KEY STEPS SCHOOLS COMPETITION

Download here the report from Kerry Abrey on the highly successful Key Steps Schools competition held at Pipers Vale Gymnastics Club  

30th June 2010

The National Conference -   For photos from the National Conference go to:   http://www.gymnasticsengland.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=176&Itemid=1  

For award winners go to:   http://www.gymnasticsengland.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=176&Itemid=1  

Ipswich Cheerleading Camp   Details of a 2 day Cheerleading programme attached.     <>   Funding Opportunity for Essex   Essex Community Foundation's Grassroots Grants programme is currently holding its final round of funding and will close for applications on 14th July 2010. While this is a shame it's also an opportunity that should be grabbed by any clubs who haven't applied for it previously as sports clubs tend to do very well at getting positive decisions! Up to £5,000 is available for clubs and voluntary organisations that have been active in the community for over 12 months and have an income of less than £30,000 a year. For more information go to http://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/ <http://www.essexcommunityfoundation.org.uk/>  

Level 3 Volunteer award FREE TRAINING Level 3 Award in Volunteer Management Bursaries STILL available for eligible applicants - BUT THEY ARE GOING FAST!!!!!!!!!!! APPLY NOW TO MAKE SURE YOU GET YOURS! DEADLINE IS 30TH JUNE 2010 Voluntary Sector Training will be running courses in the eastern region starting in September - see attached flyer for details. You need to apply now to get your bursary before they are all gone! Read the flyer and interested in applying? Click the link here to start on your bursary application: <http://www.capacitybuilders.org.uk/programmes/our-programmes/volunteer-management-programme/vmp-strand-c-open-application-22-march>   Course -  Business Training for Coaches and Club Administrators in Carlisle   The course is a four hour guide on the key business and taxation issues that affect those coaching and administering a sports coaching programme/business, with particular emphasis on the following areas: · SELF-EMPLOYMENT STATUS - There are strict rules and regulations that must be met for a sports coach to be accepted as self-employed (as opposed to employed) by the taxman and there are serious financial consequences for both the coach and the organisation/person engaging the services of the coach should the taxman later declare them to be employed. The course details the key areas that the coach and client/club must address - substitution, control of the programme and financial risk - to ensure the coaches in a programme qualify as self-employed in the eyes of the taxman. · CONTRACTS - The course details the key clauses needed to protect both coach and client and provide sample contracts for use with both self-employed and employed staff in a coaching programme. · LEGAL STATUS - The course details the options available for the legal status of the coaching business (Sole Trader, Limited Company, etc) if run by a coach or coaching team and the implications for the client/club. · INSURANCE - The course details the insurance cover that both coach and client must and should have in place to meet health and safety requirements. · CHILD PROTECTION - The course details the requirements for both coach and client for Processing CRB and VBS checks correctly. · MARKETING - The course details how to market the programme on a budget. · BOOKKEEPING - The course details how to manage the accounting and costing requirements of a coaching programme. · ALLOWABLE EXPENSES - The course details the types of expenses and what can (and can't) be claimed for. · VAT - The course details the rules and regulations for a sports coaching programme - turnover, legal status of the coach and type of sport. · COMPUTERISING YOUR BUSINESS - The course details the options available for computerising the administration of the programme.   ALL DELEGATES ATTENDING THE COURSE RECEIVE A FREE HARD COPY OF OUR COACH HANDBOOK 2010, a one stop reference guide to running a coaching programme, which also includes a FREE CDRom containing essential forms, guides and free software. We believe that this course is currently the only training of its type available for coaches and administrators and that it will provide them with vital information to ensure that they are operating legally and safely and thereby play an important part in professionalising the services they provide. The course costs just £30 per person and has already been approved for licence credits with the Lawn Tennis Association (four credits). We are more than happy to provide you with a complimentary place on the course as we would particularly value your feedback and opinion on the course and its contents for future development. I have attached the following details on the course for your further information: · Promotional leaflet detailing the dates · Course content details You can also access details on the course in the latest copy of our monthly newsletter at the link below: www.gbsport.org.uk/newsletter/latest.html <http://www.gbsport.org.uk/newsletter/latest.html> GBSport is an independent sports consultancy that works with sporting organisations and coaches/administrators in Britain to provide expert business and IT support services and training. You can find out more about the services we provide by visiting our web site at http://www.gbsport.org.uk/ <http://www.gbsport.org.uk/> Please let me know if there are any other details you require and I look forward to hearing from you to discuss how we can work together to support coaches and administrators with the business and legal requirements of their coaching programme. Kind regards   Mike Lynch GBSport Telephone 01952 201657 Mobile 07534 472266 http://www.gbsport.org.uk/ http://www.gbsport.org.uk/