Trim Canoe Club

Courses 2012

Trim Canoe club will be organising and running level 2 and 3 courses throughout the coming year details of which are outlined below.

Level 2 Introductory Courses

The club will be running a series of introductory courses throughout the summer of 2012, these courses are based at the clubhouse at Watergate Street, Trim. Depending on water levels , courses may be moved to more suitable locations on the day

The courses are run by qualified instructors and on successful completion of the course an Irish Canoe Union Level 2 Kayak Skills certificate is awarded.

Equipment

Our course provides all of the kayak equipment required; all that you need to bring are a couple of tee-shirts, shorts, an old pair of runners and a towel.

Courses are held from 10am to 3pm over three days with a maximum group of 8 participants; further details are provided once you book your place.

To book places on a course please email info@trimcanoeclub.ie and request an application form.

Course cost: €120
Membership cost: €40 on completion of Level 2 introductory course.

Cheques to be posted to Trim Canoe Club, Stonehall, Trim, Co. Meath

Courses are held from 10am to 3pm over three days with a maximum group of 6 participants; further details are provided once you book your place.

Level 3 Kayaking Courses

The club will be running a series of level 3 kayak skills courses throughout 2012, theses course are based on various rivers of grade 2 levels. The courses are run by qualified instructors and on successful completion of the course and the assessment an Irish Canoe Union Level 3 Kayak Skills certificate is awarded.

It is a requirement that attendees on the course will have paddling on a regular basis for 3 months on grade 2 rivers. To book a place on a course please email info@trimcanoeclub.ie for a level 3 applications form and syllabus Club Members can attend the course for fee of €50, non-members cost of €120 euros.  Assessment days will be scheduled as required and are included as part of the course package.

Equipment

Our course can provide equipment if required but it is recommended that participants have their own personal equipment that is suitable for winter paddling.

Level 4 and level 5 courses are organised through the Irish Canoe Union details of these courses can be accessed at http://www.canoe.ie/