Southbourne Canoe Club -

New paddlers joining Southbourne Canoe Club who can provide previous evidence of completing at least a BCU One Star will be allowed to paddle freely with the club and will not be required to undertake an introductory session. If you are unable to provide such evidence then you will need to attend and complete a training Session.

From 2009, anyone wishing to complete training with the club, must first become a member, before a booking will be taken.

UKCC/BCU Paddle Power Start & Passport (Equal to BCU One Star)

This course is designed for any beginner paddler from 8-14 years old and is the minimum standard for any person who wishes to paddle freely with the club. This course is designed to introduce younger paddlers to the basic concepts of boat control and safety whilst on the water. It breaks down the syllabus into clear and distinct sections; meaning paddlers should take a clear and identifiable achievement away from each session. Paddlers will possess their own 'check sheets' for the coaches to tick off along the way. This course consists of 5 sessions over 5 weeks; there is no official assessment session as this is done during the course.

Dates: 28th June to 26 July, for five weeks (one course for up to 10 students)

UKCC/BCU Paddle Power Discovery (Equal to BCU Two Star)

This course is designed for any Passport or One Star qualified paddler from 8-14 years old. It is designed to introduce more advanced boat control and rescue techniques. It breaks down the syllabus into clear and distinct sections, meaning paddlers will take a clear and identifiable achievement away from each session. Paddlers will possess their own 'check sheets' for the coaches to tick off along the way. This course consists of 5 sessions over 5 weeks; there is no official assessment session as this is done during the course.

Dates: 10 May to 07 June 2011, for five weeks (one course for up to 10 students)

BCU One Star Assessments (Equal to UKCC/BCU Paddle Power Start & Passport)

This course is for any 'beginner' paddler 12 or more years old and must be the minimum standard for any person who wishes to paddle freely with the club. This course is designed to introduce paddlers to the basic concepts of boat control and safety to enable paddlers to be safe and confident on flat sheltered water. The course consists of 4 sessions over 4 weeks; there is no official assessment session as this will be during the course.

Dates: 10th to 31st May, for four wks (two courses for up to 10 students each)

BCU Two Star Assessments

This course is for any one who has achieved BCU One Star, or Paddler Power Passport standard. It is designed to introduce more advanced boat control and rescue techniques. To complete this course you will also need to experience and be able to confidently use another style of boat (usually an Open Canoe) to a similar standard, which will all be provided during the course, however previous use and practise is strongly advised. The course consists of 5 sessions over 5 weeks; there is no official assessment session as this will be done during the course.

Dates: 28th June to 26 July, for five weeks (two courses for up to 10 students each)

BCU Three Star assessment
This course is for any one who has achieved the BCU 2 Star standard, and is a progressive appraoch to 'intermediate' paddling. This award is discpline specific. If you have any questions about this course please contact Chas on training@southbourne-canoe-club.org.uk.

Pricing
Courses are available to SCC members only. Please note that the course costs shown below are in addition to the membership fee. Equipment hire (if needed) is also charged in addition to the fees shown below.

Paddle Power Start & Passport - membership fee + equipment hire + £20

1 Star course - membership fee + equipment hire + £20 to SCC + £5 to BCU when course complete

2 Star course - membership fee + equipment hire + £30 to SCC + £5 to BCU when course complete

3 Star course - membership fee + equipment hire + £40 to SCC + £10 (BCU member) / £20 (non BCU member) to BCU when completed.

Places must be paid for before the start of the course, no money no place and once you have payed for the course, we will not be able to offer refunds if you are unable to attend the course.Cheques should be made payable to Southbourne Canoe Club.

Please note that all children must be over 8 years old

Novices/beginners must attend on the start date and complete a full session.

If you wish to book a place on any of the training sessions or have any questions about training, Please contact Chas either through the discussion forum, or alternatively email him at training@southbourne-canoe-club.org.uk

More information
Details of the star tests can be found on the BCU website by select the relevent award on the left hand menu.