notts fa handbook

WelcomeWelcome to our 2012/13 handbook, and thefirst ever e-Book publication that thisAssociation has produced if you are readingthis on-line!

This handbook is not only designed toshowcase the projects and initiatives thatcan support the development of grassrootsfootball in Nottinghamshire, but to alsopromote the vast array of courses on offer toup-skill and support the volunteer workforcethat does such an amazing job as the lifeblood of this sport.

I am delighted to say that our partnershipwith South Nottingham College is now evenstronger, and the funding agreement now inplace means that The Nottinghamshire FAare in a position to offer courses at a costthat has never been possible before, witheven greater discounts now on offer to thoseindividuals and clubs demonstratingcommitment to the grassroots game, andcontinuing to meet and raise standards bothon and off the pitch.

All of our courses are delivered by FAqualified tutors, who themselves have to gothrough rigorous continuous professionaldevelopment training events, to ensure thatas our valued customer you receive thehighest standards possible, and value formoney.

Should you have any questions relating toany areas of grassroots football inNottinghamshire, please contact us, amember of staff at The Nottinghamshire FAwill be only too happy to assist you.

Craig LeeFootball Development Officer0115 [email protected]

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Page 3 Welcome/Contents

Page 4 Level 1 Award in Coaching Football




Page 8 FA Youth Award Level 3 – Module 1

Page 9 FA Youth Award Level 3 – Module 2

Page 10 FA Goalkeeping Level 1

Page 11 FA Introduction to Futsal

Page 12 Basic Referees Course

Page 13 FA Emergency First Aid Workshop

Page 14 Basic First Aid For Sport

Page 15 Basic First Aid For Sport

Page 16 FA Safeguarding Children Workshop

Page 17 FA Welfare Officer Workshop

Page 18 FA Coaching Disabled Footballers Course

Page 19 How to Book On-Line Guide

Page 20 McDonalds Coaching Programme

Page 21 FA Licensed Coaches Club

Page 22 FA Charter Standard

Page 23 FA Charter Standard

Page 24 FA Community Awards

Page 25 FA Respect Advert

Page 26 FA Tesco Skills Programme

Page 27 FA Football Futures

Page 28 Get Into Football

Page 29 Girls & Womens Football

Page 30 Disability

Page 31 South Nottingham College

Page 32 Nottinghamshire FA Contacts

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Course Information:Minimum Age: 16Course Duration: Maximum 32 hours Course Prerequisites: NoneCourse aims and objectives: This course willprovide an introduction to the organisation anddelivery of safe and enjoyable coachingsessions for young players. It is ideally suited tothose working with groups of young playersand/or teams.

Course Content:Theory: The course will introduce some keyaspects in the following: • Football Club Administration• Player and Coach development• Soccer Parent• Laws of the Game• An introduction to the FA's Long Term

Player Development Model

The course will also provide the following forcandidates:• FA Emergency Aid• FA Safeguarding Children in Football

Practical: Practical elements of the course willprovide an introduction to: • Warm up and cool down game related

activities• Passing and control• Turning with the ball• Dribbling• Shooting• Heading • Goalkeeping• Individual Attacking • Individual Defending • Small sided games

Practical Involvement: Candidates will beencouraged to participate practically tomaximise their opportunities for learning. (Thishowever will not prevent successful completionof the award)

Assessment: Assessment is via successfulcompletion of:1. All pre-requisites (First Aid/SafeguardingChildren)2. All portfolio tasks3. Practical delivery of a 20 minute practicalcoaching activity based on a specific skill andage group, which demonstrates safe practice,organisation, enjoyment and progression tomeet the needs of the players.

Re-assessment: Candidates can be reassessedwithin a 12 month period from registration onthe course.

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Costs:

£100.00 Standard Rate£80.00 FA Charter Standard Club£60.00 FA Charter Standard

Development/Community Club£60.00 16 to 18 Year Olds

Level 1 Award in Coaching Football

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To book a place on a course refer to page 19 or visit https://eventspace.thefa.com/nottinghamshire/participant orfor further details contact the Nottinghamshire FA on 0115 9837415

Course 1 South Nottingham College, Charnwood Centre, CliftonMonday 18 February 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Tuesday 19 February 9am to 12noon FA Emergency First Aid (Theory)Tuesday 19 February 1pm to 4pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)Wednesday 20 February 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Thursday 21 February 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Friday 22 February 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)

Course 2 South Nottinghamshire Academy, Radcliffe-on-TrentWednesday 06 March 6.30pm to 9.30pm L1ACF (Theory)Wednesday 13 March 6.30pm to 9.30pm FA Emergency First Aid (Theory)Wednesday 20 March 6.30pm to 9.30pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)Sunday 24 March 9am to 6pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Sunday 31 March 9am to 6pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Sunday 07 April 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)

Course 3 Joseph Whitaker Specialists Sports College, RainworthMonday 13 May 6.30pm to 9.30pm L1ACF (Theory)Friday 17 May 6.30pm to 9.30pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Saturday 18 May 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Sunday 19 May 9am to 12noon FA Emergency Aid (Theory)Sunday 19 May 1pm to 4pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)Saturday 25 May 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Sunday 26 May 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)

Course 4 South Nottingham College, Charnwood Centre, CliftonTuesday 28 May 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Wednesday 29 May 9am to 12noon FA Emergency First Aid (Theory)Wednesday 29 May 1pm to 4pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)Thursday 30 May 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Friday 31 May 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Saturday 01 June 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)

Course 5 Oaklands Playing Fields, Caledonian Road, RetfordSaturday 08 June 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Sunday 09 June 9am to 12noon FA Emergency First Aid (Theory)Sunday 09 June 1pm to 4pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)Saturday 15 June 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Sunday 16 June 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Saturday 22 June 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)

