Rooted In Nature

Stand Up Paddleboard (Sheltered Water) Coach Training
2024-06-30 | River Bure, Horstead
The two day British Canoeing Stand Up Paddleboard Sheltered Water Training is an ideal award for anyone wanting a formal and regulated qualification coaching SUP in a sheltered water environment, introducing fundamental skills up to 200 metres from the bank and up to force 3 winds.
You will coach paddle-boarders in the sheltered water environment. This will include coaching beginners new to the sport, or paddlers looking to develop their skills as well as tactics.
DURATION:
Run over 2 days the Discipline Specific Training focuses on HOW to coach the WHAT (discipline specific skills) and WHERE you will be coaching. The training explores how to coach technical and tactical skills. The course will help you to plan and deliver safe, enjoyable, progressive coaching sessions and explore specifics to help you coach typical learners in the Sheltered Water Environment on a SUP.
You will also be supported in evolving your personal coaching development plan to enable you to take your learning into practice after the course.
You can look at a Sample Programme here.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Full Home Nation Association Membership
Completed British Canoeing Coach Core training or an existing UKCC Level 2 Coach (or you can APL but you will need to speak to British Canoeing directly- click here)
There are no formal Personal Performance Award or Safety Award requirements, however, to get the best from your course you need to feel comfortable in or on your craft and be able to independently paddle on sheltered water. We recommend that you hold the SUP Sheltered Water Award and experience of paddle-boarding in open water before booking on your training to ensure your have the personal skills required.
COURSE CONTENT:
This 2 day practical course will cover:

Coaching Philosophy
How Learners/Athletes Learn
Stages of Learning
Enabling Learners/Athletes to Learn
Coaching To Develop Learner/Athlete Learning
Coach’s Decision Making
Information Gathering
Creating an Optimum Learning Environment
Structuring Practice Sessions
Games With Aims
Reflective Practice
Planning Coaching Sessions
Roles and Responsibilities
Deployment Matters
Welfare of Learners/Athletes
Equality and Learner/Athlete Needs

See more information here https://paddlesuptraining.com/courses/coach-award/
BRITISH CANOEING REGISTRATION:
There is no need to register for this course, however if you do choose to register you will get access to the Coach Award eLearning and support materials.
WHAT DOES REGISTRATION COST?
Registration costs vary a little dependant on the qualification and where you live, for more information you can read the Registration Guide here.
HOW DO I REGISTER?

You will need to be an On the Water British Canoeing Member – join now British Canoeing Membership (On the Water)
You need to be at least 16 years of age to register
Once you’re a member you access your membership portal and register through the dedicated platform
For more information you can use our Registration Guidance here.

Registration is through your membership portal that can be found here: https://britishcanoeing.azolve.com/Account.mvc/SignIn .
What do I do after the Core Coach Training?
You can proceed to Assessment when you feel ready (and when you have the prerequisites in place), or you can repeat the Core Coach Training if you wish to further develop your understanding of the content. See our Coach Assessment Page for more information.
PRICING:
£200 per person including all necessary equipment
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Coach SUP DST

Forest School First Aid with Paediatric Certificate
2026-10-10 09:00 - 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC | Forest School for Life, Forest School For Life, Silfield St, Silfield, Wymondham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR18 9NL, United Kingdom
10th and 11th October 2026
11th and 12th March 2027
23 and 24 October 2027
Venue: Forest School for Life, Wymondham
Book here: https://eequ.org/book/forest-school-first-aid-with-paediatric-ticket-with-rooted-in-nature-cic-23016
This 16 hour, course is ideal for all those who are working with anyone aged 12 months to adult in the outdoors.
The requirements for Forest School first aid can be met by completing an ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid.
The differences between the 2 courses are that the Forest School First Aid is delivered with a contextualised approach to content – all being Forest School. However, we have discovered that most Forest School Practitioners are happy to be on mixed courses with paddling coaches, snowboarding instructors, walking leaders, and other outdoor professionals. Ultimately all the first aid is the same!
DURATION:
2 days/ 16 hours combined training and assessment
PRE-REQUISITES:
None required
DETAILS:
The Awarding Organisation, ITC First, has a well established relationship with Andy Forsyth and ‘Archimedes Training’ who have designed and developed this Forest Schools First Aid course.
The course content and context is totally integrated with the Forest School ethos and rationale. This qualification is a must for all Level 3 Practitioners and those supporting Level 3 Practitioners. This course is also suitable for those leading Outdoor learning sessions in school grounds, country parks, nature reserves and other outdoor learning environments.
Our course takes place in a rural setting with plenty of opportunities to practice first aid scenarios in the outdoors. Assessment is continuous and certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment, there is no final examination. Those who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years. The certificate entitles the candidate to be a First Aider for 3 years from date of issue.
This course also covers the content of the Level 3 Paediatric First Aid 12 hour course and candidates will also receive a certificate for this on successful completion.
SESSION TOPICS:
The 16 hour course consists of 2 units:
Unit 1: Forest School Emergency Action
Unit 2: Forest School Incident Management
On completion of the full 16 hours of training, successful candidates should be able to:

Understand the role and responsibilities of the forest school first aider.
Be able to assess an emergency situation safely.
Be able to provide first aid for a child or adult who is unresponsive and breathing normally.
Be able to monitor the vital signs of an unresponsive casualty.
Be able to provide first aid for a child or adult who is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
Be able to provide first aid for a child or adult who has a foreign body airway obstruction.
Be able to provide first aid to a child or adult with external bleeding.
Understand how to provide first aid to a child or adult who is suffering from shock.
Understand how to provide first aid to a child or adult with Anaphylaxis.
Be able to administer first aid to a child or adult with injuries to bones, joints and muscles.
Be able to provide first aid to a child or adult with head and spinal injuries.
Understand how to administer first aid to a child or adult with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose.
Understand how to administer emergency first aid to a child or adult with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness.
Understand how to administer first aid to a child or adult who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has been bitten or stung.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with minor injuries.
Understand how gain and use casualty history to help with administering first aid.
Understand how to complete records relating to illnesses, injuries and emergencies.
Be able to provide the above first aid in an outdoor context taking account of, and protecting casualties from, environmental conditions.

Book here: https://eequ.org/book/forest-school-first-aid-with-paediatric-ticket-with-rooted-in-nature-cic-23016
