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Pony Club NSW & NCAS Instructors Update

PONY CLUB NSW & NCAS INSTRUCTORS UPDATE

How to Achieve update Points:

COMPULSORY

Participate in a two day NCAS refresher PCANSW State Instructors school presented by a State Coach               6

Coaching at an affiliated Pony Club. List the total number of days/hours spent coaching.

Minimum Practical component 15 hours                                                                                                                            6

 

OPTIONAL

Act as a Mentor Coach for a coaching applicant for a period of not less than 6 months                                           4

Attend a judges school/course designing/technical delegate course run by PCA or EA                                             4

Obtain or renew First Aid Certificate                                                                                                                                   4

Attend a clinic as a rider or a spectator with an internationally recognised coach or a level 3 EA coach.

(Must spend at least 8 hours watching and participating).                                                                                              4

Examine at Pony club C certificate level or a higher level                                                                                                4

Act as a demonstration rider at an instructors school/judges course                                                                           3

Involvement in State, National or International competitions as a coach                                                                    3

Coaching other than at Pony club on a regular basis. Ie. Riding for the Disabled                                                       2

Write an article in a magazine/newsletter on coaching riding or horse management.   Please Attach                   2

Complete TAFE or other recognised equine course at tertiary institution.  (Supply certificate)                               10

Attend a train the trainer course (TAFE, EA or private provider run)                                                                             4