NGB Training Courses
All sports have a National Governing Body (NGB) which controls all aspects of the sport across the country they are operating in. They include The Football Association, British Dodgeball, England Athletics. They are important social institutions and custodians of tradition, influencing who gets to play sport and on what terms.
All NGBs offer coaching and officiating pathways which can be accessed by anyone who wants to get involved in these areas of the sport. Courses have historically been held in face to face settings with elements of theory and practical learning taking place. These courses are aimed at all different levels so if you have not been involved before do not be concerned.
During the current times many NGBs have moved elements of their coaching and officiating courses online so you can use this time to start your future development in these areas.
As well as official courses many NGBs are also offering webinars online. These sessions are giving learning on many areas from experts in the sports and definitely worth checking out the NGB website for your sport to see what is on offer that you can benefit from. Most of these sessions can be accessed free of charge.
The following information about available courses and webinars can be found through the website of the NGB for your sport. If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact our Officer for Workforce and Employability Ellen on sportsvolunteer@manchester.ac.uk
There are opportunities to access bursary funding to help with the cost of any such training courses if you are an active volunteer on the Sports Volunteer Scheme. Find more information about funding on our main Volunteering Page.
American Football - Coaching courses
American Football
Full cost: TBC
SVS Funding Available: As per bursary details
Dodgeball
Introduction to Dodgeball
Full cost: £20
SVS Funding Available: £15 for first 10 applicants
Dodgeball
Level 1 Coaching
Full cost: £60 online individual
SVS Funding Available: as per Bursary funding / If you are are group of 10 + people who want to take this course contact Ellen on sportsvolunteer@manchester.ac.uk to arrange a face to face course at discounted price.
Lacrosse
Level 1 Umpire or Referee Course
Full cost: £30
SVS Funding Available: Via SVS Bursary fund
Rugby Union
RFU Refereeing Resources
Full cost: Free
SVS Funding Available: N/A
Table Tennis
Community Champions Course
Full cost: Free
SVS Funding Available: N/A
Running Leadership
LiRF – Leadership in Running Fitness
Full cost: Unaffiliated £170 / Affiliated £140 to England Athletics
SVS Funding Available: As per Bursary funding
Hockey umpire
Level 1 Unassessed Umpire Course
Full cost: £30
SVS Funding Available: via SVS Bursary scheme
Online course
Basketball
Level 2 Coach
Full cost: £185
SVS Funding Available: As per bursary details
Basketball
Level 1 Referee
Full cost: £45
SVS Funding Available: Groups of more than 6 can attend for £10 per person
Basketball
Level 1 Table Official
Full cost: £35
SVS Funding Available: Groups of more than 6 can attend for £8 per person
Squash Level 1 Coach
Full cost: £150 – £185
SVS Funding Available: Via SVS Bursary scheme
Rugby Union
RFU Coaching Resources
Full cost: Free
SVS Funding Available: N/A
Volleyball
Online Learning and Talks
Full cost: Free
SVS Funding Available: N/A
Fitness Instructor
Level 2 Fitness Instructor
Full cost: £499.00
SVS Funding Available: on request of Fitness Volunteer Bursary
Netball
C Award Umpiring (must have complete the Into Officiating course)
Full cost: £45 ( must be a member of England Netball)
SVS Funding Available: As per Bursary funding
Netball Umpiring - INTO officiating course
Into Officiating ( First level of Netball umpiring)
Full cost: £40
SVS Funding Available: As per Bursary funding
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