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SUMMARY:CANCELLED British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award course
DESCRIPTION:***Cancelled due to Covid Lockdown*** \nAll my courses will be run in accordance with Covid-19 regulations and guidance. While there remain restrictions on indoor gatherings\, most courses will include video-conference sessions to cover ‘classroom’ topics. These will usually be a few days before and/or after the main ‘practical’ (outdoor) sessions\, arranged to suit participants on each course. The dates shown below are for the ‘practical’ sessions only. \n\nYou must not attend if you are currently experiencing any of the symptoms of Covid-19 or if you have been asked to isolate because you are a contact of a known Covid-19 case or if you  are subject to a 14-day isolation period following travel overseas.\nYou should arrive in your own vehicle and avoid car-sharing with anyone outside of your [extended] household.\nYou will be expected to comply with social distancing and hygiene measures during the course.\nPlease bring as much of your own equipment as possible\, to avoid unnecessary sharing.\n\nThe British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor qualification is for people aged 14+ whose main focus of work is delivering paddlesport taster/starter sessions within clubs\, centres or other organisations. The qualification is not discipline-specific and is suitable for instructors who work with paddlers from any of the competitive and non-competitive paddlesport disciplines. \nThe Paddlesport Instructor is an entry-level qualification\, achieved on a 2-day course\, designed for: \n\nInstructors in clubs;\nInstructors for providers/centres who offer paddlesport activity; and\nInstructors within schools\, DofE\, Youth Groups\, Uniformed Groups\, etc.\n\nThe qualification will support the instructor with practical skills such as kitting up a group and getting afloat\, initial familiarisation activities\, games and activities to support learning and how to use mini journeys to support learning\, inspire adventure and exploration. This will be enhanced with support on how these sessions can be delivered in a way that is enjoyable\, safe and rewarding. \nThe Paddlesport Instructor qualification is designed for instructors running paddlesport taster/starter sessions within the safety management systems of clubs\, centres or other organisations in: \n\nVery Sheltered Water environments (including canals); and\nCraft deemed suitable for a first-time experience (kayak\, open canoe\, sit on top\, or stand up paddleboard)\n\nThe process of completing the qualification aims to help prepare candidates for their first paddlesport instructing role; ‘primed and ready’. \nCandidates need to: \n\nbe aged 14 or over;\nbe members of Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.);\nregister for the Award with Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.) – cost £45;\nhave attended a British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT) course – NB I am running one of these on 23 Sep; and\nhave personal paddling (equivalent to the former 2*-level) and rescue competence in one type of craft (kayak\, open canoe\, sit on top\, or stand up paddleboard).\n\nThis non-residential course will take place on the River Usk at Brecon Promenade or the canal in Brecon (depending on water conditions). and is likely to run from 9am-5pm each day. Candidates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation if required. \nMinimum 4\, maximum 4 candidates [reduced from 6 during Covid-19]. \nThe course fee of £150 includes coaching\, equipment and certification. \nParticipants should bring (I can provide * if you do not have these): \n\n* Your usual / preferred craft and paddle (please confirm with me which type of craft you intend to bring\, I will provide others)\n* Buoyancy aid\, helmet\, spray-deck\nPersonal paddling clothing suitable for the weather – we will get wet!\n* Personal safety equipment (throwline\, knife\, towline\, tape/sling\, karabiner)\nConfirmation of your registration for the Award with Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.)\nLunches / snacks / drinks\nPen / paper / notebook\nCash for parking each day (c.£4) and toilets (20p)\nHand sanitiser\, face masks\, etc.\n\nWhat to Do Now\n\nContact me as soon as possible if you have any questions.\nAttend Foundation Safety & Rescue Training at least 2 weeks before the course (if you haven’t done this already) – e.g. the course I am running on23 Sep!\nComplete and return to me (by e-mail or post) the attached Booking Form.\nPay the course fee:\nby buying a ‘ticket’ using the link below\nor via BACS\, cheque or if your employer or another organisation is paying (details on booking form).\nArrange Full ‘On the Water’ Membership of your ‘Home Nation’ Governing Body\, if you don’t already hold this (join Canoe Wales online\, if you live in Wales\, using the ‘join now’ button at https://www.canoewales.com/).\nRegister for the Paddlesport Instructor Award with your ‘Home Nation’ Governing Body (once you’ve joined them\, you’ll be able to do this via the online membership portal).\nLet me know if you are able to bring your own craft (I can supply most\, but if you have your own kayak\, in particular\, you might prefer to use it instead of my dodgy ‘club’ ones!).\nIf you get a chance before the course\, have a go at British Canoeing’s Paddlesport Instructor eLearning modules!\n\nCourse Cancellation Policy\nIf the course is cancelled by me\, I will offer a choice between transferring fees to the next available course or receiving a full refund. Refunds will only include fees paid to me for the event\, compensation will not be paid for incidental costs or expenses and I recommend that candidates use refundable vendors for accommodation\, travel etc. If you cancel your place after booking\, you will be liable for the full course fee unless I can recover some or all of the cost of your place from elsewhere (e.g. if you can find another\, additional\, candidate to take your place).
