BEGINNERS COURSES

BCU 1 Star and 2 star: Open cockpit kayaks and open canoe

Tuesday mornings. Term time only. Contact

BCU 3 Star: Open canoe

Saturday 26th November Thames trip - Hambleden area. Contact

Flatwater Kayaking for beginners

The Club is running beginner's courses in racing boats on the dates shown below.
The courses are designed to help you gain confidence in these boats and to introduce you to the techniques required for efficient paddling.
The courses are open both to members and non-members over the age of 8 years.
Each course is four weeks of instruction: on the fifth week you enter a time trial over the two mile course.

Dates:
17 September to 15 October 2011

Time: Arrive for 11 a.m.: finish by approx. 1 p.m.
Fees: Members - £ 15.00: Non-members £ 25.00.
Booking and enquiries: or phone: 01252 622630.

For full details see flier.

Taster session

Ladies only taster sessions: for further information Contact

INTERMEDIATE KAYAK TRAINING

Richard Boreham may have the answer for you. Read more here or contact .

Paddlepower 2011

The Southern Region Paddlesport Challenge runs during the winter months. It is a great opportunity for young paddlers to try different disciplines of Paddlesport in a fun atmosphere. It also counts towards your Paddlepower Explore award. :-) Dates and contact details are in the calendar on the home page. Don't forget there is also a monthly Hare and Hounds competition, paddle 2 miles in any boat and see if you can beat your time the following month. Pool sessions will also be timetabled during the winter. Warm, clear water to practice capsize drills and support strokes and more.

BCU 'Paddle Safe' card (A young persons guide to Child Protection)

BCCC Star Courses

See Beginners Courses above for details of 1 star course.

Details of star course content is available on the BCU website. Club run coaching courses that award BCU Star certificates are available to members at a cost of
- 1 star £ 20
- 2 star £ 25
- 3 star £ 30

Coaching Courses

All BCU coaches are reminded that they should keep their qualifications updated with current best practice.
Courses TBA.
We are keen to involve more members in coaching. If you are interested in training to be a BCU certified coach, please contact . For Southern Region Coach Updates see http://www.canoesouth.org/

Training Library

Scattered through the club's members is a wealth of training material in books, DVDs and tapes. If you have some that could be useful to other members and that you are happy to share please let me know and I can build up a catalogue. I will try and maintain the list, it is entirely up to you who you are prepared to share with and make arangements for return. If there are some gaps that you feel the club should fill please let me know.

The committee suggest a two-week maximum loan and Deposit of £10 per item borrowed, cheques made to BCCC.

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