We have received information on the following advanced (Leader), coach and first aid courses. These are being run on a commercial basis but grants, particularly for Coach courses, may be available via the SCA (or possibly the Scout Association). You should contact the organizers ASAP .

Paddlepower & Adventure

Organizer Keith Davies paddlepoweradventure@hotmail.co.uk

Advanced Training Diary 2011

Date                                  Description                        Location                       Days

TBC                                      4 star white water leader assessment    Rivers Awe and Orchy  1

29^th April – 2^nd May    BCU UKCC Level 2 coach training           Loch Lomond, Luss       4

16^th & 17^th April            4 star open canoe training                         Rivers Awe and Orchy   2

23^rd & 24^th April            White water safety and rescue                 River Tay, Grandtully    2

7^th May                              3 star white water assessment                  River Tay                             1

13^th – 16^th May               BCU UKCC Level 1 coach                             Loch Lomond, Luss         4

21^st & 22^nd May              4 star open canoe assessment                   Rivers Awe and Orchy     2

28^th & 29^th May             4 star white water leader training             Rivers Awe and Orchy    2

11^th June ‘11                     Foundation Safety & Rescue Training     Loch Lomond, Luss         1

2^nd July ’11                       3 star sea kayak assessment                         Oban area                            1

25^th & 26^th Jun               4 star sea kayak leader assessment            Oban area                           2

16^th July ’11                     3 star open canoe assessment                       River Tay                            1

30^th & 31^st July              4 star sea kayak leader training                     Oban area                           2

20^th Aug ‘11                      Foundation Safety and Rescue Training    Loch Lomond, Luss       1

8^th & 9^th Oct ‘11               White water safety and rescue                       River Tay, Grandtully    2

26^th November ’11         3 star white water assessment                        River Tay                            1

FIRST AID COURSE
There are 3 places available on a full HSE First Aid in Work course from Friday 28th-Monday 31st Ja. This is the requirement for Outdoor professionals. If interested contact Grant grant.dolier@googlemail.com

Pool: November and December. For those with Basic Skills (2 Star level).

Either: Sea Kayak Expedition Training  Or: Rolling Clinic.

A new Basic Skills Course aimed at Adults starts January.

Sat 14th November: 2 Star Assessment, Luss, £10

Sun 15th November: Foundation Safety And Rescue Course