Adult Beginners Course
Due to several requests from new and prospective members and because we will be available to coach shortly, we have decided to run a 4 week begginer's kayaking course on Tuesdays starting 31st May. The sessions will run from 6.30pm to 8:00pm and are aimed at parents of younger paddlers, and other adult beginners. If you are interested in this course, please email us to obtain a signing up form. This will need to be completed with a cheque for £10 made out to "Chippenham Sailing & Canoeing Club" and posted to Martin Harrall. If you are a non member you will either need to join the club or add a further £10 on to cover temporary membership. The temporary membership is redeemable against full membership should decide to join after the course has finished.
Friday 18 March 2011
Sunday 13 March 2011
Summer course details
Hi all,
This year's summer courses are outlined below. Please read the additional notes at the bottom, they are important. If you have any questions, please email us or Call Martin Harral. If you want to book onto a course, please email us to aquire a booking form and send to me at the address shown at the end, including a cheque made out to: Chippenham Sailing & Canoeing Club.
BCU 1 star - Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 12/05/2011, duration 6 weeks, assessment 23/06/2011, (6 spaces) coach: Andy, cost: £15
Description: An entry level course for Adults and kids 14+ years, based in closed cockpit kayaks.
There is a short assessment the week after the course has finished at which time an additional fee of £3 will be needed to obtain a 1 star certificate for those who pass.
BCU 2 star - Tuesdays from 18:30 to 20:00, starting 12/04/2011, duration 11 weeks, assessment 18/06/2011, (5 spaces), coach: David, cost: £30
Description: An improvers course for Adults and kids 14+ years, based in closed cockpit kayaks.
There is an assessment day after the course has finished at which time an additional fee of £3 will be needed to obtain a 2 star certificate for those who pass.
BCU 2 star - Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 07/04/2011, duration 11 weeks, assessment 18/06/2011, (4 spaces) coach: Tony, cost: £30
Description: An improvers course for Adults and kids 14+ years, based in closed cockpit kayaks.
There is an assessment day after the course has finished at which time an additional fee of £3 will be needed to obtain a 2 star certificate for those who pass.
Paddlepower Passport - Tuesdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 26/04/2011, duration 6 weeks, continual assessment, (4 spaces) coach: Rheanna, cost: £15
Description: An entry level course for kids under 14 years, based in closed cockpit kayaks, equivalent to 1 star.
Assessment is on a continual basis by 'ticking off' activities in a booklet.
The booklet is included in the cost of the course and maybe used to obtain a certificate from the BCU
Paddlepower Passport - Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 12/05/2011, duration 6 weeks, continual assessment, (4 spaces) coach: Julia, cost: £15
Description: An entry level course for kids under 14 years, based in closed cockpit kayaks, equivalent to 1 star.
Assessment is on a continual basis by 'ticking off' activities in a booklet.
The booklet is included in the cost of the course and maybe used to obtain a certificate from the BCU.
Paddlepower Discover - Tuesdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 26/04/2011, duration 8 weeks, continual assessment, (6 spaces) coaches: Simon W & Nigel S, cost: £18
Description: An improvers course for kids under 14 years, based in closed cockpit kayaks, equivalent to 2 star.
Assessment is on a continual basis by 'ticking off' activities in a booklet.
The booklet is included in the cost of the course and maybe used to obtain a certificate from the BCU
Advanced adults - Tuesdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 12/04/2011, duration 8 weeks, no assessment, (8 spaces) coaches: Barny & Nigel T, cost: £20
Designed for Adults who have gone beyond 2 star, this course will incorporate aspects of 3 star and the Foundation Safety & Rescue syllabus.
There is an optional certification fee for the FSRT certificate of £5 for BCU members and £10 for non members.
Advanced juniors - Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 07/04/2011, duration 8 weeks, no assessment, (8 spaces) coach: Darren, cost: £15
Designed for kids under 14 years who have gone beyond 2 star/Discover, this course will incorporate aspects of 3 star and the Junior Canoe Safety Test syllabus.
There is an optional certification fee for the CST certificate, more details to come.
Advanced Teenagers - Fridays from 17:00 to 18:30, starting 08/04/2011, duration 8 weeks, no assessment, (8 spaces) coach: Martin, cost: £15
Designed for kids over 14 years who have gone beyond 2 star/Discover, this course will incorporate aspects of 3 star and the Foundation Safety & Rescue syllabus.
There is an optional certification fee for the FSRT certificate of £5 for BCU members and £10 for non members.
