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Paddlesport Leader Award Training

paddle sports leader

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The Paddlesport Leader is aimed at paddlers who wish to lead groups on both wind affected and slow moving sheltered water. Leaders can choose to specialise in canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard or multi-craft.

During the two days training we will cover the following:

  • Participant focused leadership skills
  • Personal paddling skills
  • Rescue skills
  • Underpinning background knowledge, understanding and experience

This qualification is ideal for those working in activity centers, clubs, or leading school/community groups. The assessment ensures the leader can handle, manage, and secure a group in a sheltered water environment

PRE-REQUISITES

  • Skills in your choosen craft 
  • Basic rescues 
  • Over 18
  • Paddle uk membership

SYLLABUS

Details of the award criteria can be found here:

https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/leadership-sheltered-water/

No course dates currently available.
Please contact us if you would like to arrange or create a new course date.

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