Funding Assistance for Coaching
Funding is available to support the development of coaching in the SCA.
UKCC Coaching Scholarships
From 1st April 2012 until 31st March 2013 (or earlier if the funding is fully allocated), the SCA will offer a Coach Scholarship programme to support candidates achieving the BCU UKCC Level 2 or 3 coaching awards. This programme is made possible through investment by sportscotland. The SCA will offer scholarships towards total course cost subject to the following limits:
- Level 2 - 50% up to £300 (including Level 2 Training or Level 2 Transfer, CPD module, Level 2 Assessment)
- Level 3 - 75% up to £400. (including Core, Intermediate modules, Discipline Specific Training, Assessment)
Application Forms: PDF Application Form or Word Application Form
Further Information
For Level 1 courses commencing on or after 1st April 2012, please apply directly to sportscotland at least 4 weeks prior to the start date of your course. If you already have an offer letter from sportsscotland, download a PDF claim form or Word claim form.
In order to apply, applications must be received by the SCA prior to the start date of the course.
Club Coach Support Programme
The SCA Club Coach Support Programme aims to provide financial support and subsidised courses SCA members within affiliated clubs. There are three ways to receive support from the programme:
- Option 1 – SCA Courses - A series of 4 Star Leader Training and Assessment courses and White Water Safety and Rescue (WWSR) courses have been organised by the SCA (See dates below). Eligible members can book directly onto the course online or by contacting the SCA office. Candidates must be Full SCA members and appear on the latest updated club list from their club. Courses will be priced at £25/day (including certification fees where applicable). Clubs will also be asked to endorse bookings.
- Option 2 – Club Application - Where a club has a number of members in need of a particular course, clubs are invited to submit applications for funding support. Clubs can commission their own course – likely to be 3 Star Training and Assessment, Foundation Safety and Rescue Training or other BCU safety, performance or leadership courses. This financial support is available to clubs who wish to commission their own course via an SCA registered course provider. Applications should evidence the need for the training and the benefits it will bring. Deadlines will be set throughout the year and applications determined by SCA Coaching staff in consultation with Regional Coaching Officers (RCOs). Successful applications will receive an offer in writing and a claim form to submit with a receipt from the course provider after the course. The SCA can offer up to 75% of the cost of the course (excluding certification fees).
- Option 3 – Individual Application - Individuals can also apply for up to 50% of the course fee for any BCU safety, performance or leadership course where there are unable to access one via the above routes.
Applications forms/course dates
Course dates:
- 3 Star Assessments Sea - 29/30 September (Ballachulish)
- 3 Star Assessment - Canoe - 18/19 August (Stirling / River Teith)
- 3 Star Assessment - White Water - 21/22 July (Stirling/River Teith)
- 4 Star Leader Training - Open Canoe 2/3 June (Grandtully)
- 4 Star Leader Training - Open Canoe 20/21 Oct (Grandtully)
- 4 Star Leader Assessment - Open Canoe 10/11 Nov (Grandtully)
- 4 Star Leader Training - Sea 2/3 June (Inchree area)
- 4 Star Leader Training - Sea 11/12 Aug (Inchree area)
- 4 Star Leader Assessment - Sea TBC
- 4 Star Leader Training - White Water 21-22 Jul (Grandtully)
- 4 Star Leader Training - White Water 21-22 Sept (Grandtully)
- 4 Star Leader Assessment - White Water 6/7 Oct (Grandtully)
- White Water Safety and Rescue - 7/8 Jul (Grandtully)
- White Water Safety and Rescue - 4/5 Aug (Grandtully)
The above courses are all priced at £50 (£25 per day) and only SCA Full/family/Junior members in affiliated clubs are eligible.
This support programme is made possible through a combination of SCA and sportscotland funding.
Other Funding Sources
Candidates are fully encouraged to seek funding in the first instance from their Local Authority/Sport & Leisure Trust/Local Sports Council. Further details are available below. Candidates should apply in advance to ascertain the availability of funding and to ensure the most appropriate allocation of SCA Funds. Local Authority Funding - a wide range of support is available from Local Authorities, Sport & Leisure Trusts and Local Sports Councils. In some cases, up to 100% funding is available including Local Authority Funding.