By delivering the Slalom Perform Award you will work alongside paddlers to further develop their slalom skills to deal with more powerful white water. The Slalom Perform Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge of their learning by: Supporting your paddlers to become independent. Helping your paddlers…
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By becoming a Surf Kayak Award Provider, you will help develop a paddler’s surf kayak skills. This will aid them to have an enjoyable day out surfing. The Surf Kayak Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge of their learning by: Supporting your paddlers to become independent.…
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By becoming a SUP White Water Award Provider, you will be helping paddlers to develop their skills on Stand-Up Paddleboard. You will work with them to gain the techniques required to paddle their SUP on white water. The SUP Sheltered Water Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take…
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By becoming a SUP Sheltered Water Award Provider, you will work alongside paddlers to help them gain skills and confidence to paddle on sheltered water on a Stand Up Paddleboard. This will include making decisions based on the environment and planning the route of the trip. The SUP Sheltered Water Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles…
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By becoming a Slalom Explore Award Provider, you will work with paddlers to help them develop the skills to become a slalom paddler. You will take them through the foundation skills and techniques required and help them gain in confidence on the white water. The Slalom Explore Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we…
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As a SUP Paddle Surf Award Provider, you will work alongside paddlers to develop the skills required to successfully ride a wave on a Stand Up Paddleboard. The SUP Paddle Surf Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge of their learning by: Supporting your paddlers to become…
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As a Stadium Raft Racing Award Provider, you will be helping a paddler develop their rafting skills. You will help them gain the skills required to have an enjoyable experience on artificial, white water courses. The Stadium Raft Racing Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge of…
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As a River Raft Racing Award Provider, you will be helping a paddler to develop their current rafting skills. You will then take them through the specific techniques required when racing on natural rivers. The River Raft Racing Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge of their…
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By delivering the Racing Perform Award you will help a paddler further progress their skills to compete at a higher level. This includes developing their use of wash and forward paddling skills. You will also help them in adapting to racing within a crew boat. The Racing Perform Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training…
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By delivering the Racing Explore Award you will introduce paddlers to the specific skills required for paddling racing craft. You shall help them develop the skills to take part in both marathon and sprint racing. The Racing Explore Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge of their…
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By delivering the Sea Kayak Award you will develop a paddler’s decision-making and personal paddling skills to help them have an enjoyable trip at sea. You will help them become confident and in control of the craft whilst on the sea. The Sea Kayak Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to…
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By delivering the Slalom Excel Award you will help paddlers progress their skills to paddle slalom in more advanced environments. You will work with them to develop their decision making and problem-solving skills to allow them to give their best performance possible in a session or race. The Slalom Excel Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles…
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By delivering the Racing Excel Award you will help the paddler advance their skills for racing at the highest level in all environments. You will work with them on all areas of preparation including psychological and nutritional needs. This will allow them to perform at their very best. The Racing Excel Award is paddler-focused. At…
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By becoming a Progressive White Water Award Provider you will work with paddlers on expanding their white water skills. You will help them gain the skills required to paddle more moderate water conditions. The Progressive White Water Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge of their learning…
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By becoming a Progressive Surf Kayak Award Provider you will help paddlers develop their surf kayak skills. You will help them gain the confidence and skills required to bigger surf up to double head height. The Progressive Surf Kayak Award is paddler-focused At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge of their…
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By providing the Progressive Canoe Award you will be helping paddlers develop their skills and decision-making to allow them to take safe, fun trips on moderate water. This will look at both open water and white-water environments. The Progressive Canoe Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge…
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By delivering the Polo Perform Award you will advance a paddler’s skills and understanding of polo. You will build on their experience and understanding of the sport to enable them to perform at a high standard during training sessions and matches. THE POLO PERFORM AWARD IS PADDLER-FOCUSED. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take…
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By delivering the Polo Explore Award you will advance a paddler’s skills and understanding of polo. You will help a paddler develop their polo skills and knowledge. This will lead to them having a deeper understanding of the sport and more confidence in their sessions. The Polo Explore Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you…
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By delivering the Polo Excel Award you will advance a paddler’s skills and understanding of polo. You will build on their experience and understanding of the sport to enable them to perform at a high standard during training sessions and matches. The Polo Excel Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to…
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As an Open Water Navigation and Tidal Planning Provider (OWNTP) you will help support the development of sea kayak paddlers and, as a result, help them carry out safer journeys in advanced conditions. Being an OWNTP Provider is demanding but also rewarding, as a result you will be working with paddlers to develop their advanced…
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By delivering the Touring Award you will help paddlers to develop their paddling and decision making skills. You will help them gain the skills required to plan and paddle a fun journey. The Touring Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge of their learning by: Supporting your…
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By delivering the Open Water Touring Award you will help paddlers progress their skills in touring. You shall help them with their journey planning and decision making to allow them to have safe and fun trips on open water. The Open Water Touring Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help…
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By delivering the Multi Day Touring Award you will help paddlers to develop their paddling and decision making skills. You will help them gain the skills required to plan and paddle a fun multi day journey. The Multi Day Touring Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge…
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As a provider of the Freestyle Award you will develop a paddler’s freestyle skills. You will expand their range of moves and will help them to begin to link them together effectively whilst using the features of the white water to their advantage. The Freestyle Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you…
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As a provider of the Flat Water Freestyle Award you will help paddlers begin their development as a freestyle paddler. You shall help them develop their basic skills and to gain in confidence on the water. The Flat Water Freestyle Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge…
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By becoming a Coastal Sea Kayak Award you will work with paddlers to develop their sea kayaking skills to paddle on more challenging environments. You will help them continue to increase their knowledge of navigation and trip planning. The Coastal Sea Kayak Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take…
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As a Bell Boat Helm Provider, you will be responsible for teaching candidates how to safely lead and take charge of a Bell Boat. These boats are a very stable craft, making them very popular for running starter and activity sessions. Bell Boat Helm Providers will be introducing hundreds, if not thousands, of paddlers to…
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By becoming an Advanced White Water Award Provider you will help a paddler to further enhance their white water skills. You will help them gain the confidence and skills required to paddle more advanced white water conditions. The Advanced White Water Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge…
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By becoming an Advanced Surf Kayak Award Provider you will further develop a paddler’s surf kayak skill. You will help them gain the decision making and personal skills to surf in a variety of environments. The Advanced Surf Kayak Award is paddler-focused. At Paddles Up Training we want you to help paddlers take charge of…
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By becoming an Advanced Sea Kayak Award Provider you will help paddlers build on their own experience. This will enable paddlers to apply their skills and decision-making to more advanced conditions and environments. This includes a wide variety of sea conditions including tidal and non-tidal waters. The Advanced Sea Kayak Award is paddler-focused. Above all…
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