Paddle NSW News

Flatwater Guide/Instructor with Moving Water endorsement - ORANGE 16 & 17 March

Submitted by LynnP on Wed, 22/02/2012 - 23:24

Welcome to the particioants of this course which is to be held on the Macquaire River. The exact section of river will be notified shortly..

However the participants need to consider the following pre course requirements:

Rain, rain and more rain.

Submitted by LynnP on Wed, 22/02/2012 - 14:29

The Jacksons are known for their long experience in whitewater.  And this latest blog could have been written for New South Wales this year - check out how they prepare for river running, it just may serve you well.

http://jacksonkayak.com/blog/2012/02/07/the-subtleties-of-safety/

Welcome to the Moving Water Training on the Barrington for March 10 & 11

Submitted by LynnP on Tue, 21/02/2012 - 14:25

We hope you have found much of the information about the course under "events" listed on the right hand side.

For those who  wish to go on to their Guide or instructor Qualification, you may like to start preparing for your assessment now. 

Welcome to Students of Western Sydney University

Submitted by LynnP on Fri, 17/02/2012 - 19:59

PaddleNSW conducts kayaking tutorials for UWS PD&Health students at Penrith.

This will be the official site for students to register and to find all the details for their course.

L1 Flatwater Coach Course

Submitted by LynnP on Fri, 17/02/2012 - 18:10

After popular demand, PaddleNSW is now running another L1 Flatwater Coach Course at Narrabeen MWKC Clubhouse.

Tom Simmat wins NSW Veteran Athlete of the Year for 2011

Submitted by tonyH on Fri, 17/02/2012 - 07:58

At the NSW Sports Federation Annual Awards night on 16 February, Tom Simmat, one of PaddleNSW' two nominations, deservedly collected the 2011 Veteran Athlete of the Year award. Slalom paddler Rosalyn Lawrence, our second nomination, narrowly missed out in a hotly contested field for the Young Athlete of the Year award.

Vajda Marathon 9 Series - starts this Sat 25 February

Submitted by 290495 on Tue, 14/02/2012 - 11:30

Following a very successful series in 2011, the Vajda 2012 NSW Marathon 9 Series kicks off at Canberra on the 25th February.

Entry and race information CLICK HERE.

Oceania Championships

Submitted by yvetteg on Tue, 07/02/2012 - 14:38
If you want to get some more sprint race practice in before nationals using the Olympic race gates at Penrith - this is the event for you.   AC, Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Entries are open for the Canoe Sprint Olympic Team Selection Trials and the Oceania

Calling Instructors and Assessors

Submitted by LynnP on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 13:25

PaddleNSW has some very specific training courses coming up. You will need to be experienced in conducting courses to various client groups at various times during the week and weekend. Please forward a one page CV of your qualifications and experience to educationatpaddleNSW [dot] org [dot] au.

Calling all Young Athletes!

Submitted by MarieC on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 12:49

Assistance comes in two forms:

  1. The NSW Department of Sport and Recreation supports young PaddleNSW country members for last year’s travel expenses to get to State age Competition. The DEADLINE has been extended to end February 2012. Please refer to the link for more details http://www.paddlensw.org.au/content/athlete-assistance-policy-0
  2. An Australian Government initiative managed by the Australian Sports Commission and supports 8,000 young people each year.
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