HYMB: Junior Canoeing & Kayaking Courses

Information

The British Canoe Union (BCU) has updated its proficiency awards for young people up to the age of 16 as follows:-
· PaddlePower Start – an entry level award suitable for taster sessions or as part of a series of sessions.
· PaddlePower Passport – four progressive levels based on 24 topics which can be grouped into Safety Awareness, Paddling Skills, Varied Experiences, and Supporting Knowledge. The award is equivalent to the old 1 Star.
· PaddlePower Discover – this follows on from Passport with a further 4 levels to take the young paddler to equivalent of the old 2 star standard.
· PaddlePower Explore - three different levels take the paddler on an extensive journey exploring the great variety of Paddlesport, with topics focused on participation in events and journeys, in the competitive and non-competitive disciplines. (Specific information not available at time of printing)
· PaddlePower Excel - three levels to test the paddler on all elements of paddlesport including being responsible for self and others, participation in journeys, coaching sessions, training, events/competitions in a variety of disciplines, background knowledge of the sport; access, rules, environmental, nutrition and goal setting. (Specific information not available at time of printing).

Introduction to Paddlesport Level 1

(9 to16 years old. No experience necessary)
This one day course will introduce participants to a variety of paddlesport craft including Canoe, Kayak, Sea kayak and other boats as available. It is ideal for a first session or after a holiday activity half day Kayaking or Canoeing session. This course leads to the PaddlePower Start award.This course can be followed immediately by the Working Towards PaddlePower Passport course.

Day and Dates	Duration	Time	Cost
Monday 11 April 2011	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£28
Monday 18 April	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£28
Tuesday 31 May	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£28
Monday 25 July	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£28
Monday 1 August	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£28
Monday 8 August	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£28
Monday 15 August	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£28
Monday 22 August	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£28
Tuesday 30 August	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£28
Monday 24 October	1 Day	9.30 to 4.00	£28

Working Towards PaddlePower Passport Level 2 to 5

(9 to 16 year olds. PaddlePower Start required)
During this 3 day course, participants will progress through PaddlePower Passport. Participants who have not paddled on a regular basis should expect to attend this course two or more times to achieve PaddlePower Passport. You will use a variety of boats including Play boats, General purpose Kayaks, Sea Kayaks, Canoes, Slalom boats, and Sprint boats. The course will also include a journey in the Lea Valley Park suitable to your level of ability. Included in the cost of the course is the PaddlePower booklet for recording your progress through the PaddlePower levels. You can participate in this course as often as you like as you progress through levels 2 to 5 of PaddlePower Passport.

Days and Dates	Duration	Time	Cost
Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 April 2011	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 April	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Wednesday 1 to Friday 3 June	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 July	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Tuesday 2 to Thursday 4 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Tuesday 16 to Thursday 18 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Tuesday 25 to Thursday 27 October	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62

Working Towards PaddlePower Discover Level 6 to 7

(9 to 16 year olds. PaddlePower Passport required)
During this 3 day course, participants will progress through PaddlePower Discover. Participants who have not paddled on a regular basis should expect to attend this course two or more times to achieve PaddlePower Discover. You will use a variety of boats including Play boats, General purpose Kayaks, Sea Kayaks, Canoes, Slalom boats, and Sprint boats. The course will also include a journey in the Lea Valley Park suitable to your level of ability. Included in the cost of the course is the PaddlePower booklet for recording your progress through the PaddlePower levels. You can participate in this course as often as you like as you progress through levels 6 to 9 of PaddlePower Discover.
We recommend that you go on the day trips and weekend trips to develop your experience.

