Handball
Published on: 17th August 2011
Handball in West Yorkshire -“Delivering the Olympic Legacy”
Welcome to England Handball in West Yorkshire –
The 2012 Olympics offer a fantastic opportunity to develop this new and exciting sport as the county has gained recognition from the EHA and more funding and pathways for young people and adults are being created for West Yorkshire to develop the sport in this leading northern county; where the next generation of British handball players can be developed
Coach Education Opportunities:
Sports Structures: Provide and administrate the EHA accredited coaching awards for young people and adults:
ü Handball Leaders Award
ü Introduction to teaching handball
ü Teachers Award Key Stage 2 and 3
ü EHA Level 1 Certificate in coaching
ü EHA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching
ü EHA UKCC Level 2 (from early 2012)
Funding Options:
ü SMART Plan EHA/EHF funding application provides access to coach development via the European handball federation, kit bags, promotional materials, national coaching conferences working with GB Olympic Team.
ü Further Channels via CSP to be explored: tom.smith@englandhandball.com / vicky.joel@wysport.co.uk
Change for Life Handball Clubs:
ü Activate a sustainable service level agreement between the EHA and WYCSP to build capacity.
ü To sustain the growth and development of these schools
ü Provide Pathways to Leeds Handball clubs
ü Provide and facilitate EHA accredited coaching, leadership and teaching courses across the area.
ü Link with School Games Organisers (Leeds)
Change for Life Handball Clubs:
ü Activate a sustainable service level agreement between the EHA and WYCSP to build capacity.
ü To sustain the growth and development of these schools
ü Provide Pathways to Leeds Handball clubs
ü Provide and facilitate EHA accredited coaching, leadership and teaching courses across the area.
ü Link with School Games Organisers (Leeds)
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Current West Yorkshire Adult Clubs Leeds Carnegie Handball Club: http://www.carnegiehandball.co.uk/ Leeds Hornets Handball Club:
Contact For more information on handball contact: National Club Support Officer – Tom Smith: tom.smith@englandhandball.com Coach Education – Head Office: handball@englandhandball.com |
Contact Us
For further information about any aspect of handball in England, please contact our office:
England Handball Association
The Halliwell Jones Stadium
Winwick Road
Warrington
WA2 7NE
Tel: 01925 246482/3
Fax:
Email: handball@englandhandball.com

