ECB and HCB Coaches Associations

ECB Coaches Association
ecbca-logo_410 The ECB Coaches Association supports the activities, interests and continuing development of all ECB qualified coaches who have become members.

It supports Coach Education and Development programmes, through the provision of:

High tech two-way communication system
Range of high-quality membership services
Infrastructure of local County Board Coaches Associations, who organise, and deliver Coach Education and Development programmes, on the behalf of the ECB

What are the benefits of joining?
Benefits include:

Coach's Insurance (plus an additional enhanced cover available at an exclusive discounted rate)
Legal and Tax advice helpline
Yearbook
Coaching DVD
Membership Card
Licensed Clothing and Equipment Catalogue and Shop
Technical Bulletins
Subsidised access to County, Regional and National events

How do I join?
To qualify for membership you will need to be a qualified coach.

Application forms can be found on the ECB CA website and further information is available here.

HCB Coaches Association

hcb-ca-logo_410 The Association has been put in place to respond to the needs of coaches within Hampshire and to provide a constant flow of communication and practical development.

All ECBCA members are automatic members of the association, however if you are not currently a member, please visit the HCB Coaches Association website for further information.

Set up by coaches, for coaches, it has the following aims and objectives:

Support delivery and development of formal ECB coach education
Provide local development to maintain and improve competence of all coaches
Facilitate smooth progression between coaching levels
Recruit coaches at all levels
Provide relevant and progressive training opportunities
Reward and recognition
Increase number of active coaches
Increase quality of coaches

The Management Committee consists of the following members:

Chairman – Simon Jones (Interim Chairman)
Treasurer – Paul Whittle (Fareham and Crofton CC)
Secretary – Graham Dodsworth (IBM Hursley CC)
South East District Rep – TBA
North District Rep – Paul Taylor (Holybourne CC and U11 County Coach)
New Forest District Rep – Graham Kinchington (Totton and Eling CC)
Winchester District Rep – James Burridge (St Cross CC and District Coach)
Club Rep – Andy Nicolls (Eastleigh & Otterbourne CC)
Club Rep – Paul Whyton (Wherwell CC)