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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
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Coach SUP DST

British Canoeing Paddlesport Coach Assessment
2023-07-28
The Paddlesport Coach builds on the foundation coaching skills learnt at Paddlesport Instructor. The award is relevant to potential coaches from all paddlesport disciplines including coaches who may work with competitive and recreational paddlers, it is available as bank- and boat-based options.
DURATION:
1 day Assessment after a period of consolidation
PRE-REQUISITES:
Prior to your Coach Award Assessment you are required to have completed a number of prerequisites.
Specific details (and acceptable alternatives) are provided in the Coach Award Course Guide. Here is a summary of the requirements:

Registration;
Coach Award eLearning;
Coach Award Core Training;
Coach Award Discipline Specific Training;
Relevant Leadership Award for some disciplines.

The following minimum standards of deployment:

In date First Aid Training;
Safeguarding Training;
Full National Association Membership;
Aged 16 or over at the time of assessment (18 for Advanced Water options).

Once all prerequisites are in place you need Delivery Centre approval to proceed to assessment. Further details are available from your Delivery Centre. You MUST take the following paperwork to your assessment:

Completed Assessment Discussion Task (see overleaf for details);
Logbook of experience (see overleaf for details);
Evidence of your Delivery Centre approval for assessment

DETAILS:
Paddlesport Coaches will be able to run independent coaching sessions, and deliver progressive session building on a variety of skills in any type of Kayak or Open Canoe. Paddlesport Coaches can also assess all of the Paddlepower awards, and the 1 Star and 2 Star awards.
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PRICING:
£170 per person including some equipment
COURSE DATES:
No events currently scheduled
