Canoe Wales is the national governing body for paddle sport in Wales. We:

  • Manage the National White Water Centre which is located on the river Tryweryn in Bala, North Wales
  • Represent the interests of our club and individual members
  • Advocate on behalf of the interests of the sport in Wales
  • Provide coaching and development programmes from local to international level
  • Stage national and international competitions.

Events

South West Wales Coach Update weekend

Date: 22/05/2010 to 23/05/2010
Location: Llandysul

Coach Update Weekend

South West Wales 22nd – 23rd May 2010

Based at Llandysul Paddlers

“A chance to update and catch up with friends and fellow paddlers”

There will be an amount of traditional courses being run along with a few more specialist ones, we are happy to add any additional courses to the programme if there is enough interest. On the Saturday evening there will be a BBQ at the lake and a chance to experience the fun of Raft Racing with the British Raft Race Series.

We have a great team of really experienced and fun coaches on hand to deliver the programme, to secure these coaches positions we need YOU to book in and sign up now for this exciting and lively event.

For coaches requiring a revalidation of their awards, if you attend both days you will be updated. If you attend one day then you need to ensure it is either coaching or safety based to be updated.

The Programme J

Saturday

BCU 4 Star WW leaders Assessment (2 Days)

BCU FSRT Providers Course (2 Days) an orientation into delivering the FSRT.

Mentoring Course (Ideal for those of you looking to become mentors for Level 2 Coaches)

Child Protection Awareness (3 hours)

BCU 2 Star workshop on training and assessing this award (1 Day)

Rope work skills workshop. Covering mechanical advantage, throwing tactics and equipment.

Pilot of Raft Racing star/ competency awards

 

Saturday night

BBQ and fun Raft Racing on the lake with the British Raft Race Series. Grab a team of either 4 or 6 and challenge another team to a sprint and slalom race. www.bullrafts.com will be on demo.

 

Sunday

BCU 4 Star WW leaders Assessment (2 Days)

BCU FSRT Providers Course (2 Days) an orientation into delivering the FSRT.

BCU 2 Star paddle sport assessment

Observing and analysing paddlers performance workshop (1 Day)

BCU Level 1 Raft Guide Assessment

Open Canoe sailing, rafting and camping skills work shop (Great for those on leadership awards)

Pilot of Raft Racing star/ competency awards

 

Booking and Prices

 

 A full weekend pass that includes bunkhouse accommodation (Friday and Saturday), BBQ and two days of courses or workshops £95

 

1 Day of a course or workshop £40

2 Days of Courses or workshops £80

 

BBQ on Saturday night only £6

 

Bunkhouse Accommodation only per night £8

 

There is free camping on site for all attending the weekend.

 

Once you have decided what suits you best please fill in a booking form (attached) and send it with payment to Llandysul Paddlers. Please ensure you write on your form what courses or workshops you wish to attend each day. You can check out their website at www.llandysul-paddlers.org

 

We also require an amount of mock students for the weekend’s assessments. There is no charge for you and you will receive free coaching and safety training. Please let us know your availability and we will work out which area’s suit you best. If you require food and accommodation then please book as normal.

 

Additional courses that link around the weekend but are not part of the update

 

18th – 21st       May UKCC Level 2 Coach Training £250

24th                 May UKCC Level 2 Coach Assessment £150

25th – 26th       May UKCC Moderate Water Endorsement £150


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