Drummond Outdoor

2009 Dates

Our Kayak and Canoe training programmes run alongside The British Canoe Union Star tests. You can use these courses for improving your personal performance and measuring your ability against a recognised criteria. Star Tests are pre-requisites towards coaching qualifications.

BCU Performance Awards

One Star
Flat water award reflecting basic boat control in any type of boat

Two Star
- Flat water award covering a range of kayak & canoe skills. This award represents fundamental paddlesport skills & understanding of paddle, boat, water interaction

Three Star
Boat/environment specific award reflecting personal competence as follows:

Whitewater kayak - Paddling moving water up to grade 2 as part of a led group
Open Canoe - Paddling open water in moderate conditions & on simple moving water
as part of a led group.
Touring - Paddling open water & ungraded rivers as part of a led group.

Four Star Leader
This award comprises distinct training & assessment elements & demonstrates the ability to lead a group of 4 paddlers in appropriate locations, in up to moderate conditions.

Whitewater kayak - Leading on river trips of up to grade 2-3
Open Canoe - Leading on river trips of up to grade 2 & on open water with winds up to force 4

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Youngsters paddling courses summer 2009
Built around the B.C.U Paddle Power Awards
Sessions run Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am to 12.30pm
Dates through the summer holidays - coming soon
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BCU Coach Education and Qualifications

We have been involved in running coach education courses for over 20 years and have seen many well respected coaches paddle past our helpful eye on training and assessments.

Level Two: Inland Kayak & Open Canoe Training & Assessment

Level Three: Inland Kayak & Open Canoe Training & Assessment

Canoe & Kayak Coaching one to one & to small groups can be arranged at any time of year. Flat, moving & white water, performance coaching, play boating, river running,
BCU awards training & assessments, safety & leadership.

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