Harvest some great skills this fall with Water's Edge Camps and Clinics
Outrigger Steering Course - Victoria (CORA Sanctioned)
October 22, 2006
These courses focus on Open Water and Regatta/Sprint Steering. The individual in the steering position assumes a large degree of responsibility over the performance of the boat. It is s/he who is required to set a course of navigation, as well as, be responsible for motivating the crew. This position requires a diverse skill set including the ability to read water while constantly adjusting stroke rates to achieve maximum efficiency and boat speed. Ensuring safety of the paddlers is paramount, therefore developing the necessary steering skills is required. Although these courses will instruct you in the development of steering skills, it is only through experience and time on the water that an individual will master the steering position. (CORA members will receive a $15.oo discount).
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Dragon Boat Level 1 Coaching Course - Vancouver
October 7 and November 25
Dragon Boating has evolved into a popular sport with mass appeal to a broad cross-section of society. As a result of the diversity of participants, teams will require a variety of coaching approaches. This instructional course is designed to provide coaches with the necessary tools to instruct paddlers effectively and safely. Enrollment in this course includes a course manual that will provide participants with an excellent resource. Dragon Boat Coaching Level I outfits coaches with the tools necessary to prepare both recreational and competitive level paddlers for the challenges they will face.
For more info and to register:
www.watersedgesportperformance.com for the following dates:
October 7 or November 25
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Fast and Female - Vancouver
October 28/29, 2006
Fast and Female is an all woman camp designed to create a weekend that will be fun amidst learning skills, techniques and tips on racing at your best. Open to Outrigger and Dragon Boat paddlers, this weekend camp will feature world class coaches and accomplished racers who can take your paddling to the next level. Through one-on-one and group coaching these progressive sessions will create the opportunity for participants to attain higher performance levels in their discipline both on and off the water.
The weekend will be filled with lots of interactive feedback including video analysis, stroke improvement sessions and tips and techniques to enhance your stroke. This weekend will definitely be an opportunity to talk about racing with like minded women.
Registration is open for both one day and two day sessions.
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Coaches' Critical Eye I - Vancouver
November 4, 2006
Coaches' Critical Eye is a five-hour coaching clinic that will give coaches the tools and methodology they need to instruct efficiently and effectively. Participants will gain an understanding of the difference between cause and effect in the paddle stroke. Through a combination of on-water instruction and video analysis, coaches will learn how to develop a critical eye, by using the Water's Edge methodology to break down the paddle stroke. Participants will have the opportunity to analyze and be analyzed, critique and be critiqued in a safe and rewarding environment. This will be done through a step by step procedure to determine cause and effect. Participants will take away a greater understanding of stroke mechanics and the methodology needed for coaches to produce performing teams.
The course is suitable for current coaches with some experience or those who are entering the arena as novice coaches. The Dragon Boat Coaching Level 1 Course is recommended for novice coaches.
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Coaches' Critical Eye II - Vancouver
November 5, 2006
Coaching is about problem solving and working together with an athlete to create a solution. Each athlete has different technical and physical needs. It is our job as coaches to:
Fine-tune our eye to get to the root of the problem
Be able to clearly communicate this to the athlete
Work with the athlete to create a solution to produce a desired effect
This process is key to coaching performance.
This three hour session is building on the Coaches’ Critical Eye. Participants will have the opportunity to share the commonalities that they have noticed amongst their athletes, how they problem solved, and the effect it had created (positive or negative). The session will continue with on-water work, where participants will be able to practice both refining their Coaches’ Critical Eye and their coaching communication style.
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Solo Sprint Steering Course (V-1)
November 18, 2006
Solo Outrigger Sprint Canoe requires a combination of steering and paddling skills and the ability to motivate oneself. Water’s Edge has designed a steering course specific to the unique needs of a solo sprint outrigger paddler. Participants will learn steering and water reading skills along with techniques to motivate oneself to the finish line.
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www.watersedgesportperformance.com Water's Edge offers paddle sport camps to many communities. To book a camp/clinic for your group please contact Water's Edge at 604.657.7505 or email
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