The principle aim of the Youth Kayak Academy is to provide further training opportunities for young people (between ages of 11-17) to further develop their kayaking skills. It also aims to provide further opportunities for junior canoeists to continue their participation in the sport.

General

Membership is open to any young person between the ages 11 and 17 years who is at minimum required level
There are two sections

Kayaking Essentials: This is open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 16 years who has completed a Level 1 Kayak skills course

Kayaking Progression: This is open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 17 who holds the Level 2 Kayak Skills Award

3. Maximum of 12 places per group

Activities

Sessions will be organised over a three month term basis with eight sessions per term.
Term will run from September until November
Kayaking sessions will be organised on Saturdays. The sessions will generally be located at the Training Centre but this will depend on circumstances such as numbers, overall experience of groups, water levels, etc.
There will be an opportunity to participate in Coaching Clinics – Freestyle, Slalom and other competitive canoe disciplines.

Times :

Kayaking Essentials: 13.30 to 16.00

Kayaking Progression: 10.00 to 12.30

River trips may be organised from time to time. In the event of a river trip being arranged academy members will be notified well in advance and may incur extra fee.
Fees

Kayaking Essentials: €220
Kayaking Progression : €220

These fees are to cover costs such as tuition fees, administration, insurance and use of Training Centre equipment & facilities.

In the event of a river trip being organised there may also be additional fee to cover the cost of the transport of canoeing equipment and instructor’s travelling expenses.
All fees must be paid in advance – in the event of a session being cancelled students will be offered an alternate date or a refund for that session

Any extra specialist Coaching Clinics may incur additional fees

Equipment / Gear

Participants/students will have access to Training Centre boats and equipment during Kayak Academy activities
All Training Centre equipment is the property of Canoeing Ireland and it would be expected that due care be taken when it is being used by students. In the event of loss or damage to equipment by a club member it would be expected that the damaged equipment be replaced or repaired or alternatively that the Centre be recompensed for its replacement or damage.
All boats and equipment must be returned to the Centre after each activity
Boats and equipment cannot be taken from the Centre except by prior arrangement with the Training Centre Manager

Insurance

All participants will be covered under Canoeing Ireland’s Public Liability insurance cover during official activities. Instructors will make every effort to ensure the safety of participants whilst on Academy activities.
Parents are strongly advised to take out separate Personal Accident Insurance cover for their child .
All students are expected to adhere to recommended safety rules and advice.

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