HYMB: Junior Canoeing & Kayaking Courses

Information

The British Canoe Union (BCU) has updated its proficiency awards for young people up to the age of 16 as follows:-
· PaddlePower Start – an entry level award suitable for taster sessions or as part of a series of sessions.
· PaddlePower Passport – four progressive levels based on 24 topics which can be grouped into Safety Awareness, Paddling Skills, Varied Experiences, and Supporting Knowledge. The award is equivalent to the old 1 Star.
· PaddlePower Discover – this follows on from Passport with a further 4 levels to take the young paddler to equivalent of the old 2 star standard.
· PaddlePower Explore - three different levels take the paddler on an extensive journey exploring the great variety of Paddlesport, with topics focused on participation in events and journeys, in the competitive and non-competitive disciplines. (Specific information not available at time of printing)
· PaddlePower Excel - three levels to test the paddler on all elements of paddlesport including being responsible for self and others, participation in journeys, coaching sessions, training, events/competitions in a variety of disciplines, background knowledge of the sport; access, rules, environmental, nutrition and goal setting. (Specific information not available at time of printing).

Introduction to Paddlesport Level 1

(9 to16 years old. No experience necessary)
This one day course will introduce participants to a variety of paddlesport craft including Canoe, Kayak, Sea kayak and other boats as available. It is ideal for a first session or after a holiday activity half day Kayaking or Canoeing session. This course leads to the PaddlePower Start award.This course can be followed immediately by the Working Towards PaddlePower Passport course.

Code	Day and Dates	Duration	Time	Cost
IP1	Tues 6 April 2010	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£21
IP2	Monday 12 April	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£21
IP3	Tuesday 1 June	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£21
IP4	Monday 26 July	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£21
IP5	Monday 2 August	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£21
IP6	Monday 9 August	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£21
IP7	Monday 16 August	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£21
IP8	Monday 23 August	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£21
IP9	Tuesday 31 August	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£21
IP10	Monday 25 October	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£21

Working Towards PaddlePower Passport Level 2 to 5

(9 to 16 year olds. PaddlePower Start required)
During this 3 day course, participants will progress through PaddlePower Passport. Participants who have not paddled on a regular basis should expect to attend this course two or more times to achieve PaddlePower Passport. You will use a variety of boats including Play boats, General purpose Kayaks, Sea Kayaks, Canoes, Slalom boats, and Sprint boats. The course will also include a journey in the Lea Valley Park suitable to your level of ability. Included in the cost of the course is the PaddlePower booklet for recording your progress through the PaddlePower levels. You can participate in this course as often as you like as you progress through levels 2 to 5 of PaddlePower Passport.

Code	Days and Dates	Duration	Time	Cost
PP1	Wednesday 7 to Friday 9 April 2010	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PP2	Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 April	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PP3	Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 June	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PP4	Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 July	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PP5	Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PP6	Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PP7	Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PP8	Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PP9	Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 October	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55

Working Towards PaddlePower Discover Level 6 to 7

(9 to 16 year olds. PaddlePower Passport required)
During this 3 day course, participants will progress through PaddlePower Discover. Participants who have not paddled on a regular basis should expect to attend this course two or more times to achieve PaddlePower Discover. You will use a variety of boats including Play boats, General purpose Kayaks, Sea Kayaks, Canoes, Slalom boats, and Sprint boats. The course will also include a journey in the Lea Valley Park suitable to your level of ability. Included in the cost of the course is the PaddlePower booklet for recording your progress through the PaddlePower levels. You can participate in this course as often as you like as you progress through levels 6 to 9 of PaddlePower Discover.
We recommend that you go on the day trips and weekend trips to develop your experience.

Code	Days and Dates	Duration	Time	Cost
PDA1	Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 April 2010	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PDA2	Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 June	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PDA3	Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 July	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PDA4	Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PDA5	Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 October	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55

Working Towards PaddlePower Discover Level 8 to 9

(9 to 16 year olds. PaddlePower Passport required)
During this 3 day course, participants will progress through PaddlePower Discover Levels 8 and 9. Participants who have not paddled on a regular basis should expect to attend this course two or more times to achieve PaddlePower Discover.
You will use a variety of boats including Play boats, General purpose Kayaks, Sea Kayaks, Canoes, Slalom boats, and Sprint boats. The course will also include a journey in the Lea Valley Park suitable to your level of ability. Included in the cost of the course is the PaddlePower booklet for recording your progress through the PaddlePower levels. You can participate in this course as often as you like as you progress through levels 6 to 9 of PaddlePower Discover.
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Code	Days and Dates	Duration	Time	Cost
PDB1	Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 April 2010	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PDB2	Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 July	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PDB3	Monday 9 to Wednesday 1 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55
PDB4	Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£55

Kayak Pool Sessions
(9 to 18 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	Time	Cost
SP1	Thursday 7, 14, 21, 28 Jan/ 4, 11 Feb 2010	7.10 to 8.10	£27
SP2	Thursday 25 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 March 2010	7.10 to 8.10	£23
SP3	Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov 2, 9, 16 Dec 2010	7.10 to 8.10	£32

Kayak Day Trips

(11 to18 years old)
Some of the greatest fun that you can have with a kayak is to explore local rivers, play in safe gently moving water and go for a journey. These kayak day trips achieve all of these. The trips are of varying standards and only appropriate for people who have attained the minimum BCU award specified. They will count towards the journeys required for your progression through the PaddlePower awards.
For all of the journeys, participants must have a complete change of clothes, a packed lunch, a drink and a towel. All trips will leave HYMB promptly at the time specified (we do not have time to wait for latecomers). We have included a guide to the time that we will return to the Base. However, you will be advised of the actual time of return when you register on the day. (The Destination of the day trip may change at short notice.)

