lease be sure to read all of the following information:
1) Our beginner coaching sessions provide an introduction to paddling and are targeted at those who are interested in getting involved in recreational paddling, or competitive events such as the Classic River Race or the Coast to Coast.
2) You must be over 15 years of age to attend. We do ask that beginners are able to swim and have a reasonable level of water confidence, to the extent that they can get to the bank in the event of capsize.
3) Session times stated are when we start on water in our boats. You need to be there 15 min prior to that to get equipment sorted and be briefed. Out of respect for others, please be on time. Coaches have been instructed to start on time, and not wait.
4) Arawa Beginner Sessions include:
• A tour of the club facilities
• Education around safety and the rules of the Avon River (life jackets must be worn by beginners – no exceptions)
• Instruction in the selection and use of club equipment
• Instruction in basic paddling technique
• An on water lesson – Sessions are held wet or fine. If conditions do not permit getting on the water, the lesson may be conducted upstairs at the club using the paddling ergometers.
PLEASE NOTE: To participate in these sessions you need to book a space using our online booking system:
https://arawacanoeclub.setmore.com/class
Click "Beginners"
Select - Date and the time 9.00am
Enter your name, email address and cell phone number (additional details may be needed due to Covid-19 contact tracing requirements)
Click "Continue"
Double check the details
Click "Book my Coaching Session"
You'll receive an email confirming the session which includes a link to cancel if you can no longer attend.
To ensure safety and that participants get the best out of the session, numbers in this group are limited and are on a first in, first served basis. Clicking on this Facebook event DOES NOT secure your space. If you have not registered via the online booking system you will not be able to attend the session. If you find you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your booking, so we don't have to turn other interested people away.
PLEASE NOTE: If your interest is in getting involved in competitive sprint K1 paddling, (what you see at the Olympics), or relate to a junior paddler under 15 years of age, this is not the session for you. Please take a look at our other beginner session: "Dylan’s K1/Tyro Beginner Sessions"
If you have any questions please post a comment on this event page and someone from our club team will respond.
Paddles, kayaks, and life jackets are provided by the club. The rules are “first in first served” with regard to equipment, so get in early on the day.
Please refer to our club website
www.arawa.org.nz for more details of what you should wear/bring with you. If you have your own gear then you're welcome to bring this with you.
We look forward to seeing you on the water.
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