Advanced Paddlesport - Instructor training
Whitlingham Adventure
A summary
Delivered and assessed across 2 days, the Paddlesport Instructor course is aimed at those wishing to instruct taster/starter sessions and short journeys in very sheltered water environments, for a centre/club/organisation.
The qualification includes both instruction and assessment with practical skills such as
- kitting up a group and getting afloat
- initial familiarisation activities, games and activities to support learning
- how to use mini journeys to support learning, inspire adventure and exploration
The qualification will cover a range of stable craft including kayak, open canoe, sit on top and stand up paddleboard. Candidates will be certificated in one craft but able to instruct a mixed fleet.
Tickets
BNHF eligible child
£0BNHF eligible child
£0Pre-requisite
These are MUST Requirements pre-course:
- Comfortable independently paddling chosen craft, standard equivalent of: Explore Award (or old 2 star).
- Able to efficiently paddle your craft solo in all directions, keep yourself upright during activities and confidently engage in supporting/assisting other paddlers.
- Candidates MUST have attended Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Training at least 2 weeks prior to commencing paddlesport instructor course
- Full membership of British Canoeing (or other home nation) is required
- Instructor registration (including associated British Canoeing fee) should be completed 2 weeks prior to course and forwarded to whitlingham@norfolk.gov.uk
How to find us
There is no direct road access to the centre except for disabled access. Lime Avenue car park is the nearest car park to us and there is a short walk to the centre. The centre is located on the eastern end of Whitlingham Great Broad.
Car parking charges apply to all users, but Whitlingham Country Park operates a 25-minute grace period for customers of Whitlingham Adventure.
If you stay longer than 25 minutes, please see the charging tariffs and terms at the pay and display machines.
Disabled access:
Please contact us in advance to make arrangements if required. Blue badge holder and disabled parking is available by arrangement.
Sat Nav: NR14 8TR
What3words:
Lime Avenue car park – choice.shut.paths
Centre entrance – kings.basic.wicked
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1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentor
Whitlingham Adventure
Whitlingham Adventure
Set within the beautiful Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Adventure offers a range of fun and adventurous water and land based activities for both children and adults. We are a RYA training centre as well as Paddle UK delivery partner, supporting hundreds of young people in developing their skills on the water every year. E: whitlingham@norfolk.gov.uk T: 01603 632307 W: https://www.whitlinghamadventure.org.uk/
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What's provided
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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Cancellation policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.
My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.
