Paddlesport Lessons
GCSE, BTEC, D of E & British Canoeing awards
British Canoeing
Paddlesport courses
Lessons and awards for groups
Omega Paddlesport courses provide the young people of Tamworth and the surrounding areas the opportunity to develop their paddling skills towards D of E, BTEC, GCSE PE, Scout badges and gain nationally recognised British Canoeing awards. Our courses are suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience.
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To ensure the best learning experience for each group we have an instructor ratio of 1:6 on our courses, larger groups are welcome, just get in touch!
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To enquire please send your group size, aims and preferred dates to; info@omegaoutdooradventure.co.uk
6 week course
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Ages 7-17yrs
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Set your aims; GCSE PE, Scout or Guide badge, D of E prep
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6 week course - 2 hour sessions
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Buzzards Valley, Tamworth
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Optional offsite trip
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Kayak, SUP or Canoe
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£115pp
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Private courses are ideal for groups of 4 to 12, for individuals please check out our Kayak Club.
Mini Expeditions
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Ages 9-17yrs
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Previous experience recommended
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A great addition to the weekly session course
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Set your aims; GCSE PE, Scout or Guide badge, D of E prep
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Kayak, SUP or Canoe
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Rubys Yard, Atherstone
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From £80pp
Nearly wild Camping & Camping packages available, check them out below and get in touch for more info.
The important bits: location, attire, and more...
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Learning on the Lake - Midlands Open Water, Tamworth
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Offsite journeys - Local Canal network, Tamworth
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Mini expeditions - Ruby's yard, Atherstone
If you have a preferred place of learning outside of our current venues, please contact the team so that they can complete a site specific risk assessment and send a quote.
GCSE & BTEC Kayaking
What's included:
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Bespoke coaching plan
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Qualified staff
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Kayaks
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Paddles
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Helmets
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Buoyancy aids
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Spray decks (based on group ability)
Participants require personal kit such as Wetsuits, Cags and Wet boots.
BTEC - Kayaking
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Training
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Assessment with advisory grade
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Log sheets
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Skills checklist
Edexcel​ - Journey
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Training
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Assessment with advisory grade
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Log sheets
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Skills checklist
AQA ​ - Sprint
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Training
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Assessment with advisory grade
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Log sheets
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Skills checklist
OCR - Kayaking
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Training
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Log sheets
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Skills checklist
OCR kayaking currently requires assessment to take place on grade 2 moving water, which we don't have access to at this time; more info.
D of E Physical, Skills & Expeds
Physical - Build skills and log hours
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Kayaking
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Stand up Paddleboarding
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Canoeing
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Lessons
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Trips & Journeys
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Varied waterways
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Skills - Conservation - John Muir award
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Discover a wild place
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Explore its wildness
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Conserve it
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Share your experience
There are 3 levels to the John Muir award, each with different time frames. Find out more here.
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Expeds​ - Journey prep and mini Expeds
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Nearly Wild Camping at Buzzards Valley, Tamworth
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Journeys with overnight stay at Ruby's yard, Atherstone
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Participants require personal kit such as Wetsuits, Cags and Wet boots.
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British Canoeing awards
​Start award
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First time Paddling
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What to wear
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Learn the basics
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Staying Safe
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Discover award
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Encouraging independent decision making
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Preparing for self-guided Adventures
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Different types of equipment
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Further developing your skills
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Paddles Safer award
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Caring for equipment
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Understanding environmental factors
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Planning trips
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On the water rescues
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Explore award​
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On the water etiquette
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Different environments
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Controlling your craft safely
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Equipment and clothing for environment and weather
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Safe exploration
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Further progression
Courses provided by Judith:
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Touring award
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Multi day touring award
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SUP Sheltered water award
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PSRC - Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course
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PSI - Paddlesport instructor award
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British Canoeing Personal Performance awards are open to groups of all abilities and ages, in a variety of crafts, certificate costs apply. To discuss what's best for your group please get in touch by email; info@omegaoutdooradventure.co.uk
What our Paddlers say
“Thank you Judith for your expert tuition, patience & support”
— GCSE Kayaker Mum
