Dorset & Wiltshire Archery AssociationCoaching in Dorset & Wiltshire Archery Association
DWAA Coaching
Send to:
Tim Woolcott CCO
DWAA.coaching@yahoo.com
Coaching
Most clubs within DWAA have a qualified coach, and if you are a member of that club, these should be approached first if you require help with your shooting.
If there is not one available at your club, please contact:
Tim Woolcott CCO
DWAA.coaching@yahoo.com
There are currently coaches located in:
DORSET & WILTSHIRE
| TOWN | CLUB | LEVEL 1: SESSION COACH | LEVEL 2: DEVELOPMENT COACH | LEVEL 3: COUNTY COACH |
| Bournemouth | Bournemouth A C | 4 | ||
| Bradford Upon Avon | Kingston A | 4 | 1 | |
| Calne | Calne A | 1 | ||
| Canford Magna | Canford Magna A | 1 | 1 | |
| Chippenham | Chippenham A | 1 | ||
| Cranborne | Bracken C of A | 2 | ||
| Devizes | Devizes B | 1 | 2 | |
| Dorchester | Bride Valley Jnrs | |||
| Lytchett Minster | B of Lytchett | 3 | 2 | |
| Mere | Mere A | 1 | ||
| Milbourne St Andrew | Hardy Country B | 1 | ||
| Poole | Poole Bay Archers | 2 | ||
| Salisbury | South Wilts AC | 2 | 1 | |
| Shaftsbury | Palladwr B | |||
| Swindon | Supermarine B | 2 | 2 | |
| Trowbridge | Trowbridge AC | 1 | ||
| Weymouth | Osprey A | 1 | 1 | |
| Wimborne | Sagittarii | 2 |
Gillingham School , Shaftesbury, is a closed club, with coaches.
There are 2 Level 1 Coaches who are affiliated to DWAA but without a club.
Last updated June 2023, according to AGB listing
Becoming a Coach
Anyone wishing to become a coach, or further their qualification, should contact the county coaching organiser, Tim Woolcott – DWAA.coaching@yahoo.com. Both Level 1 (Session Coach) and Level 2 (Development Coach) are primarily online webinars, with a practical element and assessment at the end. It is essential that anyone signing up for these courses should inform the CCO, so that we can try to get the practical/assessment as accessible for everyone as possible. Also, this will mean that you can be included in any informative emails that are sent out.
Level 1 Session Coach
The following are the modules to be studied. It is recommended that they be completed in the order described.
- Starting Your Coaching Journey (online 2 x 2 hours)
- Empowering Archery – Part 1 (online 2 x 2 hours)
- Introduction to Technique (online 2 x 2 hours)
- Creating Engaging Sessions (online 2 x 2 hours)
- Using your Coaching Skills (practical 1 day)
- Supported Practice and Coach Presentation (practical 1 day)
More detail, including enrolling details, can be found at Session Coach (Level 1)
Level 2 Development Coach
The following are the modules to be studied. It is recommended that they be completed in the order described.
- Developing the Archer in Front of You (online 2 x 2 hours)
- Empowering Archery Part 1 and Part 2 (online 4 x 2 hours)
- Coaching Technique (in person 2 days)
- Recurve Equipment Set Up or Compound Equipment Set Up ( in person 1 day)
- Supported Practice and Coach Presentation ( in person 1 day)
More details, including enrolling details, can be found at https://www.archerygb.org/coaches-judges-volunteers/coaches/ Development Coach (Level2).
Coaching Drills and Skills can be found at https://www.archerygb.org Improve Your Game
Last updated May 2022
Funding and Support Links for Dorset and Wiltshire
Wiltshire and Swindon Sport (WASP)
simon@wiltssport.org / http://wiltssport.org.uk
Active Dorset
cnelson@activedorset.org / https://www.activedorset.org/safeguarding
https://www.activedorset.org/satellite-clubs
Both of these organisations can offer funding and CPD (Continued Professional Development) opportunities.