Course 6 Joseph Whitaker Specialists Sports College, RainworthTuesday 02 July 6.30pm to 9.30pm L1ACF (Theory)Friday 05 July 6.30pm to 9.30pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Saturday 06 July 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Sunday 07 July 9am to 12noon FA Emergency Aid (Theory)Sunday 07 July 1pm to 4pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)Saturday 13 July 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)Sunday 14 July 9am to 4pm L1ACF (Theory and Practical)



Course Information:Minimum Age: 16 Course Duration: Approximately 75 hours Course Prerequisites: FA Safeguarding Children,Emergency First Aid, FA Online Laws of the Game.Note these are not part of the course programmeso candidates will have to complete theseseparately if they haven’t already completed them.Course aims and objectives: This nationallyrecognised qualification will provide candidateswho have an ongoing involvement in football, withthe opportunity to gain knowledge of how toeffectively plan, deliver and evaluate coachingsessions.

Course Content:Theory: The course will introduce a number of keyaspects related to the role of a football coach inworking with youth players. These are delivered viahome based study tasks and Tutor deliveredworkshops.• The roles, skills and qualities of a football

coach• Developing session plans and associated

information for planning• Awareness of safe and organised activities• Preparation for potential accidents, illnesses

and emergencies• A consideration of coaching styles• Coaching session evaluation and self-

reflection• Nutritional needs of football players• Fitness components related to football• The planning of progressive coaching

sessions.

Practical: The practical elements of the course willprovide the following:The principles of attacking to include creating andexploiting space • Passing • Support Play • Ball Control • Dribbling • Running with the ball • Turning • Goalkeeping • Finishing • Heading • The principles of defending to include

denying and restricting space • Defensive play when organised and

outnumbered

In addition candidates will have the opportunity toundertake two observed practical coachingsessions with their tutor and receive feedbackbased on selected criteria. This will form the basisof an opportunity to deliver 12 hours of coaching inthe candidate's work place to apply the experiencegained from the course of training.

Practical Involvement: Candidates will beencouraged to participate practically to maximisetheir opportunities for learning (This however willnot prevent successful completion of the award).

Assessment: Assessment is via successfulcompletion of:1. All pre-requisites (First Aid/SafeguardingChildren/FAL Laws of the Game Online module)2. All candidate portfolio tasks3. Practical delivery of a 35 minute practicalcoaching activity that will be progressed on aspecific theme relating to the course syllabus

Re-assessment: Candidates can be reassessedwithin a 24 month period from registration.Candidates will be charged accordingly.

Costs:






Course 1 Joseph Whitaker Specialists Sports College, RainworthMonday 25 March 6.30pm to 9.30pm L2 Introduction (Theory)Tuesday 09 April 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Wednesday 10 April 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Thursday 11 April 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Friday 12 April 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Saturday 13 April 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Sunday 19 May 9am to 5pm Support Day (Theory and Practical)Monday 17 June 6.30pm to 9.30pm Portfolio Support (Theory)Sunday 21 July 9am to 5pm Support Day (Theory and Practical)Monday 09 September 6.30pm to 9.30pm Portfolio Support (Theory)Saturday 14 September 9am to 5pm Mock Assessments (Practical)Sunday 15 September 9am to 5pm Mock Assessments (Practical)Saturday 28 September 9am to 5pm Assessments (Practical)Sunday 29 September 9am to 5pm Assessments (Practical)

Course 2 South Nottingham College, Charnwood Centre, CliftonWednesday 27 March 6.30pm to 9.30pm L2 Introduction (Theory)Tuesday 02 April 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Wednesday 03 April 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Thursday 04 April 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Friday 05 April 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Saturday 06 April 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Saturday 11 May 9am to 5pm Support Day (theory and Practical)Wednesday 12 June 6.30pm to 9.30pm Portfolio Support (Theory)Saturday 13 July 9am to 5pm Support Day (theory and Practical)Wednesday 14 August 6.30pm to 9.30pm Portfolio Support (Theory)Saturday 31 August 9am to 5pm Mock Assessments (Practical)Sunday 01 September 9am to 5pm Mock Assessments (Practical)Saturday 21 September 9am to 5pm Assessments (Practical)Sunday 22 September 9am to 5pm Assessments (Practical)

Course 3 South Nottinghamshire Academy, Radcliffe-on-TrentWednesday 05 June 6.30pm to 9.30pm L2 Introduction (Theory)Saturday 08 June 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Sunday 09 June 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Saturday 15 June 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Sunday 16 June 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Saturday 22 June 9am to 5pm L2 Delivery (Theory and Practical)Saturday 20 July 9am to 5pm Support Day (theory and Practical)Wednesday 14 August 6.30pm to 9.30pm Portfolio Support (Theory)Saturday 21 September 9am to 5pm Support Day (theory and Practical)Wednesday 16 October 6.30pm to 9.30pm Portfolio Support (Theory)Saturday 02 November 9am to 5pm Mock Assessments (Practical)Sunday 03 November 9am to 5pm Mock Assessments (Practical)Saturday 16 November 9am to 5pm Assessments (Practical)Sunday 17 November 9am to 5pm Assessments (Practical)



Course Information:Minimum Age: 16 Course Duration: 32 hours Course Prerequisites: Minimum 1st4sport Level 1Certificate in Coaching Football or QualifiedTeacher (QTS) who has completed the AgeAppropriate Coaching - Introductory Module Who is it for: Aimed at coaches at all levels whowant to become more knowledgeable and effectivewhen coaching young players. There are genericstrands relating to teaching and learning,motivation and self-esteem that are suitable formost coaches. Course aims and objectives: The course willprovide practical sessions and advice for whencoaching this age group, and will increase thecandidate's knowledge of how develop theircoaching to incorporate The FA 4 corner model.The course will cover technical development and inthe physical corner it will offer FUNdamental ideasfor the coach to use as well as suggested activitiesfor the development of football specificmovements. The important Social andPsychological development of the young player isalso examined.

