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SUMMARY:British Canoeing Canoe Award
DESCRIPTION:***Dates currently under review – please contact me to check current position***  \n\n\n\nAll my courses will be run in accordance with Covid-19 regulations and guidance. While there remain restrictions on indoor gatherings\, courses may 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\n\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.You will be expected to comply with social distancing and hygiene measures during the course.\n\n\n\nThe Canoe Award is designed to develop your personal paddling and decision making skills so you have a fun and safe day out canoeing. It endorses your skill\, judgment and decision making when journeying. You will be confident in planning and undertaking canoe journeys on the water in winds up to and including force 3 and taking place on grade 1 rivers with simple eddy lines. Your award is a sound basis for building the experience and knowledge associated with the Progressive Canoe Award. \n\n\n\nThe amount of training required for the Canoe Award depends on prior experience; but as a guideline\, participants should expect to spend two days honing their skills\, with either ‘continual assessment’ or a separate half- or one-day assessment. \n\n\n\nThis 2-day course is intended to provide training tailored to the individual needs of participants and\, for those who meet the require standard\, an opportunity for assessment for this Award. You should already be an experienced and confident flat-water paddler before attending the course\, ideally with some moving- and open-water experience. \n\n\n\nMinimum 2\, maximum 6 candidates. \n\n\n\nParticipants should bring (I can provide * if you do not have these): \n\n\n\n* Open Canoe and paddle (please contact me to check whether your craft is suitable!)* Buoyancy aid\, helmetPersonal paddling clothing suitable for the weather (minimum wetsuit\, preferably dry-suit) – you will most likely get wet!* Personal safety equipment (throwline\, knife\, towline\, tape/sling\, karabiner)Canoe Wales / British Canoeing Membership card (if you are a member!)Lunch / snacks / drinksCash for parking (c.£4) and toilets (20p)Hand sanitiser\, face masks\, etc.\n\n\n\nThe course will be based on appropriate waters in the Brecon area\, e.g. the River Wye and Usk Reservoir. \n\n\n\nWhat to Do Now\n\n\n\nContact me as soon as possible if you have any questions.Complete and return to me (by e-mail or post) the attached Booking Form.Pay the course fee:by buying a ‘ticket’ using the link belowor via BACS\, cheque or if your employer or another organisation is paying (details on booking form).Let me know if you are able to bring your own craft (which might be better than those that I can provide!).\n\n\n\nCourse Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\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/211009-british-canoeing-canoe-award/
LOCATION:Hereford
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:steve.rayner@brynbolgoed.co.uk
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SUMMARY:British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Award course
DESCRIPTION:All my courses will be run in accordance with Covid-19 regulations and guidance. \n\n\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.You will be expected to comply with social distancing and hygiene measures during the course.\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nThe Paddlesport Instructor is an entry-level qualification\, achieved on a 2-day course\, designed for: \n\n\n\nInstructors in clubs;Instructors for providers/centres who offer paddlesport activity; andInstructors within schools\, DofE\, Youth Groups\, Uniformed Groups\, etc.\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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\n\n\nVery Sheltered Water environments (including canals); andCraft deemed suitable for a first-time experience (kayak\, open canoe\, sit on top\, or stand up paddleboard)\n\n\n\nThe process of completing the qualification aims to help prepare candidates for their first paddlesport instructing role; ‘primed and ready’. \n\n\n\nCandidates need to: \n\n\n\nbe aged 14 or over;be members of Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.);register for the Award with Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.) – cost £45;have attended a British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT) course – I may be able to secure one of these for you if required; andhave 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\n\n\nThis non-residential course will most likely take place either in Brecon or Llanelli (to be confirmed). and is likely to run from 9am-6pm each day. Candidates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation if required. \n\n\n\nMinimum 4\, maximum 6 candidates. \n\n\n\nThe course fee will be no more than £180\, which includes coaching\, equipment and certification. If more than 4 candidates attend\, I will aim to reduce this fee if I can. \n\n\n\nParticipants should bring (I can provide * if you do not have these): \n\n\n\n* Your usual / preferred craft and paddle (please confirm with me which type of craft you intend to bring\, I will provide others)* Buoyancy aid\, helmet\, spray-deckPersonal paddling clothing suitable for the weather – we will get wet!* Personal safety equipment (throwline\, knife\, towline\, tape/sling\, karabiner)Confirmation of your registration for the Award and your membership of Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.)Lunches / snacks / drinksPen / paper / notebookIf the course is in Brecon\, cash for parking each day (c.£4) and toilets (20p)Hand sanitiser\, face masks\, etc.\n\n\n\nWhat to Do Now\n\n\n\nContact me as soon as possible if you have any questions.Attend Foundation Safety & Rescue Training at least 2 weeks before the course (if you haven’t done this already) – or contact me if you need me to secure this for you!Complete and return to me (by e-mail or post) the attached Booking Form.Pay the course deposit of £150:by buying a ‘ticket’ using the link belowor via BACS\, cheque or if your employer or another organisation is paying (details on booking form).Arrange 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/).Register 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).Let 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!).If you get a chance before the course\, have a go at British Canoeing’s Paddlesport Instructor eLearning modules!\n\n\n\nCourse Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\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/211016-british-canoeing-paddlesport-instructor-award-course/
LOCATION:Hereford
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Rayner":MAILTO:steve.rayner@brynbolgoed.co.uk
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED British Canoeing White Water Kayak Coach Training
DESCRIPTION:All my courses will be run in accordance with Covid-19 regulations and guidance. While there remain restrictions on indoor gatherings\, courses may 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\n\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.You should arrive in your own vehicle and avoid car-sharing with anyone outside of your [extended] household.You will be expected to comply with social distancing and hygiene measures during the course.Please bring as much of your own equipment as possible\, to avoid unnecessary sharing.\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nThis 2-day Discipline Specific Training course you will focus on how to coach technical and tactical skills in Kayaks 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. \n\n\n\nYou can find more details about the course at https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/level-2-coach-award/. \n\n\n\nYou need to meet the following prerequisites before attending the course: \n\n\n\nFull ‘on the water’ membership of Canoe Wales / British Canoeing (etc.);Hold White Water Kayak Leader (or former 4* Kayak leadership Award); andCompleted 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\n\n\nMinimum 2\, maximum 4 candidates. \n\n\n\nVenue to be confirmed (somewhere in the Brecon area). \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nWhat to Do Now\n\n\n\nContact me as soon as possible if you have any questions.Complete and return to me (by e-mail or post) the attached Booking Form.Pay the course deposit of £120:by buying a ‘ticket’ using the link belowor via BACS\, cheque or if your employer or another organisation is paying (details on booking form).Arrange 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/).Let me know if you are able to bring your own craft (you might prefer to use yours instead of my dodgy ‘club’ ones!).If 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\n\n\nCourse Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\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/211030-british-canoeing-white-water-kayak-coach-training/
LOCATION:Hereford
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