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BC White Water Kayak Coach (Advanced Water) Training

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

Overview

This two day course provides the training to progress to the BC White Water Kayak (Advanced Water) Coach Assessment.  This course is all about coaching people on grade 4 water.

 

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AIMS

To develop your technical knowledge.

To transfer your kayak coaching skills from the BC Core Coach Training into a grade 4 environment.

To prepare you for your BC White Water Kayak Coach (Advanced Water) Assessment.

PRE-REQUISITES

Full SCA (or other Home Nation Association) member

BC Advanced White Water Leader (or BC Advanced White Water Kayak Leader)

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

IS IT FOR ME?

If you’re an Advanced White Water Leader who’s completed Core Coach Training and you’re looking to become a White Water Kayak Coach (Advanced Water) then this is the course for you.

CONTENT

This two day course takes the content from the BC Core Coach Training and applies it in white water kayaks on grade 4 rivers. 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 to 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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Book your course place online

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USEFUL INFORMATION

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Instruction

Use of kit

Packed lunch and afternoon tea and cake

In-course transport

NEED TO KNOW

WHAT WILL I NEED

Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. You are welcome to use your own equipment and pick and choose odd items from the store. Your instructor will want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity.

GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:

  • White Water Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Helmet
  • Buoyancy aid
  • Spraydeck
  • Cag
  • Wetsuit
  • Wetsuit boots
  • Drybag
  • Paddling Trousers
  • Pogies/Paddling Gloves
  • Throwline
  • Krab and Tape

YOU MAY WANT TO BRING:

  • Off the water clothing
  • Drysuit
  • Thermal paddling layers
  • River Knife
  • Flask/Water Bottle
  • Blister kit/small first aid kit
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