Young Paddlesport Instructors: Caitlan Scobie
Get to know some of the SCA's young paddlesport instructors!
Today it's all about Caitlan Scobie.
Tell us a bit about how you got into paddling?
I joined Strathallan Canoe club when I was 9, almost 10. I started in the pool in the winter 2017.
What do you love about paddling?
I love the excitement of racing down a slalom course, I like working hard training, because I enjoy being on the water.
Why did you do the Paddlesport Instructor Course?
I did the paddlesport instructor course to help my confidence on the water and to ensure I can look after others on the water, and I was already helping out with the beginners in my club.
What was good about the course?
I took my course in October, the weather was awful, extremely cold and wet, but the person teaching the course still made it fun.
What do you think needs to be done to get more young people to get into instructing?
I think to get more people into instructing you need to get more young people into canoeing and kayaking first.
Paddlesport Instructor Training Course - more info
The BCAB Paddlesport Instructor course is open to anyone aged 14 or over. This two day course helps you develop practical skills to support learning, inspire adventure and exploration, and sets you up to run taster/introductory sessions within clubs or centres.
Paddlesport Instructors are often the first point of contact for newcomers to our sport, and play a really important role. First impressions from these sessions can have a lasting impact on the likelihood of the person returning to do more in the future. Delivering sessions that are safe, enjoyable and rewarding are cornerstones of the Paddlesport Instructor role, and threads that run through all elements of the course.
Not only does this qualification help get you started delivering sessions, for many it is the first step on the formal qualification pathway. The course is open to people who have basic paddling skills in kayak, open canoe, sit on top, or stand up paddleboard. You’ll need to feel comfortable getting around where you want to go in/on your preferred craft, in calm benign conditions, close to easy bank-side access.
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