SCOTLAND’S JUNIOR ACADEMIES
Friday 24 February 2012
The seven Junior Academies in Scotland are now in full swing and with over a staggering one hundred members now recruited and growing every month we are certainly on the right path of training for our existing and future Junior stars.
As of the 1st April 2012 every Academy Coach will begin to put their members through the NAF 5* Awards system which will give these young riders structure and progression through their training. Also every month each Academy Coach will nominate a member for the Shining Star Award which is also sponsored by NAF to allow Academy members to show off their achievements. This lucky individual will receive a certificate, some goodies from NAF and press release coverage announcing their win.
Another new initiative which the Junior Academies will benefit from is the Work Based Modern Apprenticeships now offered by British Showjumping in partnership with the training provider Haddon Training. The core focus of this is to assist individuals, who have opted to work within an equestrian environment, gain formal qualifications which may promote them in their career development. For more information on this please contact the Development Officer, Lucy Brindley.
Academies in Scotland and future dates so far:
- Perthshire (Gleneagles EC) – March 21st & 22nd/April 18th & 19th 2012
- Central (Kingsbarn EC) – March 16th & 23rd/April 20th & 27th 2012
- Lanarkshire (Westkype Livery) – March 13th/April 10th 2012
- South West Scotland (Darwhilling Farm) – March 5th/April 2nd 2012
- North (Cabin EC) – March 14th/April 11th 2012
- Angus (Carlogie Farm) – March 12th/April 16th 2012
- Fife (Balcormo/Lochore Meadows) – March 28th/April TBC
Some new Junior Academies are on the cards in other areas in Scotland; please keep an eye on the website for updates.
Each Academy in the areas above are looking for someone to take on the role as Training Coordinator and if you feel you are the person for this voluntary role please contact the Development Officer, Lucy Brindley on 07584 706458 or lucy.brindley@BritishShowjumping.co.uk. This person would be required to have enthusiasm for their Academy and for developing the training and social aspect of each one to ensure safe structured training in a fun environment.
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