SG-Coach Level 1 Course (Full Integration)

Welcome to our coaching course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to coach new sailors the basics of sailing/windsurfing/wingfoiling. This course covers the development of your coaching philosophy, fundamental sport science, and coaching methodologies.

Sailing Coach Pre-Requisites:

• Strong passion to share sailing knowledge and develop people
• Possess a Powered Pleasure Craft Driving license (PPCDL) and standard first aid with CPR & AED certification
• Proficient in sailing:
  • Minimum Level 1 sailing dinghy proficiency
  • Have basic understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing (Part 2)
  • On a single-handed dinghy, be able to:
    • Sail all points of sail and trim sail accurately without veering off course
    • Round marks in a seaman-like manner (perform the correct procedures and taking the correct rounding lines)
    • Perform roll tacks and gybes
    • Perform a man overboard rescue (within 2 attempts)
    • Sail backwards for 10 seconds

Windsurfing Coach Pre-Requisites:

• Strong passion to share sailing knowledge and develop people
• Possess a Powered Pleasure Craft Driving license (PPCDL) and standard first aid with CPR & AED certification
• Proficient in windsurfing:
  • Minimum Level 1 windsurfing proficiency
  • Have basic understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing (Part 2)
  • On a windsurf, be able to:
    • Sail all points of sail and trim sail accurately without veering off course
    • Round marks in a seaman-like manner (perform the correct procedures and taking the correct rounding lines)
    • Perform tacks and gybes

WingFoil Coach Pre-Requisites:

• Strong passion to share sailing knowledge and develop people
• Possess a Powered Pleasure Craft Driving license (PPCDL) and standard first aid with CPR & AED certification
• Proficient in wingfoiling:
  • Have a basic understanding of the Racing Rules of Sailing (Part 2)
  • On a wingfoil, be able to:
    • Sail all points of sail and trim sail accurately without veering off course
    • Round marks in a seaman-like manner (perform the correct procedures and take the correct rounding lines)
    • Perform 2 consecutive foiling gybes

Module 0 – Administration Overview & Competency Assessment

Module 1 – Coaching Philosophy and Practices

Module 2 – Sport Development System

Module 3 – Racing Rules of Sailing

Module 4 – Safe Sport and Water Sport Safety

Module 5.1 – Anatomy and Physical Preparation

Module 5.2 – Strength and Conditioning (Children and Adults)

Module 6 – Biomechanics and Technical Skills (Science of Sailing)

Module 7 – Sport Nutrition

Module 8 – The Theories of Coaching

Module 9 – The Coaching Process

Module 10 – Building Positive Culture in my Sport

Module 11 – Coaching Fundamental Sailing Skills

Module 12 – Overall Assessment (scheduled approximately 1.5 months after module 11)

To be awarded the SG-Coach Level 1 certification, participants must:

1. Achieve a minimum of 75% attendance;
2. Complete all e-learning modules on SportSync;
3. Complete 2 attachment sessions;
4. Sit for and be graded 'Competent' in all assessments; and
5. Pass the SG-Coach Theory Level 1 and Foundational Sports Science examinations at Republic Polytechnic.

Exemption Information:

1. Participants with the following certifications may request an exemption from examinations:
   1. SG-Coach Theory Level 1 / NCAP Theory Level 1
   2. Basic / Foundational Sport Science
   3. Sports-Related Degrees or Diplomas

Registration Information:

1. A minimum of 3 participants is required for the course to be run.
2. To facilitate course administration, registration will close 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the course. No exceptions will be made.

Course Fees (Examination Fees Excluded)

Note:
This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funding. Singapore Citizens and PRs may pay as little as $324 after subsidy (70% subsidy). Payment is accepted via credit card or SkillsFuture Credit (SFC).

SG-Coach Course: Refund, Withdrawal, and Funding Policy
1. General Withdrawal Policy
All requests for withdrawal from the SG-Coach Level 1 course must be submitted in writing via email to tkoh@singaporesailing.org.sg. The date the email is received will be used to determine the eligible refund amount.

• Written notice provided more than 14 days before course commencement: 100% refund of the net course fee paid (subject to a non-refundable S$50 administrative fee).
• Written notice provided less than 14 days before course commencement: No refund will be provided.
• No-shows or mid-course withdrawals: No refund will be provided.

2. SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding & Attendance Requirements
This course is not currently eligible for SSG subsidies. However, should this course be eligible for SSG subsidies in the future, participants must strictly adhere to the following government-mandated requirements:

• Minimum Attendance: Participants must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for all scheduled sessions.
• Digital Attendance Taking: Participants are responsible for marking their attendance daily. Failure to do so may result in an "Absent" record.
• Assessment Requirement: Participants must sit for and be graded as "Competent" in all prescribed assessments.
• Financial Liability (The Claw-back): If a participant fails to meet the 75% attendance requirement or fails to complete the necessary assessments, the SSG funding will be voided. In such cases, the participant is legally liable to pay Singapore Sailing Federation the full, non-subsidised course fee (the difference between the grant amount and the net fee paid) within 14 working days of the course end date.

3. Medical and Compassionate Grounds
We understand that emergencies happen. Withdrawals due to medical emergencies or a death in the immediate family will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• A valid Medical Certificate (MC) or relevant supporting documentation must be submitted within 48 hours of the missed session.
• Approval may result in a partial refund or a one-time deferment to the next available course intake, at the sole discretion of the management.

4. Course Cancellation or Changes
Singapore Sailing Federation reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or change the venue of the course due to unforeseen circumstances or low enrollment.

• If the course is cancelled by the provider, participants will receive a 100% full refund of the fee paid.
• Refunds for cancelled courses will be processed within 14 working days via the original payment method.
• 5. Administrative Notes
  All approved refunds are subject to a S$50 administrative processing fee to cover bank charges and man-hours.
• For participants using SkillsFuture Credit (SFC): Refunds for payments made via SFC will be credited back to your SkillsFuture Credit account in accordance with SSG’s refund processes.
• Refunds will not be issued for any materials, textbooks, or online resources already accessed or collected by the participant.

6. Acknowledgement
By registering for this course and making payment, the participant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Refund, Withdrawal, and Funding Policy.