Bolt on Workshops

In addition to their specific coaching qualification, all coaches (newly and currently qualified) must attend the following workshops every 3 years.

First Aid

The GCB engages Mark Bonson to deliver this course, which is entertaining and relevant to all aspects of incidents and accidents that can occur at cricket matches and practice or, indeed, could occur at a cricket club.

Safeguarding and Protecting Children

This course is registered with Sports Coach UK and is a nationally accredited course and certification is achieved through this national organisation. The GCB workshops are, in the main, delivered by Richard Skyrme, a nationally accredited tutor, well known in the north of the county through his links with cricket in Herefordshire.

All practical and legal aspects of safeguarding and protecting children are covered and group discussions deal with delicate subjects where attendees are likely to have widely differing opinions.

The GCB organises a First Aid course and a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop to coincide with each of its Level 1 Coach Education courses. The courses are held midweek, 6-9pm, usually at the same venue as the associated Coach Education course If you are about to undertake one of these courses you should aim to attend the associated course. Certification cannot be obtained until both workshops have been attended and CRB clearance has been obtained.

Additional Courses

Time to Listen

This workshop is specifically for Club Welfare Officers and is held midweek, 6pm – 9pm. The GCB organises for 2 courses to be delivered per year, one in the north and one in the south of the county. They are usually held at cricket clubs.

The GCB engages Dr Malcolm Hanson to deliver the courses, which, once again, deal with all legal and practical aspects of being a Club Welfare Officer and clearly underlines the importance of this role.

Equity in your Coaching

Equity in Your Coaching will raise your awareness of equity issues and help you make your sport fair, open and accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, race and gender - this is what equity is all about.

Disabled people, ethnic minorities, women and girls experience discrimination on a regular basis. Everyone involved in sport has a responsibility to improve this situation - as a coach, you have an important role to play. Full guidance on best practice is given in this book.

This resource has been updated to comply with current legislation and the creation of the Commission for Equality and Human rights with additional case studies, scenarios and appendices.

Endorsed by English Federation of Disability Sport, Sporting Equals and Womens Sports Foundation.

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