Here is a list of jobs needed to be done for cross country:
Before;
- Turn up on time
- Setting up cones and poles with tape in the correct places
- Memorizing route for runners and yourself
- Bring along hi-vis vests and give to Marshall's that need them
- Make sure everyone is spread out over the course
- Letting team leaders know when their race is
- Ensure course is safe
- Make sure your section is accurate (cones in corret places)
- Make sure racers have appropriate kit
- Risk assessment
- Take first aid kit
- Prepare tickets for runners
- Sign for male and female (funnels)
During;
- Marshaling (telling people where to go)
- Checking no one is cheating
- Ensuring everyone is doing there jobs correctly
- Motivating runners
- Act responsible
- Watch out for injuries (if so contact race director)
- Make sure section is highly visible
- Giving out finish tickets
- Telling runners to give their tickets to their team leader
- Congratulating them at finish
After;
- Ensure track is clear
- Collect equipment used when races have finished
- Write names, times, positions, year group and schools up on computer
- Follow up with teachers if someone does something good
- Go home
Evaluation of Pier
For the lesson, I was evaluating Liam. He had the Respect value. It was at St. Phillips and the activity he did was football. It started off well as the kids were excited to play. When he started explaining the game and the Olympic value, they all listened and were excited to play. Although, for the first group, he forgot to say who he was and just went straight into asking what respect meant.
- Presentation- When at the 'festival', he wore a sports shirt, and shorts which was appropriate for the activity. Also, when speaking he was polite and used good language and presented himself like a professional.
- Discipline- Throughout most of the groups, all the kids listened to what Liam was saying, but some kids talked over him a few times, but he handled it well and got them in order.
- Communication- Throughout, he spoke clearly and most of the kids understood what he was saying and what to do. The kids that didn't understand didn't like football or know the rules, but he couldn't do much about it.
- Confidence- Liam was very confident going through the groups and grew with confidence throughout. All the kids could understand him because he talked loud and clear. At the beginning however, he was nervous and wasn't as confident because he had just started.
- Reference to Olympic Value- After the game, Liam got all the kids to shake hands to show respect, as well as getting everyone to treat others the way they want to be treated themselves. He also got them to respect his decisions as referee.
- Behaviour management- When the kids were talking and Liam was explaining what to do, he handled it well by asking them to quieten down in a calm voice.
Improvements for next time:
- Always remember to start off with saying who you are so the kids can get to know you.
- Try and start how you finish, full with confidence, to make the lesson run smoother.
- When asking kids what respect means, don't say 'no' (once at start) when they get it a bit wrong, say something like, 'almost'.
Coaching Review
The value I am focusing on is Respect. I am going to evaluate myself (as well as my partner) on :
- Presentation- How I look, and how I present the lesson to the class.
- Discipline- How I control the groups.
- Communication- Speaking clearly and simple etc.
- Confidence- Being confident when taking the class.
- References to Olympic values- How relevant the activity is to the value we have chosen, and how I explain it.
- Behaviour management- How I act towards the group.
