Stand Up Paddle-boarding Coach Courses
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Sheltered Water Coach
This is the first step to working as a Stand Up Paddle Coach. This two day course provides training in the 'What and Where' to coach SUP in the Sheltered Water environment. This builds on the coaching skills learnt during the Coach Core training (which must be completed as a pre-requisite or have gained Recognised Prior Learning) and applies them tactically and technically. Candidates are expected to be able to confidently perform the manoeuvres listed below before enrolling on the course. Forward Paddling Simple Sweep Turning Step-Back Turns Cross Deck strokes Rescues and towing If you are not sure if you are at standard then please contact us to discuss. The course is both dry and wet in content and is a practical and theoretical course. In order to register for the courses you will need to be a member of British Canoeing, have attended the Core or have RPL, be registered to attend the Discipline Specific Training. It is a pre-requisite before your future assessment that you have built up your experience, completed the Assessment Discussion Task, completed the E-Learning and completed the Assessment Check-In. You must bring your own board, paddle and leash and any equipment you use for teaching and rescues if you have it. If you do not have your own, let us know in advance and we can arrange a hire set for you. |
2020 Courses:
April 11-12th - Llanberis May 9-10th - Llanberis June 13-14th - Llanberis July 11-12th - Llanberis August 8-9th - Llanberis September 12-13th - Llanberis October 10-11th - Llanberis |
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Open Water Coach
This is the progression to working as an Open Water Stand Up Paddle Coach. This two day course provides training in the 'What and Where' to coach SUP in the Open Water environment. This builds on the coaching skills learnt during the Coach Core training (which must be completed as a pre-requisite or have gained Recognised Prior Learning) and applies them tactically and technically to Open Water. Candidates are expected to be able to confidently perform the manoeuvres listed below before enrolling on the course. Forward Paddling Simple Sweep Turning Step-Back Turns Cross Deck strokes Rescues and towing Be personally comfortable paddling in Force 3-4 winds. If you are not sure if you are at standard then please contact us to discuss. The course is both dry and wet in content and is a practical and theoretical course. In order to register for the course you will need to be a member of British Canoeing, have attended the Core or have RPL, completed the Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning Course and be registered to attend the Discipline Specific Training. It is a pre-requisite before your future assessment that you have built up your experience, completed the Assessment Discussion Task, completed the E-Learning and completed the Assessment Check-In. You must bring your own board, paddle and leash and any equipment you use for teaching and rescues if you have it. If you do not have your own, let us know in advance and we can arrange a hire set for you. |
2020 Courses:
April 11-12th - Llanberis May 9-10th - Llanberis June 13-14th - Llanberis July 11-12th - Llanberis August 8-9th - Llanberis September 12-13th - Llanberis October 10-11th - Llanberis 
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Race Coach
This is the first step to working as a Stand Up Paddle Race Coach. This two day course provides training in the 'What and Where' to coach SUP specific to SUP Racing. This builds on the coaching skills learnt during the Coach Core training (which must be completed as a pre-requisite or have gained Recognised Prior Learning) and applies them tactically and technically. Candidates are expected to be able to confidently perform the manoeuvres listed below before enrolling on the course. Forward Paddling Simple Sweep Turning Step-Back Turns Cross Deck strokes Rescues and towing Have working knowledge and understanding of race formats. If you are not sure if you are at standard then please contact us to discuss. The course is both dry and wet in content and is a practical and theoretical course. In order to register for the courses you will need to be a member of British Canoeing, have attended the Core or have RPL, be registered to attend the Discipline Specific Training. It is a pre-requisite before your future assessment that you have built up your experience, completed the Assessment Discussion Task, the E-Learning and completed the Assessment Check-In. You must bring your own board, paddle and leash and any equipment you use for teaching and rescues if you have it. If you do not have your own, let us know in advance and we can arrange a hire set for you. |
2020 Courses:
April 29-30th - Llanberis May 30-31st - Llanberis June 27-28th - Llanberis September 15-16th - Llanberis October 19-20th - Llanberis |
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SUP - Discipline Support Module
The supporting module for SUP. Can be used by paddlers or coaches alike to discover a little more about the discipline of SUP. Existing British Canoeing Coaches can use it to enable them to provide introductions to SUP during their coaching sessions, with enough knowledge of basic technique, basic rescues and background knowledge to provide safe, enjoyable, taster sessions alongside their other paddlesport sessions. |
2020 Courses:
May 24th - Llanberis June 29th - Llanberis July 23rd - Llanberis August 21st - Llanberis September 20th - Llanberis October 18th - Llanberis |
