By graham Comment Closed

Dear all,

DCKC has grown! Busy pool sessions, lots of trips, better equipment, better coaching, lots of members out enjoying their own paddling, improving their own skills and also helping out other members.

We have a pretty full program in mind for 2013 and as well as developing individual paddling and group skills with courses such as 2,3,4 star courses we are also keen to encourage anyone with an inclination to helping others to consider doing a coaching course – if you have helped out at sessions, given a fellow paddler a bit of advice or would like youth members to come on your “A” trip then a coaching qualification could be just the thing.

So what’s involved:

  • Time, the Level 1 course is a 4 day course… but it should be fun!
  • Money – but not lots. The club has managed to obtain grant funding to pay for a significant portion of the course. Additionally you can top this up by applying directly to sportscotland (http://www.sportscotland.org.uk/coaching/Funding/UKCC_subsidy) for support at least 4 weeks before the course (need to agree to help coach at the club), or by using ILA money if applicable. With all these sources it is likely that it may simply be the cost of travel.
  •  A little bit of paddling. To do the course as a “boat-based” person you need to be qualified at 2 star. If you are fairly happy paddling in your kayak or canoe general then the club coaches can get you to pass this course.
  • Be old enough (over 16).
  • If not already completed then complete the one day Foundation Safety and Rescue Course (FSRT).
  • Joining the Scottish Canoe Association is optional as the club will pay the registration fee for the course (£39.00 SCA Member/£55.00 Non-members). If planning to do more courses then SCA adult membership makes sense at £35/year.

There are lots of dates available in Scotland:
10-11, 18-19 May 2013 Castle Semple Watersports Centre
2-6 Sept 2013 Lochore Meadows Outdoor Education Centre
17 – 20 September Glenmore Lodge
22-26 April 2012 Lochore Meadows Outdoor Education Centre
21 – 24 May 2013 Glenmore Lodge
6-9 August Glenmore Lodge
15-18 March 2013 Castle Semple Watersports Centre

FAQ

Q: I might be interested – what to do next?

A: Contact Graham grahammswanson AT gmail.com or 07968 057 934