Course Content:Theory: The course will introduce some keyaspects in the following:• The importance of the social corner

and how it links with the 4 corners. • How players learn • Motivation • Self-Esteem • Managing Mistakes • Managing Physical, Technical, Social and

Psychological Difference • Planning Activity

Practical: Practical elements of the course willprovide an introduction to:• Physical corner FUNdamental warm-ups • Practical activities and games

Practical Involvement: Candidates will beencouraged to participate practically to maximisetheir opportunities for learning.

Costs:




Course 1 South Nottingham College, Charnwood Centre, Farnborough Road, CliftonTuesday 02 April 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)Wednesday 03 April 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)Thursday 04 April 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)Friday 05 April 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)

Course 2 Arnold Town FC, Eagle Valley, ArnoldSaturday 04 May 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)Sunday 05 May 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)Saturday 18 May 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)Sunday 19 May 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)

FA Youth Award Level 3 Module 1(Developing The Environment)


Course Information:Minimum Age: 17Course Duration: 29 hours (to include pre-coursereading and completion of self test questions)Course Prerequisites: Youth Award Module 1 -Developing the EnvironmentWho is it for: Coaches of those involved in thedevelopment of junior football both at thegrassroots level or in the professional game.Course aims and objectives: To provide candidateswho have an ongoing involvement in coachingyoung footballers with an opportunity to improvetheir knowledge and confidence in a range of keyissues around developing and understandingpractice. The course introduces a number ofgeneric strands that are applicable to all players,regardless of age, and these are consolidatedduring module 3 of the award.

Course Content:Theory: Workshops will consider age & maturityissues, different types of practice & the advantagesand disadvantages of each, Unopposed & opposedpractice development, dealing with talentedplayers and issues in planning & evaluating.

Practical Involvement: This is a practically basedcourse. Different types of practices will bedemonstrated and delivered and candidates will beexpected to evaluate these practices as well asplan, deliver and evaluate their own practices.Candidates will be encouraged to take part andthose not taking part will be expected to build ontheir evaluating and observation skills

Assessment: The course has a formativeassessment, which includes planning, delivery &evaluation of a practice. Candidates receive anaction plan as a result of the observations made bythe tutor.

Costs:




Course 1 South Nottingham College, Charnwood Centre, CliftonMonday 29 July 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)Tuesday 30 July 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)Monday 26 August 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)Tuesday 27 August 9am to 5pm M1 (Theory and Practical)

FA Youth Award Module 2 – Level 3(Developing The Practice)


Course Information:Minimum Age: 16Course Duration: Minimum of 18 hours Course Prerequisites: In date FA Emergency AidCertificate and in date FA Safeguarding ChildrenCertificateWho is it for: This course is open to all coacheswho are interested in goalkeeping and wish toenhance their knowledge of a number ofgoalkeeping techniques.Course aims and objectives: This FA GoalkeepingAward will provide candidates with the ability toorganise and develop the key aspects related tobasic individual techniques. It will provide thecandidate with clear guidance on the preparationand planning required to progress the technicalpractices in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Course Content:Practical: The practical elements of the course willprovide candidates with the following elements:• Specific goalkeeping warm ups and cool

downs

• Coaching basic individual techniques including footwork, the set position, handling techniques, diving saves (catching/deflecting/parrying), dealing 1 v1 situations and crosses

• Understanding how to develop and improve the Goalkeepers' technique

• Planning and preparing progressive technical practices

• Maintaining the health and safety of the players and other coaches

• Maintaining the high standards of conduct to promote Association Football

Theory: The theoretical elements of the course willconsolidate the key technical aspects ofgoalkeeping together with the Long Term PlayerDevelopment (LTPD) model.

The two three hour workshops (Safeguarding inFootball and FA Emergency Aid) should also becompleted.

Practical Involvement: Candidates are encouragedto participate practically to maximise theiropportunities for learning. (This however will notprevent successful completion of the award)

Assessment: Assessment is via successfulpractical delivery of a 15 minute goalkeepingcoaching topic.

Re-assessment: Candidates can be reassessed byarrangement with the Course Director.

Costs:




Course 1 Joseph Whitaker Specialists Sports College, RainworthSaturday 01 June 9.00am to 5.00pm L1 (Theory and Practical)Sunday 02 June 9.00am to 5.00pm L1 (Theory and Practical)Sunday 09 June 9.00am to 5.00pm L1 (Theory and Practical)

FA Goalkeeping Level 1 Award


Course Information:Minimum Age: 16Course Duration: 6 hours Who is it for: This course is for individuals wishingto understand more about the techniques requiredfor coaching Futsal. Course aims and objectives: The aim of this courseis to provide candidates with an understanding ofthe techniques and skills related to the game ofFutsal. This course will help candidates organiseand deliver basic Futsal practices. It will alsoprovide candidates with an introduction to thestructure of the game, the laws and the role Futsalcan play in developing underlying skills andtechniques.

Course Content:• Develop an appreciation and understanding

of the basic techniques related to coaching Futsal

• Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying fundamental principles related to the game of Futsal

• Display a basic understanding of the Futsal Laws of the Game

• Develop an understanding of Futsal as a stand alone game in its own right and the significant variances from conventional5-a-side

• Develop an awareness of the part Futsal can play in the development of young players.

