Gorging Dragons Open House
Jan 12
2012
The latest edition of the GD newsletter arrived today, and I thought I’d replicate the information here – no matter where you paddle, from Port McNeil to Victoria, you can benefit from Gorging Dragons training programs!
Gorging Dragons Open House
Vancouver Island Paddlers
DATE: Sunday January 29, 2012
TIME: 4pm (1-1.5 hours expected)
PLACE: Yellow Pages office, Market Square, Lower Johnson Street
(Enter through Market Square Johnson St. gate, up the stairs on immediate left and enter building; Yellow Pages office is across from Ashtanga Yoga)
Drop in and learn about our women’s, open (men’s) and mixed dragon boat programs for 2012.
Meet our coaches, and learn about our program and the options the Gorging Dragons can offer to help you meet your paddling goals.
Who should attend?
1. Anyone interested in paddling with a Gorging Dragons team this year (either full-time, or while continuing to paddle with another local team).
2. Anyone who wants to learn more about our team, our training, or our new club.
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GD Senior Crew Open House
Vancouver Island Paddlers 55+
DATE: Sunday January 29, 2012
TIME: 10:30am
PLACE: Yellow Pages office (directions above)
We got lots of interest from paddlers all over Vancouver Island in taking a Gorging Dragons-led crew to the BC Senior’s Games in 2012.
As well, we heard from paddlers who would prefer other senior crew competitions than the Senior’s games.
Interested in knowing more? Come and meet our paddlers and coaches, and let us know your paddling goals.
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Please share this newsletter with anyone you think would be interested.
Cheers,
Tom Arnold
Gorging Dragons
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Dragon Boat Canada is offering the Coaching Community Dragon Boat Course on Saturday, November 5, 2011, for those who wish DBC L1 coaching certification.
Coaching Community Dragon Boat Course, Hosted by Dragon Zone
The course is intended for anyone interested in entry-level coaching. Some of the material covered in the course includes; Safety, Ethics in Coaching, Coach-Athlete Communication, basic dragon boat technique, basic physiological requirements of dragon boat racing, race planning, practice planning, etc…
Certification: Candidates are required to successfully complete a written assignment, hold a Small Craft Operators license, and complete NCCP Intro to Competition Part A before they are fully certified.
Please click here for the course outline.
COURSE DETAILS
Date: October 29, 2011
Time: 9:00 am ? 5:00 pm
Location: Creekside Community Center
#1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $190 + HST
Please email jackie@dragonboatbc.ca for more information and to register. Be sure to include your Name, Email and Phone Number.
Tags: community coaching, dragon boat canada coach certification, dragon boat coach training, dragon boat coaching
PacificSport Coaches Week!
Sep 8
2011
The following Courses, Workshops and Events are being offered by
PacificSport Vancouver Island as part of British Columbia Coaches Week.
For more information and to register online follow this link:
http://www.cscpacific.ca/content/PacificSportVanIsle/VIProgServ/CoachPrograms.asp
• NCCP Part B – Sept 17 -18
• NCCP Part A – Sept 24-25
• Sport Med BC Taping Clinic – Sept 17
• Sport Med BC First Aid Clinic – Sept 18
• Coaches & Mental Health – Introduction – Sept 20
• Coaching & Stress Management – Sept 21
• Coaches Breakfast Event with Dynamic Keynote Speakers – Sept 23
For more info please contact Catharine Edwards at 250 740 6572.
The following Courses, Workshops and Events are being offered by
PacificSport Vancouver Island as part of British Columbia Coaches Week.
For more information and to register online follow this link:
http://www.cscpacific.ca/content/PacificSportVanIsle/VIProgServ/CoachPrograms.asp
• NCCP Part B – Sept 17 -18
• NCCP Part A – Sept 24-25
• Sport Med BC Taping Clinic – Sept 17
• Sport Med BC First Aid Clinic – Sept 18
• Coaches & Mental Health – Introduction – Sept 20
• Coaching & Stress Management – Sept 21
• Coaches Breakfast Event with Dynamic Keynote Speakers – Sept 23
For more info please contact Catharine Edwards at 250 740 6572.
Tags: coaches week, NCCP coaches training, vancouver island coach training
The National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP) A and B courses are geared towards coaches wishing to advance by improving their skills to become certified by their sporting bodies - Dragon Boat Canada in our case.
The National Coaches Certification Program was established in part to generate more podium finishes at international events like the Olympic Games, and are an integral part of the 5-level national coaching certification program. (Level 1 is “community coach,” and Level 5 is “Olympic coach.” Level 2, which is the highest available certification for dragon boat coaches at the moment, is “competitive coach.”)<1>
I have completed both the A & B courses, and have been certified by DBC as a L1 coach (the “A” course is now mandatory for certification as a Level 1 Dragon Boat Coach by Dragon Boat Canada), and I believe these courses are of great value to our coaches.
ANYONE who is serious about coaching should take both of these courses – particularly during the brief period when they are being offered free of charge.
