British Canoeing DISCOVER Award
Take your children’s paddling to the next stage
from £125
- 3 week course
- 3 hours per week
- Min age 10 years old
- Mallards Pike
- July - August
- AALA Licence
British Canoeing Discover Award
MONMOUTH / BRECON BEACONS
WHAT IS THE DISCOVER AWARD?
A WAY FOR YOUR CHILD TO DEVELOP THIER SUP SKILLS
British Canoeing have designed several awards to help you become confident on the water and eventually be able to paddle confidently and safely on your own.
The discover award is the first step on this journey and is designed to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water.
We have split the course up over 3 weeks so the kids have time to practice and they don’t need to take in too much information in one day.
LEARN NEW SKILLS & BUILD CONFIDENCE
Our passionate coaches are here to get your child build their SUP Skills and help them begin their British Canoeing SUP PATHWAY.
Monmouth / Brecon Beacons
What You'll Learn
Getting Ready – What to wear / What to use
Location – Access points / exit points / water conditions / weather
On The Water – Safety and rescue / personal skills / other water users
After the session – Session recap
After this course you should feel confident to understand your kit and the environment you choose to paddle in, have basic safety and rescue skills and feel confident paddling with minimal assistance from a coach.
3 HOURS PER WEEK
3 WEEK COURSE
The course will be run over 3 weeks on a Thursday Morning in the summer holidays
Course 1: 28th July – 11th August
Course 2: 18th August – 21st August
10am – 1pm
Location – Mallard Pike
wHAT'S INCLUDED?
- 3 week course, 3 hours per week
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Qualified British Canoeing SUP instructor
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Board, paddle, Buoyancy Aid, Wetsuit,
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Check out our FAQ page or email us for more detail
wHAT YOU NEED TO BRING?
- Swimsuit and loose clothing to paddle in
Change of clothes
Water shoes / trainers you don’t mind getting wet – these must cover the toes and attach to the foot – not flip-flops.
COURSE PROGRESSION
1. DISCOVER AWARD
Taking you on the next steps towards becoming an independent paddler, for a fun and safe time on the water. Developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling; developing your decision making and practical skills, giving you confidence on the water.
2. EXPLORE AWARD
Your Explore Award gives you ownership; allowing you to choose where you move next in the world of paddlesport. Working with a coach you will be able to develop a programme that suits what you need. Learning to make confident choices with this individualised approach. Recognising your ability to independently paddle your chosen craft in a sheltered water environment.
3. sHELTERED FLAT WATER
Awards allow you to develop your personal paddling and decision making skills in the craft and environment of your choice. For us this will be SUP
The award is based on your learning, encouraging you in your personal development of SUP in a sheltered flat water environment.
