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The British Canoeing Paddlesport Four Star Leader Award
This discipline specific test is designed to indicate that the candidate has the skill level to safely paddle and lead other competent paddlers on sections of moderate water. A four Star paddler will have the all round paddling ability, safety, rescue and basic leadership required to undertake trips on sheltered - moderate water with a group of paddlers who have the basic paddling skills required, but not necessarily the experience, to operate in a self-sufficient manner.


BC Four Star Leader Whitewater Kayak Training - This is a two day (prerequisite) training course to prepare the paddler for four star assessment.

Prerequisite
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Be able to paddle to the standard of the 3 Star White Water Kayak.

Display pdf 4 Star Leader Whitewater Kayak Training Notes

The full course duration is over 2 days. (Both days spent on whitewater.)
Venue: Rivers in Shropshire and Mid or North Wales area depending on river levels and weather conditions.

High quality coaching delivered by fully qualified staff.
Price is inclusive of VAT @ 20%.

Participants are responsible for their own in course transport and any access and certification fees

Full two day course £150 per person

Dates:
Saturday 11 November  - Sunday 12 November

Course Duration
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BC Four Star Leader Open Canoe Training - This is a two day (prerequisite) training course to prepare the paddler for four star assessment.

Prerequisite
- Be able to paddle to the standard of the 3 Star Open Canoe.

Display pdf 4 Star Leader Open Canoe Training Notes

The full course duration is over 2 days. (1 day is spent on open water 1 day spent on whitewater.)
The course will cover all the relevant personal paddling and leadership skills necessary for  4 star assessment
Venue: Severn / Vyrnwy catchments area
Rivers and lakes in Shropshire and Mid or North Wales area depending on river levels and weather conditions.

High quality coaching delivered by fully qualified staff.
Price is inclusive of VAT @ 20%.

Participants are responsible for their own in course transport and any access and certification fees

Full two day course £150 per person

Dates:
Saturday 18 November  - Sunday 19 November

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BC Four Star Leader Whitewater Kayak Assessment - This is a two day course based on the new four star leader assessment. You will need all relevant prerequisites before commencing on the course.

Display pdf 4 Star Leader Whitewater Kayak Syllabus

The full course duration is over 2 days.
Venue: Rivers in Shropshire and Mid or North Wales area depending on river levels and weather conditions.

High quality coaching delivered by fully qualified staff.
Price is inclusive of VAT @ 20%.

Participants are responsible for their own in course transport and any access and certification fees

Full two day course £150 per person

Dates:
Saturday 25 November - Sunday 26 November

Course Duration
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BC Four Star Leader Open Canoe Assessment - This is a two day course based on the new four star leader assessment. You will need all relevant prerequisites before commencing on the course.

Display pdf 4 Star Leader Open Canoe Syllabus

The full course duration is over 2 days. 1 day is spent on open water 1 day spent on whitewater.
Venue: Rivers and lakes in Shropshire and Mid or North Wales area depending on river levels and weather conditions.

High quality coaching delivered by fully qualified staff.
Price is inclusive of VAT @ 20%.

Participants are responsible for their own in course transport and any access and certification fees

Full two day course £150 per person

Dates:
Saturday 2 December - Sunday 3 December

Course Duration
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To Book / Further details:
Please telephone or e-mail for advice, more information and course availability.
You can make a booking by following the link below - complete & return the booking form with your payment.
Alternatively you can pay online using the Pay Now button (PayPal).
Remember to complete & return the booking form separately by following the link below.


 

The BC Paddlesport Four Star Leader Award
2017 Dates

BC Four Star Leader Whitewater Kayak Training
Saturday 11 November  - Sunday 12 November

BC Four Star Leader Open Canoe Training
Saturday 18 November  - Sunday 19 November

BC Four Star Leader Whitewater Kayak Assessment
Saturday 25 November - Sunday 26 November

BC Four Star Leader Open Canoe Assessment
Saturday 2 December - Sunday 3 December


If you can't find a date to suit or need a course mid week then let us know we may be able to help.
If you have a group of people, we can put a course on especially to accommodate your needs.


BCU Paddlesport Four
Star Leader Award

 


Introduction - Beginner
Kayak & Canoe


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Kayak & Canoe


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Intro Whitewater - Intermediate
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Intermediate Canoe Skills
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BCU Tests & Awards
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