Introduction to Coaching Practices Course

The ITPC (Introduction to Coaching Practices) is aimed at Special Olympics volunteers who are interested in becoming involved in coaching.

This form is for individuals who are interested and want to complete the course. The duration of the course is a maximum of eight hours that is delivered through blended learning (both online and in-person). 

Participants will be over 16 years of age and will be registered volunteers with Special Olympics Ireland.  No previous coaching experience or qualifications are necessary, however a strong interest in coaching and sport is recommended.

All participants are required to have at a minimum Sport Ireland - Safeguarding 1 - Child Welfare & Protection Basic Awareness Course or Sports NI - Safeguarding Children & Young People in Sport (basic awareness raising) prior to receiving their coaching award.

Please note the ITCP can be used as a prerequisite for other coaching courses such as Golf Leader or Bocce.

• Date – Saturday 22nd April 2023
• Time – 9am-5pm
• Location – Loreto Grammar School, James St, Omagh BT78 1DL