UKCC Coach Education Funding

sportscotland recognises the importance of new coaches coming into sport and the need for accessible, affordable coaching courses to be available to them. 2011 sees the roll out a new UKCC funding model to support the recruitment of new coaches.

By filling out the relevant application form (individual or group) eligible applicants can access funding towards the cost of UKCC endorsed qualifications. Please see the current list of sports supported and dates that applications will open by clicking here. Please note that all rugby league applications need to go through this model.

Applications must be made at least four weeks prior to the start of the course; retrospective applications will not be accepted.

 

Individual applications

Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, can access funding of up to 50% or £150/person of the course fee, whichever is lower.

Apply for UKCC Level 1 funding

 

Group applications

If you are a group ie two or more individuals from the same organisation / club, you can also access funding per applicant of up to 50% or £150 of the course fee, whichever is lower.

Apply for UKCC Level 1 Group

 

Additional Information:

Please complete the forms above and submit it electronically to: ukcc@sportscotland.org.uk or by post to coach education, sportscotland, Doges, 62 Templeton Street, Templeton on the Green, Glasgow, G40 1DA.

Successful applicants will receive a confirmation letter. This can be used as part payment towards your course and will be sent to you electronically within 10 days of receipt of application. A hard copy of this letter can be sent to you on request.

 

Am I eligible ?

Are you or your group eligible?

• Applicants must demonstrate coaching activity within six months of applying for the subsidy (minimum activity supported will be once per month or an average of 12 sessions per year)

• The course being attended must take place in Scotland and be registered with the SQA (your course organiser can confirm this)

• Applicants should evidence what impact this qualification will have on their school, club or community. (This should be detailed in the Applicant Support Information section of the application form)

 

What else do I need to do?

• Coaches are advised to register/become a member of their respective Sports Governing Body, some sports require this prior to being allowed on coach education courses.

• Check with your club / school / community group that they are happy to support your application, as you must supply their contact details and this will be verified.

 

What happens after I apply?

• Once your application is received, we will check you meet the eligibility criteria and give you an electronic decision within 10 working days of receipt of your application.

If I am successful

• You will receive an electronic letter confirming your award.
• This can be used as part payment towards your course.
• Please forward this to your course organiser who will accept it as part payment. (see     section below)

 

If I am unsuccessful?

• Unfortunately you have not met the criteria on this occasion as detailed in your electronic decision response.
• You can apply again for other courses or sports.

 

 

 

If you are interested in becoming a coach please fill out the application form below:

 

UKCC Level 1 and UKCC Level 2 application form

UKCC Level 1 and UKCC Level 2 Guidance notes

 

Once you have completed the application, please either email your application form to

 

ukccscotland@rfl.uk.com

 

or alternatively you can send by post to Scotland Rugby League, Caledonia House, 1 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ.

 

 

The dates for the UKCC coaching courses so far in 2012 are as follows:

UKCC Level 1, 9.00am - 5.00pm

 

11^th of March and 15^th of April 2012

 

Venue:

New Elgin Primary School

Bezack Street, New Elgin IV30 6DP

 

UKCC Level 2, 9.00am-5.00pm

Day 1,  - 5^th of February 2012

Day 2,  - 26^th of February 2012

Day 3,  - 1^st of April 2012

Day 4,  -  29^th of April 2012

 

Both courses are being held at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. Please post your application form directly to our Head Office at Scotland Rugby League, Caledonia House, 1 Redheughs Rigg, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9DQ.