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COURSES
INTRODUCTORY ONE STAR COURSE
For novices wishing to join the Club, entrance is by attending an Introductory One Star course. This teaches the foundation strokes used in kayaking and is a basic introduction to the sport. Full details of the course are on the course application / parent permission (Juniors) forms. The course lasts for 2-3 sessions, depending on abilities of the group. The course fee includes a BCU One Star certificate. We ask that you attend each training session of the course to avoid affecting the group’s progress. If you have to miss a session due to illness or holiday, please inform the Duty Coach. All One Star courses start at 1.00pm and finish at 3.30pm. Please arrive early to allow time for changing and getting the kayaks and equipment out. When you arrive at the Club, please book in with the Kitchen Krew. All newcomers will be given a Members Safety Induction and shown around the premises and introduced to your Coach
If you have a minimum of the BCU One Star award, you can join the club by payment of annual membership fees. You must provide evidence of your current awards when joining.
AFTER THE ONE STAR
When you have completed the One Star award, you are free to attend as many or as few sessions as you wish. There is no need to book – just turn up on the day. If the club day is very busy, you may be limited to a short session on the water to allow everyone to canoe. You can also access further training courses or workshops. The Club opens from 12 noon and finishes at 4pm (3.30pm during the winter months). On arrival at the Club, please book in with the Kitchen Krew and check the Marker Board and Notice Board for comments about the day’s activities.
OTHER COURSES
The Club runs courses for BCU 1 – 3 Star awards, as required. Coaches will also run occasional workshops to teach or improve paddle strokes. We can also organise Indoor Pool Sessions, Canoe Safety Tests, First Aid training and advise on coaching awards. We charge a registration fee for courses and all river and surf trips are subject to an additional payment to cover river licence fees, transport, coaching expenses, etc. You can progress at your own speed through the awards schemes or use the foundation strokes learnt on the One Star award for recreational paddling. Feel free to discuss your requirements with the coaching team.