First Aid
The Aikikai organises a course on a 18 months cycle. Coaches need to keep their qualification valid..... (Every 3 years). The course is also open to all students.

The next in the sequence will be Sunday 4th November 2007 in Chorley run by St John’s Ambulance for us.  The qualification is “Sports First Aid” a relatively new course.  This will satisfy the BAB requirement regarding First Aid for Coaches.  The cost will be £40.  This is dearer than previous courses as subsidies have been withdraw from Manchester College where past courses have been organised.

To book your place make a £40 cheque to payable to Andrew Baird and send it to him. Email for the postal address.   Email at gro.iakikiaerihsacnal@yriuqne [You will need to type this in by hand - on a Apple the browser may show the address back to front. We are trying to protect the email address from spam]

It will be returned in full if the course does not run – otherwise non-returnable.   Whilst it is mandatory for Coaches in the Aikikai – students can also attend to get this life skill – after all saving a life is not the preserve of instructors.   The course has now been opened to all Associations – so book now for your place

Clubs could see if there are local grants available to fund attendance.

Next in series April 2009

Milton Keynes Club - last ran their's Sept 2006

Coach Course
Level 2 Coach Award Unit courses running 10th Nov Managing Risk and Young People

The last Level 1 course within the Aikikai was June 2006. Other Associations run courses and so you need to register with Sue so she is aware of you and guide you to a future course placement.

Pre requisite - 1st Kyu.

This is the Governing Body's Coaching Award that allows holders to teach unsupervised subject to First Aid and Insurance

Please note the BAB insist you hold at least a Level 1 Award - if you are going take any class on your own.

Queries to moc.toofgib@driabeus [You will need to type this email address in by hand]

It is recommended all those about to Coach or are already Coaches download the BAB Coaching Manual