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Motorcycling Australia (MA) is recognised by SportAus as a National Sporting Organisation.

 

As such, MA is able to register its coaching courses for accreditation under SportAus Community Coaching program.

Aims & Objective

The aims and Objectives of the NCAS are as follows:

  • To increase confidence and competence in coaching ability
  • To increase the understanding of coaching principles and sport science initiatives, enabling a more in-depth approach to coaching
  • Encourage the development of innovative coaching techniques
  • Improve communication skills of coaches
  • Provide a credible education and training process to attract members
  • Increase the number of trained coaches
  • Provide recognition to coaches
  • Recognition as a Motorcycle Sport Coach

 

 


To become a qualified Motorcycle Sport Coach, you will first need to complete a Club Coach Motorcycle Sport Coaching Course.

Obtaining a Club Coach Motorcycle Sport Coaching Accreditation

The following are the pre-requisites* that must be achieved before a candidate may apply for “Club Coach” accreditation:

  1. Must be at least 16 years of age
  2. Be medically and physically capable of undertaking the work required as a coach (subjective assessment by Practical Seminar presenter)
  3. Provide proven association and/or membership with an MA affiliated club
  4. Provide proven understanding of motorcycle riding skills and techniques in motorcycle sport and/or provide proof of personal riding competency.

Online training requisites:

  1. Provide proof of the successful completion of the MA Ridernet Club Coach Sport Specific online training course
  2. Provide proof of the successful completion of the e-Learning SportAus Community Coaching General Principles course.
  3. Provide proof of the successful completion of the e-Learning Sport Integrity Australia Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction.
  4. Provide proof of the successful completion of the e-Learning Sport Integrity Australia Coaches Course.

Practical Training requisites:

  1. Attend an SCB provided 1-day Club Coach Sport Specific practical training course and successfully complete all assessment components.

Documentation requisites:

  1. Must hold a current “Provide First Aid/CPR” Certificate.
  2. Must hold current WWCC card and comply with WWCC legislation
  3. Must agree to and be prepared to comply with and implement the minimum standards of the MA Coaches Code of Behaviour

AND

  1. Using MA’s Ridernet 2.0 member profile portal, scan and submit documents with your request for Club Coach accreditation

OR

  1. Complete all sections of the Club Coach Motorcycle Sport Coaching Accreditation renewal application form and submit copies of all completed pages to your SCB 

*Claims for Recognition of Prior Learning may be submitted and will be reviewed on a “case by case” basis.

Renewing a Club Coach Motorcycle Sport Coaching Accreditation

Accreditation lasts 4 years and to renew accreditation, the following is required:

  1. Be assessed and signed off as competent in delivery of the Kickstart program by a L1 or L2 coach during the term of accreditation 
  2. Name and signature on the – Coach’s Code of Ethics Agreement Form 
  3. Name and signature on the – Licence / Membership Applicant Declaration 
  4. Attach proof of having the appropriate WWCC for your state 

AND

  1. Using MA’s Ridernet 2.0 member profile portal, scan and submit documents with your request for renewal

OR

  1. Complete all sections of the Club Coach Motorcycle Sport Coaching Accreditation renewal application form and submit copies of all completed pages to your SCB 

Coaching Level

Motorcycling Australia (MA), in conjunction with the Australian Sports Commission, have developed the two current levels of accreditation:

 

Club Coach Coaching Accreditation

Introductory and Club level coaching

The Club Coach course is an introductory course designed to equip coaches with basic useable coaching knowledge and skills. The course is particularly aimed at:

  • Beginner coaches, working in introductory programs like Kickstart at the club level
  • Parents and those persons wishing to coach junior riders
  • People who wish to help out at their Club as a coach

A Club Coach can:

  • Conduct basic coaching for riders to complete their Kick Start competency assessments
  • Coach and assess junior riders for first time licence testing and/or endorsements under the MA Junior Coaching Program
  • Coach and assess senior riders for first time licence testing and/or discipline specific endorsements
  • Supervise structured club coaching days and assist Level 1 and 2 coaches
  • Refer to the MA Coaching guidelines for Coach/rider ratios

Accreditation Requirements to achieve Club Coach accreditation are:

