Kayak & Canoe
 Programme 2010
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Personal Development / Paddlesport Performance Awards
Kayak & Canoe

Our Kayak and Canoe training programmes run alongside The British Canoe Union paddlesport performance awards - 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 days introducing the individual to basic boat handling & control, safety, environment, boat & equipment. Setting the foundations towards a competent paddler.
Duration - 2 days
Includes all specialist equipment canoes, kayaks & coaching.

Dates 2010  24-25th April,  29-30th May,  26-27th June,  24-25th July, 
14-15th August, 18-19th September, 23-24th October

Price £100
First day only - Price £55

Display pdf 1 Star Syllabus      Download booking form here
 


Two Star
 - Flat water award covering a range of kayak & canoe skills. This award represents fundamental paddlesport skills & understanding of paddle, boat, water interaction. A follow on from the one star developing skills further & introducing new ones.
A chance to gain a breadth of experience in paddlesport to take away & explore.
Duration 2 days
Includes all specialist equipment canoes, kayaks & coaching.

Dates 2010
  24-25th April,  29-30th May,  26-27th June,  24-25th July, 
14-15th August, 18-19th September, 23-24th October

Price £100

Display pdf 2 Star Syllabus    Download booking form here
 


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.
Dates 2010 -TBA

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 
Dates 2010 - TBA

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