Practical Involvement: Candidates will beencouraged to participate practically to maximisetheir opportunities for learning. (This however willnot prevent successful completion of the award)

Courses are arranged on a ‘needs led’ basis, andas soon as a Futsal course is organised all detailswill be added to https://eventspace.thefa.com/nottinghamshire/participant

For more information on this course contact:Jody CaudwellFootball Development Officer0115 [email protected]

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FA Introduction to Futsal


Course Information:Minimum Age: 14Course Duration: 24 hours plus 6 games plusattendance at a Referees Association meeting andNext Step WorkshopCourse Prerequisites: None

For WhomIdeally suited to those wanting to become a refereeinvolved in the 11 a side game both in Youth andAdult football.

Course Aims and Objectives This course will provide an introduction to the lawsof the game as well as developing the practicalskills required to be a football referee.

Course ContentThe course is run over five modules including thecompletion of six matches as a trainee referee, oneof which should be observed by a referee mentor.

Module 1 – IntroductionThis module will introduce some key aspects in thefollowing:• Laws of the Game• The role of the referee• Consider the skills required to control a

game of football

Module 2 – Practical ElementPractical elements of the course will provide anintroduction to:• Warming up and cooling down activities• Positioning and movement at both set pieces

and in open play• Managing game situations• Signals and communication techniques

Module 3 – ExaminationBoth a multiple choice examination paper and apractical on field assessment are used to establishtheory & practical knowledge.

Module 4 – Refereeing• Six games are used to establish both the

knowledge as well as the practicalities of refereeing.

• One of the games are observed by a referee mentor who offers immediate feedback and development points.

Module 5 – The Next Steps• Written element - both theoretical and

practical courses• Theory DVD - used in mainly theory based

courses• Practical on field assessment for use on

practical based courses.

Successful candidates will receive an FA Certificateand will qualify as an FA Registered Referee.Further modules are available in order to refereeareas of disability football.

Safeguarding ChildrenPlease note all candidates must undertake an FASafeguarding Children Workshop before thequalification will be awarded. If you are 14 to16, youwill receive a guide to complete; if you are 17 andover, you will be required to book on an FASafeguarding Children Workshop which is includedas part of the course.

Candidates will be encouraged and supported tostart refereeing at the Notts County FC Centre ofExcellence that take place on Sunday mornings, todevelop their skills in a controlled environmenttogether with coaching support.

Courses are arranged on a ‘needs led’ basis, andas soon as a referee course is organised all detailswill be added to www.nottinghamshirefa.com

For more information on referee courses contact:David CooteReferee Development Officer0115 [email protected]

Basic Referees Course


Course Information:Minimum Age: 16Course Duration: 3 hours Course Prerequisites: NoneWho is it for: A short course over 3 hours to trainclub representatives in resuscitation and life-saving skills.

Course aims and objectives: 1. To preserve life2. Limit the effect of injury3. Promote recovery

Course Content: This course will cover thefollowing subjects:• Incident Management• Assessing the casualty• Recovery position• CPR• Control of bleeding• Heart attacks• Choking• Shock

Practical Involvement: The course containscontent of a practical and functional nature, giventhis participants should be in good general health.Students should appreciate that the coursecontains practical components where they willwork with other course members.

Assessment:• Attendance on the course• Practical participation/demonstration of various

components of the course content.

Refresher: First Aid qualifications have a 3 yearvalidity, this qualification must be renewed every 3years.

Costs:




Course 1 South Nottingham College, Charnwood Centre, CliftonTuesday 19 February 9am to 12noon FA Emergency First Aid (Theory)

Course 2 South Nottinghamshire Academy, Radcliffe-on-TrentWednesday 13 March 6.30pm to 9.30pm FA Emergency First Aid (Theory)

Course 3 Joseph Whitaker Specialists Sports College, RainworthSunday 19 May 9am to 12noon FA Emergency First Aid (Theory)

Course 4 South Nottingham College, Charnwood Centre, CliftonWednesday 29 May 9am to 12noon FA Emergency First Aid (Theory)

Course 5 Oaklands Playing Fields, RetfordSunday 09 June 9am to 12noon FA Emergency First Aid (Theory)

Course 6 Joseph Whitaker Specialists Sports College, RainworthSunday 07 July 9am to 12noon FA Emergency First Aid (Theory)

FA Emergency First Aid Workshop


The FA Basic Sports First Aid course is afoundation sports first aid course aimed at 'lay firstaiders', specifically coaches, teachers, parents andvolunteers, who are responsible for the provision offirst aid when supporting sports activities.

Course Aims:• To provide the student with an understanding of

the general duties, responsibilities and treatment principles of first aid.

• To provide students with the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to recognise and differentiate major from minor injury and the ability to offer basic first aid and injury/illness management and advice to a participant who has sustained illness/injury when engaged in sports activity, or in sports environments.

Course Objectives: On completion of the course, the student should beable to: • Describe the duties, responsibilities, general

treatment principles and priorities of emergency care provision.

• Describe the elements of pre-event preparationin relation to emergency care provision.

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology in relation to first aid.

• Conduct the logical 'on-field' assessment (SALTAPS) of a participant and apply principles of infection control.

• Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of common injuries.

• Recognise and respond to the signs and symptoms of common illnesses.

Limits of Responsibility: The course aims and objectives focus on the needto provide the student with sufficient knowledgeand skills to identify illness, injuries and conditionsand apply the appropriate first aid management.The aims and objectives are also directed towardsa student identifying the need for an injured or illcasualty to be referred to a hospital, clinic or unit,for medical management by an appropriatehealthcare professional.

