| Kayak Pool Sessions |
(18 to 90 years old, No experience necessary)
A chance to learn or improve your skills in the warm and safe surroundings of a swimming pool. These sessions are currently held at Turnford School Swimming Pool, Mill Lane, Cheshunt. |
Day and dates |
Duration |
Time |
Cost |
Thursday 6, 20, 27 Jan 3 , 17 Feb 2011 |
5 evenings |
8.00-9.00 |
£50 |
Thursday 3, 17, 24, 31 March 7 April |
5 evenings |
8.00-9.00 |
£50 |
Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov 1, 8, 15, Dec |
7 evenings |
8.00-9.00 |
£80 |
| Private Paddlesport Tuition |
(Membership not required)
Whether you are a complete beginner or are trying to refine technique for an assessment you can make fast progress, at times that suit you. |
Day |
Time |
Cost per hour |
Cost per 6 hours |
Monday to Sunday |
During HYMB opening hours |
£40 per hour for 1 person
£30 per hour each for 2 people
£25 per hour each for 3 or more people |
£200 for 1 person
£150 each for 2 people
£125 each for 3 people
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| Introduction to Canoeing and Kayaking |
(18 years old and over. No experience necessary)
On this 1/2 day course you will learn enough about Kayaking and Canoeing to enable you to continue paddling in the company of others with more experience. At the end of the course you will have achieved the British Canoe Union (BCU) Paddlesport Start award.
We recommend that you attend a Learn to Paddle Course and achieve the BCU 1 Star. |
Day and Dates |
Duration |
Time |
Cost |
Saturday 9 April 2011 |
1/2 day |
9.30 to 12.30 |
£30 |
Saturday 14 May |
1/2 day |
9.30 to 12.30 |
£30 |
Saturday 4 June |
1/2 day |
9.30 to 12.30 |
£30 |
Saturday 2 July |
1/2 day |
9.30 to 12.30 |
£30 |
Saturday 6 August |
1/2 day |
9.30 to 12.30 |
£30 |
| Saturday 3 September |
1/2 day |
9.30 to 12.30 |
£30 |
| Saturday 1 October |
1/2 day |
9.30 to 12.30 |
£30 |
| Learn to paddle |
| (18 to 90 year olds. No experience necessary or Paddlesport Start)
These courses, based on the BCU One Star syllabus, are a great introduction to the fun and excitement of Paddlesport. During the course you will be taught the basic Paddlesport techniques required to paddle a variety of kayaks and canoes.
At the end of the course successful participants will be awarded the BCU 1 Star certificate.
Prebooking is essential |
Day and Dates |
Duration |
Time |
Cost |
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 May 2011 |
2 Days |
9.30 to 4.30 |
£99 |
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June |
2 Days |
9.30 to 4.30 |
£99 |
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July |
2 Days |
9.30 to 4.30 |
£99 |
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August |
2 Days |
9.30 to 4.30 |
£99 |
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September |
2 Days |
9.30 to 4.30 |
£99 |
| Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October |
2 Days |
9.30 to 4.30 |
£99 |
| Working towards 2 Star |
(18 to 90 year olds.1 Star ability required)
Working Towards 2 Star course is for those who have already achieved the BCU 1 Star and
have had some practice, in both Canoe and Kayak, between courses.
During the course you will be taught the fundamental skills required for both Canoeing and
Kayaking.
You can then get further practice by attending the Wednesday evening 2 and 3 star training
(see page 28). Additional journeys may be necessary for completion of the BCU 2 Star award.
The 2 Star is one of the prerequisites for Level 1 boat based Coach.
Candidates who successfully complete the 2 star will need to pay the current BCU assessment
fee of £10 for Canoe England members and £20 for non members (Cheques made payable to
Canoe England). |
Day and Dates |
Duration |
Time |
Cost |
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May 2011
Assessment Wednesday 29 June |
2 Days |
9.30 to 4.30
7.00 to 9.00 |
£99 |
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June
Assessment Wednesday 7 September |
2 Days |
9.30 to 4.30
7.00 to 9.00 |
£99 |
Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 September
Assessment Wednesday 28 September |
2 Days |
9.30 to 4.30
7.00 to 9.00 |
£99 |
| Foundation Safety and Rescue |
(14 to 90 year olds. 2 Star required)
Foundation Safety and Rescue is a prerequisite for Level 1 Coach.
This course covers the main safety points of canoeing including rescues and casualty care.
|
Days and Dates |
Time |
Cost |
Sunday 10 April 2011 |
9.30 to 5.00 |
£65 |
| 2 and 3 star training |
(16 years old and over)
These training sessions are for existing coaches and aspiring coaches. During the sessions
you will have opportunities to develop your Canoeing and Kayaking skills at both 2 and 3 star.
There will be a formal input on the first Wednesday of each month from a level 3 coach or
higher. On the other Wednesdays in the month you have the opportunity to come as a group to
practice the techniques taught.
You need to book in advance for these sessions. If no bookings have been made by the Friday
of the previous week the formal input session will be cancelled.
Opportunities to be assessed at 2 Star and 3 Star Canoe, 3 Star White Water Kayak and 3 Star
Touring will be arranged as demand dictates during the year.
Level 3, 4 or 5 coaches who would like to volunteer their services for these sessions or for
assessment days will be welcomed. |
Session |
Days and Dates 2011 |
Time |
Cost |
Formal Coaching |
Wednesday 6 April
Wednesday 4 May
Wednesday 1 June
Wednesday 6 July
Wednesday 3 August
Wednesday 7 September
Wednesday 5 October |
7.00-9.00 |
HYMB members £6.50
BCU Coaches Free (must
be HYMB members and
show valid Canoe
England card) |
Practice Session |
Wednesday 13, 20, 27 April
Wednesday 11, 18, 25 May
Wednesday 8, 15, 22, 29 June
Wednesday 13, 20, 27 July
Wednesday 10, 17, 24, 31 August
Wednesday 14, 21, 28 September
Wednesday 12, 19 October |
7.00-9.00 |
HYMB members £
BCU Coaches Free (must
be HYMB members and
show valid Canoe
England card) |
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