Review of Equestrian Australia’s NCAS program launched

The coaching framework for Equestrian Australia (EA) is set to have a major overhaul as part of an independent review launched by EA. 

The national structure for coaching in EA has not been reviewed since 2004 and in accordance with Australian Sports Commission (ASC) best practice procedures, sports should look to review their reaccreditation and education system every five years.

EA Chairman Dr Warwick Vale said the review was long overdue and was flagged as part of the EA Participation Plan for 2010-2014.

“The Board saw the need to review current systems within our coaching education program in order to improve coaching accreditation processes, attract new coaches as well as provide further value to all involved in our education system.

“The review panel and process is acting with an independent perspective but will be actively and purposefully seeking input from the EA NCAS Committee, coaches, members and all other sport stakeholders. The expected outcome on this review will be to provide recommendations back to the NCAS Committee and EA Board for implementation.

“EA welcomes the support of the Australian Sports Commission in facilitating the review. Within the next one to two months, EA members will have the opportunity to participate in the review through online surveys and direct submissions. 

“We anticipate the review to take six months to complete at which time the Board will carefully consider the recommendations presented,” he said.

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The panel for the review is made up of:

§     Kevin Thompson, Chair, Australian Sports Commission

§     Ashley Synnott, Independent Representative, Australian Sports Commission

§     Des Hughes – Board Representative, Equestrian Australia

§     Ben Harris, National Education Manager, Equestrian Australia

§     Gina Haddad, Coaching Representative, EA registered coach

§     Carolyn James, Coaching Representative, EA registered coach