Caps Program
By Emma Graham

Early this year I was given a CAPS pamphlet by one the committee members at Runaway Bay Little Athletics. I immediately thought that this is something I want to do. My coordinator was organised and I began activities quickly. I have already completed Step 1 and am into Step 2. Some of the activities I have done whilst involved in this program include assisting on centre training days, officiating at Zone Intercentre Games and State Championships, assisting in the preparation of the Runaway Bay Little Athletics presentation night, attending the Zone Meeting, the pre season uniform stock take and work experience at QLAA office. As well as spending time with St John Ambulance at Zone Intercentre Games to observe how they handle various injuries and why, this was very interesting. Although I have only been in the program for a relatively small amount of time the benefits have been great. I have always loved little athletics and this program allows me to spend heaps of time doing what I love and learning new things so I can hopefully help others in the future. When I eventually finish Step 2 and then Step 3 I plan on starting on the Sport Leader Award which I predict will be as rewarding and beneficial as the earlier steps.

I thank Leigh Johnston (my coordinator) for showing me that pamphlet and helping me to get started and supporting me through all the activities because this program will no doubt benefit me in the future. I am planning to pursue a career in sport management or exercise science and I encourage anyone interested in the same to get some information on this program.

Step 3

• Administration:
  • Newsletter articles for school (on how your school Athletics carnival went.)
  • Ask to help design a program, or alternate program for your club days / nights.
  • Help your Coordinator get other CAPS participants set up, and help them get started – be their “Bubby”.
• Coaching:
  • Do an OTC (Orientation To Coaching)
  • Show another CAPS buddy what to do for warm-up group.
  • Coach juniors in the basics of event techniques, e.g. shot put “shot has to be held like this”, make sure you make it fun for them!
  • If you are proficient at a certain event, show a friend or a new group member what to do and encourage them to have a go

SLA

• Administration:
  • Organise and run Fun / Break up Night.                                                                      
• Coaching:
  • Act as an assistant coach at coaching camps.
  • Help coach some kids for District Championships at your School.
• Officiating:
  • Help out at a School Carnival.
• Event Management:
  • Team Manager for Regional Competions.

Did you know?

Coaching as an Activity

 

Did you know that as a CAPS participant, QLAA will provide you with a discount of $20.00 for anyone who interested in completing an OTC.

 

Each year 15 participants can apply for this assistance, which is provided under the proviso of ‘first in, first awarded’ policy.

 

If you’re 15 years or older, have selected coaching as one of your activities and are interested in doing an OTC Course, you might like to consider applying.  To do so, simply e-mail the Association Office.

CAPS Links

ATFCA

Australian Red Cross

Australian Sports Drug Agency

Q-RAPID

Queensland Ambulance

Recreation Training Queensland

Sport and Recreation Queensland

Sporting Wheelies & Disabled Sport & Recreation Assoc of QLD

Sports Medicine Australia (QLD Branch)