Upcoming PaddleNSW Courses...
Having surveyed and spoken to various club representatives, and referring back to our core values, PaddleNSW is now in the position to direct substantial funding toward the revival of paddler education across the state. PaddleNSW wants to see a minimum of one qualified Coach, Instructor or Guide in EVERY paddle club in NSW.
A minimum of $20,000 has been allocated toward refunding participant costs where the skills obtained from training courses are directed back into clubs. In short, take your skills to your club and be rewarded for it.
In just a few months, PaddleNSW has conducted 3 flatwater coaches’ courses, has a guide course open for registration, and is putting the finishing touches on the first of several flatwater instructor courses to be offered in the coming months.
The BIG NEWS is that for many PNSW members, a substantial proportion of these course costs will be FREE!
To apply for this funding, clubs are requested to complete the on-
The initiative will apply to any PaddleNSW club-
So, if your club is predominantly recreational, a guide or instructor will be most useful. If your club is devoted to regular fitness paddles, more instructors will be an advantage. Those based predominantly on competition will benefit from more coaching expertise.
In addition, PaddleNSW is developing an Open Water (Ocean Racing) Coaching course that will form part of this initiative. Open Water paddle clubs…this is a great opportunity to develop your member paddling skills.
1. Clubs complete the on-
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFFEOWJDa0tUWmxnRE00RjRiUnVYNkE6MA
2. Clubs submit a brief but comprehensive outline of their paddler development policy to admin@paddleNSW.org.au
3. PaddleNSW will contact the club representative with an offer to train a number of members.
4. Club nominated paddlers then pay for and attend the appropriate course, completing final assessment requirements. See the Education menu on the PaddleNSW website www.paddleNSW.org.au
5. These paddlers conduct training, guiding or coaching activities for their club.
6. Clubs verify that their training programmes are in place.
7. Nominated trainees have their course fees substantially refunded.
To Register CLICK HERE:
Flatwater Instructor (& Guide) – Sydney -
Register by September 13
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=2559
Email: admin@paddlensw.org.au for further details.
Flatwater Instructor (& Guide) – Dubbo -
Flatwater Instructor (& Guide) – Lismore -
Whitewater Instructor (& Guide) – Kangaroo Valley -
WW Safety courses TBA – Barrington or Canberra
Non-
The time for course delivery is based on attendees themselves having considerable experience in paddling. The course will focus on teaching you how to teach others very good basic paddling skills. The price for each student is based on course cost recovery.
To operate as a qualified instructor, you must be registered with Australian Canoeing. It will cost $140 for 3 years registration.
Successful graduates who have been nominated by their club will be refunded their course registration and possibly the course fees and travel. (This will depend on PNSW Education Initiative of $20,000 not being exceeded by demand)
Out of date instructors may via pre arrangement, attend part of the course for reassessment which will include review of your log book and First Aid certificate
For Clubs who would like a similar course run near them, then the Club will need to contact Lynn@paddleNSW.org.au ASAP. Six to eight students is the minimum for a viable course.
Instructors: we may need you – have you applied to PNSW with a very short CV as to why you will be the person for the above course delivery.
Although I am sure the following assessments will be educational, please note that
these are not training courses, but assessments. Suitable training courses and experience
should have been gained before you come for assessment and if participants are not
generally known to have suitable experience they may need to provide a suitable log-
25th Sept. River rescue level 2 assessment.
26th Sept. Advanced white water skills assessment.
16th Oct. River rescue level 3 assessment.
17th Oct. Advanced white water instructor assessment.
Prerequisites;
River rescue 2, 25th Sept
Have participated in a river rescue course, ie AC, Swiftwater Rescue, VET, Real Fun
[Rohan Reynolds is running a course 18-
Advanced skills assessment, 26th Sept
1. At this stage, river rescue 2 [River rescue 3 will be required to complete the award].
2. Log-
River Rescue 3, 16th Oct.
River rescue 3 knowledge and skills equivalent course
Advanced white water instructor, 17th Oct.
1. White water instructor award.
2. Current first aid
3. River rescue 3
4. Log-
The assessments will be held in the Canberra region, possibly the Murrumbidgee, depending on water levels.
John Wilde, AC advanced white water assessor, will be co-
Fees are $140 per assessment (or discount to $90 to PaddleNSW members), ie $560 ( $360 for PNSW members) for all 4 assessments. Paddlers who already hold some of these awards can come in at the level they require providing they meet the relevant criteria. Those eligible for advanced white water instructor assessment who are not already registered with AC will need to pay $140 for their 3 year registration fee. Members of clubs affiliated with PaddleNSW may be eligible for a further substantial refund of fees. Those working as professionals in the outdoor industry should be able to claim course fees and AC registration on their next tax return.
Register here:
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=2559
Level 1 Flat water
Coach Fairy Meadow SLSC 26 Sept
Minnamurra R. 10 Oct
– member $180