New Junior Leader Workshop

The New Junior Leadership Workshop is a 6 hour course aimed at volunteers wishing to introduce the basics of golf to young people in a fun and safe way. The course looks at all aspects of golf for young people including: 

·        motivation     ·        communication   ·        organisation

Candidates will also be provided with information regarding the introduction of basic golfing practices to children as well as:

·        delivery strategies   ·        safety     ·        planning

Workshops are available on the following dates:

South/Mid/West Wales

Saturday 31st January 2004      WGU Offices at the Celtic Manor Resort

10 – 4pm                       (COURSE FULL)

Saturday 6th March 2004 –             Llandrindod Leisure Centre, Llandrindod

10 – 4pm                       CLOSING DATE -  February 12th 2004

Sunday 14th March 2004             Trefloyne Golf Club Near Tenby

10 – 4pm                       CLOSING DATE –  February 16th 2004

            North Wales

Saturday 28th February 2004   Bryn Morfydd Golf Club, Nr Denbigh 

10-4pm                       CLOSING DATE – February 6th 2004

·       Saturday 20th March 2004      Venue To Be Arranged

      10-4pm

 Cost £35.00 payable to the Golf Foundation

To reserve a place on a South/West/ Mid Wales course call Hannah Fitzpatrick Golf Development Officer on 07968 453880 or to reserve a place on a North Wales Course call Louise Davis Golf Development Officer on 07968 453870. In addition please complete the enclosed application form and return to the relevant officer ASAP.

FURTHER COURSES WILL BE HELD IN THE NEAR FUTURE, TO PUT YOUR NAME DOWN CALL THE ABOVE NUMBER.

Junior Golf Leader’s Award

The Junior Golf Leader’s Award is a basic leadership course that qualifies individuals to organise and supervise golf activity sessions for beginners.

The PGA are beginning to launch a new Coaching scheme and therefore the existing Junior Golf Leader's award is currently being revamped.

We will update you with the dates for the next set of Junior Golf Leader courses as soon as is possible.

Keep checking the website or call us on (01633) 423798.

You could also e-mail us on the addresses below:-

[email protected]

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You may also be able to get a grant to fund your attendance.

Course Syllabus

Session 1                                                 Session 2

·        Why play golf ?                                    Warm-up

·        The role of the Golf Foundation             Avoiding accidents

·        The role of a Junior Leader                   Basic grip, set-up and action for

                                                                           - Swing - Putting - Chipping

·        General safety, planning and            Games and activities

organisational issues

Session 3

·        An overview of Merit Award Scheme

·        Levels 1 and 2

- Working towards the targets

- Carrying out assessments

- Administering the Scheme

·        Establishing local Structures

 

Session 4

·        Games and Activities

- Practical assessment

·        Review and course conclusion