The NEW North Wales Paddlesport Weekend – Including Sup and Permit Prep courses!
For this annual training weekend (New venue this year) , where there is an opportunity for Scouts and Leaders to be trained and assessed for Scout awards/Permits
The weekend is based at Gwersyll yr Urdd Glan-llyn on the banks of Llyn Tegid, directions to the site can be found on their web site here:
https://www.urdd.cymru/cy/ein-gwersylloedd/glan-llyn/amdanom-ni/cyfarwyddiadau
For kayak / canoe or SUP training and assessment each paddler must come fully equipped for the weekend and the craft will be inspected. A responsible adult should be available on shore should any paddler for any reason leaves the water.
Courses on offer:
Scouts Paddlesports Stage 1 – Available for Canoe, Kayak and SUP
Scouts Paddlesports Stage 2 – Available for Canoe, Kayak
Scouts Paddlesports Stage 3 – Available for Canoe, Kayak
https://www.scouts.org.uk/staged-badges/paddle-sports
***NEW*** – Scout Kayaking Permit Preparation Training.
Two day training on skills needed to lead water activities, and preparation for a paddle sports permit.
Day 1 will focus on safety, equipment, rescues from a variety of craft.
Day 2 will focus on leading sessions. What to include Before, during, after, How and when to provide hints and tips, games with a purposes, Progression over multiple sessions.
If you want a Canoe Wales award please contact us for a price.
Cost : Participants: £50 per person
Service Crew: £25 per person
Book and pay at least 14 days prior to the event to receive the early bird discount!
Participants: £45
Service Crew £20
Register here