Code	Dates	Prerequisite	Times	Venue
KT1	Friday 9 April 2010	Passport	9.00 to 4.30	Hertford Loop
KT2	Friday 30 July	Passport	9.00 to 5.00	River Cam (canoe or kayak)
KT3	Friday 6 August	Passport	9.00 to 5.00	River Wey
KT4	Friday 27 August	Passport	9.00 to 5.00	River Lee Canoe Trail
Day trips cost £25

Weekend Trip Moving Water

Rivers Severn and Teme (13 to 18 year olds. PaddlePower Discover Level 6 required)
Paddling on beautiful and historic stretches of the Rivers Severn and Teme. Staying in a Youth Hostel. This is a perfect introduction, and an opportunity to develop the skills required for paddling safely on moving water. In the evening, after dinner, there will be an opportunity to discuss your paddling, and relax with group games.
Participants who are 16 years or over, who have the prerequisites, will have the opportunity to be assessed for the BCU 3 Star White water. Successful candidates will need to pay the fee for their certificate. .

Course Code	Date	Time
WT1	Sat 20 & Sun 21 March 2010	8:00am Sat to 7:00pm Sun
Cost £55

Weekend Trip Sea Kayaking

Dorset Coast (13 to 18 year olds. PaddlePower Discover Level 6 Required)
This opportunity to go sea kayaking is a great chance to develop new skills and have fun. During this camping visit to the Dorset coast you will paddle along the sea cliffs and into secluded bays.
Participants who are 16 years or over, who have the prerequisites, will have the opportunity to be assessed for the BCU 3 Star Sea Kayak.
Successful candidates will need to pay the fee for their certificate.

Course Code	Date	Time
WT2	Sat 8 & Sun9 May 2010	8:00am Sat to 7:00pm Sun
Cost £55

Nottingham White Water Course Weekend Trip

(13 to 18 year olds. Must have White Water experience and PaddlePower Discover Level 8)
This trip to Holme Pierrepont White Water Centre is essential for those planning to go on the River Tryweryn weekend in August or to Scotland during October Half term.
The White water course is an international artificial slalom site on the River Trent it has excellent access.
During the weekend you will build on skills learnt during the rivers Severn and Teme Trip and day trips to Northampton White Water Centre. We will camp at a campsite near by.
The trip is open to all paddlers with suitable ability however priority will be given to those booked on the Scotland trip.

Course Code	Date	Time
WT2b	Sat 17 & Sun 18 July 2010	8:00am Sat to 7:00pm Sun
Cost £55

River Tryweryn Weekend Trip

(13 to 18 year olds. Must have attended Nottingham Trip and hold PaddlePower Discover Level 8)
The River Tryweryn is set in the very picturesque area of North Wales near Bala Lake.
It has sections of grade 2, 3 and 4 white water. We will spend the weekend paddling in specific parts to develop river running skills and run the lower section of the river.
This trip is open to all paddlers with suitable ability. However it is an essential trip for paddlers attending the Scotland white water trip and therefore priority will be given to those booked on that trip.
The River Tryweryn is a dam release river. At the time of planning there was no information available about water releases therefore the venue may change for this trip.

Course Code	Date	Time
WT3	Fri 13 to Sun 15 August 2010	9:00am Fri to 7:00pm Sun
Cost £65

Scottish White Water Kayaking Week

(13 to 18 year olds. Must have White Water experience and PaddlePower Discover Level 8)
This is the culmination of the year’s preparation and skill development. We will paddle rivers such as the River Roy, River Spean, River Loy, River Nevis and River Arkaig.
The actual rivers paddled will depend upon the skills developed by the group and the water conditions at the time.
We will stay in a cottage near Fort William.
It is essential that you book this course early in the year and that you attend the Severn and Teme, Nottingham and Tryweryn White Water trips and other training events that will be planned at venues such as Cardington, Northampton and the new Broxbourne White water course.

Course Code	Date	Time
WT4	Sat 23 to Sat 30 October 2010	8:00am Sat to 7:00pm Sat
Cost £200

Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions

(14 to 19 years old. Membership of a Hertfordshire youth club or HYMB required)
If you are involved in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and wish to do an expedition then we have and expedition programme that may help. Sailing at Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Kayaking at Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Canoeing at Bronze, Silver and Gold
Walking at Gold onlyTechnical equipment will be provided, participants will need to arrange their own food suitable for cooking in camp, sleeping bags, mats, personal waterproofs and clothing.The programme starts early in April.
To get more information contact John or Peter using the details below.
Peter Lincoln (Sailing and Gold Walking) 01923 354666 peter.lincoln@hertscc.gov.uk
John Weinstock (Canoeing and Kayaking) 01438 219055 john.weinstock@hertscc.gov.uk