UK training - Awards & Leadership
The AAC(UK) offers grants for Training Awards offered by external providers, offering a variety of opportunities for becoming a leader in your chosen discipline.
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Mountain Training Awards
If you are registered on any Mountain Training qualification course, you can apply to the AAC(UK) for a grant for training and assessment.
Please complete the following grant form and send it to aac.office@aacuk.org.uk before commencing your course. The grant terms can be found on the form.
Mountain Bike Leader Awards
The AAC(UK) has a number of British Cycling level 2 MTB leaders (or equiv), around the UK organising led rides for members. The ride locations span the whole of the UK, and some leaders have completed further training to become MTB tour leaders in Austria with the Alpenverein Akademie.
If you’d like to lead rides in your area, and feel you have the skills to complete the British Cycling’s Leader Level 2 training a grant may be available. The grant terms can be found on the form. Please complete and return the grant form, and/or contact Damian Tow at damiantow@gmail.com, should you wish to discuss this award further.
First Aid for AAC(UK) Leaders
Grants are available for first aid training for all Club activity organisers and leaders. The grant is for a 16 hour, face to face and assessed outdoor NGB (National Governing Body) recognised course; (REC, ITC, BASI & WOLT courses are supported by the Club) Other courses maybe supported but would need pre-approval, (please enquire with the office). The grant is up to a value of £250.
First aid training is required for MTB, Upland walk and overseas tour leaders, and is encouraged for lowland walk leaders and UK meet organisers.
Leaders and Organisers wishing to apply for a first aid training award grant should complete the UK Training Grant Form return to the AAC(UK) Office.
