As a rider, working with a current registered Equestrian Australia (EA) accredited coach, you are provided with the assurance that your coach:

• is up-to-date with coaching trends
• has completed education relating to equestrian within the previous 12months
• is insured
• is qualified in first aid
• is current in their knowledge of Sport Integrity (ASADA) rules and guidelines and
• has completed a state based working with children check. 

How do you know this?

In June of each year, when annual Coach Registration is due, EA Coaches send to the National Office:

• EA Coach Updating Summary – including records of attendance at a Compulsory Update Clinic
• A copy of their current First Aid Certificate
• A copy of their current Working with Children Check (depending on local state requirements)
• A copy of their Sport Integrity Anti-Doping Fundamentals (formerly ASADA Level 1) Certificate (this does not expire)
• A copy of their Sport Integrity Annual Update (formerly ASADA Level 2) Certificate
• A copy of a current Certificate of Insurance or pay for included EA Insurance

Coaches are required to progressively fulfil approved updating requirements to keep their coaching knowledge and skills up to date. A condition of maintaining accreditation is compulsory attendance at a Coach Update Clinic once every two years (from 2020). 

At a minimum the Compulsory Coach Update Clinic covers the following topics:

• Review insurance coverage
• Review risk management procedures
• Any new developments or Policy & Procedures
• Any developments/changes at Sport Australia
• Any new legislation that may be relevant (such as Working with Children Check)