The “A” course, “Competition – Introduction Part A,” is intended to help coaches understand their starting point, as well as why people are involved in sport, and their expectations of you as a coach. Here are the course descriptions as provided by the Coaches Association of British Columbia.
Read the rest of the article here.
Tags: dragon boat coaches training, nccp classes, nccp training
BC Coaches Perspective: The Team Captain
Sep 2
2011
The Team Captain
Compiled by Laura Watson
With young children this is a great opportunity to experience this leadership role, sharing the position by alternating through the players each practice or game. Specific responsibilities can be given such as leading the warm-up or a team cheer, or bringing the juice and snack (in this case the parents should get to wear the temporary “C”). It’s an opportunity for these future athletes to learn valuable skills while assigning very little commitment. When it comes to children who are old enough to know that wearing a “C” or “A’ on their jerseys means something more, the responsibility and role of the captain takes on a whole new meaning.
WHAT IS A TEAM CAPTAIN?
Each sport has a different definition of what a captain is and what responsibilities they have. The title is usually honorary, bestowed upon by the coaches and influenced by the athletes, but in some cases the captain has a significant role to play while the game is in progress. Regardless of what the role of the captain looks like, it is a position of leadership.
A team captain must not only have the skill, but also the unique combination of work ethic, dedication, determination and desire. Character is just as important as ability. The position of team captain carries a higher level of expectation and responsibility but also brings with it a higher level of reward and personal satisfaction. Successful teams are so because they have good “natural” leaders. As coaches our job is to work with the team captains, giving direction and support to help them become successful team leaders.
ROLE OF THE TEAM IN SELECTION
The coaching staff should communicate what they are looking for in a captain, and have a meeting with the athletes to ask for their opinions on captain criteria. Selecting a team captain does not come down to the opinion of just the coaching staff. Without buy-in and support from their teammates, the captain can not be successful.
The following are some qualities that a good team captain should possess, as identified by the athletes and coaches of a provincial team. This was used as part of the team discussion as well as a contract that the captains signed for their teammates.
A TEAM CAPTAIN SHOULD…
L lead by example by working harder than anyone else so that the team will follow, and set high standards and high expectations for themselves and the team.
E ensure they are on time for team meetings, training and competitions; they “arrive early, stay late”.
A abide by and have a thorough understanding of the rules of the game, and possess the ability to talk calmly with officials.
D display good character by playing unselfishly and with passion, and by having a positive attitude and passing it on to teammates.
E encourage and support their teammates.
R reinforce and uphold the team’s behavior goals to put positive pressure on teammates to act and play a certain way.
S support the coaches and be willing to participate in decision making with the coaching staff about team problems and team rules.
H help create an environment of caring, trust and belief in each other on the team.
I instill confidence and be dependable; they will be there when they are needed.
P put the team first and themselves second.
HOW TO SELECT A TEAM CAPTAIN
The following are recommended steps to selection of the team captains. It is important to note this is not to take place at the very beginning of the season, as it is important to get to know the athletes first to ensure a positive and transparent selection process.
1. Have a team meeting to discuss the role of the captain, ensuring everyone (coaches and athletes) has the opportunity to share their views. Have everyone go home and think about the qualities of a good leader, and who they think would make an ideal captain.
Ask the athletes to let you know privately if they are not comfortable or interested in being a captain or assistant captain. They are not taken off the ballot, but you can avoid assigning them to this role.
2. Next time you see your athletes, hand out ballot papers. Each person should get a sheet that has a list of the athletes on it. Instruct each athlete to put a “C” beside the person they want as captain, and an “A” beside the person(s) they want as an assistant(s). Collect the ballot sheets.
3. Meet with the rest of your coaching staff and tally the ballots. If needed you can use a system like giving 2 points for a “C” vote and 1 point for an “A” vote. Determine who your captains are, finding a balance between the athlete votes and the coaches preferences.
4. Before announcing the results to the team, ask the selected athletes if they accept the position they have been chosen for. This gives them a final opportunity to decline, and puts ownership on their decision.
The selection of team captains should be taken seriously and treated with respect. This starts with the coaching staff and comes from the athletes. Selecting strong captains can be a huge asset to the coaches, providing a link between the coaching team and the athletes. Work hard to develop your captains and ensure they have the skills and support needed to succeed. Just like Spider-Man, the role of the captain takes on this great power with great responsibility.
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SAMPLE BALLOT FORM Team Captain Ballot This form is to be completed anonymously; do not put your name on it. We will be selecting one Captain and two Assistant Captains. You are allowed to vote for yourself. Consider the qualities of a good team captain when making your selections. These people will be the leaders of the team.
If you want to add any additional notes on this sheet you may. You can also note if there is someone you feel would not make a good Captain or Assistant Captain. When you are done hand your sheet in to the coaches. |
Work Cited
Watson, L. J. (2011). The Team Captain. Coaches Association of BC, BC Coaches Perspective, Fall 2011, 6-7.
Tags: choose a captain, elect a captain, select captain, team captain
