Coaching West Yorkshire : WY Coach & Leader Bursary Scheme
 

WY Coach & Leader Bursary Scheme

(Updated April 2013)

This bursary scheme has been created to encourage and support the personal and professional development of coaches and leaders working in West Yorkshire through subsidising the cost of National Governing Body qualifications.  We currently have two funding strands to the bursary scheme.

Please read the full details of the priorities and eligibility of each funding strand before applying:


WY Coach & Leader Bursary - Inclusive Coaching stream

This scheme has been created to support an increase in sports participation by people with a disability by increasing the number of coaches with the sports specific skills and knowledge to deliver inclusive coaching sessions, and supporting people with disabilities to gain National Governing Body coaching qualifications.

Priority will be given to coaches and leaders who are:

  • Are coaching or leading adult participation activities (aged 14+).
  • Are coaching or leading as volunteers in the community.
  • Coaches who meet the priorities above and who are from under represented groups in coaching: women, black and ethnic minorities and disabled people.

There are two themes to the Inclusive Coaching Stream:

1. Coaches undertaking sport specific inclusion training / qualifications - funding is available to support coaches to attend sport specific NGB disability / inclusion modules or qualifications. (This does not include scUK workshops). Coaches and leaders can  apply for up to 50% of the cost of the module / qualification.

2. People with a disability who wish to qualify as a coach - Funding is available to support individuals to gain Level 1 or 2 Coaching Awards or a recognised National Governing Body Leadership Award. It can fund up to 75% of the cost of these qualifications up to a maximum of £150 for Leadership awards and Level 1 coaching qualifications, and up to £300 for Level 2 coaching qualifications.

For further information please read the full details of the Inclusive Coaching scheme before applying to the bursary scheme. 

 

WY Coach & Leader Bursary - Change 4 Life funding stream

This strand of the bursary is limited to the following sports:  Badminton, Boccia, Fencing, Handball, Table Tennis,   Volleyball, and Wheelchair Basketball.

This stream also supports individuals to gain Level 1 and Level 2 coach qualifications, and will fund up to 75% of the cost of these qualifications.

For further information please read the full details of the Change 4 Life scheme before applying to the bursary scheme.

 

WY Coach & Leader Bursary - closed

The generic WY Coach and Leader Bursary Scheme is currently closed for applications. We are seeking further funding to support people to gain coaching and leadership qualifications. 

 

What can NOT be funded?

Bursaries can not be awarded if the application is received once the qualification has started.

The Scheme will only fund qualification costs and fees. It will not fund additional modules (e.g. first aid and safeguarding), accommodation or any other associated expenses or costs.

Getting support for your application:

Anyone looking to apply for a bursary MUST get support for their application from either:

  • the National Governing Body, usually through the County / Regional Development Officer.
  • their local authority Sport Development Unit.

Please note giving details of a referee from your own club / organisation is not sufficient.

Application Deadlines

You must apply before your course starts. Unfortunately we aren’t able to accept applications once you have begun your course.

Applications will be considered every2 month. The deadline for future rounds of applications is as follows:

  • 31st May 2013
  • 31st July 2013

Your application will be considered by a panel made up of partners from across West Yorkshire. The panel decision will be final. Applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of the application deadline.

How to Apply:

Applications to both bursary schemes listed above are made through the same online application form.

Coaches and leaders will be required to register with Coaching West Yorkshire and complete their profile and the application form through the site as follows:

  1. Coaches already registered with Coaching West Yorkshire - can login to www.coachingwy.co.uk, complete their profile and fill out the application form (found under ‘Funding Support’).
  2. Coaches not currently registered with Coaching West Yorkshire - can go to www.coachingwy.co.uk/information-for-coaches/bursary where they will register as part of the application process.
  3. Registered Sport Makers - can log on to the Coaching West Yorkshire website (www.coachingwy.co.uk) using the same login details they used to access the Sport Makers website. They will need to complete the quick profile, and the additional details on the application form (found under ‘Funding Support’).

Any coach or leader who is unable to register online should contact West Yorkshire Sport on 0113 393 9950.

Completing your application:

Please complete all sections of the application as fully as possible. It is important that you tell us how your coaching would meet the priorities of the scheme. Please include details of the age group you currently and / or will coach if supported by the bursary scheme, and how completing the course will help you to increase participation in sport.

To complete a bursary application you will require the following information:

  • Details of the qualification you are applying for funding for including: the title of the qualification, the organiser, start date, completion date (including all assessments), venue, full cost, how much you are requesting and if any other organisation is contributing towards the cost.
  • The name, telephone number and e-mail address of a referee from their National Governing Body or local authority Sport Development unit to support your application.

To see the full details of the questions in the application form click here - this will allow you to plan your answers before starting to apply.

Further details:

For further information about the scheme please  contact Les Ford, Coaching Development Manager, West Yorkshire Sport.  0113 393 9950 les.ford@wysport.co.uk.