Dirk van der Bank
NW-AGA (Bojanala): Training & Safety Coordinator
Responsibilities
Provincial Executive and Portfolio Role
The Training & Safety Coordinator manages and supports training, workshops and safety-related activities within the Bojanala District. He communicates training opportunities, supports instructors and officials and promotes the consistent application of approved AGA safety requirements.
He also assists organisers with identifying and addressing safety concerns during competitions, training and other activities. Where necessary, he works with the Equipment Coordinator and District Coordinator to address equipment-related or operational safety matters and identify future training needs.
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2019 - Present
Experience, Leadership & Service
Accreditation & Training
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2023: BAIT Course completed
2019: BAI Course completed
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Coaching & Leadership
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2026: National Junior Team Coach
2026: Botswana Challenge – Range Master
2025: Botswana Challenge – 3D Range Master
2024 – Present: Archery Coach – Bergsig Academy
2023: Elected North West Training and Safety Coordinator – Bojanala District
2023: AGA World Tournament – BE Range Master
2023: AGA World Tournament – 3D Range Master
2019 – 2023: Archery Coach – Laerskool Vastrap
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National & International Representation
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2026: Selected to represent the National Senior Team (AAG)
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Team Achievements
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2025: Provincial Impala Team – IPC – 1st Place, as Coach
2024: Provincial Impala Team – IPC – 1st Place, as Coach
2023: Provincial Penkoppe Team – IPC – 1st Place, as Coach
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