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Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Award

Qualify LEVEL | 2 day(s) | Ratio 1:6 | From £285.00

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Overview

If you’re looking to run stand up paddleboard taster sessions within a club or centre then this is the course for you. Over 2 days of combined training and assessment we’ll look at personal skills, rescue skills and behaviours needed to run great SUP sessions on very sheltered ponds, pools and canals

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AIMS

To complete your British Canoeing SUP Instructor award, qualifying you to run introductory SUP sessions, on very sheltered water, working within clubs and centres.

 

PRE-REQUISITES

Already able to paddle and rescue SUPS

SCA (or other home nation) member

Registered with SCA (or other home nation equivalent) as a SUP Instructor candidate

At least 14 years old

IS IT FOR ME?

If you’re wanting a qualification to introduce people to SUP whilst you work within the safety systems of a club, centre, or other organisation then this is the course for you.

Take a look at the course resources which can be found online HERE

Page 19-20 of the course guide found HERE describes the level of personal paddling and rescue skills you should have BEFORE attending the course

If you’re looking to instruct SUP outwith a club or centre, or on lochs, rivers or the sea, then the SUP Coach Awards would be more appropriate qualifications.

CONTENT

This two day course runs with a maximum of 6 participants.

It’s all about how to introduce beginners to SUP in a way that’s fun, safe, and rewarding. During the course we’ll look at practical skills such as kitting up a group and getting afloat, familiarisation activities and games, using mini-journeys to add to the adventure and minimising our environmental impact.

We’ll also look at the personal skills that help us to build relationships and effectively communication with a group of SUP newbies, and the professional standards that will help us to thrive and be an asset to the organisation we’re working for.

During the course your personal paddling and rescue skills will be assessed.

Step 1

Book your course place online

Step 2

Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn

DATES & PRICES

2024
COURSE DATE COST
(with accommodation)
COST
(no accommodation)
PLACES BOOKING
Date26/06/24Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pnCost (no accommodation)£285.00Places
Date14/09/24Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pnCost (no accommodation)£285.00Places
Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected]

NEED TO KNOW

WHAT WILL I NEED

We have a wide range of appropriate equipment available to borrow from our stores, including;

SUPs

Leashes

Pumps

SUP paddles

Wetsuits

Buoyancy aids

Wetsuit shoes and boots

Helmets

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