Coaching
NEW AO2024 Coaching & Education Framework - August 2024
The AOCRA Board and National Coaching Team are pleased to announce the rolling out of the new framework.
With many volunteers invovled over time, the current project and national coaching team kicking offf the transition phase to the new AO2024 Level 1 Coach and AO2024 Level 2 Coach certification with Level 3 modules to be developed.
During July and August 2024 the Zone Coaching Co-ordinators and AO Presenters participated in workshops rolling out the new framework and timeline for next steps to grandfather all existing Level 1 Coaches to the new AO2024 Level 1 Coach certification along with provisional AO2024 Level 2 Coach certification to being assessed and confirmed as Level 2.
There is alot to do in the Transition Phase and the Zone Coaching Coordinators are onboard and ready to help the National Team with delvering the next staps.
Many of you will have similar questions on your mind and here is a set of FAQ's to help. Click HERE to view.
In the coming months there will be more information on the new AO2024 Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching courses are scheduled and to be held.
Prior to 1 August 2024 - Outrigger Canoe Coaches are an integral part of the club structure
Below are some documents which outline in detail the steps required to become an outrigger canoe coach or become re-accredited. We strongly encourage clubs to help our members achieve Qualified Coaching status, to ensure the viability of our clubs.
How to Become or Renew Level One Coach Outrigger - Updated January 2024
Level 1 Coaching Application Form - updated January 2024
Checklist to Become a Level 1 Coach - updated January 2024
COACHING RENEWAL APPLICATIONS and Required Documents must be emailed to AOCRA National Coaching and Training Manager - Coaching@aocra.com.au
LEVEL ONE OUTRIGGER COACHING COURSE Applications and Required Documents before and after courses must be emailed to your relevant Zone CoOrdinator
| NQ Zone | NqZoneCoaching@aocra.com.au |
| NSW Zone | aocranswcoaching@gmail.com |
| Southern States Zone | coachingsszone@aocra.com.au |
| SQ Zone | coachingsqzone@aocra.com.au |
| WAZA Zone | wazacoaching@gmail.com |
AUSPORT/AIS and SPORT INTEGRITY/PLAY BY THE RULES CHANGES
1. When completing Pre-requisites or getting course certificates together be aware Sport Australia/AIS has updated their Community Coaching General Principles to Community Coaching Essential Skills from 10.4.2022. Also if you are trying to find your Certificate pre 17.6.2021 you will have to request a copy through this link
2. Sport Integrity / Play by the Rules Certificates are now renewable every two years and instead of a Certificate per course you can requeste ELearning Certificate showing all your badges and their expiry timeframes to submit with applications.
Thank you to all our AOCRA Coaches for your time and committment to our paddling community.