Event Start: 21/09/2024 13:30
Event Ends: 21/09/2024 17:30

The Fell, Hill, Off Road and Trail Leader module is a workshop that is designed for those who have completed the standard LiRF or Coaching Assistants qualification and who now wish to lead groups safely on more challenging terrains and in more remote areas.  The course builds on the LiRF & CA qualification, contextualizing the learning for an unpredictable environment and covers, ‘preparing for’ and ‘managing risk’ on different terrains, in varying conditions. 

As well as leaders keeping group runners safe, it will also cover the techniques of Off-Road running, including ascending, descending, and coping with different terrains and conditions under foot. Fell, Hill, Off Road and Trail running has a long tradition in this country with groups tackling very tough terrain which can be held over long distances and in potentially volatile and difficult weather conditions. As such it is essential that groups are led appropriately and adhere to all safety requirements.

This qualification will provide you with insurance to lead a group within the limits of the course content and on receipt of a satisfactory Outdoor First Aid Training Course. As part of the Coaching Development Pathway  a prerequisite for this course is the Leader in Running Fitness qualification.

Candidates must engage in tasks and activities throughout the course and demonstrate improvement in engagement following any discussions with course staff. Candidates not engaging within all aspects of the course are at risk of not gaining the qualification at the end of the process.

To book onto this course you must hold a valid licence in one of the following qualifications: - Leadership in running fitness - Coaching Assistant - Athletics Coach Endurance - Coach in Running Fitness - Level 2 Endurance

Duration: Half Day Course

Date: Saturday21st Septembere 2024

Cost: £100

Times: 1.30 - 5.30pm

Course Code: WAFELL24.4

Location: David Hughes Leisure Centre Menai Bridge Anglesey LL59 5SS

Closing Date for registration: Friday 20th September  (Or when filled to capacity)

To Apply: Please click on the link for online registration to this course. For more infomation on how to navigate Athletics Hub click here.

What else do you need once you have booked on your course?

To complete your license, you'll need to have a valid DBS check cleared with UK Athletics. You can check your DBS status and complete the process by logging into the Welsh Athletics Member Login, following the instructions below:

1. Click the link for the "myATHLETICS portal"

2. Insert your username (URN)

3. Once you have logged in you will see your personal details section. At the bottom of the first section shows the current status of your DBS. 

4. Click on the appropriate link to update your DBS. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Purchase and complete an online Safeguarding Module.

6. Upload a passport style photograph.

For a Fell, Hill, Off Road and Trail Module licence to be issued, candidates are required to have completed thier UKA Mandatory Training Module within the last 3 years, have a current DBS in place and completed a  satisfactory Outdoor First Aid Training Course.  To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend that you check the validity of certificates and providers prior to booking this course.

More questions?  To find out anything else about this course please contact liz.taylor@welshathletics.org