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Officials' and Coaching courses (& online booking for events)
In this section of our site you can find details of the officiating (levels 1 and 2), coaching and leadership courses which are being held by England Athletics. We wish you every success in your coaching and officiating.
- For information about qualifying as a coach and our work with coaches please visit the Coaching section.
- To learn more about becoming an official and progressing please visit the Officials section.General queries on Education please email enquiries@englandathletics.org.
You can use the Course Finder tool on the right hand side of this page to filter the listings by course type, region, keyword or proximity to your postcode.
Please note, online booking for other events can also be found in this section. -
Coaching Assistant
- Course Dates: 07.Jul.13 to 14.Jul.13
- Location: Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Pococks Lane Eton, Berkshire SL4 6HN
- Cost: £190
- Course Code: SC0712
- Booking Deadline: 21.Jun.13
England Athletics affiliated club member cost: £145
This qualification is for those who wish to move towards being a coach and begin to gather experience in the detail of making coaching decisions.
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Leadership in Running Fitness
- Course Dates: 07.Jul.13
- Location: Bottisham Sports Centre, Lode Road, Bottisham, CB25 9DJ
- Cost: £110
- Course Code: SC0716
- Booking Deadline: 21.Jun.13
A one day Leadership Training course which qualifies and insures leaders to deliver safe and fun running sessions, suitable for Running Club Leaders and other Group Leaders.
Please note: The minimum age for this course is 18.
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Athletics Coach
- Course Dates: 13.Jul.13 to 14.Jul.13
- Location: Lee Valley HiPAC 61 Meridian Way, Picketts Lock, London, N9 0AR
- Cost: £365
- Course Code: SC0679
- Booking Deadline: 28.Jun.13
England Athletics affiliated club member cost: £325
This course also has a third training day plus an assessment day. Please check you are able to attend on the dates given for these before booking.
This qualification is the cornerstone of the Coach Education Programme. The course plus assessment period is a total of four days including the formal assessment. Candidates will be able to plan a progressive training programme for athletes coaching a range of activities to prepare the developing athlete to run, jump and throw. When qualified you will be insured to coach without supervision.
Please note: The minimum age for this course is 18. -
Coaching Assistant
- Course Dates: 13.Jul.13 to 14.Jul.13
- Location: The Julie Rose Stadium,Willesborough Road, Ashford, TN24 9QX
- Cost: £190
- Course Code: SC0705
- Booking Deadline: 28.Jun.13
England Athletics affiliated club member cost: £145
This qualification is for those who wish to move towards being a coach and begin to gather experience in the detail of making coaching decisions.
Please note: The minimum age for this course is 18. -
Leadership in Running Fitness
- Course Dates: 13.Jul.13
- Location: Eggbuckland Community College Sports Centre Westcott Close, Plymouth, Devon PL6 5YB
- Cost: £110
- Course Code: MC0535 *Date has changed from the 7th April*
- Booking Deadline: 01.Jul.13
A one day Leadership Training course which qualifies and insures leaders to deliver safe and fun running sessions, suitable for Running Club Leaders and other Group Leaders.
Please note: The minimum age for this course is 18.
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Children's Coach
- Course Dates: 13.Jul.13 to 14.Jul.13
- Location: Centre for Sport, UWE, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY
- Cost: £365
- Course Code: MC0564
- Booking Deadline: 28.Jun.13
England Athletics affiliated club member cost: £325
This course also has a third training day plus an assessment day. Please check you are able to attend on the dates given for these before booking.
The course plus assessment period is a total of four days including the formal assessment. In addition to attending all 4 days of the Children’s Coach course, coaches must complete the online NSPCC Child Protection Awareness in Sport and Active Leisure course.
Please note: The minimum age for this course is 18. -
Coach in Running Fitness
- Course Dates: 13.Jul.13 to 14.Jul.13
- Location: Watford Woodside Leisure Centre, Horse Shoe lane, Watford, Herts, WD25 7HH
- Cost: £365
- Course Code: SC0717
- Booking Deadline: 28.Jun.13
England Athletics affiliated club member cost: £325
This course also has a third training day plus an assessment day. Please check you are able to attend on the dates given for these before booking.
This endurance running qualification primarily for those working with runners up to and including the event group development stage. All applicants must be active leaders or coaches who have completed as a minimum a Level 1, Fitness in Running & Walking, LiRF or Coaching Assistant qualification. CiRF is about the broad application to non track based endurance running events rather than specific events or distances and is not designed for coaches who want to work with runners taking part in track based events such as 800m–10k track races or steeplechase. When qualified you will be insured to coach without supervisionPlease note: The minimum age for this course is 18.
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Leadership in Running Fitness
- Course Dates: 20.Jul.13
- Location: Eastlands (Formally Sportcity) Gate 13 Rowsley Street, Manchester
- Cost: £110
- Course Code: NC0439
- Booking Deadline: 08.Jul.13
A one day Leadership Training course which qualifies and insures leaders to deliver safe and fun running sessions, suitable for Running Club Leaders and other Group Leaders.
Please note: The minimum age for this course is 18.
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Coaching Assistant
- Course Dates: 20.Jul.13 to 21.Jul.13
- Location: Gateshead College Academy of Sport, next to Gateshead Int Stad, Neilson Road, Gateshead Tyne And Wear
- Cost: £190
- Course Code: NC0475
- Booking Deadline: 08.Jul.13
England Athletics affiliated club member cost: £145
This qualification is for those who wish to move towards being a coach and begin to gather experience in the detail of making coaching decisions.
Please note: The minimum age for this course is 18. -
Athletics Coach
- Course Dates: 20.Jul.13 to 21.Jul.13
- Location: Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre, Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP33 3TT
- Cost: £365
- Course Code: SC0683
- Booking Deadline: 05.Jul.13
England Athletics affiliated club member cost: £325
This course also has a third training day plus an assessment day. Please check you are able to attend on the dates given for these before booking.
This qualification is the cornerstone of the Coach Education Programme. The course plus assessment period is a total of four days including the formal assessment. Candidates will be able to plan a progressive training programme for athletes coaching a range of activities to prepare the developing athlete to run, jump and throw. When qualified you will be insured to coach without supervision.
Please note: The minimum age for this course is 18.




