The coaches would like to encourage all paddlers to take one of the BCU's nationally-recognised performance awards. There are two award schemes, each with a series of progression levels. The Star Awards are for adults and older juniors, while the PaddlePower scheme has been designed for younger juniors. Please speak to your coach to discuss which scheme and which level is appropriate for you. One- and Two-Star are generic awards, encouraging paddlers to experience the various disciplines of Paddlesport available, with the emphasis on developing personal skills and gaining independence. One-Star can be taken in any boat (including a racing kayak). For Two-Star, the skills have to be demonstrated in both kayak and open canoe. To find out more, download the One-Star syllabus and the Two-Star syllabus. Coach Ant will be holding a training session on Saturday 28th July - please see Ant to reserve a place. The test itself will follow on the next mutually convenient date.
PaddlePower also has several levels, beginning with Start, then Passport (roughly equivalent to 1-Star), and Discover (roughly equivalent to 2-Star). The Start certificate can be issued directly by the coach. For each of the next stages, paddlers purchase a record card from the club (£5 each) on which the coach records their progress. When the card has been completed, it is sent off to the BCU who issue the certificate. Lightnings, please speak to coach Jacque to establish which card you need.
CanoeEngland are appealing for volunteers to come and help at the selection event for the GB slalom team at the Lee Valley Whitewater Centre on Friday-Sunday 13-15th April. They will provide lunch and will try to arrange it so that you actually get to see some of the action! Volunteers’ families will also be able to book tickets to spectate at the event for half price. Because of security at the event, volunteers need to be organised by Friday 23rd March. Details of how to volunteer, please contact Angela.
David, Oliver and Megan are the first holdersof the new monthly Lightning time trial trophies for performance in the February 2K and 5K. Coach Jacque presented them with their awards at Leaside.
Between now and early April, shoppers at Sainsburys will receive Active Kids 2012 vouchers which the club can exchange for exercise equipment. This even includes petrol purchases and online shopping. Nectar points can also be converted into Active Kids vouchers. You can find out more about the promotion here: http://www2.sainsburys.co.uk/ACTIVEKIDS/
Please support the club by giving your vouchers to Angela or any committee member - THANKS!
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