Comments on: dreamer’s ball http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/09/27/dreamers-ball/ Tilting At Waves Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:23:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Wenley http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/09/27/dreamers-ball/comment-page-1/#comment-1480 Wenley Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:37:00 +0000 http://cheesestate.com/quixotica/?p=450#comment-1480 Hello Derrick,<br/><br/>Take a look at the changes proposed by BCU after they will introduce the new coaching qualifications. From Level 2 coaches onward, you should hold 2 star in both canoe and kayak. Final syllabus will be releasead by November or December 2006.<br/><br/>From http://www.bcu.org.uk/bcu/CoachingItemPDFs/upload_1190.pdf<br/><br/>*BCU coaches who have been trained and assessed prior to the introduction of UKCC coaching qualifications may need some additional training in order to train candidates for the new 2 star, as this is significantly different to the ‘old’ scheme award. This will include the coach holding both their canoe and kayak two star – so if you don’t have both of these – get them done now. <br/>Some of the new star awards may require pre-requisite training in: <br/>· personal skills <br/>· safe group paddling <br/>· leadership<br/><br/>And then, more. Hello Derrick,

Take a look at the changes proposed by BCU after they will introduce the new coaching qualifications. From Level 2 coaches onward, you should hold 2 star in both canoe and kayak. Final syllabus will be releasead by November or December 2006.

From http://www.bcu.org.uk/bcu/CoachingItemPDFs/upload_1190.pdf

*BCU coaches who have been trained and assessed prior to the introduction of UKCC coaching qualifications may need some additional training in order to train candidates for the new 2 star, as this is significantly different to the ‘old’ scheme award. This will include the coach holding both their canoe and kayak two star – so if you don’t have both of these – get them done now.
Some of the new star awards may require pre-requisite training in:
· personal skills
· safe group paddling
· leadership

And then, more.

]]> By: derrick http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/09/27/dreamers-ball/comment-page-1/#comment-1479 derrick Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:59:00 +0000 http://cheesestate.com/quixotica/?p=450#comment-1479 Hey Bob I could see that. Like Steve Martin teaching kids to talk wrong! <br/><br/>Bertie, I've been reading that on your site too. Interesting. Yeah, I'm not sure how it effects my plans. I figure I'll just let the assessors tell me as I go. :)<br/><br/>Fethered?? No Way!! I go both ways! LOL!! Now maybe we could talk about ACA certifications with a traditional paddle but we don't want any controversy around here do we!?? :) Hey Bob I could see that. Like Steve Martin teaching kids to talk wrong!

Bertie, I’ve been reading that on your site too. Interesting. Yeah, I’m not sure how it effects my plans. I figure I’ll just let the assessors tell me as I go. :)

Fethered?? No Way!! I go both ways! LOL!! Now maybe we could talk about ACA certifications with a traditional paddle but we don’t want any controversy around here do we!?? :)

]]> By: Rob G http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/09/27/dreamers-ball/comment-page-1/#comment-1478 Rob G Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:51:00 +0000 http://cheesestate.com/quixotica/?p=450#comment-1478 I only have so much time for paddling. Within that time I set aside a good bit for education and when I looked at the bonafides of the BCU vs the ACA, it then never became a question afterwards as to which org I'd go with. The best international coaches, in addition to some of the best US coaches (many or most dual rated) coming to a symposium near you. How is that not a great deal? The cast of characters I have had the pleasure to work with is amazing. <br/><br/>Andrew, if you are dropping your guard on the BCU certs check out our Yahoo>SKSB site. It is a faction of PSPN (no, we are not terrorists and this is not Life of Bryan) that is dedicated to training for them. Probably 50-60 PNW paddlers that meet on a regular basis to compare notes and work on things. You would be be very welcome and do not have to wait for your Romany, bring your Aleutian and Executioners Gown ; )<br/><br/>Derrick, What is next: Why Feathered is the only way to go?<br/><br/>All the best,<br/><br/>Rob G I only have so much time for paddling. Within that time I set aside a good bit for education and when I looked at the bonafides of the BCU vs the ACA, it then never became a question afterwards as to which org I’d go with. The best international coaches, in addition to some of the best US coaches (many or most dual rated) coming to a symposium near you. How is that not a great deal? The cast of characters I have had the pleasure to work with is amazing.

Andrew, if you are dropping your guard on the BCU certs check out our Yahoo>SKSB site. It is a faction of PSPN (no, we are not terrorists and this is not Life of Bryan) that is dedicated to training for them. Probably 50-60 PNW paddlers that meet on a regular basis to compare notes and work on things. You would be be very welcome and do not have to wait for your Romany, bring your Aleutian and Executioners Gown ; )

Derrick, What is next: Why Feathered is the only way to go?

All the best,

Rob G

]]> By: Bob L. http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/09/27/dreamers-ball/comment-page-1/#comment-1477 Bob L. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:05:00 +0000 http://cheesestate.com/quixotica/?p=450#comment-1477 There is just no excuse for not having a strong BCU or BCU type course here in the Midwest. As Derrick says, having a course helps you know where you're at and how to progress from here. It helps you to grow in the sport. I wish Derrick would start his own certification program and call it the DCU. When I go out paddling, I'm always in a quandary as to what to work on, especially being an uncertified 56 year old paddler. Some of the strokes Derrick talks about I have no clue what they are. Having a course would give me direction in my kayaking experience. I've always liked the A, B, C approach. Let's hope BCU come through with their new programs. There is just no excuse for not having a strong BCU or BCU type course here in the Midwest. As Derrick says, having a course helps you know where you’re at and how to progress from here. It helps you to grow in the sport. I wish Derrick would start his own certification program and call it the DCU. When I go out paddling, I’m always in a quandary as to what to work on, especially being an uncertified 56 year old paddler. Some of the strokes Derrick talks about I have no clue what they are. Having a course would give me direction in my kayaking experience. I’ve always liked the A, B, C approach. Let’s hope BCU come through with their new programs.

]]> By: Bertie.. http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2006/09/27/dreamers-ball/comment-page-1/#comment-1476 Bertie.. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:20:00 +0000 http://cheesestate.com/quixotica/?p=450#comment-1476 Hi Derrick, I don't know whether the news has got through yet, but over here the BCU coaching qualifications are being dramatically overhauled. How this impacts your aspirations, I'm not sure - it would be worth checking it out. BTW, Dreamer's Ball - the best Queen track ever! Hi Derrick, I don’t know whether the news has got through yet, but over here the BCU coaching qualifications are being dramatically overhauled. How this impacts your aspirations, I’m not sure – it would be worth checking it out. BTW, Dreamer’s Ball – the best Queen track ever!

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