The priimary aim of the Youth Kayak Academy is to provide further training opportunities for young people (between ages of 10-16) 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 participants of Training Courses organised by Canoeing Ireland
Is open to young people between 10 and 16 years

The Academy will have two sections

Kayaking Essentials: This is open to anyone between the ages of 10 and 13 years who has completed a Level 1 Kayak skills course
Kayaking Progression: This is open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 16 who holds the Level 2 Kayak Skills Award

Activities

Sessions will be organised on a three month term basis with eight sessions per term.
There will be two terms per year

Term 1 September to November
Term 2 February to April

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: 10.00 to 13.00
Kayaking Progression: 10.00 to 14.0
River Trips- These may be organised from time to time In the event of a river trip being arranged club members will be notified well in advance and may incur extra fee
Fees

Fees are to cover costs such as tuition fees, administration, insurance, use of Training Centre facilities and includes one year membership of Canoeing Ireland
In the event of a 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 sessio
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

Upcoming Events

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