Accredited Coaches' Column Calls for Contribution to HKSI's Sports Excellence

Sports Excellence, the official newsletter of the HKSI which is published three times a year in Ming Pao, will open a new column exclusively for coaches starting from the next issue.

Accredited coaches are welcome to send in/ contribute their own articles for publication. We are open to topics, but a more personal touch and/ or softer approach is preferred. The followings are some topic ideas you may consider:
 
- Your coaching philosophy
- What has motivated you as a coach
- Your experience in coaching Hong Kong athletes / students
- How the HKCC helps you develop your coaching career
- Difficulties of being a coach in Hong Kong and how you overcome them
- Unforgettable moments in your coaching career
- Your view on Hong Kong's sports development
 
Your contribution should be original, written by yourself and in around 500 words each, preferably in Chinese. Photo with at least 1MB in size to complement the articles are also welcome. To ensure the quality and suitability for publication, the HKSI reserves the right to publish and edit, but would try to keep the flair and style of the original work.
 

18th Hongkong Bank Foundation Elite Coaches Seminar 2010 - 2011

The "18th Hongkong Bank Foundation Elite Coaches Seminar" will be held on 11 - 12 September 2010 in Shanghai. This is an annual event jointly organised by the Hong Kong Coaching Committee and the All-China Sports Federation.

The theme for this year's Seminar is "Enhancing Recovery in Sports". We are very honoured to have renowned professionals from China, overseas and Hong Kong sharing their expertise with us at the Seminar.

Enrolment Deadline: 16 August 2010 (Monday)

Leaflet, Enrolment Form

(Updated on 11 August 2010)

Accredited Coach Renewal Scheme - Reminder for Accredited Coaches Qualified in 2005

Accredited coaches qualified in 2005 are reminded to obtain their new Sports-General Theory Certificate, Coach Accreditation Card and Coach Logbook from 1 July to 31 August 2010. For the details, please click here.

Deadline extended to 28 June 2010 (Monday)

Hongkong Bank Foundation School Coach Accreditation Programme (SCAP) 2010 - 2011

Badminton, Basketball, Handball, Squash and Table Tennis

This year, the Hong Kong Coaching Committee, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Badminton Association, Hong Kong Basketball Association, Handball Association of Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong Squash and Hong Kong Table Tennis Association will organise the SCAP on these five sporting events during 14 - 29 July 2010. The Programme aims to provide school teachers with the opportunity to obtain formal training and accreditation in coaching. Last year, more than 250 teachers have participated in the Programme.

Note: Upon successful enrolment, teachers who fulfill the Hong Kong Coaching Committee's requirements for the "Exemption of the Sports-General Theory" can apply for the exemption of the SCAP's Sports-General Theory Course by 9 July 2010 (Friday). Please refer to the Exemption Policy for details (PDF format, in Chinese only).

「運動視覺訓練與運動表現」講座 (CCEP10-2)
(Chinese Version Only)

「運動訓練之相關法律」講座 (CCEP10-1)
(Chinese Version Only)

Outstanding Coaches Recognised at the 2009 Hongkong Bank Foundation Coaching Awards

Over 90 awards were given to top coaches at the Hongkong Bank Foundation Coaching Awards Presentation held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong on 16 May 2010 (Sunday). Coaches received due recognition for their dedication and contribution behind the scene to bring sporting talents to excellence in the sporting arena.

The five categories of Awards are namely Coach of the Year Awards, Distinguished Services Award for Coaching, Coaching Excellence Awards, Best Team Sport Coach Award and Community Coach Recognition Awards.

List of Recipients for the "2009 Hongkong Bank Foundation Coaching Awards" (PDF format)

Accredited Coach Renewal Scheme - Update on Continuing Coach Education Hours Earning Methods (with effect from 1 May 2010)

With effect from 1 May 2010, three new channels would be offered to accredited coaches for accumulating sufficient continuing education hours in a faster way – teach non Sports-Specific courses, seminars or workshops, serve as coaching committee member in the National Sports Associations, as well as author of peer-reviewed books or journal articles in non Sports-Specific areas.

June - December 2010 Sports-General Theory (Part A) Course Schedule (Updated in June)

Participants are required to complete the Sports-Specific components (Parts B to D) and to be nominated by NSAs for the Sports-General Theory (Part A) course. For enrolment, please contact your respective NSA.

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