BCAB White Water Kayak Coach Training
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 2 Days
  • 4 People to 1 instructor

BCAB White Water Kayak Coach Training

  • Paddle
  • British Canoeing Award
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Overview

This course aims to bring to life all of the theoretical and practical elements of the core coach training in the white water environment. Two days will be spent covering the 'White Water Kayak Coach' syllabus to build an action plan for assessment.

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The Objectives

You'll have gained invaluable guidance to help you achieve the White Water Kayak Coach Award Qualification, and have your own action plan to help your development continue. If you're not working towards the qualification, you'll go away with plenty of practical guidance to support your ongoing learning and development.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

What to Expect

You'll spend day one applying the Coach Core behaviours to the moderate white water environment. On day two, you'll apply these principles practically as part of a coaching session. You'll have peer feedback and observation as well as trainer feedback. We'll then finish with an action planning session to prepare you for assessment.

Experience Required

Prior to attending the course you must have completed a number of prerequisites; | | Full Home Nation Association Membership | Core Coach Training | White Water Kayak Leader Award | Your personal paddling skills should be well developed so that the full focus of the the course is on coaching skills. We also recommend that you're able to demonstrate the skills you've developed from the White Water Kayak Leader award. You'll also need good knowledge of the discipline of white water kayaking, as this provides the content of what you'll be coaching.
What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
All you really need to bring is sufficient base clothing to wear, and some suitable footwear. Our stores have a wide range of Peak UK soft wear as well as paddles and poles. We have an extensive selection of kayaks from a range of manufacturers. This is an ideal opportunity to try something new if you'd like to. If you prefer the familiar, feel free to bring your own kit.
How should I prepare?
You'll need to be on to of your game for this training u00a0course. Make sure that you're fit enough for two challenging days on white water. You should also have kayaked regularly before attending.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
5th April, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£245.00
Residential:
£385.00
Course Start Date
20th October, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£245.00
Residential:
£385.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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