Commentary Training Course
Building on our successful efforts in streaming the National League, The WFA are delighted to announce a special initiative aimed at nurturing new talent in sports commentary. We’re coordinating an in-depth Commentary Training programme for ten dedicated members of our community. This opportunity is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to bring our exciting games to life through engaging and insightful commentary.
Date & Time: The commentary training course will be held over the course of two consecutive days, starting at 9:00am and ending at 5:00pm on each day. The first session is scheduled for Saturday, November 4th, and the second session will follow on Sunday, November 5th.
Venue: This commentary course will be held at Derby Arena, Royal Way, Derby. DE24 8JB
Fee: With support and funding from our partner, Amazon Web Services (AWS), we can offer this course to the selected participants for free. We request that those participating then give back to The WFA by putting their new knowledge and skills into action by commentating at our National League and WFA Cup competitions.
The training will be conducted by Alan March Sport (AMS), a renowned firm with over 20 years of experience in the field. AMS specialises in providing top-quality Commentators, Announcers, Hosts, and even Audio Description Specialists. They are globally recognised for their expertise in Audio Description Commentary, catering especially to blind and visually impaired audiences. This course serves as an excellent foundation for those aspiring to become the sports commentators, journalists and pundits of tomorrow.
Their commentary training offers a real first step onto the ladder for the commentators and pundits of tomorrow. To find out more about AMS and the services they provide, you can visit their website below:
Application Process
To apply, Alan March Sport requires applicants to submit a 60-90 second audio clip of themselves performing commentary. This can be for any game or even a fictional scenario – what’s important is showcasing your voice and style. Please note that all applicants for the commentary training course must be 16 years of age or older.
Please title the email “Powerchair Training Course Audio Clip”, provide your name and send to: info@alanmarchsport.com
The deadline to submit your application is Friday, October 27th.
After the application deadline, Alan March Sport will review all submitted audio clips to assess each applicant’s potential as a commentator. This process is designed to evaluate your voice quality, articulation, and overall style in delivering dynamic and engaging commentary. From this, ten individuals will be selected to participate in this exclusive commentary training course.