Recreational Open Canoeing - Tuesdays from 18:00 to 20:00, starting 17/05/2011, duration 6 weeks, no assessment, (5 spaces) coach: Julia, cost: £20
Designed for adult paddlers who aren't bothered by certificates but who would like some basic instruction whilst touring the river around Chippenham.
Open Canoeing Improvers - Thursdays from 18:00 to 20:00, starting 07/04/2011, duration 6 weeks, no assessment, (4 spaces) coach: Simon R, cost: £20
Designed for paddlers who would like a little extra open canoeing instruction. Loosely aimed at those between 1 and 2 star, but the course can be tailored to suit individuals.
There is no certificate associated with this course.
Additional notes (please read):
Spaces on courses will be issued on a first come first served basis, this means when Martin Harrall has a form and cheque in his hands, not before.
Please do not make cheques out to Martin, they are to be made out to Chippenham Sailing and Canoeing Club.
Some courses require trips away from the club or competition for experience, and some require formal assessments. Please check the club calender for trip/competition details. Assessment dates are included in the details above. A calender for the years's events will be issued shortly.
We will endeavour to be as flexible as possible as far as course timings, dates and numbers are concerned, however I cannot work miracles.
Your coach may wish to adjust timings to suit the group, please try to be flexible in return.
If your coach cannot make a session we will try to replace him/her or failing that reschedule the session.
We have access to 2 sit-on-top kayaks for those who are worried by closed cockpit kayaks.
Persons wishing to paddle on Tuesdays 18:00 to 20:00, Thursdays 18:00 to 20:00, and Fridays 17:00 to 19:00 outside the bounds of an organised course may do so, but equipment priority will be given to those booked onto courses.
Once the courses are completed, after the majority of coaches have returned from the summer alpine paddling trip, club Tuesday and Thursday club evenings will become general paddling evenings. We will endeavour to provide adhoc coaching when asked, and to organise activities such as games to occupy paddlers.
Certificates are not guaranteed at the end of a course, it is important to attend as many sessions as possible to maximise your chances of achieving the required standard. For 1 star and Paddlepower passport courses, a basic 'Start' certificate may be issued for very young paddlers or those who are unable to attend enough sessions.
Certificates will be organised after the courses have finished and will be distribued at the presentation evening in September.
Non members wishing to join a course may do so after 27/03/2011 asuming there is still space. Members, you have a couple of weeks head start! Non members will be charged an additional £10 on top of the normal course fee, which is redeemable against full membership should you decide to join the club.
If you would like to find out about the coach taking your course click here.
See you in the summer!
This year's summer courses are outlined below. Please read the additional notes at the bottom, they are important. If you have any questions, please email us or Call Martin Harral. If you want to book onto a course, please email us to aquire a booking form and send to me at the address shown at the end, including a cheque made out to: Chippenham Sailing & Canoeing Club.
BCU 1 star - Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 12/05/2011, duration 6 weeks, assessment 23/06/2011, (6 spaces) coach: Andy, cost: £15
Description: An entry level course for Adults and kids 14+ years, based in closed cockpit kayaks.
There is a short assessment the week after the course has finished at which time an additional fee of £3 will be needed to obtain a 1 star certificate for those who pass.
BCU 2 star - Tuesdays from 18:30 to 20:00, starting 12/04/2011, duration 11 weeks, assessment 18/06/2011, (5 spaces), coach: David, cost: £30
Description: An improvers course for Adults and kids 14+ years, based in closed cockpit kayaks.
There is an assessment day after the course has finished at which time an additional fee of £3 will be needed to obtain a 2 star certificate for those who pass.
BCU 2 star - Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 07/04/2011, duration 11 weeks, assessment 18/06/2011, (4 spaces) coach: Tony, cost: £30
Description: An improvers course for Adults and kids 14+ years, based in closed cockpit kayaks.
There is an assessment day after the course has finished at which time an additional fee of £3 will be needed to obtain a 2 star certificate for those who pass.
Paddlepower Passport - Tuesdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 26/04/2011, duration 6 weeks, continual assessment, (4 spaces) coach: Rheanna, cost: £15
Description: An entry level course for kids under 14 years, based in closed cockpit kayaks, equivalent to 1 star.
Assessment is on a continual basis by 'ticking off' activities in a booklet.
The booklet is included in the cost of the course and maybe used to obtain a certificate from the BCU
Paddlepower Passport - Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 12/05/2011, duration 6 weeks, continual assessment, (4 spaces) coach: Julia, cost: £15
Description: An entry level course for kids under 14 years, based in closed cockpit kayaks, equivalent to 1 star.
