January 22nd to 24th, 2010 the Cheam Vaulters will host the Provincial Vaulting Trainer Course.  It will be held in Chilliwack and the Course Conductor will be Colin Schmidt.

The Provincial Vaulting Trainer Level 1 Coaching Course is the basic provincial entry level for recreational vaulting as well as competitive vaulting.  It is our hope to interest many individuals in becoming familiar with the sport of vaulting for their children and to encourage the development of vaulting programs within already existing riding stables and horse barns. Vaulting is currently recognized  by Equine Canada as one of the basic 'FUNdamentals' as expressed in the LTED booklet published by Sport Canada, and is an ideal start for children wishing to learn to ride.

This is also an opportunity for parents of current vaulters to become more involved in the sport as well as introducing the details of a vaulting program to prospective new coaches in the hopes that new vaulting clubs will be born in all areas of Canada.

Colin Schmidt is Canada's premier male vaulter and has had years of experience coaching, competing and designing instructor programs.  The course outline covers everything from choosing a suitable vaulting horse, acquisition of appropriate tack, lesson plans for recreation and competition and vaulting rules.  There is also a section on how to lunge the vaulting horse.  A practical and theory examination are expected at the end of the weekend.

The course will be held in a heated arena with access to all the necessary equipment and trained vaulting horses. There will be access to coffee, tea and snacks throughout the course.

The course registration fee will be $160 payable in advance. Waiver forms must be signed upon arrival.

For more information and/or to register please contact: Colin Schmidt at [email protected]