Days and Dates	Duration	Time	Cost
Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 April 2011	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Wednesday 1 to Friday 3 June	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Monday 1 to Wednesday 3 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Monday 15 to Wednesday 17 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 October	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62

Working Towards PaddlePower Discover Level 8 to 9

(9 to 16 year olds. PaddlePower Passport required)
During this 3 day course, participants will progress through PaddlePower Discover Levels 8 and 9. Participants who have not paddled on a regular basis should expect to attend this course two or more times to achieve PaddlePower Discover.
You will use a variety of boats including Play boats, General purpose Kayaks, Sea Kayaks, Canoes, Slalom boats, and Sprint boats. The course will also include a journey in the Lea Valley Park suitable to your level of ability. Included in the cost of the course is the PaddlePower booklet for recording your progress through the PaddlePower levels. You can participate in this course as often as you like as you progress through levels 6 to 9 of PaddlePower Discover.
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Days and Dates	Duration	Time	Cost
Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 April 2011	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 August	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62
Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 October	3 Days	9.30 to 4.00	£62

Kayak Pool Sessions
(9 to 18 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.

Code	Day and Dates	Time	Cost
SP1	Thursday 6, 20, 27, Jan/ 3, 17 Feb 2011	7.00 to 8.00	£23.50
SP2	Thursday 3, 17,24,31 March, 7 April 2011	7.00 to 8.00	£23.30
SP3	Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 Dec 2011	7.00 to 8.00	£37.60

Kayak Day Trips

(11 to18 years old)
Some of the greatest fun that you can have with a kayak is to explore local rivers, play in safe gently moving water and go for a journey. These kayak day trips achieve all of these. The trips are of varying standards and only appropriate for people who have attained the minimum BCU award specified. They will count towards the journeys required for your progression through the PaddlePower awards.
For all of the journeys, participants must have a complete change of clothes, a packed lunch, a drink and a towel. All trips will leave HYMB promptly at the time specified (we do not have time to wait for latecomers). We have included a guide to the time that we will return to the Base. However, you will be advised of the actual time of return when you register on the day. (The Destination of the day trip may change at short notice.)

Dates	Prerequisite	Times	Venue
Friday 15 April 2011	Passport	9.00 to 4.30	Hertford Loop
Friday 5 August	Passport	9.00 to 5.00	River Cam (canoe or kayak)
Friday 19 August	Passport	9.00 to 5.00	River Wey
Friday 28 October	Passport	9.00 to 5.00	Hertford Loop
Day trips cost £30 (destination may change at short notice)

Weekend Trip Moving Water

Rivers Severn and Teme (13 to 18 year olds. PaddlePower Discover Level 6 required)
Paddling on beautiful and historic stretches of the Rivers Severn and Teme. Staying in a Youth Hostel. This is a perfect introduction, and an opportunity to develop the skills required for paddling safely on moving water. In the evening, after dinner, there will be an opportunity to discuss your paddling, and relax with group games.
Participants who are 16 years or over, who have the prerequisites, will have the opportunity to be assessed for the BCU 3 Star White water. Successful candidates will need to pay the fee for their certificate. .

Date	Time		Cost
Sat 19 and Sun 20 March 2011	8:00am Sat to 7:00pm Sun		Cost £55

Weekend Trip Sea Kayaking

Dorset Coast (13 to 18 year olds. PaddlePower Discover Level 6 Required)
This opportunity to go sea kayaking is a great chance to develop new skills and have fun. During this camping visit to the Dorset coast you will paddle along the sea cliffs and into secluded bays.
Participants who are 16 years or over, who have the prerequisites, will have the opportunity to be assessed for the BCU 3 Star Sea Kayak.
Successful candidates will need to pay the fee for their certificate.

Date	Time	Cost
Sat 14 and Sun 15 May 2011	8:00am Sat to 7:00pm Sun	Cost £60

Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions

(14 to 19 years old. Membership of a Hertfordshire youth club or HYMB required)
If you are involved in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and wish to do an expedition then we have and expedition programme that may help. Sailing at Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Kayaking at Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Canoeing at Bronze, Silver and Gold
Walking at Gold onlyTechnical equipment will be provided, participants will need to arrange their own food suitable for cooking in camp, sleeping bags, mats, personal waterproofs and clothing.The programme starts early in April.
To get more information contact John using the details below.
John Weinstock (Canoeing and Kayaking) 01438 219055 john.weinstock@hertscc.gov.uk