Costs:



To book a place on a course refer to page 19 or visithttps://eventspace.thefa.com/nottinghamshire/participantor for further details contact the Nottinghamshire FA on0115 9837415

Course 1 Nottinghamshire FA,Chetwynd Business Park, ChilwellThursday 13th June 6.30pm to 9.30pmThursday 20th June 6.30pm to 9.30pmThursday 27th June 6.30pm to 9.30pm

Basic First Aid For Sport


Course ContentThe course has been subdivided into three distinctmodules:

Module 1 - general principles of first aid andemergency aid: • Pre-Activity Preparation• The Emergency Action Plan • Reacting to an Incident / Approaching the

injured Player • The 'Primary Survey' and 'Secondary Survey?'• The Recovery Position • CPR • Choking • Severe External / Internal Bleeding • Shock

Module 2 - common musculo-skeletal Injuries,'on-field' assessment and basic first aidmanagement acute soft tissue injury:• Basic Injury Recognition• Fractures / Dislocations • Ligament Injury Sprains• Muscle Injury Strains and Contusions• The On-Field Injury Assessment Process -

SALTAPS • Basic First Aid Management of Acute Soft

Tissue Injury • Head / Spinal Injury • Skull / Cheekbone / Nose / Jaw / Rib Fracture

Module 3 - common medical conditions, the FirstAid kit and after incident Issues: • Anaphylaxis • Asthma • Seizure• Diabetes • Hypothermia • Hyperthermia - Heat Stroke / Heat Exhaustion • Dehydration • Foreign Body in the Eye • First Aid Kit Contents • After an Emergency Incident

Course Pre-requisitesStudents must be 16 years of age, or over, on thedate of the start of the course.

Course DurationThe course is 9 hours in duration. A mixed formatassessment of underpinning knowledge andunderstanding covering the course content willapply for the qualification.

Basic First Aid For Sport


Course Information:Minimum Age: 18 Course Duration: 3 hours Course Prerequisites: The Safeguarding Childrencourse is essential for Welfare Officers to completeprior to attending this workshop. Welfare Officersmust also have an FA CRB check prior to beingappointed in their role. For further information onthis click here. Who is it for: This course is exclusively forgrassroots League and Club Welfare Officers.

Course aims and objectives: The course isdesigned to explore the role of the welfare officerand to identify the support networks for designatedpersons in football. It will assist welfare officers torecognise the best practice that is already in placeto safeguard youth leagues and youth teams andidentify any areas that need to be addressed toprovide fun, safe, positive football environments.The course will support welfare officers to takeownership and develop confidence in dealing withpoor practice issues, provide information on keychild protection legislation and the statutoryagencies and provide clarity on reporting concernsabout child abuse. The course supports The FA'sstrategic goals to raise standards across the gameand demonstrates our capacity to be trusted tolead.

Course Content: This is a workshop is theoreticaland designed to answer questions such as:• What responsibilities do welfare officers

have to safeguard children? • What responsibilities do clubs and leagues

have to safeguard children? • How does a Welfare Officer ensure the club

is following best practice? • What should a Welfare Officer do when

concerns are reported about poor practice, bullying and or abuse within or outside a football setting?

• What is CRB and who should not have a check done?

The workshop is interactive and informal; tutorsdraw on participant's experiences and knowledgeas well as developing learning throughpresentation and small group activities.

Assessment: There is no formal assessment; theprogress of learners is monitored through thegroup activities and discussions.

Re-assessment: Having completed theSafeguarding Children and Welfare OfficerWorkshops, Welfare Officers can then access theonline Safeguarding Children re-certificationmodule. This provides additional support and isusually completed approximately three years afterattending the awareness training workshop. Seerefresher information for other opportunities forWelfare Officers.

Refresher: Ongoing information and best practiceguidance is available viawww.TheFA.com/FootballSafe andwww.TheFA.com/Respect. Further support anddevelopment opportunities are also availablethrough local County FA events and forums,facilitated by the County FA Welfare Officer.

Costs:




Course 1 South Nottingham College, Charnwood Centre, CliftonTuesday 19 February 1pm to 4pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)

Course 2 South Nottinghamshire Academy, Radcliffe-on-TrentWednesday 20 March 6.30pm to 9.30pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)

Course 3 Joseph Whitaker Specialists Sports College, RainworthSunday 19 May 1pm to 4pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)

Course 4 South Nottingham College, Charnwood Centre, CliftonWednesday 29 May 1pm to 4pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)

Course 5 Oaklands Playing Fields, RetfordSunday 09 June 1pm to 4pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)

Course 6 Joseph Whitaker Specialists Sports College, RainworthSunday 07 July 1pm to 4pm FA Safeguarding Children (Theory)

FA Safeguarding Children Workshop


Course Information:Minimum Age: 18 Course Duration: 3 hours Course Prerequisites: The Safeguarding Childrencourse is essential for Welfare Officers to completeprior to attending this workshop. Welfare Officersmust also have an FA CRB check prior to beingappointed in their role. For further information onthis click here. Who is it for: This course is exclusively forgrassroots League and Club Welfare Officers.

Course aims and objectives: The course isdesigned to explore the role of the welfare officerand to identify the support networks for designatedpersons in football. It will assist welfare officers torecognise the best practice that is already in placeto safeguard youth leagues and youth teams andidentify any areas that need to be addressed toprovide fun, safe, positive football environments.The course will support welfare officers to takeownership and develop confidence in dealing withpoor practice issues, provide information on keychild protection legislation and the statutoryagencies and provide clarity on reporting concernsabout child abuse. The course supports The FA'sstrategic goals to raise standards across the gameand demonstrates our capacity to be trusted tolead.

Course Content: This is a theoretical workshopdesigned to answer questions such as:• What responsibilities do welfare officers have to

safeguard children? • What responsibilities do clubs and leagues have

to safeguard children? • How does a Welfare Officer ensure the club is

following best practice? • What should a Welfare Officer do when

concerns are reported about poor practice, bullying and or abuse within or outside a football setting?

• What is CRB and who should not have a check done?

The workshop is interactive and informal; tutorsdraw on participant's experiences and knowledgeas well as developing learning throughpresentation and small group activities.

