Kayaking and canoeing for youths follows two paths. For 8-14 year olds we offer the Paddlepower Passport - a modular programme in which students attend courses and practice sessions to complete workbook style logbooks. For older more mature youths we offer the BCU Star scheme.Aimed at 8 to 14 year olds, these courses run in the school holidays and are supported by organised activities in the evenings and at weekends. For all the below courses, you will need to bring swimming gear, an old pair of trainers, warm clothing and sun protection, i.e. hat and sun cream. Times are staggered making it possible to take more than one course in a single week. Teenage courses are also available for 14-18 year olds offering the adult scheme. Prices and times vary.
Price
£99.00
Paddlepower Start (1-3)
PADDLE FOR GOLD! In support of the British Olympics, and an initiative to get young people into Paddlesports, this Paddlepower Start 1-3 course is being offered at an Olympian offer price of £99 (saving £15).
- Who is it for? aimed at young people age 8 - 13, a basic introduction to paddling skills through experimentation and games.
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over either two days (4 hours per day) or over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: focuses upon the key skills that a young paddler needs to learn. It includes basic skills such as forward and backwards paddling. Turning around and safely capsizing.
- Qualifications: each paddler receives their own log book and sticker certificates.
- Options on completion: membership to Saturday Club is available on completion of this course where you will be able to further develop your skills.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£114.00
Paddlepower Improver (4-5)
- Who is it for? aimed at young people age 8 - 13, develops paddling skills through experimentation and games.
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over either two days (4 hours per day) or over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: still working through the paddle power passport, this course provides gentle skills development, and is orientated around a variety of games and fun exercises.
- students develop their existing paddling skills are are introduced to basic support strokes and paddling further distances.
- Qualifications: this course brings the student up to the equivalent of the adult 1 star award.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£199.00Stages 1 through to 5 can completed as a four day course from Monday to Thursday in one week, or over two consecutive weeks. Book the two above courses together as a package and save £14.
Price
£114.00
Paddlepower Intermediate (6-7)
- Who is it for? aimed at young people age 8 - 13, introduces more advanced skills through experimentation and a variety of games and fun exercises. Designed for those who have completed level 5 of the Paddlepower passport.
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: this course develops student existing paddling skills and introduces support strokes; the basic elements of kayaking/canoeing it covers launching, paddling forwards and backwards, safe capsizing and a variety of useful paddle strokes.
- Qualifications: a BCU qualification is awarded on completion of the course.
- Options on completion: students may join Saturday Club/Youth Night on completion of this course where you will be able to further develop your skills.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£114.00
Paddlepower Advanced (8-9)
- Duration: an 8 hour course run over 4 days (2 hours per day).
- Course aims: this course teaches improved paddle strokes, more advanced capsize technique and methods of rescue.
- Qualifications: this course takes the student to the equivalent of the BCU 2 Star award.
- Options on completion: practice at Saturday Club /Youth Night is advisable where you will be able to further develop your skills.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£119.00weekdays£125.00weekends
1-Star Kayaking/Canoeing (8 hours)
PADDLE FOR GOLD! In support of the British Olympics, and an initiative to get young people into Paddlesports, this Paddlesports 1 star course is being offered at an Olympian offer price of £119 w/d £125 w/e (saving £10 / £20).
- Who is it for? for 14-17 year olds.
- Further Info: check out the adult paddlesports scheme programme.
- Duration: run over four days 2 hours per day.
- Qualifications: logbook and certificates are awarded on successful completion of course.
- Options on completion: allows the student to hire equipment with parental/guardian permission, and where you will be able to further develop your skills.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£135.00weekdays£159.00weekends
2-Star (training) Kayaking /Canoeing
- Who is it for? for 14-17 year olds.
- Further Info: check out the adult Paddlesports scheme programme
- Duration: run over four days 2 hours per day
- Course aims: this course teaches improved paddle strokes, more advanced capsize technique and methods of rescue.
- Qualifications: a BCU qualification is awarded on completion of course, however, the candidate does need to complete a river trip.
- Further Info: information on river trips is available from the centre at the end of a Two Star course.
- Options on completion: allows the student to hire equipment with parental/guardian permission. Practice at Youth Night is advisable where you will be able to further develop your skills.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
Price
£135.00weekdays£159.00weekends
3-Star (training) Kayaking /Canoeing
- Who is it for? for 14-17 year olds.
- Further Info: check out the adult Paddlesports scheme programme
- Duration: run over four days 2 hours per day
- Course aims: this course teaches improved paddle strokes, more advanced capsize technique and methods of rescue.
- Qualifications: training course only - no qualification is awarded.
- Further Info: information on 3 star assessment is available from the centre at the end of this course.
- Options on completion: allows the student to hire equipment with parental/guardian permission. Practice at Youth Night is advisable where you will be able to further develop your skills.
- Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.
