SVT Kayak Instructor Journey

Level 2 Skills Kayaking Course will take place over 1 weekend, Saturday, June 21st and Sunday, June 22nd, as advertised, plus assessment on a weekday evening.

This is a two-day Level 2 Kayaking Skills Training Course and will cover all the skills set out in the Canoeing Ireland Level 2 syllabus. You must be available to attend on both days, Saturday, June 21st and Sunday, June 22nd, from 10AM to 5PM.

PLEASE NOTE - This is part 1 of the journey to becoming a qualified Level 1 Sit on Top Instructor, so participants must be available to complete a Level 1 Sit on Top Instructor Course over 2 weekends at the end of July and mid-August.

PLEASE NOTE - As this is a heavily subsidised course, on completion of the L1 Sit on Top Instructor Course, candidates must be available to provide instructor hours to the club when required.

PREREQUISITES FOR LEVEL 1 SIT ON TOP INSTRUCTOR AWARD COURSE

1. To be eligible for the Level 1 instructor course candidates must fulfil the following prerequisites…

2. Must have completed a Level 2 Skills Kayak Course.

3. Must be a member of Canoe Ireland (club membership including Canoe Ireland membership is included in the Level 2 course fee).

4. Must have Garda vetting completed.

5. Must have completed an approved Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 workshop.

6. Minimum age 18 years.

7. A current First Aid Certificate (minimum REC2 or equivalent recognised course). This course will be held over a weekend prior to commencement of the instructor training course.

WHAT TO BRING ON THE DAY

· Please wear leggings/shorts and top. You can wear a wetsuit if you have one, but it is not essential.

· Old runners.

· Towel.

· Waterproof jacket.

· Change of clothes.

· Hand sanitizer & sunscreen.

· Packed lunch.

ALL OTHER GEAR AND EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CLUB.

DIRECTIONS

The Club Facilities are in Vicarstown on the Barrow Blueway. At the canal bridge in the village, walk down 200 metres on Athy side of Blueway, (past the picnic tables). The Clubs containers will then be visible to you.