I offer two different levels of award under the the British Canoeing system for 2024.
For the courses above external providers can also be found to assist you with your requirements.
Rhys Green will also be delivering bespoke training and mentoring courses to assist with updating knowledge, understand and practical application opposed to necessarily following a syllabus. These will not be BC or CW courses but will work off of the same concept and principles meeting your needs and requirements as a paddler.
New for 2024
Paddlesport instructor training programme a two week programme which includes-
These 6 courses will set you up ready for the season to come. There are only 6 spaces available on a programme and each programme includes all elements as one price. Through undertaking all courses in this format you can really get to know how things work and how each element compliments the other.
Separately this would be approximately £800, but combined it will be £600 including camping at www.llansawelagored.com
Courses will take place in Llandysul, the lower Teifi, Usk Reservoir, Brecon Canal and on the campsite. Each venue has something to offer and each venue is unique.
Additional costs include-
Equipment-
You will require your personal paddling equipment, and any kayaking equipment you may desire, SUPs and Canoes are available. Between the group driving and shuttles can be arranged but this is for individuals over the age of 18 unless accompanied by a parent.
Dates
March 25 - 5 April
June 24 - 5 July
The Instructor Award
An entry level qualification.
This qualification will support you with practical skills such as kitting up a group and getting afloat, initial familiarisation activities, games and activities to support learning and how a mini journey can support learning, inspire adventure and exploration.
The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is designed for instructors running paddlesport taster/ starter sessions within the safety management system of a club, center etc.
These courses are now only available as full group bookings
Remit- Very sheltered water environment (50m from safe landing, and little to no environmental movement).
Craft option
Preferred venues- Llandysul Paddlers and Brecon Canal
Maximum of 6 on a course to one provider, a minimum of 4 is required for a course to run
Cost
£1200 for a full course of 6 over 3 days
£1500 PIA course and preparation day up to 6 in attendance
Prerequisites
Attendees need to:
The Coach Award
The British Canoeing Coach Award is a course for those wanting to progress with work in a paddlesport workplace. This award has several pathways and assessments. Through completing this course, you will demonstrate your ability to coach paddlesport. This could be one discipline in a more dynamic environment, or it could be a multi-discipline award for a sheltered water environment.
The coach award has three phases:
British Canoeing Coach Award Core Training
These two days look at the coaching process, we look at who and how we coach and some of the useful things to consider- remember coaching is assisting someone to gain an understanding within their craft in an environment.
Craft option
Preferred venue- Llandysul Paddlers or Cardigan
Maximum of 8 on a course to two providers, a minimum of 6 is required for a course to run
Cost
£1600 for a full course of 12
Prerequisites-
British Canoeing Coach Award Discipline Training
These two days add the meat to the bones from the core training, we look at what and where we coach along with some of the useful things to consider- remember coaching is assisting someone to gain an understanding within their craft in an environment.
Discipline options
Venues will very for the disciple you request
Maximum of 8 on a course to two providers
Cost
£800 for a full course of 6 (one staff)
£1600 for a full course of 12 (two staff)
Remits
Sheltered Water-
Ungraded sections of slow moving rivers where the group could paddle upstream against the flow (not involving the shooting of, or playing on, weirs or running rapids). Areas of open water (e.g. lakes and lochs) where the paddlers are no more than 200 metres offshore and the wind strength does not exceed Beaufort force 3, avoiding the group being swept/blown out of the safe working area. Slow moving estuaries (less than 0.5 Knots)
Moderate Water-
Inland: Large areas of open water that exceed the sheltered water definition, where the paddlers are no more than 500 metres off shore and in wind strengths that do not exceed Beaufort force 4.
White Water: Grade 2(3) white water or equivalent weirs.
Prerequisites
For any discipline attendees need to:
In addition if a participant is looking to complete a moderate water discipline training they need to have completed the relevant leadership award ie WWK leader for the WWK coach.
Coach Award Assessment - please contact for details and Rhys will put you in touch with a suitable provider for your requirements