Published on: Tuesday 27th September 2011
Canoeing at Dewsbury
Dewsbury Sports Centre has teamed up with Pennine Canoe Club to offer some exciting canoeing courses!
Following on from our successful Introduction to Canoeing courses, Dewsbury Sports Centre is now offering four courses that are six weeks long throughout the year.
Beginners and improvers will be working towards Paddle Power awards.
Courses run on Saturdays:
- Beginners 4 - 5pm
- Improvers 5 - 6pm
Beginners - learn basic Kayak handling skills - an introduction to safety on the water - build up your balance and confidence. Work towards Paddle Power Passport (BCU 1 star)
Improvers - A progression from beginners, looking at more advanced strokes. Work towards Paddle Power Discovery (BCU 2 star)
You must be able to swim 25m.
Participants wear their normal swimwear, plus a t-shirt.
To find out more, ring Dewsbury Sports Centre on 01924 325020
