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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 8 coaching sessions under the supervision of a Foundation, Level 1 or higher Flatwater Coach together with a letter from the coach confirming your coaching efforts. Your logbook should include session details, information about safety issues, and an after-session reflection following discussions with your supervising coach.
Recommended:
We hope you will enjoy this course and use it to continue on your coach education journey.
Enquiries email: paddle.tas@paddle.org.au
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:
$190 program fee (includes online and face to face) plus $0 registration (members) – registration of the Foundation qualification expires at the same time as the Introduction to Coaching
$265 program fee (includes online and face to face) 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:
- Online plus below:
- One day face to face practical workshop (Dates will be available soon via your State Paddle association)
Logbook
The following is to be submitted to the email address below:
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.
Recommended:
We hope you will enjoy this course and use it to continue on your coach education journey.
Enquiries: paddle.tas@paddle.org.au
Paddle Tasmania 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 PTAS 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 PTAS : Paddle.Tas@paddle.org.au
Recommended
We hope you will enjoy this course and use it as the start of your coach education journey.
For further enquiries email: paddle.tas@paddle.org.au
Whitewater Rescue Level 2 Course
May 22-23, 2021, Upper Mersey
Paddle Tasmania will conduct a Whitewater River Rescue Course at the Upper Mersey on the weekend of May 22 and 23, 2021. The course will commence at 9.00 am at the Slalom Course.
This course is suitable for people with some experience in paddling whitewater - Grade 2 and above.
Assessment for the Paddle Australia Whitewater Rescue 2 Award is possible during the weekend for an additional cost of $25, you will be invoiced separately by Paddle Australia for this once you successfully complete the course
This course will cover the following topics:
Principles of rescue
Throwbagging: dry land
Passive whitewater swimming
On-water Throwbagging
Aggressive whitewater swimming
Shallow river crossing (Wading)
Entrapment
Risk management
Knots
Mechanical advantage
River first aid
Evacuations
Towing for gear retrieval
Simulated Rescues
- Kayak/canoe and all paddling gear – including several changes of paddling clothing,
wet/dry suit is recommended – it will be cold!
- Throwbag
- Rescue gear that you normally take on paddling trips (don’t worry if you don’t have any)
- First Aid kit - waterproofed
- Food for the weekend
- Paper and pen
COST: $196 for Affiliated Club Members
$245 non-club members
Camping will be at Berlin Wall for this course.
To complete this course participants will need to complete:
| Minimum log book requirement | In the previous three years: Ten Grade 2 Whitewater activities of a minimum of two hours duration in varying river heights and locations. |
Assessment Tasks:
| Quiz | Relevant knowledge quiz(es) completed by participant and results viewed. |
Registrations close May 13, 2021.
Whitewater Guide/Instructor Assessment Cost: Non-member $120; Member - $110 (plus $170 PAQS registration fee for successful participants) Oct 9-10, Starting 9am Saturday (1.5 days, finishing lunchtime Sunday). Forth River
Assessment for the Paddle Australia Award of either Guide or Instructor for guiding/teaching skills and leading trips on moving water up to, and including, Grade 2.
This course also consists of an online component, once you have paid forrn the course you will receive a link from Paddle Australia. All paperworkrn needs to be forwarded to Paddle Tasmania within 3 months of completing the course.
Saturday, Oct 9, 9:30am – 4pm Forth River
Whitewater Skills – one day course developing whitewater paddling skills on Grade 2-3 water.
Small group instruction from some of Tasmania’s best whitewater paddlers and qualified Paddle Australia instructors. For this course to go ahead it requires a minimum of 4 participants.
Saturday - Sunday, Oct 9-10, Forth River, Times by arrangement
Two hour, whitewater skills sessions for students run by trainee whitewater instructors working under the supervision of PA qualified whitewater instructors and assessors. To register click here. Note this only runs if there are enough participants going for an assessed qualification for WWG or WWI – you will be contacted once registrations close to confirm details.
Basic Skills and Safety Flatwater Cost: $65 ($52 for affiliated Paddle Tas club members) Turners Beach to register click here. Minimum 6 participants.
Saturday October 9, 9.30am – 12.30am Turners Beach
Essential skills for safe paddling, suitable for beginner to intermediate paddlers, any type of kayak, to be held on the Forth estuary. Participants must have their own kayak, canoe or SOT and PFD (life jacket).
Once the minimum number of participants is reached you will be emailed with payment details.
Whitewater Guide/Instructor Training Course Cost: Non-member $365; member $292
Saturday – Sunday, Oct 9-10, 9am – 4 pm Forth River
Paddle Australia training course for teaching skills and leading trips on moving water up to, and including, Grade 2 for experienced paddlers. This training course is a strongly recommended pre-requisite for anyone wanting to go for the Paddle Australia Whitewater Instructor Assessment at a future date (1.5 days assessment, separate). This is not an introduction to Whitewater Skills course (see above 1 day courses for Skills development), but for experienced paddlers looking at demonstrating correct stroke technique in an instructing situation on moving water, breaking down and teaching stroke technique, whitewater rescue techniques and the requirements for Whitewater Guide/Instructor Assessment.
This course also consists of an online component, once you have paid forrn the course you will receive a link from Paddle Australia. All paperworkrn needs to be forwarded to Paddle Tasmania within 3 months of completing the course.
Flatwater Supervisor/Guide/Instructor Course Cost:Non-member $295, members $236 (plus $170 PA registration fee if seeking assessment for Flatwater Supervisor/Guide/Instructor if successful)
Saturday - Sunday, April 3-4 9am – 4 pm Paddle Australia accredited course for teaching skills and leading trips on flat water. Assessment options for: Flatwater Supervisor, Guide or Instructor available. (Please note course only runs with a minimum of 4 participants)
Assessment for this course (for either FW Guide or Instructor, or Supervisor, dependent upon participants previous experience and meeting the PAQS criteria) will occur both informally and formally over the two days. Please see attached supporting document for the explanation between the awards from the PA website to see at which level the participant is aiming for or requires. https://paddle.org.au/education-safety/flatwater-awards/
Participants need to bring:
For detailed information regarding the assessment requirements for either Flatwater Instructor or Flatwater Guide, see the Paddle Australia Qualifications Scheme Handbook: https://paddle.org.au/education-safety/education-paqs/
Participants will also need to complete the online component and a log book using the Paddle Log app. to download the app visit: rnhttps://paddle.org.au/education-safety/paddle-log/
All paperwork needs to be forwarded to Paddle Tasmania within 3 months of completing the course.
Payment: Once the minimum of 4 registrations is received you will be emailed with payment details. All payments will need to be made prior to the commencement of the course. If the minimum number is not reached by registration close date the course will be cancelled.