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Courses for Adults- Canoe / Kayak

Kayak Pool Sessions
(18 to 90 years old, No experience necessary)

A chance to learn or improve your skills in the warm and safe surroundings of a swimming pool. These sessions are currently held at Turnford School Swimming Pool, Mill Lane, Cheshunt.

Code

Day and dates

Duration

Time

Cost

SPA1

Thursday 7, 14, 21, 28 Jan 4, 11 Feb 2010

6 evenings

8.00-9.00

£54

SPA2

Thursday 25 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 March

5 evenings

8.00-9.00

£45

SPA3

Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov 2, 9, 16 Dec

7 evenings

8.00-9.00

£63

2011 January to March kayak pool session dates will be available November 2010



Private Paddlesport Tuition  

(Membership not required)
Whether you are a complete beginner or are trying to refine technique for an assessment you can make fast progress, at times that suit you.

 Day

Time

Cost per hour

Cost per 6 hours

Monday to Sunday

During HYMB opening hours

£40 per hour for 1 person
£30 per hour each for 2 people
£25 per hour each for 3 or more people

£200 for 1 person
£150 each for 2 people
£125 each for 3 people


Introduction to Canoeing and Kayaking

(18 years old and over. No experience necessary)
On this 3 evening course you will learn enough about Kayaking and Canoeing to enable you to continue paddling in the company of others with more experience. At the end of the course you will have achieved the British Canoe Union (BCU) Paddlesport Start award.
We recommend that you attend a Learn to Paddle Course and achieve the BCU 1 Star.

Code

Day and Dates

Duration

Time

Cost

IP1

Thursdays 6, 13, 20 May 2010

3 evenings

7.00 to 9.00

£50

IP2

Thursdays 3, 10, 17 June

3 evenings

7.00 to 9.00

£50

IP3

Thursdays 8, 15, 22 July

3 evenings

7.00 to 9.00

£50

IP4

Thursdays 5, 12, 19 August

3 evenings

7.00 to 9.00

£50

IP5

Thursdays 2, 9, 16 September

3 evenings

7.00 to 9.00

£50




Learn to paddle
(18 to 90 year olds. No experience necessary or Paddlesport Start)

These courses, based on the BCU One Star syllabus, are a great introduction to the fun and excitement of Paddlesport. During the course you will be taught the basic Paddlesport techniques required to paddle a variety of kayaks and canoes.
At the end of the course successful participants will be awarded the BCU 1 Star certificate.

Prebooking is essential

Code

Day and Dates

Duration

Time

Cost

LP1

Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April 2010

2 Days

9.30 to 4.30

£95

LP2

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June

2 Days

9.30 to 4.30

£95

LP3

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July

2 Days

9.30 to 4.30

£95

LP4

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August

2 Days

9.30 to 4.30

£95

LP5

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September

2 Days

9.30 to 4.30

£95

LP6 Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 September 2 Days 9.30 to 4.30
£95



Working towards 2 Star

(18 to 90 year olds.1 Star ability required)
Working Towards 2 Star course is for those who have already achieved the BCU 1 Star and
have had some practice, in both Canoe and Kayak, between courses.
During the course you will be taught the fundamental skills required for both Canoeing and
Kayaking.
You can then get further practice by attending the Wednesday evening 2 and 3 star training
(see page 28). Additional journeys may be necessary for completion of the BCU 2 Star award.
The 2 Star is one of the prerequisites for Level 1 boat based Coach.
Candidates who successfully complete the 2 star will need to pay the current BCU assessment
fee of £10 for Canoe England members and £20 for non members (Cheques made payable to
Canoe England).

Code

Day and Dates

Duration

Time

Cost

PI1

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June 2010
Assessment Wednesday 16 June

2 Days

9.30 to 4.30
7.00 to 9.00

£95

PI2

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September
Assessment Wednesday 15 September

2 Days

9.30 to 4.30
7.00 to 9.00

£95


Foundation Safety and Rescue
(14 to 90 year olds. 2 Star required)
Foundation Safety and Rescue is a prerequisite for Level 1 Coach.
This course covers the main safety points of canoeing including rescues and casualty care.

Code

Days and Dates

Time

Cost

FSR1

Sunday 11 April 2010

9.30 to 5.00

£65

FSR2

Sunday 19 September

9.30 to 5.00

£65


2 and 3 star training
(16 years old and over)
These training sessions are for existing coaches and aspiring coaches. During the sessions you will have opportunities to develop your Canoeing and Kayaking skills at both 2 and 3 star.
There will be a formal input on the first Wednesday of each month from a level 3 coach or higher. On the other Wednesdays in the month you have the opportunity to come as a group to practice the techniques taught.
You need to book in advance for these sessions. If no bookings have been made by the Friday of the previous week the formal input session will be cancelled.
Opportunities to be assessed at 2 Star and 3 Star Canoe, 3 Star White Water Kayak and 3 Star Touring will be arranged as demand dictates during the year.
Level 3, 4 or 5 coaches who would like to volunteer their services for these sessions or for assessment days will be welcomed.

Session

Days and Dates

Time

Cost

Formal Coaching

Wednesday 6 January 2010
Wednesday 3 February
Wednesday 3 March
Wednesday 7 April
Wednesday 5 May
Wednesday 2 June
Wednesday 7 July
Wednesday 4 August
Wednesday 1 September
Wednesday 6 October
Wednesday 3 November
Wednesday 1 December

7.00-9.00

HYMB members £6
BCU Coaches Free (must
be HYMB members and
show valid Canoe
England card)

Practice Session

Wednesday 13, 20, 27 January 2010
Wednesday 10, 17, 24 February
Wednesday 10, 17, 24, 31 March
Wednesday 14, 21, 28 April
Wednesday 12, 19, 26 May
Wednesday 9, 16, 23, 30 June
Wednesday 14, 21, 28 July
Wednesday 11, 18, 25 August
Wednesday 8, 15, 22, 29 September
Wednesday 13, 20, 27 October
Wednesday 10, 17, 24 November
Wednesday 8 December

7.00-9.00

HYMB members £
BCU Coaches Free (must
be HYMB members and
show valid Canoe
England card)


BCU Coach awards
Looking for coach awards?

they are on the BCU Coaching Courses page