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Coach Training
As the BCU make details of the new coaching awards available then we will add them to our calendar and update this page. For details on the development of the BCU coaching scheme please refer to the BCU site via our links page.
Syllabi for the courses that are available can be found on our downloads page and itineraries on the info sheet.
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Dates & Prices
A two day assessment of coaching and leadership skills on Grade 2 white water Assessment is presented in a non-interventional manner. Canditates will be provided with real learners to lead and coach for the two days of assessment.
Success in your assessment will enable you to guide and coach on Grade 2 white water and assess 3 Star kayak.
Check out BCU course syllabi http://www.bcu.org.uk.
Dates 2009
November 28th - 29th.
Cost
£165 non-residential + BCU Fees
Prerequisites/Paperwork*
-Full BCU membership
-Minimum age 18
-Old BCU L3 inland Kayak Trn.
-C1 form stamped for assessment
-4 Star inland kayak,
-BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (or old BCU Canoe Safety Test)
-Current first aid certificate (minimum 4 hours)
-Logged coaching hours
On the day
-Appropriate personal and safety equipment*
-All original certificates* to be presented on the first day
-Log Book
-£17.50 assessment fee.
-Venue placid and grade 2 white water.
South West Rivers Dart/Barle/Tavy/Exe.
-Lecture*
-Written paper*
Brief Itinerary
Day 1
-09.00 Introductions/briefing and complete initial paper work
-09.30 Meet learners check equipment and brief on the days logistics
-10.00 The day is yours.
Coach and lead appropriate to the learners needs and water/river conditions
-12.30 Lunch
-13.00 The day is yours.
Coach and lead appropriate to the learners needs and water/river conditions
-16.00 Finnish coaching debrief learners and pack up
Meal/tea/coffee
-18.00 10 minute lectures* This will be presented indoors
Day 2
-0900 Meet and briefing on the days logistics
-0930 River trip
Coach and lead as appropriate to the learners needs and river conditions .
-1230 Lunch
-1300 River trip
Coach and lead as appropriate to the learners needs and river conditions .
-1530 Off the river
Tea/Coffee
-1630 Assessment debriefs
-1730 End course
* Equipment. Please note Canoe Control will not lend or hire any equipment for this assessment
* Paper work. Please note that all the necessary paper work, plus original certificates most be presented at the initial first days briefing. Failure to present this paperwork or not completed all the pre-requisite, could disqualify you from attending the assessment. No refund will be offered if this is the case.
* Lectures. Are 10 min long canditates are free to chose their own topic. All equipment to present the lecture will supplied by the canditate.
* A reserch paper will be sent to each canditate prior to the assessment.
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