PADDLER 28
Who were the coaches and staff running the camp ?
PADDLER 28
Having these three underpinning aims throughout the week catalyses the overall aim of improving and developing freestyle skills .
The overriding goal of the camp is to spread the love of freestyle kayaking as a sport . By nurturing the enthusiasm of these junior paddlers , the hope is that they can encourage and inspire others they know ( parents , clubs , school friends , etc ) to get involved and give it a go !
Who were the coaches and staff running the camp ?
The camp would not have been possible without the volunteer coaches and staff who ran it , so let me introduce you to them and ask what motivates them !
HOW DID THE PADDLERS GET ON THE CAMP ?
Paddlers who attended the camp had to be first nominated by their club and then selected by the freestyle committee to gain a place . Clubs had been invited to nominate any junior paddlers for the camp , and to nominate a paddler ; they had to answer two questions . What does this paddler do ? And why would this paddler be a good fit for the academy ?
The selected paddlers needed to show that they were determined in their paddling and had a good attitude . Secondly and perhaps most importantly , they had to show they were willing to give back to themselves somehow . Examples included helping other paddlers in their clubs , introducing their school or friends to kayaking , or advocating for their sport .
The quality of applications was high , and the freestyle committee were blown away by many of the applications , making it a tough choice . Ultimately , 30 paddlers were invited to attend the camp , plus some current junior team members who were invited to join in / help out with the coaching .