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EC Western Coaching Program Level 1 The objectives of the National Coaching Certification Program at both provincial and national levels are:
This program is designed to recognize coaches capable of teaching intermediate riders preparing for competition. COACHING LEVELS : INSTRUCTOR - Capable of teaching rider levels 1 to 2 LEVEL 1 - Capable of teaching rider levels 1-4 & introduce competition LEVEL 2 - Capable of teaching Intermediate Riders at Provincial Level LEVEL 3 - Specialization in a discipline at the National Level LEVEL 4 - Specialization in a discipline at the International Level LEVEL 5 - Specialization in a discipline at the International Level (Olympic Discipline) ** Instructor and Levels 1-3 are currently available EC Western Coaching Program Level 1
1) Current AEF Membership 2) Current Equine Canada Competitive License 3) Western Learn to Ride Program Levels I to IV 4) Intermediate Rider Program - General Component only 5) Current First Aid Certificate 6) New NCCP/Equine Canada Equestrian Specific Training Workshop (replaces NCCP Muti-Sport Module A and Learn to Teach courses) 8) Criminal Record Search 9) Practical Coaching Assessment
Candidates must have completed the following prerequisites prior to applying for the Coach 1 Assessment : · be at least 18 years old as of
January 01
Once you have completed all of the above prerequisites, and you are ready to submit an application for an Assessment contact the office at 403-253-4411, toll free at 877-463-6233 or email coaching@albertaequestrian.com Full registration refunds will be provided for written cancellations received prior to 30-days before the Assessment; a 25% administration fee will be applied to refunds requested after that date, however, NO REFUNDS will be granted less than 14-days prior to the date of the Assessment or for no-shows. The AEF reserves the right to cancel session(s) due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient advance registration. The AEF cannot accept responsibility for expenses incurred as a result of the cancellation of an Assessment.
The EC Western Learn To Ride Manual, Intermediate Rider Course Manual, EC Level 1 Western Coaching Manual and the EC Stable Management in Canada Manual are essential reference tools for the candidate' s preparation. It is the candidate's responsibility to have: · a student able to render a
Rider 4 presentation The Practical Coaching Assessment relies on the following elements: · horse's
evaluation (riding & conformation) 1. Horse's Evaluation The candidate mounts and assesses the horse's suitability for a novice rider (the analysis of the horse's conformation will take place in halter on the ground). The candidate should present all maneuvers used in the Rider 4 pattern. The warm-up will be ridden in two-hands. A discussion between examiners and the candidate on this analysis will follow ( +/- 10 minutes and +/- 20 minutes for reining). Evaluated items: 2. Coaching A Student The candidate prepares their student for their Rider 4 Pattern presentation ( 10-15 min. coaching, review of the pattern and difficulties encountered, practice of part of the course and of complete course). The student must proceed to a demonstration of the Rider 4 Pattern, candidate must analyze the student's performance. The candidate must prepare their student to ride in a competition, watch the student run through the pattern(s), evaluate the student's performance and give comments to the student on their performance, what to work on, etc. Evaluated items: 3. Correction Of A Problem On Horse And/Or Student Performance After analysis of student and horse performance in the Rider 4 Pattern, the examiners will ask the candidate to give certain adjustments to student and/or horse. Demonstration of this must reach aimed objectives. Evaluated items : 4. Oral Questions A variety of oral questions will be asked throughout the Assessment. RESULTS The candidate is informed of their results on the same day and will be given a summary of the Assessment. In order to pass the Assessment, the candidate must meet the minimum, required standards for each portion of the Assessment. When a candidate does not meet a minimum standard for one or more portions, they are required to retake and pass the Assessment to obtain certification. The second Assessment must take place within three years from the date of the first one. If a candidate does not present to another Assessment within that time frame, they must redo the Mentor Program again before presenting.
GENERAL INFORMATION Dress code The candidate and their student must report with proper clothes, in accordance with the requirements of western riding ( including boots and hat, approved helmet optional except for students under 18 years of age ) Equipment Grooming kit, Halter, lead rope Tack must be clean, well adjusted and in good order. It has to be in accordance with the western rule book of Equine Canada, according to each discipline. Horse Horses used for the Assessment must be in good shape, clean and well presented. It's the responsibility of each candidate to make sure they have access to a horse able to meet the requirements of the Assessment. The candidate can bring his/her own horse or rent one.
Click here for a Western Coach 1 Information Package.
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