Engage Watersports Ltd
Taplow Lake, Taplow
Buckinghamshire
SL6 0EA
01628 671131
info@engagewatersports.com
Engage Watersports Ltd
Taplow Lake, Taplow
Buckinghamshire
SL6 0EA
01628 671131
info@engagewatersports.com
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April 2022 with
Chris
Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th July 2022 with
Jenna
Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st August 2022 with
Jenna
Duration: 2 days
Start time: 09:00
Finish time: 18:00
The course will be based at Taplow Lake but may also use the Jubilee River which is a few minutes’ walk from the lake. There is parking at the lake or Taplow railway station is 15 min’s walk away (3/4 mile)
Pre-requisites
British Canoeing membership is the only pre-requisite for attendance at this course. Candidates should however be familiar with basic skills in their chosen craft/discipline (the what to coach) and are recommended to complete the British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor eLearning module which covers the expected prior knowledge of how to coach.
Through a practical based programme you will explore different approaches to coaching, understanding and enabling learning, and some core coaching skills. You will be supported in evolving your personal coaching development plan to enable you to take your learning into practice after the course. Please refer to the British Canoeing Coach Award Course Guide for further information.
Course Programme
The course runs from 09:00-18:00 each day. Please help yourself and your fellow candidates by arriving promptly for each session. Please aim to be at Engage Watersports at 08:45 on the first day.
Bank-based coaches will be welcomed at this course however if you wish to work exclusively from the bank during the course you must advise this at the time of booking, so we can ensure the availability of participants to act as students for the practical water-based activities.
Personal Clothing and Equipment
Please bring personal clothing and equipment suitable for going afloat or working from the bank appropriate to the weather conditions forecast for each day of the course. This should include water/wind proof outerwear and a hat. Please also bring personal paddling/coaching equipment, including a buoyancy aid if you have this.
If you wish to bring your own boat and paddle(s) great, but this is not absolutely necessary as we will be using a variety of craft from the Engage Watersports fleet during the course. Engage Watersports can also provide spare clothing/equipment for those that may require it i.e. wetsuits, buoyancy aids and windproof tops but please let us know in advance if you do require any item.
Other Facilities
Please note we have a reasonably priced café on site that provides hot and cold food and refreshments, if you prefer to bring a packed lunch then that’s fine but we would ask that this is consumed away from the café area if it is busy. A water bottle/hydration system to take afloat/use at the bank side is recommended.
Course Director - Jenna Sanders
Your course director will be Jenna Sanders, a British Canoeing Licenced Course Provider, she has have been working in paddlesports industry for over 15 years, starting out as a freelance instructor and working up to centre manager. She has extensive experience of staff training and development, safety management and coaching a wide range of paddlers.
Jenna is an advanced white water canoe coach and 5 star canoe leader, as well as holding the BCU level 3 white water kayak coach award and a provider of many British Canoing awards in personal performance, leadership, coaching and safety.
Your Course Director is Chris Brain, Chris has been coaching and leading on the water for over 20 years and has more enthusiasm than ever!
He has extensive experience kayaking, canoeing and also stand up paddle boarding, being able to engage participants in a range of environments. Chris brings an innovative and dynamic approach to his course delivery as well as being able to break down challenging concepts in an easy to understand and clear way.
Course Director - Jenna Sanders
Your course director will be Jenna Sanders, a British Canoeing Licenced Course Provider, she has have been working in paddlesports industry for over 15 years, starting out as a freelance instructor and working up to centre manager. She has extensive experience of staff training and development, safety management and coaching a wide range of paddlers.
Jenna is an advanced white water canoe coach and 5 star canoe leader, as well as holding the BCU level 3 white water kayak coach award and a provider of many British Canoing awards in personal performance, leadership, coaching and safety.
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