Training

Learn With Us

We have members from all backgrounds with varying levels of skill, so I'm sure you'll be able to find the perfect match with us!

Whether you're starting out for the first time or you've been on the water most of your life, we'll be happy to have you spend your time with us.

Please see below for our current monthly training programmes and qualifications.

Monday : Adult Technical: Week 1 - 18:00-20:00 - Adult Slalom training; Week 2 - 18:00-20:00 - Adult Crew Boats training; Week 3 - 18:30-21:00 - Weights and aerobics; Week 4 - 18:00-20:00 - Season Specific Training
Tuesday : Club Conference: Weeks 1+3 - 19:00-20:00 - Bi-monthly meeting; Week 2 - 18:00-20:00 - Tea and coffee night; Week 4 - 18:00-22:00 - Coach Training Conference
Wednesday : Children's Sessions: Weekly - 17:00-18:30 - Newcomer children; Weekly - 18:30-20:00 - Level 1 children
Thursday : New Adults and Young Improvers: Weekly - 18:00-20:00 - Adult basic training; Weekly - 18:00-20:00 - Children Intermediate training; Week 1 - 17:30-18:00 - Meet the team event
Friday : School Competitions: Week 1 - 17:00-21:30 - Local Rivers Cup; Week 2 - - - - - N O _ E V E N T - - - - -; Week 3 - 18:30-21:00 - National qualifiers; Week 4 - 17:00-20:00 - Season Specific Racing
Saturday : Adult Competitions: Week 1 - 11:00-17:00 - Adult Slalom Racing; Week 2 - 12:30-16:00 - Adult Relay Racing; Week 3 - 12:30-17:30 - 'HWSIDI' Cup; Week 4 - 10:00-18:00 - Season Specific Racing

Certification

If you're interested in taking canoeing further, Canary Canoes currently offers all British Canoeing Certificates available in the UK. These qualifications will take you from hobbyist to coach, hopefully you'll even join our team when you're done! Speak to John or James for more details.

Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport

After earning your basic 2-star and Foundation Safety skills you can take part in a 4 day assessment which, when complete, will allow you to begin coaching. Requires supporting modules.

Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport

Following on from Level 1, this qualification requires 4 days training, however this also requires portfolio experience and a one day assessment on canoe, kayak and combonation of each. The qualification allows you to coach more devloped students. Requires supporting modules.

Moderate Water Endorsement

In order to go any further, you will need this endorsement. Prerequisites include 2 days training, logged experience and a day's assessment. Also requires Moderate Leadership qualification.

Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Paddlesport

Become a white-water specialist! This advanced certificate requires you to know all there is about paddlesports and assesses you on several key areas: Core training, Water Leadership, Water Endorsement, Disicipline Specific Training, a 1 day skills assessment and portfolio experience, as well as having the Moderate Water Endorsement under your belt.

Advanced Water Endorsement

If you wish to go more specific with your qualification, this is for you. 2 days training, logged experience and a one day assessment are the only things between you and becoming an advanced coach. Requires Advanced Water Leadership and MWE.