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Foundation coach: (F2 – T1) Foundation coach works with paddlers who wish to gain an introduction to discipline specific skills. The Foundation coach is for coaches training paddlers for state level competitions.
Conditions:
Costs:
$40 program fee plus $0 registration (members) – registration of the Foundation qualification expires at the same time as the Introduction to Coaching
$95 program fee plus $0 registration (non members) – registration of the Foundation qualification expires at the same time as the Introduction to Coaching
Pre requisite: Paddle Australia Introduction to Coaching course
Program structure:
- 100% online
After registration, you will be taken to a landing page and receive an invoice via email for the program. Once paid you will be registered in the program.
Logbook
The following is to be submitted to the email below:
Copy of your logbook showing a minimum of 8rncoaching sessions under the supervision of a Foundation, Level 1 or higherrnFlatwater Coach together with a letter from the coach confirming your coachingrnefforts. Your logbook should include session details, information about safetyrnissues, and an after-session reflection following discussions with yourrnsupervising coach.
Recommended:
We hope you will enjoy this course and use it to continue on your coach education journey.
Paddle South Australia is delighted to deliver the Introduction to Coaching course. The course is designed to enable the beginner coach to gain their Introductory Coach qualification after successful completion of all requirements.
Costs:
PA paddle club and direct members: $50 program fee, $60 registration for 3 years
Non members: $95 program fee, $60 registration for 3 years
Introductory Coach:
The Introductory Coach works with paddlers who wish to gain coaching on core paddling skills.
The Introductory Coach would ideally operate under the supervision of a current Level One Coach or above however can work independently under the below conditions:
Conditions:
• Enclosed waters with no current and little wind influence.
• Hazards are minimal and there is always ready access to safe landing.
• Distance is no greater than 50m from shore.
• All participants are wearing lifejackets.
• All participants can swim.
• Participants have basic craft handling skills (e.g. moving craft forward and turning around)
• Ratio of 1:4.
To register in the program you will need to create an account in the PA Education system. This is currently separate to any club membership account. After registration, you will be taken to a landing page and receive an email with login details to the education site. Following this email you will receive details of the program link and login once PSA confirms your membership. This may take up to 24 hours.
Completion of the PA online program is not all that is required to be registered as a Paddle Australia Introductory Coach. The following is to be submitted to PSA : sa@paddle.org.au
Recommended
We hope you will enjoy this course and use it as the start of your coach education journey.
1.5 day course
half day theory, full day practical
20 % DISCOUNT FOR PADDLE SA MEMBERS
Award definition
Holders of the Flatwater Skills Award have demonstrated that they can competently paddle a kayak and/or canoe during a trip, as part of a group of peers, on flat, sheltered, undemanding water. This Award, or equivalent skills and knowledge, is a pre-requisite to becoming a Flatwater Guide or Instructor.
Pre-requisites
Senior First Aid, Working With Children Check, Play By The Rules training
Skill Component
Knowledge Component
Experience Component
Produce a verifiable log showing at least six trips of a minimum of three hours duration.
Communication Component
Demonstrate the ability to maintain effective communication with a group.