Course calendar

Badminton Basics – Badminton Scotland

This is a Badminton Scotland Course and is for anyone 14 years.  The Badminton Basics course is great for coaches with little or no badminton experience.  It focuses on fun games for beginners, allowing participants to lead sessions at schools and assist more experienced coaches at clubs. It is a core component of the new coaching awards and, as such, is the first step on the pathway.   

About the Workshop

This course replaces In Safe Hands 1 & 2.
It is designed for those leading on child wellbeing and protection within their club or organisation.

Learners will develop skills through:

• Interactive case studies
• Group discussion
• Practical scenarios on managing wellbeing and protection concerns

Prerequisites

Participants must have completed both modules of:

• Child Wellbeing & Protection in Sport (CWPS), or SPC

Workshop Aims

• Strengthen skills required in the Child Protection Officer role
• Explore wellbeing + protection concerns inside/outside the club environment, and how to respond effectively
• Support clubs/SGBs to implement safe practices and procedures

Subsidy Options

For clubs/coaches linked to a Community Sport Hub, contact:

• North: vicky.strange@highlifehighland.com
• South: hugo.crush@highlifehighland.com

Important Booking Info

• Minimum numbers must be met 2 weeks before the start date
• Bookings close 3 working days before, at 12:00pm

About the Course

CWPS (delivered by sportscotland & Children 1st) replaces the old SPC workshop.
Before attending, participants must complete a short Brightspace eLearning module, which will be emailed around one week before the course.

The virtual workshop covers:

• Good practice in coaching
• Understanding types of abuse
• How to respond appropriately to concerns

Subsidy

Coaches linked to Community Sport Hubs can contact:

• North: vicky.strange@highlifehighland.com
• South: hugo.crush@highlifehighland.com

Note: Minimum numbers must be met 2 weeks before the course; bookings close 3 working days prior at 12pm.

CWPS Renewal

If your certificate is about to expire, you can complete FREE renewal modules (eLearning only—no workshop) which extend your certification for another 3 years.

Check your expiry date on your certificate or with your SGB.

Renew here:
Renewal using the following link Child wellbeing and protection in sport: Renewal training (office.com)

For any booking enquiries or issues, please contact us at coaching@highlifehighland.com

On My Whistle Course 

Black Isle Leisure Centre, Fortrose, Highland

Friday the 4th of September 2026 from 2.00pm-4.00pm in partnership with Netball Scotland.  

This course is designed to give the learner the essential rules of netball.  This resource will start you on the umpire pathway, introducing you to the rules, techniques and skills required to be an effective umpire. This course is suitable for volunteers, primary & secondary school teachers, active school coordinators  & Junior Clubs.  

Please promote around your schools, contacts and Netball clubs. Suitable for anyone age 13 years old and above.  This course is funded by High Life Highland and is free to book on.

To book follow the below two steps.

1. Candidates must hold a Level 1 NS membership prior to booking. The membership is free of charge and you can get this following this link, if you do not already have one Login - JustGo

2.  Book here https://netballscotland.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=653AF086387148910C8FA5ABDBFC96212FC8B4F4

The Netball Leaders award is for S2/S6 school pupils that are supporting primary school festivals and Fun 5z.

After completing the award the individual will be able to:

• Understand the different fundamentals delivered at the early stages.
• Introduce skills and drills at the appropriate level for the participant
• Adapt skills when necessary to suit participation level
• support lead coaches

Duration: 2 hours

To register interest in this training email Coaching@highlifehighland.com 

Coaching Assistant

Start Date: 12 September 2026

End Date: 12 September 2026

Time: 9:00am-4.00pm

Duration: 1 Day

Places left: FULLY SUBSCRIBED

Venue: Inverness Royal Academy

Tutor: Mark Smith

Price: £230 (includes cost of mandatory modules)

Course Code 26HA011

This qualification is for those who wish to take the first step into coaching and working with athletes aged 8 years upwards.

The course consists of a Online Learning modules and a Practical Day.  The Online Learning will consist of four online modules and a series of videos. The Practical Day will look to apply the theoretical knowledge covered in the classroom and online sessions, in a practical environment. There is no assessment element.

The Scottish Athletics LET’S GO Leaders Workshop is a fun, practical, and engaging 3-hour training course designed to introduce young people and new volunteers to the fundamentals of leading athletics sessions through the Run, Push, Jump, Throw.

Open to club volunteers and school pupils aged 14+, this workshop is a fantastic stepping stone for anyone interested in supporting athletics delivery, whether in clubs, schools, or community settings. It’s perfect for enhancing existing leadership programmes or sparking new pathways into volunteering and coaching.

Course cost £30 per person

All participants (16+) receive 6 weeks of free access to the LET’S GO App, which includes:

• Digital game cards used during the workshop
• A library of activity ideas and session resources
• Tools to help build confidence in leading real sessions

To register interest in this course email Coaching@highlifehighland.com 

The gymnastics activity instructor accreditation is a comprehensive four-day training course. Once completed, instructors can deliver fun and safe gymnastics-based physical activity to school-aged children and adults.

Participants must be 18 years of age.

Scottish Gymnastics members: £410
Non-member fee: £540

Suitable for

• SGBs, LA staff and Clubs.
• Board members, Safeguarding leads & officers
• Coaches & practitioners working with children
• Policy, compliance and participation leads

Book here: 

Safe sport - Distinguishing Child Rights & Safeguarding in Sport Tickets, Tuesday 8 September  •  10 AM - 12 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite 

Suitable for:

SGB staff and club volunteers

Book here:

Undertaking Investigations Tickets, Tuesday, November 10  •  9:30 AM - 4 PM | Eventbrite

Suitable for:

• Club staff submitting PVG applications
• SGB PVG decision makers and recruiters

Sport HR/recruitment personnel

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/pvg-regulated-role-assessment-masterclass-tickets-1990776746840?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Suitable for:

• SGB staff and club volunteers

Book here:

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