British Orienteering

Coaching Advisory Group

Discover more about the role of the Coaching Advisory Group here. 

Composition:

  • Chair, appointed by the Board
  • 3 experts each able to share ideas and represent the views and needs of their national associations (NIOA, SOA, WOA)
  • An expert nominated by the Board to share their views and represent the views and needs of England and the England Associations; to act as a contact point for members within England
  • Performance Pathway Director or delegate
  • Invited technical and or coaching experts as required; maximum number 2
  • A member of staff responsible for workforce development
  • Judith Holt – Chair
  • Helen Baxter  NIOA representative
  • Suzanne Robins-Bird SOA representative
  • Jim Wood – WOA
  • Hilary Palmer – English representative
  • Bernie Dietzig - Performance Pathway Representative
  • Pat Mee – Coach Education Expert
  • Howard Blackman British Orienteering member of staff

Responsible for:

  • Advising the Board on the strategic development and monitoring of Orienteering coaching in the UK.
  • Ensuring that the needs and coaching requirements of partners are met, where possible, in the plan for the development of coaching. Partners include Orienteering Clubs, Regional and Home Country Associations, UK Coaching, Awarding organisations and funding agencies.
  • Agreeing the development of sports specific criteria for coaching qualifications and ensuring that the resources are suitable for the delivery staff and coaches undergoing training/assessment.