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Clinics/Workshops/Courses & Important Dates

 


 

Please use this information to determine when and where events pertaining to coaching will be held.

 


 NOTE: All registration for AEF held Events MUST be receved (full payment and registration form in the office) prior to 4:30pm of the listed cut-off date on the registration form unles otherwise specified.

Dates Being Set for 2012 (Please keep checking back with us):

 

  • English Coaching Overview of the Changes/Overview of English Rider Levels 1-8 (fall time - Calgary & Edmonton area)
  • English Competition Coach Analyzing Performance Clinic
  • English Competition Coach Specialist Clinic - Jump
  • English Competition Coach Specialist Clinic - Dressage
  • English Competition Coach Specialist Clinic  - Eventing
  • Western Competition Coach Analyzing Performance Clinic
  • Western Competition Coach Specialist Clinic - General Performance
  • Western Competition Coach Specialist Clinic - Speed Events
  • English IOB Mentoring Workshop for Instructor Candidates
  • English Rider Prep Courses
  • English Mentor Training Workshop - Coaches wanting to be mentors
  • Western IOB Evaluations/Intermediate Rider Basic Training Evaluation
  • Western Mentor Training Workshop - Coaches wanting to be mentors
  • Saddle Seat Evaluations

 2012 Upcoming Events

 

NCCP Equestrian Theory Course

June 2/3, 2012

Whitemud Equine Learning Centre, Edmonton Alberta

NOTE: This course is very strongly recommended prior to Coach Evaluation, and prior to Instructor Evaluation.

Includes the following modules:

  • Equestrian Teaching and Learning
  • Planning an Equestrian Lesson
  • Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance
  • Making Ethical Decisions

Registration Form

 *All Registration Forms must be received by May 25, 2012 / Maximum 20 spots*

 


 

Saddle Seat Competition Coach Analyze Performance Clinic

June  7 2012

Location: Clover Leaf Stables, Sherwood Park

**Details coming ASAP**




Saddle Seat Workshop - Auditing

June 9/10, 2012 - Mornings

Location: Clover Leaf Stables, Sherwood Park

**Details coming ASAP**



 Alberta Horse Trials Association Coach Workshop and Rider Clinic (Eligible for Coaching Update Hours)

June 19/20/21, 2012

Location: Olds College

Facilitators: Claudiea Cojocar and Lorraine Laframboise

Topics covered: 

-Training the Young Horse

-Training Junior & Amatuer Riders

-Training Elite & High Performance Riders

-Mental Training

-Life Coaching for Students

-Physiological Considerations in Equine Skill Training

For further details please view the following link:  REGISTRATION INFORMATION




Willow Grove English Coaching Camp

July 2-5, 2012

Location: Willow Grove Stables, De Winton

The coaching camp is an intensive, fun week of coaching development covering the outcomes required by the Coaching Association of Canada and Equine Canada for certification. You will participate in observing and teaching riders of a variety of backgrounds and levels.

Some of the topics covered will be:

  • Long Term Equestrian Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Analyzing Performance
  • Design a Sports Program
  • Provide Support To Athletes in Training
  • Sports Psychology
  • Manage Aspects of a Sports Program
  • Support the Competitive Experience

Whether you are a seasoned coach or just beginning there is something for everyone. Come and learn from some of the best coaches and experts from the industry we have in Alberta.

Required: All Coaches are required to include proof of memberships
Alberta Equestrian Federation Membership
Equine Canada Membership: Silver for Instructor of Beginners, Gold for Coach Level 1&2
Signed Mentor form or letter from your mentor


 


 

English Coaching Evaluations

July 6-7, 2012

Location: Willow Grove Stables, De Winton

Open Evaluations

All prerequisites must be met prior to submitting registration or candidate will be declined

Testing will be for: IOB (Instructor of Beginner) with/without Jump Component (must be indicated at time of registration), Competition Coach, Re-Testing at both of these levels

*Further Details Coming Soon*

 


Standard First Aid with Level C CPR Course - Airdrie Agriculture Buidling

July 28/29, 2012 (9am -4pm)

Location: Airdrie Agriculture Building, Airdrie

Cost: $115.00+GST

Registration Form

Minimum 10 people must register for the course to be a go.

 


 

Willow Grove English Coaching Camp

August 6-10, 2012

Location: Willow Grove Stables, De Winton

The coaching camp is an intensive, fun week of coaching development covering the outcomes required by the Coaching Association of Canada and Equine Canada for certification. You will participate in observing and teaching riders of a variety of backgrounds and levels.

Some of the topics covered will be:

  • Long Term Equestrian Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Analyzing Performance
  • Design a Sports Program
  • Provide Support To Athletes in Training
  • Sports Psychology
  • Manage Aspects of a Sports Program
  • Support the Competitive Experience

Whether you are a seasoned coach or just beginning there is something for everyone. Come and learn from some of the best coaches and experts from the industry we have in Alberta.

