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Southern Cup Series - updates
Peter Grant, Thursday, 6 November 2008Please find attached latest info on the Southern Cup race
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Victorian Slalom Championship Event: Nov 29th and 30th
Peter Grant, Friday, 24 October 2008The online system for entry is now open
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Skill Up for October / November
Below, Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Checkout Canoeing Victoria's courses and workshops in October & November and the great discounts for members! More information and booking - on-line (see links below), email andrea or phone 8846 4120. (If emailing, add the name of the course in the subject line).
Booking and prepayment is essential for all courses.
Canoeing Victoria would like to thank Sport and Recreation Victoria, and Marine Safety Victoria for their continued support in enabling us to bring you professional development opportunities.
River Rescue Award Course
The holder of the Australian Canoeing River Rescue Award has demonstrated the knowledge and skills for basic resources (water & shore based) on moving water to grade 3. This is a rescue award only and contains no instructional or guiding competencies. Participants must hold the whitewater skills award or equivalent.
After a very successful course in August, thanks to Marine Safety Victoria, Canoeing Victoria can offer one other course for members at the subsidized price of $100 (normally $320). However, due to available water, instructors and min numbers, participants will need to be flexible with the next course date. To register your interest in the future course, please email sharon with your contact details and availability. Powerboat Handling Course
Delivered by Yachting Victoria you will gain the knowledge and skill to safely handle a recreational powerboat. On successful completion, you will receive National Powerboat Handling Certificate. This course is recognized in Victoria for licensing purposes.
Friday evening/Saturday/Sunday 24,25,26 October at Albert Park/Sandringham OR
Friday evening/Saturday/Sunday 21,22,23 November at Albert Park/Sandringham.
$75 members and club/discipline volunteers
To book, email Andrea (with "Powerboat Course" in subject line) - Only 4 places left.
Level 1 Flatwater Instructor Training
The instructional Awards have been devised to give an instructor at least the minimum level of competence to operate as an instructor in the outdoor recreation industry. This level of competence is Australian Canoeing’s recommended standard, using Units of Competence from the Outdoor Recreation Training Package.
Saturday/Sunday 25/26th October, 9.00am-5.00pm
Canoeing Victoria, Templestowe.
$320
Book on-line - Closing Date 18th October
Next Course - November 29/30th Book on-line Level 1 Flatwater Instructor Assessment
Saturday/Sunday 11/12th October, 9.00am-5.00pm
Canoeing Victoria, Templestowe.
$280
Book on-line - Closing Date 6th October
Next Course - 13/14th December - book on-line
Level 2 Whitewater Instructor Training
Holders of the Whitewater Instructor (level 2) Award have been assessed at and are qualified to instruct, facilitate skill transfer to develop participants in order so that they may act independently or with minimal supervision in Grade 2 Whitewater conditions.
A Whitewater Instructor may instruct on Grade 2 and guide on Grade 3.
Due to the requirement of minimum number of participants, a date has not been set for the WW training course. If you are interested in participating, please register your interest by emailing Sharon.
$320
Level 2 Flatwater/Marathon Coaching course
The Level 2 Flatwater/Marathon Coaching Course aims to educate coaches to improve the sports performance of a Flatwater Athlete/Team. This course will include the ASC Intermediate Coaching General Principles. Participants must hold a current Level 1 (or higher) Flatwater Coaching qualification.
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday in 12,13,14,15&16 November at
Canoeing Victoria, Templestowe.
Price TBA
To register your interest email Andrea (with "L2 Flatwater Coaching" in subject line)Level 2 Canoe Polo Coaching course
The Level 2 Canoe Polo Coaching Course aims to educate coaches to improve the sports performance of a Canoe Polo Athlete/Team. This course will include the ASC Intermediate Coaching General Principles. Participants must hold a current Level 1 (or higher) Canoe Polo Coaching qualification.
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE.
Friday afternoon, Saturday & Sunday 14,15&16 November plus one additional weekend TBA at
Canoeing Victoria, Templestowe.
Price TBA
To register your interest email Andrea (with "L2 Canoe Polo Coaching" in subject line)
ADVANCED NOTICERemote Area First Aid
Delivered by the Australian Red Cross, this course teaches the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response; life support; management of person(s), the incident and other first aiders in remote situations until handed over to medical or other assistance. Part of this course will take place in a remote or simulated location. The prerequisite for this course is a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Statement of Attainment (within last 12 months) and a current Senior First Aid/Workplace Level 2 Statement of Attainment (within the last 3 years).
2 day course - dates to be determined subject to registrations of interest.
9.00am-5.00pm at
Canoeing Victoria, Templestowe.
$230 members, $260 non-members
To register your interest email Andrea (with "Remote area first aid" in subject line)
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Country Series - King River Results
Peter Grant, Monday, 11 August 2008Available via the Calendar Results from the King River Country Slalom Series event are now available via the Calendar
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Big River slalom
Peter Grant, Tuesday, 22 July 2008Results from Big River event, July 20th Thank you to the forty eight paddlers and their families that made the trip up to Big River last weekend and helped make the event such a success. Forty eight paddlers is certainly an excellent turnout and must come close to a record in recent years.
It was great that Waz could join us just a few weeks out from his Olympic trip and that so many other senior paddlers (Jack, Phil, Chris and Scott) made the trip to support the event. Their presence at these events and their willingness to share their experience I know is greatly appreciated by the younger paddlers.
A huge debt of gratitude must also be paid to Roy for towing the slalom trailer up and back, for designing the course and then, with Max, bush bashing on the opposite bank all Saturday afternoon to erect the course (often knee deep in chilly water!).
It was really encouraging to see so many junior paddlers turn up to attempt Big River for the first time. There were several acts of courage on the day but the award must go to Lucy Walsh for whom Big River was her first competitive event, perhaps having decided that the Yarra Series was just too easy!! It was also great to see Sarah and Claire back in their boats after a period of absence and we look forward to their continued appearances at future events.
Thank you to all the people who volunteered to help and I apologise to anyone who wanted to help but did not get a job. I should have remembered to say that all judging stations can always do with extra support. Please, at the next event, just walk up to a judging station and tell them you want to help, you'll certainly be welcomed.
The results for the event were compiled by our dedicated compiling team of Graeme, Heather and Ruth ably supported by runners in the absence of radios. These results are now attached but it must be remembered that they are not the only measure of success for many of the younger paddlers. Simply completing the course and attempting the gates is a major achievement.
Finally, there were a couple of items found at the end of the event including one camping chair (green "wild country"), one new looking hand saw (bright orange handle "Bahco Prizecut") and one picnic fork with a blue handle. I have all items in my possession and looking forward to returning them to their rightful owners.
Regards
Andrew Fegan
Secretary IGS Kayaking Parent Support Group
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Slalom TID Camp
Peter Grant, Thursday, 17 July 2008Details Details on the TID Camp for Slalom Paddlers are available.
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Southern Cup Series
Peter Grant, Friday, 11 July 2008Newsletter Detail on the 2008 Southern Cup series is now available - see attached newsletter
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