Slalom Coaching

jke · Post by **jke** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 8:12 pm

I'm trying to get on a slalom competition coaching course. Actually I've been trying since March 2005! I've contacted a number of people in slalom but I've got nowhere. I'm at a loss as to what to do next.

Last summer I ran slalom coaching sessions on our club nights and will be doing the same again soon. But as things stand, unless I've done the level 1 coaching I am supposed to be "supervised". I'm not new to canoeing, having been a L3 development coach for 25 years (but now sadly lapsed after recently coming back into the sport) and I'm now trying to get re-instated but that's ANOTHER story.

So, where do I go from here?

If anyone could give me some hints and tips on organising a group of 6 to 10 improvers for slalom coaching, or can get me a copy of the slalom coaching handbook (the only way of getting one seems to be to attend a course), oh or tell me how to actually get on a course, that would be great.

As there are no other slalom coaches in our club this is seriously affecting our ability to promote the sport.

John Kent

Anne · Post by **Anne** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:25 pm

Contact Alan Edge:

alan.edge@bcu.org.uk
he should be able to help you.

jke · Post by **jke** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 9:40 pm

Anne I've tried contacting Alan. Last year, and 3 weeks ago when I sent to his BCU address and also his gbcanoeing address (which this time generated an Undelivered). Last year a reply by Don Raspin was copied to his gbcanoeing address which I assume was active at that time.

Geebs · Post by **Geebs** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 1:53 pm

John

I beleive there is a L1 Slalom coaches course taking place a Grandtully between the Div1/2 and prem weekends, best person to contact regarding this is ECSTCoach@jsturgess.freeserve.co.uk

Anne · Post by **Anne** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 3:30 pm

I will try and make contact with Alan next week, he only did a presentation on his role to the Slalom Committee last weekend! Part of his remit is definately on the organising of training for slalom coaches.

jke · Post by **jke** » Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:28 pm

Geebs wrote:I beleive there is a L1 Slalom coaches course taking place a Grandtully

Thanks Geebs. Grandtully is a bit far (Wilts. though ready to travel a fair way). Where was this course advertised?

mwilk · Post by **mwilk** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:21 pm

I am supposed to be attending an L1 in Bala May 6/7. It may be provisional - you can check with Richard Lee <richardlee.wca@virgin.net>

Geebs · Post by **Geebs** » Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:24 pm

jke wrote:
Geebs wrote:I beleive there is a L1 Slalom coaches course taking place a Grandtully

Thanks Geebs. Grandtully is a bit far (Wilts. though ready to travel a fair way). Where was this course advertised?

It wasn't as far as I know, it is just a question of being in the loop I'm afraid.

Plus the fact there is one run there every year just about :;):