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Junior Ilkley Harriers, established 2003

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Volunteer Awards

We coach over 200 juniors each week so it is essential that we have a large pool of regular volunteers prepared to give up their time to coach or assist at the sessions. Without the support of these volunteers the junior section would cease to exist, so it is important that we recognise and reward individuals who give their time to the club. So back in Spring 2010 we decided to give a Junior Ilkley Harrier ' Volunteer Award' where the recipient is given £15 worth of vouchers from Dobson & Robinson and a short article in the club newsletter and a place on our website volunteer 'Roll of Honour'. Although there are no great financial rewards given to our volunteers we hope that the recognition that they receive within Ilkley Harriers goes some way to say thankyou for all the time and commitment given to the juniors. The award is presented most months but as we generally keep April, July, August and December free from coaching we rarely present on these months.

Junior Leadership Awards

In addition we value the input of our older juniors. Over the last few years several of our older juniors (aged 14 to 18 years) have helped out at the athletics sessions that are organised each week. All the junior helpers have gone through the Junior Ilkley Harrier system themselves and are familiar with the activities that the club do and the format of the coaching sessions run.

At the end of 2010 the club decided to give all these junior helpers the opportunity to gain a 'real' qualification that would not only be useful on a CV but also provide the general leadership skills for everyday life. The leadership awards that the juniors follow will run over a period of years which will not only give the club a constant supply of volunteer help but also provide a good deal of continuity within the club's coaching programme. Juniors can start volunteering at 14 when they help out at sessions to gain experience. When they are 15 they start on the course elements for the Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership and then through a bridging course those who wish to progress on to the Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership can do so when they are 16. Both qualifications share a number of common units so a bridging course allows the individual to continue to expand their knowledge and potential as a leader without having to repeat units already covered. Juniors who help but are not enrolled on a leadership course or involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme are given £2 per session.


2011 schedule (Level 2 Sports Leadership Award) - Course 1
Friday 4th February 2011: Intro meeting for all volunteers (one hour).
Friday 11th March: Course elements with Katherine Robertshaw, ILT&SC, 6pm to 8pm.
Friday 1st April: Course elements with Katherine Robertshaw, ILT&SC, 6pm to 8pm.
Friday 15th July: IGS Transition day, 9am to 3pm.
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September: Course elements with Katherine Robertshaw, ILT&SC, 9.30 to 3.30.
Sunday 30th October: Planning meeting for SHA competition and course elements, ILT&SC, 6pm to 8pm.
Saturday 10th December: jointly organising the primary schools SHA event at Richard Dunn, 9am to 12.30.
Presentation of certificates at the Ilkley Harriers annual awards evening (Fri 27th January 2012)

2012 schedule (Level 2 Community Leadership Award) - Course 1
Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July: L2 Community bridging course with Katherine Robertshaw, ILT&SC, 9.30 to 3.30.
Various First Aid courses available during 2012 and 2013.
Award should be complete by Easter 2013.
We will fix up a presentation evening for you when you have all qualified.

Proposed 2013 schedule (Level 2 Sports Leadership Award) - Course 2
November 2012: Intro meeting for all NEW volunteers.
EITHER
Mon 18th-Thurs 21st February, 9am to 3pm, Guiseley School - including First Aid and Keeping Children safe course OR
Mon 22nd-Thurs 25th July, 9am to 3pm, Guiseley School - including First Aid and Keeping Children safe course.
Both courses are led by Katherine Robertshaw. Give application forms to Shirley.
July: IGS Transition day, 9am to 3pm.
October: Planning meeting for organised competition.
December: Organised competition (3 x Monday evenings).
Presentation of certificates at the Ilkley Harriers annual awards evening (end of January 2014).

Proposed 2013 schedule (Level 2 Community Sports Leadership Award) - Course 2
November 2012: Intro meeting for all NEW volunteers.
EITHER
Mon 18th-Thurs 21st February, 9am to 3pm, Guiseley School - including First Aid and Keeping Children safe course OR
Mon 22nd-Thurs 25th July, 9am to 3pm, Guiseley School - including First Aid and Keeping Children safe course.
Both bridging courses are led by Katherine Robertshaw (you will not be required to attend every session during the 4 days). Give application forms to Shirley
Award should be complete 7-8 months after you do your bridging course.
We will fix up a presentation evening for you when you have all qualified.