We are pleased to announce that nominations for our 2024 BSCA Coaching Awards are now open!
There are 5 Awards for our members to vote on with 3 additional Awards to be determined by the BSCA board, the criteria for all of our awards can be found below. Please remember to select the voting award category and give your reason for your nomination. You can nominate a coach for multiple awards in your submission if the criteria applies.
The rules / timetable is as follows:
- Nominations are now open & close at midnight on Sunday 22nd September 2024
- These will be circulated to the Board for their consideration and deliberation at the Board Meeting of 24th September 2024
- The winners will be announced during “BSCA Awards Week” commencing Monday 14th November 2024.
- Each day of that week, the winners of a different Awards will be announced, concluding on Friday 17th November with respective “Coach of the Year” Awards.
- Nominations will only be accepted using the form on the BSCA website.
- Nominations will be accepted from BSCA members only.
Thanks to members for participating and we look forward to receiving your nominations and making the announcements during our Awards Week.
BSCA Awards Nomination Criteria
BSCA Coach of the Year
Coach working in GB, with the swimmer considered to have had the highest world performance between 01.09.23 & 07.09.24 inc. Board will consider Medals at Major Games & Championships, as well as World Rankings & relevant performance points. Must be a full BSCA Member.
BSCA Para Coach of the Year
Coach working in GB, with the swimmer considered to have had the highest world performance between 01.09.23 & 07.09.24 inc. Board will consider Medals at relevant Major Games & Championships, as well as World Rankings & relevant performance points. Must be a full BSCA Member.
BSCA Coaching Award of Excellence (inc Able bodied & Para Coaches)
Coach(s) to the swimmer(s) considered to have had an outstanding world performance between 01.09.23 & 07.09.24 inc. Exec will consider Medals at relevant Major Games & Championships, as well as World Rankings & relevant performance points. Must be a full BSCA Member.
BSCA Youth Coach of the Year Award
Coach to the Youth, Junior or Age Group swimmer (as defined by respective body) considered to have had the highest relevant performance between 01.09.23 & 07.09.24 inc. Exec will consider Medals at major relevant Games & Championships, as well as relevant World Rankings & relevant performance points. Must be a full BSCA Member.
BSCA Para Youth Coach of the Year Award
Coach to the Youth, Junior or Age Group swimmer (as defined by respective body) considered to have had the highest relevant performance between 01.09.23 & 07.09.24 inc. Exec will consider Medals at major relevant Games & Championships, as well as relevant World Rankings & relevant performance points. Must be a full BSCA Member.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Coach who has positively committed their life to the pursuit or profession of swimming coaching in Great Britain.
BSCA Life Membership
Coach recognised by the BSCA for their dedication and efforts, above & beyond the call of duty to the sport of swimming and the activity and/or profession of swimming coaching in Great Britain. Must be a full BSCA Member.
BSCA Fellowship
Coach recognised by the membership for their support of the Association and the activity of swimming coaching. Must be a full BSCA Member.