  • Be 16 years of age
  • Be able to provide proof of personal riding competency or proven understanding of motorcycle riding skills and techniques and have a sound knowledge of motorcycle competition principles
  • Be medically and physically capable of undertaking the work required as a coach (an assessment may be conducted during the 1-day Practical course)
  • Provide proof of the successful completion of the MA Club Coach Sport Specific online course
  • Provide proof of the successful completion of the SportAus Community Coaching General Principles online course
  • Provide proof of the successful completion of the online Sport Integrity Australia Coaches Course and the Sport Integrity Australia Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction
  • Attend and pass a one-day practical Club Coach Motorcycle Sport Coaching course coordinated by an SCB
  • Fulfil the Child Protection requirements (WWCC) for the State/s or Territory in which you wish to coach
  • Provide proof of current First Aid/CPR accreditation
  • Apply for coach accreditation via Ridernet or complete the Club Coach Accreditation and Licence Application form and return to the relevant SCB

Club Coach Accreditation courses are conducted by the State Controlling Bodies (SCB’s) of MA – please contact your relevant SCB for further information about courses.

Level 1 Coaching Accreditation

Development level coaching

The Level 1 course is the second level course designed to equip coaches with rider development coaching knowledge and skills. The course is particularly aimed at:

  • Accredited Club Coaches and aspiring semi-professional coaches, intending to work with athlete development in motorcycle sport for club, regional and state competition

A Level 1 Coach can:

  • Conduct basic coaching for riders to complete their Kick Start competency assessments
  • Coach and assess junior riders for first time licence testing and/or endorsements under the MA Junior Coaching Program
  • Coach and assess senior riders for first time licence testing and/or discipline specific endorsements.
  • Provide advanced rider skill development coaching
  • Apply for a Coaching Permit to conduct independent coaching schools
  • Supervise structured club coaching days and assist/manage other level coaches
  • Refer to the MA Coaching guidelines for Coach/rider ratios

Accreditation Requirements to achieve Level 1 accreditation are:

  • Hold current MA Club Coach accreditation
  • Must achieve a satisfactory review (endorsement) by L1 or L2 coach for coaching competency pre-course
  • Provide proof of the successful completion of the e-Learning Sport Integrity Australia Anti-Doping Fundamentals Course (formerly Level 1).
  • Provide proof of successful completion of the e-Learning Sport Integrity Australia PBTR – Child Protection and Safeguarding course.
  • Attend and pass a two-day Level 1 Motorcycle Sport Coaching course coordinated by an SCB
  • Log 16 hours of development coaching while assisting a L1 or L2 coach
  • Fulfil the Child Protection requirements (WWCC) for the State/s or Territory in which you wish to coach
  • Provide proof of current First Aid/CPR accreditation
  • Apply for coach accreditation via Ridernet or complete the Level 1 Coach Accreditation and Licence Application form and return to the relevant SCB

Level 1 Coach Accreditation courses are conducted by the State Controlling Bodies (SCB’s) of MA – please contact your relevant SCB for further information about courses.

Level 2 Coaching Accreditation

Elite level development coaching

Level 2 Coaching Accreditation is administered by Motorcycling Australia and conducted through an intermediate course designed to extend the Level 1 coach’s ability to confidently and safely coach.

The course is aimed at:

  • The Level 1 coach and the professional coach seeking to coach at high performance levels and intending to work with elite athlete development in motorcycle sport for national and international competition

A Level 2 Motorcycle Sport Coach can:

  • Conduct coaching for all levels of competency assessments, endorsements, and MA licences
  • Provide advanced skill, rider development coaching
  • Apply for Coaching Permits to conduct independent coaching schools
  • Provide management/supervision for structured coaching days
  • Provide planning, structure and management for elite athlete training camps
  • Utilize/manage other level coaches
  • Refer to the MA Coaching guidelines for Coach/rider ratios

Accreditation Requirements to achieve Level 2 accreditation are:

  • Hold current MA Level 1 Coach accreditation
  • Must achieve a satisfactory review (endorsement) by L2 coach for coaching competency pre-course
  • Provide proof of the successful completion of the SportAus Intermediate Coaching General Principles course
  • Provide proof of the successful completion of the e-Learning Sport Integrity Australia Annual Update Course (formerly Level 2).
  • Provide proof of successful completion of the e-Learning Sport Integrity Australia PBTR – Child Protection and Safeguarding course.
  • Attend and successfully pass a four-day Level 2 Motorcycle Sport Coaching course coordinated by MA
  • Log 16 hours of development coaching while assisting a L2 coach
  • Fulfil the Child Protection requirements (WWCC) for the State/s or Territory in which you wish to coach
  • Provide proof of current First Aid/CPR accreditation
  • Apply for coach accreditation via Ridernet or complete the Level 2 Coach Accreditation and Licence Application form and return to MA

Level 2 Coach Accreditation courses are conducted by MA – please contact MA development@ma.org.au for further information about courses.