URL:https://steverayner.me.uk/event/201021-british-canoeing-paddlesport-instructor-award-course/
LOCATION:Brecon Promenade\, Fenni-fach Road\, Brecon\, Powys\, LD3 9LL\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:steve.rayner@brynbolgoed.co.uk
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED British Canoeing White Water Canoe Coach Training
DESCRIPTION:***Cancelled due to Covid Lockdown*** \nAll my courses will be run in accordance with Covid-19 regulations and guidance. While there remain restrictions on indoor gatherings\, most courses will include video-conference sessions to cover ‘classroom’ topics. These will usually be a few days before and/or after the main ‘practical’ (outdoor) sessions\, arranged to suit participants on each course. The dates shown below are for the ‘practical’ sessions only. \n\nYou must not attend if you are currently experiencing any of the symptoms of Covid-19 or if you have been asked to isolate because you are a contact of a known Covid-19 case or if you  are subject to a 14-day isolation period following travel overseas.\nYou should arrive in your own vehicle and avoid car-sharing with anyone outside of your [extended] household.\nYou will be expected to comply with social distancing and hygiene measures during the course.\nPlease bring as much of your own equipment as possible\, to avoid unnecessary sharing.\n\nThe British Canoeing Coach Award is an entry point qualification which offers discipline-specific pathways across all disciplines. The Award is designed for people whose core function is to coach paddlers who want to gain/improve paddlesport skills within the discipline chosen. This will include coaching beginners new to the sport\, or paddlers looking to develop their skills in the given discipline or environment. \nThis 2-day Discipline Specific Training course you will focus on how to coach technical and tactical skills in Open Canoes on Moderate [Grade 2(3)]) White Water. The course will help you plan and deliver safe\, enjoyable\, progressive coaching sessions and you’ll explore specifics to help you coach some typical learners relevant to these craft in this environment. \nYou can find more details about the course at https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/level-2-coach-award/. \nYou need to meet the following prerequisites before attending the course: \n\nFull ‘on the water’ membership of Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.);\nHold Canoe Leader (or former 4* Canoe leadership Award); and\nCompleted Core Coach Training (or the following ‘old’ British Canoeing courses\, if you feel confident with their content: Level 2 (UKCC) Training OR Assessment; Moderate or Advanced Water Training OR Assessment; Level 3 (UKCC) Core Training OR Assessment\n\nMinimum 2\, maximum 4 candidates. \nVenue to be confirmed (somewhere in the Brecon area). \nThe course fee will be no more than £180\, which includes coaching\, equipment and certification. If more than 2 candidates attend\, I will aim to reduce this fee if I can. \nWhat to Do Now\n\nContact me as soon as possible if you have any questions.\nComplete and return to me (by e-mail or post) the attached Booking Form.\nPay the course deposit of £120:\nby buying a ‘ticket’ using the link below\nor via BACS\, cheque or if your employer or another organisation is paying (details on booking form).\nArrange Full ‘On the Water’ Membership of your ‘Home Nation’ Governing Body\, if you don’t already hold this (join Canoe Wales online\, if you live in Wales\, using the ‘join now’ button at https://www.canoewales.com/).\nLet me know if you are able to bring your own craft (or I can provide 16ft Old Town Discoveries).\nIf you register yourself formally for the Coach Award (optional at this stage\, cost £45) you will also be able to access the Coach Award eLearning which you will need to do at some point before assessment – register online through the NGB’s Membership Portal or phone Canoe Wales HQ if you’re interested in this.\n\nCourse Cancellation Policy\nIf the course is cancelled by me\, I will offer a choice between transferring fees to the next available course or receiving a full refund. Refunds will only include fees paid to me for the event\, compensation will not be paid for incidental costs or expenses and I recommend that candidates use refundable vendors for accommodation\, travel etc. If you cancel your place after booking\, you will be liable for the full course fee unless I can recover some or all of the cost of your place from elsewhere (e.g. if you can find another\, additional\, candidate to take your place).
URL:https://steverayner.me.uk/event/201031-british-canoeing-white-water-canoe-coach-training/
LOCATION:Hereford
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