Training Courses:
All courses will be advertised via the website, through the Regional Development Officers and through your local club (junior organiser)
Courses include
Tri-golf Primary Schools Workshop
A course for teachers, it is designed to familiarise schools with Tri-golf; the equipment, game cards and associated resources. It provides teachers with the knowledge to deliver activities in a structured but fun environment. It is 2-3 hours in duration and is usually delivered within the primary school setting.
JGI Junior Club Workshop
Aimed at volunteers wishing to introduce the basics of golf to juniors. This workshop looks at aspects of working with groups of children, including communication and organisation. Participants will be provided with practical information and skills to run fun chipping, pitching and putting activities at the club to support the teachings of the PGA professional.
PGA Level 1 Coaching Award
Aimed at junior convenors/organisers, assistant professionals and volunteers. Co-ordinated and delivered by the PGA in the Belfry, this 2-day course is designed to give an understanding of how coach the basics of golf. Topics covered include pitching, putting, chipping, as well as the planning and evaluation of training sessions. Participants will be assessed on their coaching technique and rules and theory of the game at the end of the course. PGA Level 1 coaching courses will be held at various times throughout the year and information is usually available on the events section of the JGI website. In addition you can get more information by emailing coaching@pga.org.uk
Child Protection in Sport
A course for all those working with young people, in particular junior organisers. The workshop is implemented through the Irish Sports Council and will provide guidance on the protection of children and adults, good practice guidelines and Club policy information. These courses are rolled out through Local Sports Partnership (ROI) or Coaching Northern Ireland. If you do not live in an area with a Sports Partnership, the course can be arranged for you in your club for min. of 10 people at a cost of 25e each. The cost for open courses will be determined by the LSP or Coaching NI. For further information please email info@juniorgolfireland.com or see our child protection page
It is important to note that the training courses are designed for volunteers to acquire knowledge of coaching and working with children in a golfing environment. It is not intended that JGI volunteers will take the place of professionals, the courses will provide confidence and competence to volunteers so that they can assist and support the work of the professional.
If you wish to put your name on a waiting list to do any of the above courses please email your details to info@juniorgolfireland.com
