Description

The Paddle sport Instructor is the first step on the coaching pathway, and the entry point for most paddle sport coaches.

This qualification develops the foundation coaching skills that underpin coaching practice. Specifically, it introduces the fundamentals of safe, ethical and effective paddle sport coaching and is available as a bank-based or a boat-based qualification. The qualification is not discipline specific and is suitable for coaches who work with paddlers from any of the competitive and recreational paddle sport disciplines.

The course prepares coaches for running taster sessions, coaching introductory core skills, coaching paddlers in a variety of craft, normally with the support of a more qualified coach.

 

This course is for you if: You would like to get into coaching paddle sport, and you have your FSRT (or plan to by the start of the course)

If you would like to do this course, but are having trouble meeting the pre-requisites, get in touch, as we may be able to organise training and/or assessment for you before the course.

Times

9.30am to 5pm

Dates for 2022

May 14th, 15th

October 22nd, 23rd

Venue

This course is held at Leam Boat Centre.

What to Wear and Bring:

You should have all your usual paddling equipment, including any safety/rescue kit you usually carry. If you would like to use a centre boat please get in touch in advance. You will also need to have registered with British Canoeing at least 2 weeks before the start of the course.

Booking:

Chose your date above, and go to the checkout to buy your course. Please let us know the names of participants by using the delivery comments box at the checkout. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from us. If you have any specific needs or questions that you would like to discuss before the course starts, please give us a call.

Gift Vouchers:

If you would like to buy this course as a gift, just choose voucher as your date option. Your voucher recipient will then be able to call us to book the date that's most convenient for them.