Previously known as Level 1, the re-vamped Bronze Coach is aimed for entry level and club coaches. If you are new to boxing you must begin at this level before progressing through the coaches pathway.

The Bronze Coach course is presented by Boxing Australia's Coach Facilitators who will deliver a standardised course curriculum that has been approved by Boxing Australia and the Australian Sports Commission. 

Requirements

Prior to undertaking the Bronze Coach course, coaches are required to complete the below courses. 

• Australian Sport Commission Online General Coaching Principles
• Anti-Doping Fundamentals (only complete this if you have not completed it prior)
• Anti-Doping Annual update (current year)
• Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction

The last 3 points above can be found on the Sport Integrity Australia online e-learning platform.

• You will be required to create an account to complete these courses (or if you already have an account please login).
• Should you have any issues with the Sport Integrity Courses please reach out directly to Sport Integrity Australia. Noting that Boxing Australia does not manage the content or platform for these courses.
• Following the completion of the Sport Integrity Australia courses you will be able to download the e-learning certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Working with Children/or Vulnerable People Card (or equivalent pending on your State)
• Completed the above course requirements

The eligibility criteria is to be provided to the Coach Presenter prior to the commencement of the Bronze Coach Course.

Please ensure you have read the Bronze Coach Manual before commencing the Bronze Coach Course. 

Click here to read the Bronze Coach Manual 

Previously known as Level 2, the re-vamped Silver Coach is aimed for State and National level coaches.

The Silver Coach course is presented by Boxing Australia's Coach Facilitators who will deliver a standardised course curriculum that has been approved by Boxing Australia and the Australian Sports Commission. 

Requirements

Prior to undertaking the Silver Coach course, coaches are required to complete the below courses.

• Anti-Doping Annual update (current year)
• Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction

These courses can be found on the Sport Integrity Australia online e-learning platform.

• You should already have an account from when you completed these with your Bronze Level course. 
• Should you have any issues with the Sports Integrity Courses please reach out directly to Sport Integrity Australia. Noting that Boxing Australia does not manage the content or platform for these courses.
• Following the completion of the Sport Integrity Australia courses you will be able to download the e-learning certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have held your Bronze Coach and coached consistantly for 1 year; or
• Have produced an Australian Elite Champion
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Working with Children/or Vulnerable People Card (or equivalent pending on your State)
• Completed the above course requirements

The eligibility criteria is to be provided to the Coach Presenter prior to the commencement of the Silver Coach Course

Click here to download the Silver Coach Manual

The Gold Coach is aimed for National and International level coaches. The Gold Coach course is managed by Boxing Australia directly.

The Gold Coach course is a 3-day course held at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra and is presented by Boxing Australia's National Coach and specialised High Performance Staff at the AIS.

Requirements

Prior to undertaking the Gold Coach course, coaches are required to complete the below courses.

• Anti-Doping Annual update (current year)
• PBTR - Child Protection and Safeguarding
• Competition, Manipulation and Sport Gambling

These courses can be found the Sport Integrity Australia online e-learning platform.

• You should already have an account from when you completed these with your Bronze & Silver Level courses.
• Should you have any issues with the Sports Integrity Courses please reach out directly to Sport Integrity Australia. Noting that Boxing Australia does not manage the content or platform for these courses.
• Following the completion of the Sport Integrity Australia courses you will be able to download the e-learning certificate.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have completed your Bronze and Silver courses
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Working with Children/or Vulnerable People Card (or equivalent pending on your State)
• Completed the above course requirements

The eligbility criteria is to be provided to Boxing Australia at registration point of the Gold Coach Course.

Once you have completed and are awarded your Gold Coach accreditation you no longer be required to complete a re-accreditation. However as part of the Gold Coach accreditation you must provide your Member Association at registration point each year the following to be added to your profile.

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Working with Children/or Vulnerable People Card (or equivalent pending on your State)
• Anti-Doping Annual Update

The below 2 courses are to be provided every 4 years.

• PBTR - Child Protection and Safeguarding
• Competition, Manipulation and Sport Gambling

The re-accreditation process is an online submission where existing Bronze and Silver coaches are required to register, outline their experience in coaching and complete questionaire. All submissions are assessed by Boxing Australia and an accreditation is issued for a further 4 years. 

• Pre Expiry Date: Boxing Australia recommends that if your coach accreditation is at least 3 months from the expiry date to begin the re-accreditation process.
• Post Expiry Date: Boxing Australia will allow coaches a 3 months window post the expiry date to re-accreditate online.

Eligibility

• Only available to coaches who have previously completed their face-to-face course accreditation; and
• Your accreditation is about to expire
• Hold a current Working with Children/or Vulnerable People Card (or equivalent pending on your State)
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate
• Completed the Sport Integrity Australia Courses (noted below)

Courses to be completed prior to the re-accreditation

• Completion of relevant Bronze or Silver Exam
• Anti-Doping Annual update (current year)
• Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction

These courses can be found on the Sport Integrity Australia online e-learning platform.

• You should already have an account from when you completed your Bronze or Silver Level. 
• Should you have any issues with logging in or the courses please reach out directly to Sport Integrity Australia. Noting that Boxing Australia does not manage the content or platform for these courses. 
• Following the completion of the Sport Integrity Australia courses you will be able to download the e-learning certificate. As this will be required as submission as part of your accreditation renewal.

How do I know if I'm eligible to re-accreditate online?

Check the expiry date of your current Bronze/or Silver Coach accreditation - you can also check via the Boxing Australia's Check my Accreditation page. 

1. My accreditation is due to expiry? Boxing Australia recommends that at least 3 months prior to the expiry date you begin your re-accreditation process. However if you are within the recommended timeframe you must re-accreditate now.
2. My accreditation has expired but is within 3 months from the expiry date can I still re-accreditate online? Yes you can but do so now.
3. My accreditation has expired and is post the 3 months window, can I still re-accreditate online? Unfortuntely No, you must now complete the full course again. 

If you are still unsure please email Boxing Australia at info@boxing.org.au. 

If you have followed the above process you are now ready and eligible to re-accrediate online.

• Bronze Coach re-accreditation please click here
• Silver Coach re-accreditation - please click here 

1. Under the previous Boxing Australia system, I was a level 1/or level 2 accredited coach. What am I accredited now as? If you were Level 1, you will automatically be transferred under the new framework to a Bronze Coach. If you were Level 2, you will automatically be transferred under the new framework to a Silver Coach.

2. Can I skip a coaching class? No, you will need to complete each level of coaching class before moving through each class. You must complete 1 year of coaching to be eligible to nominate for the next class unless you have produced an Open Australian Champion. Further details on each is available under the National Coach Framework on our website.

3. How do I become a Gold Coach? You will need to ensure you have completed your Silver Coach before progressing. The Gold Coach course will be held at least once a year and will have limited spots available to begin with. A priority list of coaches will be identified as 'National' and 'International' Level Coach to undertake this course within the first year.

4. I am a IBA Star Coach but am a Level 1 with Boxing Australia. What does this mean for me? As an IBA Star Coach, we will recognise your previous accreditation under them, and you will be able to complete the online Silver Coach accreditation. You must be a registered member with your Member Association prior to the online course. You will have until 30 June 2024 to complete this process. 

5. Is my accreditation my registration with my Member Association? No, your accreditation is different to your registration.

• Your accreditation is your licence
• Your registration is your membership

Therefore, you must be a registered member with your Member Association to be able to corner at sanctioned Member Association and Boxing Australia events.