IASF WORKSHOPS & CREDENTIALLING plus JUDGES COURSE     23 to 25 August 2008 Another opportunity to attended IASF workshops Levels 1 to 5, and credentialling. August 2008, at Bracknell. Presenter: Matt McDonough from Memphis.     IASF CREDENTIALING, BCA/IASF TRAINING, BCA / CHEER TECHNIQUE JUDGING COURSE STUNTS, TOSSES, TUMBLING CREDENTIALING The BCA is offering IASF credentialing for coaches on Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd and 24th. There may be additional opportunities to credential on Monday, August 25th depending on the demand. Any coaches who wish to submit an application, should download and study the credentialing information on the USASF website. You will need to complete the written test(s) and bring them with you. These tests function as your study guide and you should be fully comfortable with your knowledge. If you are seeking credentialing from Level 3 upwards, you will need to complete the Experience Validation Form, and bring it with you. You should allow a half hour for credentialing across the three disciplines Level 1 – 3 (up to 8 separate assessments). Levels 4 – 5 (up to 6 separate assessments) should also take about a half hour. BCA wishes to stress that candidates who wish to be credentialed should NOT feel the need for further training, but should feel comfortable with their experience and abilities in coaching at the level for which they are applying. BCA encourages all coaches who wish to attend the training workshops to return to their teams with these new skills and become confident in presenting these skills and working with their teams. Coaches who attend the workshop will not be invited or permitted to credential in any levels for which they have just received training. Coaches will be welcome to return for credentialing in January 09. BCA / IASF TRAINING SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd ROOM 1 – Credentialing offered in ½ hour blocks. Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment. ROOM 2 – Workshop, coaches and senior cheerleaders, Levels 1 to 3. Coaches wishing to attend the workshop will be able to be credentialed in January 09. Coaches who have already been credentialed may join the workshop afterward, if desired. Coaches may bring up to 5 cheerleaders (full stunt group) with them, subject to space available. Price: Coach £49     Maximum 30 per day SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH ROOM 1 - Credentialing offered in ½ hour blocks. Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment. ROOM 2 – Workshop, coaches and senior cheerleaders, Levels 4 & 5. Coaches wishing to attend the workshop will be able to be credentialed in January 09. Coaches who have already been credentialed may join the workshop afterward, if desired. Coaches may bring up to 5 cheerleaders (full stunt group) with them, subject to space available. Price: Coach £49     Maximum 30 per day SUNDAY EVENING: 1 1/2 hours Introduction to Cheer Technique Price £29     Includes two manuals.   7:00 to 8:30 pm Cheer Technique is a syllabus for use in clubs and schools to present cheerleading in a structured manner. The CT syllabus includes comprehensive definitions for all aspects of cheer terminology, from arm motions to dance steps, from strength training to flexibility exercises, from beginner stunt technique to team formations and transitions. Coaching qualifications are offered in Assistant Coach, Full Coach and Advanced Coach levels 1 & 2. The Stunt Diploma is an additional qualification covering the basics of stunting. The Cheer Technique system offers cheerleaders individual assessments in the form of Bronze, Silver and Gold medals, and further levels of advanced awards. Learn how to develop the Cheer Technique awards programme in your team. Set up an exam session in your own venue. Cheer Technique (administered through the IDTA) will send a fully trained cheerleading examiner. Prepare a fund-raising event as your Awards Presentation Evening. Give every cheerleader (and parent) the opportunity to celebrate an outstanding personal assessment (Honours, Highly Commended, Commended & Pass) complete with certificate and medal or trophy. BCA / CHEER TECHNIQUE JUDGING COURSE MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH ROOM 1 – Credentialing if sufficient demand. Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment. ROOM 2 – BCA JUDGING AND ASSESSING COURSE Learn how a judge views your routine. Appreciate the criteria a judge must consider. Learn the many techniques judges have used to ensure accuracy. Develop your own opinion on the technical and subjective aspects of a routine. Be more comfortable understanding the rules. The BCA is the only British cheer organisation to fully train and assess its own judges. Course includes judging manual, practice opportunities, and exam. Certificate of attendance offered for coaches not wishing to be examined and graded. Price: £95     with concessions for existing BCA judges Register 9:00 AM, course runs 9:30 to 5:30. Hotel rooms £60 including breakfast.     (Attendees to book their own) CREDENTIALING Credentialing will be £10.00 per Level per category plus a £25 admin fee for each person. Courses booking form Credentialing booking form venue map & directions . .