This is the 'new' Level 1 award; the starting point for the exciting new BCU coaching scheme.  The course is being run at Mepal by the Eastern Region Coaching Development Team over two weekends; 1-2 March and 15-16 March 2008.  Full attendance is mandatory.  
Registration for the Course has to be done centrally with the British Canoe Union.  Follow this link  to download the CR registration form, complete it and register with the BCU and then book the course online below.  
The full cost of the four day course will be £180* with an additional registration fee payable to the BCU on registration.   
As a Level 1 coach you will be trained and assessed to plan, deliver and review short coaching sessions on sheltered water and to train and assess for the new 1* award and the Paddlepower Passport award in any type of canoe or kayak. To register for the Course you must be 16 or over, a BCU member and hold a current first aid certificate.  To be assessed as a boat based coach you must hold the  Canoe Safety test and 2* award. (Either 'new' 2* or 'old 2* in both canoe and kayak)  There will be a free informal coaching day on Saturday 8th March at Mepal to enable anyone who does not fulfil the star test requirements to bring their skills up to standard.  If you do not hold the CST and star wards, please contact David Savage to discuss the best way forward! You will find a summary of the 2* award on the download page of the website.
 * Online bookings are being taken by the Centre on behalf of the E.R.C.D.T.