NATIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

ENGLISH COMPETITION COACH SPECIALIST

Candidate Outcomes and Criteria Summary

January 2012

© Equine Canada and Coaching Association of Canada, 2012 Competition Coach Specialist Outcomes & Criteria Summary

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION ADVANCED GRADATION

ENGLISH COMPETITION COACH SPECIALIST

RE: TASK #1 and #2 - RIDERS ARE IN A COMPETITION CONTEXT I.E. THEY ARE PREPARING TO

GO TO A SHOW.

NB: COMPETITION COACH SPECIALIST MUST ACHIEVE THE ADVANCED GRADATION IN

OUTCOME 1,2 AND 3

ALL NCCP cert ified ENGLISH COMPETITION COACH SPECIALISTS w ill ALSO be

able to:

5 . Manage an Equestrian Sports Program

6. Support the Competit ive Experience

7. Make Ethical Decisions (No RUBRIC – Evaluated on line)

NB COMPETITION COACH SPECIALIST MUST ACHIEVE THE STANDARD IN OUTCOMES 4,5 AND 6

Outcome #1 – Plan Lessons/Schooling sessions and create an EAP (One only for home venue)

TASK: Plan two lessons/schooling sessions 1. Improve the horse and rider 2. Introduce a specific skill The plan must include:

a. Logistics b. Appropriate exercises c. Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Templates are available for Lesson Plans and EAP

ALL NCCP cert ified ENGLISH COMPETITION COACH SPECIALISTS w ill be able to:

1 . Plan lessons/schooling sessions/create an EAP

2. Support the Athlete in Training (Teach lessons/conduct schooling/training sessions)

3. Analyze performance of horses and riders

4. Design an Equestrian Sports Program


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Outcome #2 - Provide Support to Riders/Horses in Training (Teach lessons)

TASK: Teach 4 lessons.

Lessons 1-3 are discipline specific with a maximum of 2 riders or may be private.

Lesson 4 - Lunge to improve the horse while explaining the process with a student (THE “STUDENT” KNOWS HOW TO LUNGE)

The coach must: a. Ensure that the lesson/schooling environment is safe b. Implement an appropriately structured and organized lesson c. Make interventions that promote learning

Outcome # 3 - Analyze performance (Evaluated during the lessons) The coach must:

a. Detect errors in riders and horses b. Correct errors in riders and horses

Outcome #4 - Design a Sports Program

TASK: Submit a Yearly Training Plan (YTP)

The coach must:

a. Outline program structure based on available training and competition opportunities

b. Identify program measures to promote rider/horse development c. Develop practice plans that integrate seasonal training priorities

Details on the YTP are available


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Outcome # 5 - Manage a Sports Program

TASK: Submit a Portfolio The coach must: a. Manage administrative aspects of program and oversees logistics b. Report on athlete progress throughout program

Details regarding the portfolio are available

Outcome # 6 - Support the Competitive Experience

TASK: The coach is evaluated during a competition

The coach must: a. Prepare for readiness in competition b. Make effective interventions during and after the competition

Certified coaches are professionals who are expected to adhere to strict standards of the profession. Equine Canada coaches and instructors sign nationally accountable Codes of Ethics and Conduct. Written complaints about coaches are addressed. They are also required to maintain a current and clean police records report on file.

Trained in procedures, coaches hold a valid First Aid certificate which must be kept up to date for the coach to maintain certification.

Certified Coaches and Instructors have been trained and tested on their specific ability to teach and coach human athletes, using techniques and practices upheld by Sport Canada as best standard for coaching for all major sports in Canada. The coaching development curriculum is aligned with standard sport science and coaching skill principles and practices.

Coach candidates are assessed by very experienced equestrian coaching professionals. In addition to demonstrating coaching and teaching ability, coaches and instructors must demonstrate a high standard of competence in horsemanship, horse care, horse training, riding, business and other skills. They must show proof of continuing professional development activities to maintain certification status.

Becoming certified and maintaining certification requires significant time and financial commitment on the part of the instructor/coach. Certification shows personal commitment to the sport and to giving their students the best they can.

Conformance with growing requirement for and public expectation of certification in all amateur sports

Athletes Progress, Coaches Specialize

Athlete Centred = As par�cipant skill increases, the coaching context and degree

of compe��ve involvement change. Choose a coach that specializes in the

requirements of your context.

Coaching Cer�fica�ons: Equal but Different. While compe��ve coaches do have

to have prior experience as an athlete in their cer�fica�on context, coaches seek

cer�fica�on that best describes the majority of their clients, not their own skills as

an athlete. Coaching cer�ficate type is not a hierarchy. The cer�ficate type does

not necessarily indicate a coach or instructors’ years of experience, degree of

exper�se, or prior personal compe��ve experience.

1.Iden�fy your skill level

in the inner circle.

2. Next, select your

degree of compe��ve

involvement.

3. Select the coach type

that most fits your stage

and context.

4. Find a current coach or

instructor on the EC and

provincial websites.

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Candidate Application Package - Horse Council BC · 4. Analyzing Performance for Competition (English disciplines) 5. Competition Specialist Clinics (Eventing, Jump, Dressage) TIER