The NOCSL hosted the first Sport Administration Course of 2012 from 22^nd to 25^th March 2012 at the Olympic House in Colombo, Sri Lanka. All thirty participants showed a great commitment to the advancement of sport in Sri Lanka, and they all successfully completed the course.

Lectures were delivered by a variety of academics and included presentations on the Olympic movement, technology in sport, management skills, sports medicine, Zeus as a growing games management tool, talent identification, event management, and more!

Participants particularly enjoyed the practicality of what they learned and the opportunity to interact with like-minded sport administrators. They left feeling renewed, inspired, and committed to furthering sport in this country. We are looking forward to hearing about their successes!

Another session of the Sport Administration Course will take place from 5^th to 8^th July, 2012. Interested individuals should check www.srilankaolympic.org for more details, closer to the date.

The NOCSL would like to thank Olympic Solidarity and the IOC for making this course possible in Sri Lanka.

The United States Olympic Committee is launching the 4^th Edition of the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program (ICECP) in partnership with Olympic Solidarity and the University of Delaware.

The ICECP is an intensive coaches’ education program offering lectures, projects, guest speakers, participant presentations, group work, field trips, and project planning and implementation. The program will consist of four modules scheduled over an academic year, during which time the candidate will work with an international tutor to develop a personal project that will be implemented for the benefit of the respective sport or sport in general in his or her country. The program also includes a visit to the USOC headquarters in Colorado, and the University of Delaware campus.

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka is seeking coach nominations from National Sport Federations to participate in this prestigious program. For more details, please see the attached document.

Applications should reach the Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee by Monday, 2^nd April 2012. No application received after the given deadline will be entertained.

Applications must include the following:

· A CV of the applicant

· A recommendation letter from the National Federation

Please note that no personal applications will be selected. All applications MUST be nominated by a National Sport Federation.

Suitable participants for the program will be selected after interviews which will take place on Thursday, 5^th April 2012 at the Olympic House in Colombo 07.

The 1^st Sport Administration Course conducted by the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka for year 2012 is scheduled to be held from 22^nd to 25^th March 2012 at the Olympic House, Colombo 07.

Applications are expected from individuals who possess the following qualifications.

1. Involvement in sports administration

2. Good educational background at least up to GCE Advanced Level

3. Good command of English

4. Good sports background

Applications will be valid only if they are followed by a detailed CV of the applicant and a recommendation letter signed by the applicant’s organisation. The suitable participants for the course will be selected after an interview.

Applications should reach the Secretary General before 13^th March 2012. No application received after the given deadline will be entertained.

Course Fee – Rs. 2,500/-

The 3^rd Advanced Sport Management Course conducted by the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Olympic Solidarity Programme of the International Olympic Committee will be commencing on June 28, 2012. The course will consist of modules covering the following topics and will be held over a 12 month period in 5 sessions each consisting of 3 days.

1. Organising an Olympic Sport Organisation

2. Managing Strategically

3. Managing Human Resources

4. Managing Finance

5. Managing Marketing

6. Organising a Major Sport Event

This provides an opportunity for individuals serving in National Sport Associations and other organisations responsible for the development of sport. Applications are expected from individuals who meet the following qualifications.

a) Holder of a senior executive position in a sport organisation

b) A good command of English with ability to write reports

c) Computer literacy

Applications should be forwarded to the Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee along with a detailed CV and a letter of recommendation by the candidate’s sport organisation before February 20, 2012.

Short-listed applicants will be called for an interview and will be evaluated through a work-shop before the final selection.

Course fee – Rs. 35,000/=

Secretary General

National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka

Olympic House

100/9F, Independence Avenue,

Colombo 07