Introduction to White Water Safety - 8th June

This 1-day course is designed to support paddlers to become effective group members in a Grade 2 white water environment. This one day course is suitable for anyone starting out on their white water paddling journey, wanting to explore the role of an effective group member and learn simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues.

Cost = £85

Paddlesport instructor Course - 11th & 12th May (Ages 14-17) 

The British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor is a great first step for those looking to deliver safe and enjoyable taster/starter sessions based on their group’s needs and aspirations.The qualification will support the instructor with practical skills such as kitting up a group and getting afloat, initial familiarisation activities, games and activities to support learning and how to use mini journeys to inspire adventure and exploration. This will be enhanced with support on how these sessions can be delivered in a way that is enjoyable, safe and rewarding.

*See below for costs and membership requirements.

Sheltered Water Canoe and/or Kayak Coach Training - 8th & 9th April

Sheltered Water SUP Coach Training - June 1st & 2nd

(Ages 14-18)

Once you have completed your Core Coach Training course you can go on to do the discipline specific training. This 2-day course focuses on how to coach the discipline specific skills. There are discipline specific training courses for 23 different paddlesport disciplines/environments. This course in April is for you if you are most interested in coaching kayak and/or canoe in the Sheltered Water environment. Or, if it’s SUP that you are keen on - it’s the June course. 

If you wish to coach a different discipline, you can attend the Core only, and go on to complete the Discipline Specific course independently. Or, if you have already completed your Core Coach Training, you can come and join in one of these courses. 
*See below for costs and membership requirements.

*Costs and membership:

£80 -  if you live in Scotland EACH course costs £80 (subsidised by sportscotland scholarship funding)

OR 

£200 - If you don't live in Scotland the cost for each course is £200

You will also need to be a Full/Junior member of Paddle Scotland (or other National Association, if you don’t live in Scotland). Currently £22.50/year for Under 18s; £49/year for adults. 

The courses are all non-residential.

If you are able to give back and coach in your club, we encourage you to approach them to ask if they would be able to help cover the costs of your course, or see if they can help you find/apply for other funding.

For more information and to book your place contact Willowgate Activity Centre:

01738 637245

info@willowgateactivitycentre.co.uk 

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