Required: All Coaches are required to include proof of memberships
Alberta Equestrian Federation Membership
Equine Canada Membership: Silver for Instructor of Beginners, Gold for Coach Level 1&2
Signed Mentor form or letter from your mentor



 

English Coaching Evaluations

August 10-11, 2012

Location: Willow Grove Stables, De Winton

All prerequisites must be met prior to submitting registration or candidate will be declined

Testing will be for: IOB (Instructor of Beginner) with/without Jump Component (must be indicated at time of registration), Competition Coach, Re-Testing at both of these levels

*Further Details Coming soon*

 

 


 

Saddle Seat Workshop

September 7-9, 2012

Location: Clover Leaf Stables, Sherwood Park

**Details Coming ASAP**

 


 

NCCP Equestrian Theory Course

September 29/30, 2012

AEF Office, Calgary Alberta

*Please note that due to available space - location is subject to change and all REGISTERED participants will be notified within 1 week of the course date by phone/email if this is the case.

NOTE: This course is very strongly recommended prior to Coach Evaluation, and prior to Instructor Evaluation.

Includes the following modules:

  • Equestrian Teaching and Learning
  • Planning an Equestrian Lesson
  • Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance
  • Making Ethical Decisions

Registration Form

 *All Registration Forms must be received by September 21, 2012 / Maximum 15 Spots*

 


 

NCCP Equestrian Theory Course

October 27/28, 2012

Whitemud Equine Learning Centre, Edmonton Alberta

NOTE: This course is very strongly recommended prior to Coach Evaluation, and prior to Instructor Evaluation.

Includes the following modules:

  • Equestrian Teaching and Learning
  • Planning an Equestrian Lesson
  • Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance
  • Making Ethical Decisions


Registration Form

*All Registration Forms must be received by October 19, 2012 / Maximum 20 Spots*


 


 

EC/NCCP Competition Coach Workshop (2 day)

November 24/25, 2012

Lethbridge, Alberta

EC/NCCP Competition Coach Workshop covers the following modules:

  • Designing an Equestrian Sport Program
  • Managing an Equestrian Sport Program
  • Training Mental Skills for Equestrian Sport


*DETAILS COMING ASAP*



 Alberta Equestrian is pleased to have Olds College located in the heart of Alberta, that offers Equine Short Courses as well as an option to get your Diploma in Equine Science.

Olds College - Equine Short Courses

 Note: Attending these courses counts towards Coaching Updating Hours)

Olds College  - Equine Science Diploma

Majors:

  • Equestrian Coaching Major
  • Horsemanship Major (Western & English)
  • Production and Breeding Major
  • Business and Event Management Major

 


 

Dont forget to check our events calendar. Attending a lot of the events listed there are eligable for coaching update hours and are spread through out the province. It is updated on a regular basis.

Event Calendar CLICK HERE

 


 

Eligable English Coaching Update Activities

Eligable Western Coaching Update Activities

Coaching Update Form (this form is what needs to be filled out and submitted to the Alberta Equestrian Federation)

 


 

For those of you who would like to donate your facility or are interested in hosting any of these Clinics/Workshops/Courses & Other Important Activites please contact Erin Lundteigen, Coaching Administrator, at coaching@albertaequestrian or 403-253-4411 ext 3 for further details. The AEF thanks everyone in advance.

 


 

Please Note:GST will now be charged on Rider Exams, Clinics, NCCP Theory, and Coaching Examinations. Please do not bring pets, family, or your children to any of these activites. Thanks for your cooperation.

 

 

Past Completed Events

Saddle Seat Workshop/Auditing (Eligible for Coaching Update Hours)

March 2-4, 2012

Location: Clover Leaf Stables, Sherwood Park

Facilitated by: Archie Hurst / Terry Johnson

For more information regarding Saddle Seat please view: http://www.saddleseatcanada.com/

 


 

NCCP Equestrian Theory Course

March 3/4, 2012

AEF Office, Calgary Alberta

NOTE: This course is very strongly recommended prior to Coach Evaluation, and prior to Instructor Evaluation.

COURSE FULL

 


 

 Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs; The Road to Riding Success (Eligible for Coach Updating Hours total of 1.5 hours are claimable)

March 23, 2012 (6:30pn to 9:30pm)

Loaction: Priddis, Greens Gold and Country Club (http://www.priddisgreens.com/)

A talk by Gina Smith (EC certified Coach) , Gillian Wright (EC certified Coach) and Sandra Sokoloski

SEMINAR COMPLETED

 


 

Provincial English Coaching Update (Eligible for Updating Hours) 

March 24, 2012 (8:30am start - full day)  

Location: Olds College 

Registration Closed. Thanks for your participation.

 


 

English Coaching Evaluations/Re-testing 

April 14-15, 2012 

Location: Olds College 

Registration Closed. Thanks for your participation.



Vaulting Instructor Certification & Clinic

April 13-15, 2012

Location: Avondale Farms, Saskatoon - Saskatchewan


 

 Western Competition Coach Specialist Clinic - Reining

April 19, 2012

Location: Olds College, Olds



 

Standard First Aid with Level C CPR Course - Whitemud Equine Learning Center

April 21-22, 2012

Location: Whitemud Equine Learning Center, Edmonton



 

The Mane Event

April 27-29, 2012

Location:  Red Deer, Alberta




Provincial Western Coaching Update (Eligible for Coaching Update Hours)

May 5, 2012 (8:30am start - full day)  

Location: Olds College 

Registration Closed. Thanks for your participation.