Maidstone Canoe Club

The Club is excited to be running, for the first time in many years, a Level 1 Coaching Course!

Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport is the first step on the paddlesport coaching pathway, and the entry point for most paddlesport coaches.

This qualification develops the foundation coaching skills that underpin coaching practice. Specifically, it introduces the fundamentals of safe, ethical and effective paddlesport coaching and is available as a bank-based or a boat-based qualification. The qualification is not discipline specific and is suitable for coaches who work with paddlers from any of the competitive and recreational paddlesport disciplines.

The course prepares coaches, for running taster sessions, coaching introductory core skills, coaching paddlers in a variety of craft and coaching in sheltered and very sheltered water conditions, normally with the support of a more qualified coach.

The course will cost £150, but Club members are eligible to apply for a £50 rebate on this course - please contact the Secretary for details.  Coaches are Rob Davis and Andy Hall.  The course runs on 10/11th June and 17/18th June - you must attend both weekends.

Please sign up and pay for the course using the form below.  Please note the pre-requisites for this course: you must be 16 or older, hold a 2* (or Paddlepower Discover) certificate, completed FSRT, and registered with Canoe England for this course (minimum 2 weeks in advance)