Bike for Life Tutor Training Course

Saturday 30th May 2015

9.30am to 5pm

Mayo Education Centre ( At rear of GMIT), Castlebar

About the Course

Bike for Life Leader Award is aimed at Coaches or Leaders who want to develop their existing knowledge and skills. This is just a one day course, but once a leader has received this qualification, provided they are already a Cycling Ireland qualified coach, they can run a Bike for Life Course. Bike for Life is a beginners cycling programme - focusing on three different levels of ability. It is generally run over 8-10 weeks, with one session a week, during which time they are brought through all the relevant aspects of the sport of cycling, from cycling skills and training plans, to nutrition, clothing advice and goal setting, in addition to going for a group cycle The award will also give coaches the knowledge and information that they need to progress riders from their first Bike for Life Session to their first Sportive or Competition. This award is the minimum requirement for the delivery of the Bike for Life Programme.

Eligibility

Candidates must be over 18 years of age
Have complete and be fully qualified in, the following coaching qualifications, CI Foundation Award or higher or CI TCL Award or higher.
Completed Garda Vetting or Access NI check documentation

Course Cost

€20 per person (Please make cheques payable to Mayo County Council)

Please return completed application form ( see attached ) and fee to:

Mayo Sports Partnership

Mayo County Council

Castlebar

Tel: 094-9047025094-9047025

Closing date for return of completed applications is:

Wednesday 27th May 2015