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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
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
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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