Assessment: There is no formal assessment; theprogress of learners is monitored through thegroup activities and discussions.

Re-assessment: Having completed theSafeguarding Children and Welfare OfficerWorkshops, Welfare Officers can then access theonline Safeguarding Children re-certificationmodule. This provides additional support and isusually completed approximately three years afterattending the awareness training workshop. Seerefresher information for other opportunities forWelfare Officers.

Refresher: Ongoing information and best practiceguidance is available viawww.TheFA.com/FootballSafe andwww.TheFA.com/Respect. Further support anddevelopment opportunities are also availablethrough local County FA events and forums,facilitated by the County FA Welfare Officer.

Costs:




Course 1 Nottinghamshire FA, Chetwynd Business Park, ChilwellMonday 17 June 6.30pm to 9.30pm WOW Workshop (Theory)

FA Welfare Officer Workshop


Course Information:Minimum Age: 17Course Duration: 6 hours Course Prerequisites: Minimum 1st4sport Level 1Certificate in Coaching FootballWho is it for: Coaches and teachers who wish tolearn how to include all people within theircoaching/teaching sessions.

Course aims and objectives: The course isdesigned to give football coaches and teacher'sideas and practices for the inclusion of disabledplayers in football sessions whether in mainstreamor impairment specific sessions.

Course Content: The course is six hours and covers both theory andpractical elements and by the end of the workshopeach participant should be able to met thefollowing outcomes:• Apply and extend your existing coaching skills

and experience to meet the needs of players with a range of impairments

• Establish basic communication skills for coaching disabled footballers

• Use appropriate terminology• Identify appropriate safety and medical

considerations• Plan a wide range of coaching sessions for

disabled footballers

• Using the Inclusion Spectrum, plan your coaching sessions to include disabled players or provide alternative appropriate opportunities

• Understand the player pathways available for disabled players including the appropriate structure for competition.

Practical Involvement: Candidates will beencouraged to participate practically to maximisetheir opportunities for learning (This however willnot prevent successful completion of the award).

Courses are arranged on a ‘needs led’ basis, andas soon as a referee course is organised all detailswill be added tohttps://eventspace.thefa.com/nottinghamshire/participant

For more information on this course contact:Kevin SandersFootball Development Officer0115 [email protected]

Costs:



FA Coaching Disabled Footballers Course

Step 1Go to www.nottinghamshirefa.com and click on the ‘Button’ entitled Courses.

Step 2This page will display all the upcoming courses/events. Click on the course/event you wish to enrol onto.

Step 3Scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your FA Number (FAN) and password and click the ‘Login’ button. Ifyou are a league official, club official, referee, coach and/or player, it is extremely likely you have a FANalready. Please email [email protected] with your name, date of birth and address and your FAN and apassword will be emailed to you.

If you do not already have a FAN, click the appropriate link (Don’t have a FAN) and you can register onlinebefore proceeding.

Step 4If your log in details are correct, you will now be logged into your Nottinghamshire FA’s booking system. Yourname will be displayed at the top of the page and you can then enrol on multiple courses/events withouthaving to log in again.

Step 5Enter all the enrolment details which are displayed. The fields marked as ‘*’ must be entered. Click the‘Enrol’ button once you have finished entering your enrolment details.

Step 6To complete your enrolment fill out your card details and click the ‘Enrolment’ button.

Step 7If payment is successful the confirmation, including your confirmation number will be displayed on screenwhich you can print off.


How to Book On-Line Guide


High quality coaching is vital to the future of the game and McDonalds are committed to giving aspiringcoaches the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

As The FA’s Coaches Partner they are dedicated to supporting coaches across England, helping them todevelop the right practices and raise standards at grassroots level. Since 2002, they have worked with The FAto train over 20,000 coaches across England, who in turn have provided over two million hours of free qualitycoaching to over one million young players.

In Nottinghamshire this programme is used to support The FA Charter Standard Clubs with theirdevelopments by offering these McDonalds sponsored courses free of charge!

The courses for this season’s programme are listed below:

FA Youth Award Module 1Saturday 9th February 9am to 5pmSunday 10th February 9am to 5pmSaturday 16th February 9am to 5pmSunday 17th February 9am to 5pm

FA Youth Award Module 2Saturday 27th April 9am to 5pmSunday 28th April 9am to 5pmSaturday 4th May 9am to 5pmSunday 5th May 9am to 5pm

FA Mentoring Adults CourseMonday 11th March 6.30pm to 9.30pmMonday 18th March 6.30pm to 9.30pm

To sign up go to http://www.nottinghamshirefa.com/more/mcdonalds-coaching-programmeor contact:Craig LeeFootball Development Officer0115 [email protected]

McDonalds Coaching Programme

The FA Charter Standard Scheme is a core component of The FA’s National Game Strategy 2012-15. Thescheme establishes minimum standards for football and acts as a quality assurance mechanism recognisingand rewarding well run clubs. As a benchmark for quality, it aims to improve the playing experience for all.

There are four levels to the award, and any affiliated football club can apply for FA Charter Standard status.

FA Charter Standard ClubIt doesn’t matter whether you have one or 51 teams in your club. To achieve this award clubs mustdemonstrate they have the following:• Constitution;• Codes of conduct;• Have a designated volunteer to act as a Club Welfare Officer;• A qualified coach holding a Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football for each team at U16 and below.

For all teams under-17 and above, each team requires a volunteer that holds a valid HSE approved first aid qualification;

• Insurance.

FA Charter Standard Adult ClubTo achieve this award, clubs that have senior teams (under-17 and above) need to demonstrate that they havethe following:• Constitution;• Codes of Conduct;• A volunteer who holds a valid HSE approved first aid qualification for each team at under-17 and above.

