TRAINING & EDUCATION
Activator
What is the Activator Programme?
The Activator programme will provide individuals with an interactive and practical training course that will enable them to support their PGA Professional to introduce more people to golf.
Having a trained Activator could mean that the PGA Professional is able to increase the number of participants in each group and ultimately get more people involved in junior or adult beginner activity.
This new Activator Course is a collaboration across all the Home Nations, funded and supported by the R&A and endorsed by the PGA.
What is the role of the Activator?
The Activator’s role is to support the PGA Professional in a non-coaching capacity. With the training provided, there would be no form of technical instruction or coaching carried out by the Activator. Any technical instruction will continue to be delivered by PGA Professionals.
The roles and responsibilities of the Activator include the following:
Setting up the coaching environment
Welcoming participants to the facility
Supervising juniors
Delivering non-technical activities as part of a programme plan set out by the PGA Professional
Social media updates
Follow on communication with participants
Duties will depend on the requirements of the lead PGA Professional and therefore it is anticipated that they will vary from Activator to Activator.
Who can become an Activator?
The Activator programme is for those who are:
New to helping out with activities for beginner golfers
Interested in getting involved with supporting activity
A parent or guardian who would like to support junior coaching sessions
A young volunteer, junior captain/vice-captain who would like to help their peers enjoy golf
An existing volunteer who lacks the confidence to actively support the PGA Coach at their club
You don’t need a lot of golf knowledge or experience to attend, just a willingness to ‘help out’ at your club.
The course is open to everyone 16 years and above.
What does the training involve?
By the end of the course Activators will gain a better understanding of:
Practical non-technical training
Fundamental movement skills
Inclusion awareness
Teaching games for understanding
The role of the Activator vs the PGA Professional
Before being deployed Activators should ensure that they have completed the Child Wellbeing & Protection in Sport (CWPS) course and are a member of the PVG scheme through their golf club/facility.
How do I get involved?
We are running six courses comprising of 4 face to face workshops and 3 online. Currently these are being delivered free of charge.
Registrations are now open, please following the booking links below:
| Region | Date | Time | Venue | Register |
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Stirlingshire |
Wednesday 22nd March |
7-9pm |
Dunblane New Golf Club |
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Renfrewshire |
Tuesday 28th March |
7-9pm |
Old Ranfurly Golf Club |
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Online |
Wednesday 19th April |
7-9pm |
Zoom |
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Clackmananshire |
Thursday 30th March
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6-8pm |
Muckhart Golf Club |
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Online |
Tuesday 23rd May |
7-9pm |
Zoom |
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Online |
Tuesday 20th June |
7-9pm |
Zoom |
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Online |
Monday 26th June |
7-9pm |
Zoom |
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For any enquiries relating to the activator programme or if you would like to host an Activator training event please contact juniorgolf@scottishgolf.org
