There are currently 3 types of coaching accreditations available:
- Club Coach
- Level 1 Coach
- Level 2 Coach
Obtaining a Club Coach/Level 1 Motorcycle Sport Coaching Accreditation
The following are the pre-requisites* that must be achieved before a candidate may apply for “Club Coach” or “Level 1” accreditation:
- Must be at least 17 years of age (18 at the time of applying)
- Be medically and physically capable of undertaking the work required as a coach (subjective assessment by Practical Seminar presenter)
- Provide proven association and/or membership with an MA affiliated club
- Provide proven understanding of motorcycle riding skills and techniques in motorcycle sport and/or provide proof of personal riding competency.
Online training requisites:
- Provide proof of the successful completion of the MA Ridernet Club Coach Sport Specific online training course
- Provide proof of the successful completion of the e-Learning SportAus Community Coaching Essential skills course.
- Provide proof of the successful completion of the e-Learning Sport Integrity Australia Child Safeguarding in Sport Induction.
- Provide proof of the successful completion of the e-Learning Sport Integrity Australia Coaches course.
- Provide proof of the successful completion of the e-Learning Sport Integrity Australia Anti-Doping Fundamentals course.
- Provide proof of the successful completion of the e-Learning Sport Integrity Australia PBTR – Child Protection and Safeguarding course.
UPLOAD HERE: https://form.jotform.com/mqld/Level1CertificateUpload
Practical Training requisites:
- Attend a Motorcycling Queensland Level 1 Coaching Course ($150) and successfully complete all assessment components.
- Provide Proof of 20 hours practical motorcycle coaching experience (Level 1)
Documentation requisites:
- Must hold a current “Provide First Aid/CPR” Certificate.
- Must hold current WWCC card and comply with WWCC legislation (QLD Blue Card)
- Must agree to and be prepared to comply with and implement the minimum standards of the MA Coaches Code of Behaviour
Licencing
Applications for a coaching licence must be completed on the Motorcycling Queensland Club / Level 1 Motorcycle Sport Coaching Accreditation form.
Level 2 coaches licence applications and renewals should be made directly to Motorcycling Australia.
Coaching Awards
The Motorcycling Queensland coaching committee issues the following awards at the annual Motorcycling Queensland Awards Night.
Services to Coaching
The ‘Services to Coaching’ award acknowledges a group or individual who has contributed to the outstanding delivery or profile of coaching in Queensland.
Previous ‘Services to Coaching’ award winners are:
2000 – Rodney Jenner
2001 – Bryan Tricklebank
2002 – Wayne Preston
2003 – Academy of Off Road Riding
2004 – Gold Coast Motocross Club
2005 – Peter Bell
2006 – Women’s Subcommittee
2007 – Dave Fuller
2008 – Craig Alick
2009 – Tania Millard
2010 – Leo Cash
2011 – Barry Surawski
2012 – David Roughley
2013 – Simon Wadwell
2014 – Scott Roots
2015 – Scott Roots
2016 – Collectively: Justin Burgess, Brett Bussey, Luke Welling, Justin Quinn, Andy Findlay
2017 – John Armstrong
2018 – Barry Surawski
Coach of the Year
The ‘Coach of the Year Award’ recognises the coach who has offered the most consistent and outstanding coaching services in Queensland throughout the year.
Previous ‘Coach of the Year’ award winners are:
2002 – Darren Smart and Rick Hume
2003 – Nathan Crawford
2004 – Casey Rice
2005 – Chris Urquhart
2006 – Ben Schodel
2007 – Wayne Kennedy
2008 – John Prior
2009 – Daniel McKenzie
2010 – Jason Watson
2011 – Jason Rice
2012 – Gary McCoy
2013 – Simon Dickson
2014 – Shaun Harbottle & Peta Ruig
2015 – Andy Findlay
2016 – Garry McCoy
2017 – John Armstrong
2018 – Jake Gook
2019 – Daniel McCoy
2020 – Mal Dalton
2021 –
2022 – Beau Dargel
2023 – Aaron Hutton
Code of Conduct
Motorcycling Australia’s Coach’s Code of Ethics:
1. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being.
• Within the context of the activity, treat everyone equally regardless of sex, disability, ethnic origin or religion.
2. Ensure the athlete’s time spent with you is a positive experience.
• All athletes are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
3. Treat each athlete as an individual.
• Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each individual athlete and help each athlete reach their full potential.
4. Be fair, considerate and honest with athletes
5. Be professional and accept responsibility for your actions.
• Language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation should display the highest standards.
• Display control, respect, dignity, and professionalism to all involved with the sport – this includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators.
• Encourage your athletes to demonstrate the same qualities.
6. Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your athletes.
• Maintain or improve your current NCAS accreditation
• Seek continual improvements through performance appraisal and ongoing coach education.
• Provide a training program which is planned and sequential and maintain appropriate records.
• Only deliver coaching that falls within the scope and competencies of your proven experience, skills, and knowledge.
7. Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport.
• The guidelines of national and international bodies governing your sport should be followed. Please contact your sport for a copy of its rule book, constitution, by-laws, relevant policies e.g. Anti-Doping Policy, selection procedures.
8. Any physical contact with athletes should be: *
• Appropriate to the situation and Necessary for the athlete’s skill development.
9. Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards your athlete. *
• This includes verbal, physical and emotional abuse.
• Be alert to any forms of abuse directed towards your athletes from other sources whilst they are in your care.
10. Refrain from any form of harassment towards your athlete.
• This includes sexual and racial harassment, racial vilification and harassment on the grounds of disability.
• You should not only refrain from initiating a relationship with an athlete, but also discourage any attempt by an athlete to initiate a sexual relationship with you, explaining the ethical basis of your refusal.
11. Provide a safe environment for training and competition.
• Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards.
• Equipment, rules, training, and the environment need to be appropriate for the age and ability of the athletes.
12. Show concern and caution towards sick and injured athletes.
• Provide a modified training program where appropriate and allow further participation in training and competition only when appropriate.
• Encourage athletes to seek medical advice when required and maintain the same interest and support towards sick and injured athletes.
13. Be a positive role model for your sport and athlete.
Coaches should….
- Be treated with respect and openness and have access to self-improvement opportunities.
- Be matched with a level of coaching appropriate to their level of competence.
* Please refer to the Harassment-Free Sport Guidelines available from the Australian Sports Commission or contact Motorcycling Australia, for more information on harassment issues
Motorcycling Queensland expects that all motorcycle coaches accredited through Motorcycling Queensland adhere to the above Coaches Code of Conduct.