Following consultation last year, the MRC has agreed a revised set of rules for U12s marathon racing, to be adopted from 1st September 2018. Continue reading “New rules for U12 marathon racing”
MRC funding for club race coaching
British Canoeing have launched a specific Race Coach Award (level 2) in January 2018, with the first course be planned for spring 2018. The MRC is able to offer funding to support courses provided in canoe clubs by unsupported, volunteer coach tutors to similarly unsupported students.
Full details and application forms below.
Kayak stability ratings
A great guide from the Purple Paddler website, listing stability ratings for different boats:-
K1 list
K2 list
Interested in the new Racing Coach award?
A new, canoe racing-specific course has just been developed at the “Coach Award” level, targeted at the Club Race Coach and will be rolled out during 2018. So if you’re interested in a racing-specific coaching qualification please contact BC Coaching Department coaching@britishcanoeing.org.uk. The MRC Coaching rep Jim Taylor-Ross is available if you wish to talk through any ideas or issues.
Rudder Design
It’s not your rudder that slows you down, it really isn’t. But if the science of the perfect rudder is your thing, this is an interesting read:
Your First Race
A practical guide to getting yourself organised for canoe racing
Teaching Technique
A practical guide to teaching technique:
Canoeing Activity Ideas
Your School Games has published a set of guideline activity ideas for canoeing activities targeted at different school age groups. Click here to download
British Canoeing Coaching Resources
Technique for fundamental canoeing exercises
A British Canoeing guide to the basic land-based exercise movements that support canoe/kayak training, and how to do them properly.
Continue reading “Technique for fundamental canoeing exercises”