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The CRNZ Coach Development Framework is designed to enable coaches at all levels to access resources and development opportunities to continuously enhance their knowledge, skills and understanding, so that paddlers at all levels, whether beginner, high performance or recreational, are able to enjoy positive paddling experiences and achieve their individual aspirations.
This framework aligns coaches with specific paddling communities, from beginner level paddlers all the way up through the pathway to high performance paddlers.
Formal development and coaching awards/qualifications ensure that all CRNZ coaches have an understanding of the key areas of focus in their paddling community and can work safely and competently with paddlers at a given level.
Further details of the development opportunities and coach award are outlined below.
To download the full PDF on CRNZ Coach Development click here
For more information please contact Aaron Osborne: Aaron.Osborne@canoeracing.org.nz
For further information or to attend any of these coach development opportunities, please click here
Coaches of any level or sporting background are welcome.
These opportunities are for coaches who are working with any level of athlete and who want to connect, learn and share their knowledge with other coaches.
The aim of these connections is to be led by coaches, where coaches can discuss and learn from each other around a topic of their choosing. Coaches may present an idea, a topic, podcast book and seek feedback/input, ask for advice on a topic they are less familiar with, share an innovative idea/approach they have found successful, or present on a change made based on learnings from an earlier workshop.
For further information or to attend any of these coach development opportunities, please click here
Coaches of any level or sporting background are welcome.
The Try Learn Explore Coach Workshop is aimed at developing the skills, confidence and experience required by coaches to provide beginner level paddlers with safe and positive paddling experiences. This workshop is a prerequisite to achieving the Try Learn Explore Coach Award, which qualifies a coach to lead delivery the TLE programs.
The 2-day practical course includes both classroom and on-water sessions, and should provide participants with information and skills around how to effectively coach Try, Learn and Explore sessions, how to create a safe environment and teach basic paddling fundamentals, and learn simple rescue techniques and practices.
Upcoming workshops:
28/29 May 2022- Taranaki – POSTPONED, New date coming shortly
2/3 July 2022 – Auckland
Click here to register to attend one of these workshops or to register your interest in having a TLE coach workshop for your club/region.
For further information, contact Danika Mowlem, CRNZ Participation Lead. danika.mowlem@canoeracing.org.nz
These technical workshops are aimed at coaches who want to further develop their technical understanding of kayak paddling. The workshops will cover the physics and biomechanical principles that make up kayak paddling technique. The workshops are interactive and offers opportunities to network, reflect and give/receive feedback.
This is an open workshop and we would encourage any coaches working with athletes from canoe sprint, marathon, ocean ski, surf lifesaving and multisport to attend.
Upcoming Workshops:
The Try Learn Explore Coach Award recognises coaches who have the achieved the skills and experience required to coach the Try Learn Explore participant programs (beginner level paddlers). These coaches will have demonstrated they possess the knowledge and ability to safely and effectively deliver Try Learn Explore as a lead coach.
TLE coaches understand the needs of participants who are new to paddling (both children and adults) and are able to develop a supportive and inclusive environment while keeping fun, play and enjoyment at the heart of the participant experience. TLE coaches are able to promote positive and safe sporting experiences while teaching fundamental paddle skills.
Learn more about becoming a Try Learn Explore Coach
Development coaches should understand the motivations of their participants and in particular foster a supportive and inclusive environment. They must be able to establish effective relationship and have a sound understanding of the fundamentals of technique, program design and athlete development. These coaches must recognise that paddlers have different ambitions and needs and must be able to motivate and support participants to pursue their own goals.
