Article 3.12.3.13, Annex "TA"
Guidelines for Training Academy
	ISSF Training Academy Courses
TA.1.0	Background
TA.1.1	Special ISSF training courses for coaches were approved by the Executive Committee in 1992.
TA.1.2	These diploma courses are designed for national coaches from Member Federations to achieve an international coaching qualification.
TA.1.3	Coaching Diplomas are of three categories: “A”, “B” and “C”.
TA.1.4	It is necessary first to attend a “C” course. Thereafter, coaches having achieved a Diploma can apply to attend a “B” course, and finally an “A” Course.
TA.1.5	A course fee is payable by each student attending a Coaching Diploma course. This covers the cost of running the course and any associated accommodation, meals and local transportation.
TA.2.0	Coaching Diploma Courses
TA.2.1	Official recognition of Training Academy Courses will be decided by the Executive Committee of the ISSF.
TA.2.2	Instructors for these courses are chosen from those having specialist knowledge of the various topics in the course program.
TA.2.3	Assistant Instructors, with similar qualifications, also may be designated depending upon the number of students attending.
TA.2.4	The recommended course program lasts one week.
TA.2.5	The knowledge of the students is assessed by various tests at the different levels. The details are contained in the Training Academy Guidelines.
TA.2.6	The results are reported to the ISSF Executive Committee annually.
TA.3.0	Appeals
TA.3.1	Any student may appeal in writing against the decision that he has failed a course. The appeal will be considered by the ISSF Executive Committee.
20_genregannex13TA_2005_2nd.doc/16.01.2006 15:22 Amended June 2004