British Canoeing
Coach Conference 2016
The annual British Canoeing Coach
Conference took place on the 19th &
20th November at Eastwood Hall in
Nottinghamshire. The focus and theme
of the weekend was to celebrate and
investigate the complex journey a coach
undertakes to develop their craft.
With a host of guest speakers,
workshop leaders and
exhibitors throughout the two
days, attendees were able to
network, listen to presentations
and actively get stuck in to
the practical sessions.
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On day two attendees were given the option to continue
exploring the themes from day one of the programme,
or to attend the Discipline Support Modules on the water
at the national water sports centre in Nottingham.
Despite the weather and torrential rain, the
modules went ahead and by mid-day, to the
delight of delegates and workshop leaders, they
were treated to calm winds and blue skies.
Modules delivered included Stand Up Paddleboard with
national trainer Darren Sherwood, assisted by Chris
Brain and Scott Harrand, Canoe Polo with coach Zoe
Anthony who delivered an up-beat and energetic session
at the purpose built Polo facility, Marathon, Sprint and
Slalom discipline support modules were facilitated
by Mike Chandler, British Canoeing Performance
Coach Manager, Russell Smith, Slalom Coach and
Richard Ward from Exeter Marathon Canoe Club.
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