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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:
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
October 31 - November 1 2020, Upper Mersey
Paddle Tasmania will conduct a Whitewater River Rescue Course at the Upper Mersey on the weekend of October 31 - November 1, 2020. 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.
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: $124 for Affiliated Club Members (+$25 if requiring assessment)
$205 non-club members (+$25 if requiring assessment)
Camping for this weekend will be at Berlin Wall, make sure you bring your gear.
Registrations close October 21, 2020.
Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: 840 Wilmot Road, Forth Tasmania
Learn safety and basic strokes on flat water with a club instructors. Equipment provided. Group just for 55+ years for abilities. Registration is essential as numbers are limited. Bring clothing to stay warm. Participants need to be able to swim 50m.
Saturday, November 12, 2020 at 10 AM – Noon
Location: Browns River, Kingston Beach.
Learn safety and basic strokes on flat water with a club instructors. Equipment provided. Group just for 55+ years for abilities. Registration is essential as numbers are limited. Bring clothing to stay warm. Participants need to be able to swim 50m.
Saturday, November 12, 2020 at 1pm til 3pm
Location: Browns River, Kingston Beach.
Learn safety and basic strokes on flat water with a club instructors. Equipment provided. Group just for 55+ years for abilities. Registration is essential as numbers are limited. Bring clothing to stay warm. Participants need to be able to swim 50m.