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COACHING COURSES AND INFORMATION FOR COACHES

Ukraine visitor Olexiy Tsapliy working on drills at the Clarence Swim Centre Hobart
Coaching Courses can soon be conducted on - line.

Coaching levels for Fin Swimming are:-

     Beginner/Junior  coach -     This coaching course is for coaches taking junior competitors and beginner adults - working as an assistant coach
                                                 working mainly on style,  streamlining, learning to use a snorkel and graduating to a Mono Fin from flippers
      Club Coach -                    The Club coach course is for those who have completed the Beginner/Junior coach course and have achieved  40 or more coaching hours
                                                 This coach is the liaison between competitor, family members and club committee.  The club coach should be looking to train swimmers for inclusion in
                                                State teams and  club competitions
      State Coach -                    The State coach course is for coaches wishing to prepare their competitors for National competition. They must have completed the Club Coach course
                                                 and have had a number of competitors at National Championships.
       National Coach  -             The National coach is selected mainly on experience and competition results.  This coach is to be a mentor to other coaches and travel with interntational
                                                    teams as the primary coach.
Prospective coaches are recommended to complete the Australian Sports Commision on line General Principle Course.  www.ausport.gov.au  Select Coaches - Education and Accreditation

ALL  INQUIRIES:  OZFIN Coaching Director

                        Helen Lane  - ozfin@internode.on.net