British Canoeing Open Water Canoe Coach Training
Join us for a two-day journey to apply your Core Coach training in the open water canoe environment, crafting an action plan and pathway to assessment.
Plas y Brenin
2 Days
Instructor Ratio4:1
Location
Plas y Brenin
Length
2 Days
Instructor Ratio
4:1
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Overview
Welcome to our Open Water Canoe Coach Training, a transformative two-day experience that bridges your Core Coach training with the unique challenges of open water canoeing. Whether you’re aiming for the prestigious Open Water Canoe Coach Award Qualification or seeking practical guidance for personal development, this course is tailored to your needs.
Objectives
Our main goal is to equip you with invaluable insights and skills to pave the way towards attaining the Open Water Canoe Coach Award Qualification. Regardless of your qualification goals, you’ll leave with a tailored action plan to facilitate ongoing growth and development in your coaching journey.
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Itinerary
On day one, we’ll immerse you in applying your Core Coach Training principles in the moderate open water environment, practicing both solo and tandem canoeing. Expect to tackle various conditions, including paddling into, across, and down winds of up to force 4. On day two, we’ll assess your coaching abilities, providing constructive feedback to help you fine-tune your action plan for assessment or further coaching improvements.
* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.
Experience Required
Prior to your Coach Award Assessment you must have completed a number of prerequisites; | | Full Home Nation Association Membership | Core Coach Training | Canoe Leader Award | Your personal paddling skills should be well developed so that the full focus of the course is on coaching skills. | We also recommend that you’re able to demonstrate the skills you’ve developed from the Canoe Leader award. | You’ll also need good knowledge of the discipline Open Water canoeing, as this provides the content of what you’ll be coaching.
How To Prepare
To make the most of this course, it’s essential to be physically fit and have sharp paddling skills, as it involves active participation in challenging conditions. Ideally, you should also have recent experience coaching open canoes.
Why Plas y Brenin?
Plas y Brenin is at the forefront of outdoor instruction. Whether you are starting a career in the outdoors, or just want to take an adventure holiday, PYB is the place for you.
We inspire explorers. We train trainers. We’re internationally recognised. We’ve been around since 1798, with our earliest guests including Queen Victoria. Since then, we’ve focussed on providing the best customer experience, working alongside some of the greatest, 007 included.
Expert Tuition
You’ll receive expert supervision from fully qualified and psyched instructors, creating the perfect environment to learn and enjoy something new!
Explore Eryri
Your experience will take place in the heart of the extraordinary Eryri National Park. Our National Outdoor Centre features accommodation, a bar, dining, and more. And while you’re here, why not check out some local gems?
Develop a Passion
Everyone at Plas y Brenin, from staff to visitors, is excited about adventures and inspired to get outside. Our guests return year after year to experience all that North Wales offers.
