Core Coach Training Canoe & Kayak

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  • Max 8 people

For those looking to coach beginners new to the sport, or paddlers looking to develop their skills.

Description

This award is designed for people whose core function is to coach paddlers who want to gain/improve paddlesport skills within the discipline chosen. This will include coaching beginners new to the sport, or paddlers looking to develop their skills in the given discipline or environment.


Core Coach Training Overview (British Canoeing)

Requirements

  1. To attend this training you are required to hold full (On The Water) National Association Membership. (E.g. British Canoeing Membership)
  2. To get the most out of your practical core coach training, you need to feel comfortable in or on your craft and be able to independently paddle on sheltered water.

What to bring

  1. Clothes and shoes appropriate to the weather that you’re willing to get wet (e.g. warm clothes in colder months or shorts/t-shirt in the summer. Please no jeans, crocs, or flip-flops. Remember it may be warm outside but the water may still be cold!)
  2. Spare clothes and shoes.
  3. A hat.
  4. Any medication you may require throughout the day.
  5. A towel
  6. Lunch/food to keep your energy up.
  7. A drink to keep you hydrated, we will provide tea, coffee and water.
  8. Any personal or leadership specialist kit you may own (e.g. buoyancy aid, cag, etc).


  1. We can provide cags and trousers (wind proof and stops some water) to keep you warmer.
  2. We will provide boats, buoyancy aids and paddles.


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    Wokingham Waterside Centre

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    Reading, GB

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    This is a 2 day activity

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Upcoming availability

October

October 2025

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December 2025
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