Assessment is on a continual basis by 'ticking off' activities in a booklet.
The booklet is included in the cost of the course and maybe used to obtain a certificate from the BCU.
Paddlepower Discover - Tuesdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 26/04/2011, duration 8 weeks, continual assessment, (6 spaces) coaches: Simon W & Nigel S, cost: £18
Description: An improvers course for kids under 14 years, based in closed cockpit kayaks, equivalent to 2 star.
Assessment is on a continual basis by 'ticking off' activities in a booklet.
The booklet is included in the cost of the course and maybe used to obtain a certificate from the BCU
Advanced adults - Tuesdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 12/04/2011, duration 8 weeks, no assessment, (8 spaces) coaches: Barny & Nigel T, cost: £20
Designed for Adults who have gone beyond 2 star, this course will incorporate aspects of 3 star and the Foundation Safety & Rescue syllabus.
There is an optional certification fee for the FSRT certificate of £5 for BCU members and £10 for non members.
Advanced juniors - Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:30, starting 07/04/2011, duration 8 weeks, no assessment, (8 spaces) coach: Darren, cost: £15
Designed for kids under 14 years who have gone beyond 2 star/Discover, this course will incorporate aspects of 3 star and the Junior Canoe Safety Test syllabus.
There is an optional certification fee for the CST certificate, more details to come.
Advanced Teenagers - Fridays from 17:00 to 18:30, starting 08/04/2011, duration 8 weeks, no assessment, (8 spaces) coach: Martin, cost: £15
Designed for kids over 14 years who have gone beyond 2 star/Discover, this course will incorporate aspects of 3 star and the Foundation Safety & Rescue syllabus.
There is an optional certification fee for the FSRT certificate of £5 for BCU members and £10 for non members.
Recreational Open Canoeing - Tuesdays from 18:00 to 20:00, starting 17/05/2011, duration 6 weeks, no assessment, (5 spaces) coach: Julia, cost: £20
Designed for adult paddlers who aren't bothered by certificates but who would like some basic instruction whilst touring the river around Chippenham.
Open Canoeing Improvers - Thursdays from 18:00 to 20:00, starting 07/04/2011, duration 6 weeks, no assessment, (4 spaces) coach: Simon R, cost: £20
Designed for paddlers who would like a little extra open canoeing instruction. Loosely aimed at those between 1 and 2 star, but the course can be tailored to suit individuals.
There is no certificate associated with this course.
Additional notes (please read):
Spaces on courses will be issued on a first come first served basis, this means when Martin Harrall has a form and cheque in his hands, not before.
Please do not make cheques out to Martin, they are to be made out to Chippenham Sailing and Canoeing Club.
Some courses require trips away from the club or competition for experience, and some require formal assessments. Please check the club calender for trip/competition details. Assessment dates are included in the details above. A calender for the years's events will be issued shortly.
We will endeavour to be as flexible as possible as far as course timings, dates and numbers are concerned, however I cannot work miracles.
Your coach may wish to adjust timings to suit the group, please try to be flexible in return.
If your coach cannot make a session we will try to replace him/her or failing that reschedule the session.
We have access to 2 sit-on-top kayaks for those who are worried by closed cockpit kayaks.
Persons wishing to paddle on Tuesdays 18:00 to 20:00, Thursdays 18:00 to 20:00, and Fridays 17:00 to 19:00 outside the bounds of an organised course may do so, but equipment priority will be given to those booked onto courses.
Once the courses are completed, after the majority of coaches have returned from the summer alpine paddling trip, club Tuesday and Thursday club evenings will become general paddling evenings. We will endeavour to provide adhoc coaching when asked, and to organise activities such as games to occupy paddlers.
Certificates are not guaranteed at the end of a course, it is important to attend as many sessions as possible to maximise your chances of achieving the required standard. For 1 star and Paddlepower passport courses, a basic 'Start' certificate may be issued for very young paddlers or those who are unable to attend enough sessions.
Certificates will be organised after the courses have finished and will be distribued at the presentation evening in September.
Non members wishing to join a course may do so after 27/03/2011 asuming there is still space. Members, you have a couple of weeks head start! Non members will be charged an additional £10 on top of the normal course fee, which is redeemable against full membership should you decide to join the club.
If you would like to find out about the coach taking your course click here.
See you in the summer!
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