Development

The Chesterfield Community Netball Club
Accreditation Id is Ne0180

Club

C.A.P.S. ( Club Action Planning Scheme )

Chesterfield Netball Club currently hold bronze C.A.P.S. accreditation via England Netball. This award includes best practice for the development of players, umpires and coaches at every level. It is also directly linked to Sport England's Clubmark which ensures a safe environment for all players, as all officials have to be C.R.B. (Criminal Records Bureau) checked and attend Child Protection Courses.

Currently we are working towards the Silver Award.

P.E.S.S.C.L. ( PE and School Sport and Club Links )

P.E.S.S.C.L. is a government driven plan that aims to deliver participation and enjoyment of sport to all children of all abilities and all backgrounds across the whole spectrum of the community.

Our link is with the P.E. department at Chesterfield Community Sports College who actively promote our club to all schoolgirls who want to progress to Club sessions whether it be playing or volunteering. Together the school and club encourage good practice of L.T.A.D. which is the Long Term Athlete Development of all players.

Player

Training nights

Our training nights are every Monday for Over 14's and Seniors and every Tuesday for U11's - U14's, with a few exceptions, from September to April at Chesterfield Community Sports College, Crosby, Merseyside, L23 9YB. During these training periods we practice all aspects of the game, focusing on one or two specific areas during a particular session.

These training sessions are our bedrock of development. It is from these sessions that strengths and weaknesses can be identified. Opportunities for improvement and development can be highlighted making the Chesterfield Community Netball Club stronger, the teams within the club more effective, and those in the teams and in other disciplines of Netball to grow both in the sport, and as individuals.

For further information concerning our training schedules please visit "Coaching Schedule" under "About us"

Coaching

Coaching U.K.C.C. ( United Kingdom Coaching Certificate )

At the moment we have limited funding for both Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching courses. These courses are delivered by England Netball personnel at pre-booked sessions within the region. If you would like more information or want to attend either the Level 1 or Level 2 course, please contact Rita Maguire.

Course pre-requisites are;

LEVEL 1 - Any person within our club who would like to attend this course must be at least 16 years of age and have a sound knowledge and experience of the Netball game and also an understanding of the rules. Candidates must have volunteered at junior netball sessions for at least one complete season to receive full funding for this course. ( Cost £170 per person. )

LEVEL 2 - Any active Coach within our Club currently holding a level 1 U.K.C.C. certificate or old stage LEVEL 1/Bridging course or old stage Level 2. Ages 18 and over, have been an active Netball Coach for at least 2 years at our club, have attended a recognised Child Protection/Duty of Care training course prior to completion of the course also attended a recognised emergency First Aid Course, again prior to completion of the course. ( Cost £360 per person )

For further information please visit www.englandnetball.co.uk or contact
the Regional Development Officer, Janka Hanicova on 01925-534333 or via e-mail at northwest@englandnetball.co.uk

Umpiring

Limited Club funding is available if you would like to experience umpiring for the first time or progress your umpiring to a "C" award qualification.

• Juniors : See Rita Maguire for further details.
• Seniors : See Rita Maguire for details on the courses listed below or for the opportunity to be screened.
• Beginner Award.
• Liverpool "League Approved" Umpire.
• "C" Award Course.
• "B" Award Course.

For further information please visit www.englandnetball.co.uk or contact
the Regional Development Officer, Janka Hanicova on 01925-534333 or via e-mail at northwest@englandnetball.co.uk

Volunteering

At Chesterfield we are affiliated to Clubs for Young People who work in partnership with VInspired to deliver the best Volunteering opportunities in Great Britain. www.clubsforyoungpeople.org.uk

Anyone from 16 - 25 years seeking further information about volunteering can visit www.do-it.org or register your interest with by logging on to www.vinspired.com.

If you would like to get involved with any aspect of club volunteering, especially with our junior teams either by assisting coaching, becoming a team manager, umpiring, helping with kit organisation or first aid, please give your details to Rita Maguire who works in conjunction with England Netball as Club Volunteer Coordinator.

This opportunity will enable you to develop additional skills within the safe environment of our club. Your services will make a valuable and much needed contribution to our efforts toward development.

Other Courses Of Interest

• Equity in you coaching ( Sports Coach uk )
• A Club for All ( SCUK )
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children ( SCUK )

For further information please visit www.sportscoachuk.org

• First Aid Course S.T.A. ( Safety Training Awards )

For further information please visit www.englandnetball.co.uk

Putting Your Development into Practice

Having been involved in some of the above development opportunities, or to simply enjoy playing competitive Netball, our teams are involved in the following;

• Merseyside Winter Junior League.
       Winter League October - April.
       Summer League May - July.
• Liverpool League - at IM Marsh Campus, Aigburth. Sundays September 2009 - April 2010. Please ensure you have signed your registration form with your team secretary for next season.