FA Charter Standard Development ClubTo achieve this award a club must demonstrate all of the criteria to gain FA Charter Standard Club, plusdemonstrate the following:• Have a minimum of five teams across a minimum of four different age groups;• Have a Football Development Plan in place that has at least three years left to run at

time of application;• Minimum of one coach who holds a Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football;• Minimum of one coach that holds The FA Youth Award Module 1.


FA Charter Standard

FA Charter Standard Community ClubTo achieve this award a club must demonstrate all of the criteria to gain FA Charter Standard DevelopmentClub, plus demonstrate the following:• Hold at least one club workshop per season on addressing behaviour and improving standards;• Have a minimum of ten teams, including at least one female only team, at least one male only team,

at least one youth team and at least one adult team;• Minimum of one coach that holds The FA Youth Award Module 2;• Minimum of one volunteer that holds The FA Adult Mentoring Certificate;• Have a Football Development Plan in place that has at least three years left to run at time of

application;• Have a designated volunteer to act as a School Liaison Person;• Have a designated volunteer to act as a Volunteer Liaison Person.

Benefits of FA Charter StandardClubs that achieve the award are able to access a comprehensive range of benefitsincluding:• FA plaque;• Kit and equipment vouchers (£100 to FA Charter Standard Club and Adult Club, £150 to FA

Charter Standard Development Club and £200 to FA Charter Standard Community Club);• Use of FA Charter Standard logo on all club literature, material and kit;• Enhancement of funding applications;• discounted rates available on Nottinghamshire FA coaching courses;• Access to end of season awards at the annual Nottinghamshire FA Awards evening;• In-service events organised by the Nottinghamshire FA;• Access to tickets for England Youth and Women’s Internationals;• Plus various other opportunities throughout the year that may arise (eg. Grassroots Live tickets,

Women’s FA Cup tickets, etc).

Support AvailableYou can download an application form and a number of supporting resources toassist you with your application for www.nottinghamshirefa.com/clubs/

You can also request a CD-Rom with all of the relevant information on from The Media Group on 08452108080.

For more information on FA Charter Standard contact:Craig LeeFootball Development Officer0115 [email protected]


FA Charter Standard


Each season The FA seeks nominations from grassroots football to recognise and reward the significantcontributions made by voluntary organisations and individuals into the development of our national game.

There is no doubt that without the thousands of hours that are given freely each week by volunteersgrassroots football would not survive!

There are eight award categories:

• Outstanding Contribution to Grassroots Football• Coach of the Year• Volunteer of the Year• Young Volunteer of the Year• FA Charter Standard Club• FA Charter Standard Development Club• FA Charter Standard Community Club• FA Charter Standard League

The winners of the awards in 2011/12 for The Nottinghamshire FA were:

• Outstanding Contribution to Grassroots Football – Derek Day (Hucknall Sports YFC)• Coach of the Year – Anthony Holmes (Trowell FC)• Volunteer of the Year – Ray Walker (Aspley Park FC)• Young Volunteer of the Year – James Cottee (Arnold Town FC)• FA Charter Standard Club – Trowell FC• FA Charter Standard Development Club – West Bridgford Colts FC• FA Charter Standard Community Club – Southwell City FC• FA Charter Standard League – New Newark Youth Football League

The nomination process for the 2012/13 FA Community Awards will start in February 2013, so please visitwww.thefa.com/yourgame for details.

For further details please contact:Craig LeeFootball Development Officer0115 [email protected]

FA Community Awards Presented by McDonalds

Images from Nottinghamshire FA 2011/12 Awards Eveningtaken by Andy Wallis Photography

See our free parent guide at TheFA.com/Respect


FA Tesco Skills is a revolutionary approach to coaching football that gives children aged 5-11 the opportunityto get active, learn new skills and enjoy the game!

The programme offers:- After schools skills coaching courses at Skills Centres across England.- Free holiday skills coaching sessions for boys and girls of all abilities.- Skills coaching in schools supporting over 1,200 primary schools each year.

The full time, professional coaches in Nottinghamshire have a full CRB check, and have undertaken a numberof specialist coaching courses to improve the football skills of 5-11 year olds.

For details on venues times and dates of the programme in Nottinghamshire go tohttp://www.nottinghamshirefa.com/more/fa-tesco-skills

There is also a dedicated website at www.TheFA.com/TescoSkills The site allows children to improve theirfootball skills by receiving free guidance, drills and coaching videos. There are also sections on the site withfurther information for parents and hints and tips for coaches.

For more information on The FA Tesco Skills programme contact:Steve PritchardNottinghamshire FA Tesco Skills Team [email protected] 101370

The FA Tesco Skills Programme

Football Futures is The FA’s volunteering programme for young people aged between 14 to 25.

Volunteers can be recognised and rewarded for volunteering across the six themes:• Theme 1 – Coaching and Working with Teams• Theme 2 – Refereeing• Theme 3 – Running and Supporting Events• Theme 4 – Promoting the Game• Theme 5 – Running and Developing the Game• Theme 6 – Football AmbassadorRecognition comes in the form of certificates for the following milestones of recorded hours – 10, 25,50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175 and 200 hours.

There are also many more benefits to the programme, volunteers will gain valuable experience anddevelop skills that can be applied to all walks of life. Once in the programme, volunteers will also beoffered support to gain football related qualifications, with discounts on offer.

In 2011/12 over 100 volunteers were registered in Nottinghamshire, and over 7,000 hours wererecorded, one of the highest figures nationally, with 16 volunteers reaching the 200 hour milestone.

Three volunteers were selected by The FA for a National Coaching Scholarship offering free trainingevents and a personal mentor, with both Becky Williams and Amber Wildgust being offered a secondyear with only 20 volunteers nationally being offered this fantastic opportunity!

