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BC Sea Kayak Coach Training

Qualify LEVEL | 2 day(s) | Ratio 1:4

Overview

This two day non-residential course is based out of Cromarty. It provides the training to progress to the BC Sea Kayak Coach Assessment. Please arrive by 09:00 on the first morning.

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AIMS

To develop your technical knowledge, transfer the coaching skills from the BC Core Coach Training into the moderate sea environment and to prepare you for your BC Sea Kayak Coach Assessment.

PRE-REQUISITES

Full SCA (or other Home Nation Association) member

BC Sea Kayak Leader (or 4* Sea Leader)

BC Core Coach Training (or UKCC level 2 training or above)

IS IT FOR ME?

If you’re a Sea Kayak Leader who’s completed Core Coach Training and you’re looking to become a Sea Kayak Coach then this is the course for you.

CONTENT

This non-residential, two day course takes the content from the BC Core Coach Training and applies it in moderate sea conditions. The course looks at the range of different topics we might need to coach. We can think about setting tasks and observing to choose what to coach. We’ll look at how to get the most from the environment; developing skills in simple places before testing them in the conditions. We’ll spend time coaching at a fixed spot where paddlers can have multiple goes; we’ll also look at how to coach on the move.

Threaded through all that will be how we manage safety, where to position ourselves and how do we remain true to our own coaching beliefs.

You’ll leave the course with lots of ideas and a detailed plan to help you progress to assessment.

For further information, including the Coach Award course guide and a detailed course programme, visit https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/coach-award-resources/

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USEFUL INFORMATION

Start Time:
09:00
End Time:
17:00
Meeting at:
The Old Brewery, Cromarty

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Instruction

Use of kit

In-course transport

The Old Brewery is in Burnside Place, Cromarty IV11 8XQ. Arriving in Cromarty, follow the High Street down to the coast and turn right along Shore Street for 400 yards.

There’s a range of local accommodation (including at the Old Brewery itself). We recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover your accommodation costs, in the unlikely event that we have to cancel the course.

NEED TO KNOW

WHAT WILL I NEED

Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. You’re welcome to borrow any items you need.

GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:

  • Sea Kayak
  • Paddles
  • Buoyancy aid
  • Spray deck
  • Cag
  • Wetsuit
  • Wetsuit boots
  • Drybags
  • Paddling Trousers
  • Pogies / paddling gloves
  • Towline
  • Pump
  • Split Paddles

WE CAN’T PROVIDE

  • VHF radio
  • Flares
  • PLB
  • Off the water clothing
  • On the water insulating layers
  • Fleece/insulated jacket
  • Hat & gloves
  • Flask/Water Bottle
  • Small first aid kit
  • Personal toiletries & medication
  • Sun cream, sun hat, sunglasses
  • Insect repellent

IF YOU DO WANT TO BORROW KIT, PLEASE LET US KNOW WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE COURSE

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