Hockey’ Roadshows provide coaches with the very latest insight into the international trends of the game. Delivered by International Senior Coaches against the themes of Defending principles, Attacking Principles, Goalscoring and Goalkeeping, coaches attending will:
Gain an understanding of the current international trends and tactics of the game
Explore ways of developing and creating environments and practices against the trends of the game
Have the opportunity to ask questions of coaches currently involved in the senior setup
The FA Emergency First Aid award is a 3 hour workshop which includes basic first aid, CPR and is a necessary prerequisite element for all FA/1st4Sport Coaching awards
Time to Listen is a 3-hour course for Club Welfare Officers (CWO). It builds on the material covered in the Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop, which is a prerequisite for Time to Listen.
Every child deserves to enjoy their sport. This workshop will raise your awareness of the telltale signs of abuse, and give you the tools and confidence you need to deal with any issues sensitively, appropriately and effectively should the need ever arise in your coaching career.
The FA Emergency First Aid award is a 3 hour workshop which includes basic first aid, CPR and is a necessary prerequisite element for all FA/1st4Sport Coaching awards
After a number of years in the role, our current secretary is standing down at the end of the season but is willing to provide support to anyone taking on the role.
This would be an ideal role for a player, parent or volunteer who is looking to become involved in the continued development of our thriving hockey club.
The key activities of the role:
To be the ‘principal administrator’ for the club, dealing with all club correspondence, distributing to relevant officers for response where required.
To prepare and distribute the monthly committee meeting agendas
Attend and keep the Minutes of all monthly Club Committee meetings and distribute copies
Keep signed copies of all meeting minutes on file (or shared drive)
To carry out or delegate all of the administrative duties thereby enabling the club and its members to function effectively
To work alongside the treasurer to see that all affiliation/registration documents are accurate and are paid on time
What else can you tell me about the role?
The Club Secretary is a pivotal role within the club and with the assistance of the Club Development Officer should provide the main points of contact for people within and outside the club on just about every aspect of the club’s activities.
As the first point of contact for the club, it is helpful if the Secretary is available to respond to queries during the working day via email etc.
Requirements
Registered member of Whitchurch hockey club (doesn’t have to be full playing member)
Access to internet and computer literacy, as the majority of documents are online.
DBS check (carried out by England hockey via club)
You should complete ENGLAND HOCKEY’s online Safeguarding training as you are tasked with the storing of player details including under 18’s.
Any helpers or young leaders aged 16 or over who would like to gain more knowledge and experience.
We have an Introduction to Coaching workshop on Sunday 16 February at Stourport HC from 10.00am – 4.00pm which is the ideal opportunity for them.
The workshop helps them to develop ideas and tips to support them in their coaching whilst gaining confidence delivering to a small group of players. Coaches will take away practical game ideas on how to deliver fun and engaging sessions to players within the club integrating the Golden Thread.