In addition Jack Sanders, Kirsty Taylor and James Cottee were also selected to attend The FA’s annualfive day residential Football Futures Camp in July 2012.

The best thing about this programme is that it is FREE to sign up, and you can start logging yourvoluntary hours at any point in the season. If you are already volunteering then why not sign up andget the recognition and rewards you deserve.

If you are not volunteering don’t worry. You can still sign up and The Nottinghamshire FA will supportyou to find a volunteering placement that is suitable to your needs.

To sign up go to www.nottinghamshirefa.com/more/fa-football-futures or contact:Craig LeeFootball Development Officer0115 [email protected]


FA Football Futures


The Get into Football programme is a national programme launched by The Football Association with the aimto increase adult participation (16+) by 20,500 players playing football at least once a week by March 2013.The post has been funded through Sport England’s Whole Sport Plan, The Football Association and theNottingham City Football Partnership.

Based at The Nottinghamshire FA the Get into Football Officer will deliver on the City’s Get Into Football Planwhich includes the following areas:

- Develop programmes to grow 11v11 open age male and female football- Development programmes to grow small sided male and female football- Manage and support the transition of youth players to open age football- Identify gaps in football provision within the City- Provide more flexible formats of football

The Get Into Football Officer for Nottingham City is Jody Caudwell who comes to the role with previousexperience within football coaching and the development of the game. Jody will look to build on alreadyestablished links with Nottingham City Football Partnership to ensure the programme delivered issustainable and coincides with The FA’s National Game Strategy in Nottinghamshire.

To ensure you are kept up to date with all the new Get Into Football initiatives contact Jody to be placed on theGet Into Football mailing list.

For all the up to date information on the Get Into Football programme please go towww.nottinghamshirefa.com/players or follow at www.twitter.com/getin2football

Jody CaudwellFootball Development Officer0115 [email protected]

Get Into Football


At Nottinghamshire FA, our aims are to provide more opportunities for girls and women to get involved withfootball in the county, whether playing, coaching or volunteering.

Our work extends to supporting and enhancing existing provisions within schools, junior teams, DevelopmentCentre’s and adult female sides across the county. Our priority is to ensure sustainability within the femalegame and ensure there is a full and clear pathway for those engaged to progress.

Work is carried out in the key areas below.

• School Club Links• “I CAN PLAY FC” junior club development• League Development• Player Development Centre• Open Age Football• Talent Pathway

Kevin SandersFootball Development Officer0115 [email protected]

Womens and Girls Football


COMBINING-UNITING-INVITING "To develop football provision for people with a disability to play"

Nottinghamshire FA and Nottinghamshire Disability Football Family are leading the way in developing arange of new opportunities, ensuring that every player with a disability, who wants to be involved in thegame has the opportunity to participate, develop and reach their full potential.

We aim to:

· Provide regular football in flexible formats for all· Create and grow a network of Want 2 Play FC junior teams· Create a legacy of skilled coaches to provide sessions for children and adults· Increase the number of opportunities for females with a disability to participate· Increase, develop and sustain opportunities for adults to play· Offer a complete Player Pathway, from Grassroots to England Squads

We develop:

Want 2 Play FC: Teams for children with disabilities aged 7-16 years old, within our FA Charter StandardClubs

Festivals: Community based for anyone to take part and enjoy

Player Development Centre: Provides a high quality coaching programme to the most talented disabilityfootballers from across the county

Cerebral Palsy Centre of Excellence: Hosted on behalf of the East Midlands for talented footballers withCerebral Palsy or brain injuries to place them in a technical programme designed to produce footballexcellence

County Leagues: For teams across the county to come together and compete

Positive Goals: Mental Health Football activities, providing workshops and monthly fixtures

Ability Counts Football: Aimed at day centre’s and schools to come together and compete

Kevin SandersFootball Development Officer0115 [email protected]

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Disability Football

South Nottingham College is Nottingham's largest deliverer of high quality education & training for peopleaspiring to work in the Sport & Fitness industry. Our courses also offer a wide range of internal progressionpathways for highly motivated and ambitious students. We also link sport to broader disciplines such asmedia & journalism and business & marketing in recognition that sport is now a diverse sector leading tomany different careers.

All of our students will benefit from a well rounded educational and sporting experience that leads toopportunities for direct employment or further and higher education. Many of our courses have specialistpathways that allow students to study specific disciplines, including:

• Sports Development

• Sports Coaching

• Performance & Excellence in Football

• Activity Leadership

• Personal Training

• Gym Instructing

• Exercise to Music & Studio Cycle

• Sports Media & Journalism

• Sports Business & Marketing

All students on our sports courses have opportunities to become actively involved in local and regionalsporting initiatives and gain invaluable opportunities to support events as volunteers through our workplacement and sports volunteer programme; we have a full-time Sports Volunteer coordinator to assiststudents with this.

We place great emphasis on ensuring that students gain not only recognised qualifications such as NGB Level1 & 2 Coaching Awards but also practical employment experience. For our talented athletes, we offer SportsAcademies in a variety of sports, including men’s and women’s football. These programmes have proven to bea huge success attracting promising young elite athletes to the College from all over the country. SportsAcademies offer training schedules of up to 10 hours per week, excellent training facilities, elite athletesupport programmes in Nutrition, Sport Psychology and Fitness as well as sport coaching from fully qualifiedand professional coaches.

Sport Academies also offered in

• Hockey

• Rugby

• Golf

• Dance

The College also has British College Sport entries in Tennis, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Badminton, Athletics,Cross Country & Netball competitions.

If you are a person that takes sport seriously choose South Nottingham College and be at the heart of oursporting future.

For further details on the above please visit www.snc.ac.uk or call 0115 9146414


South Nottingham College

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