Cadet Leader Award
 The
Cadet Leader Award aims to encourage and introduce young people into leadership
roles within Paddlesport, through a training programme based at their own Club,
Centre or the organisation where they paddle. Many young people have much to
offer their Club, bringing a variety of skills, willingness, enthusiasm and
provide a valuable role model for younger paddlers. This scheme hopes to
encourage their involvement, development of skills and recognise those already
helping out.
The Cadet Log Book and Coach Guidance notes give specific detail
of the areas to be covered in the training and assessment – the following gives
an outline of the modules.
Who is it for and How does it Work?
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The award is aimed at youth aged 13 to 16 - youth are eligible
for an award up to the age of 19 – but no award will be made until a youth is
14.
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There is no entry skill level – it is anticipated the youth
would be working to or have achieved 2 star, Paddlepower green award, or have
equivalent experience.
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Training is based at the Cadet’s own Club/Centre and should be
supervised by a Level 3 coach. (Club/Centres without a Level 3 coach should
contact your RCO or PDO for assistance and advice - see
Cadet Leader Award Guidance
Notes for Coaches.)
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The Award is modular based – with the emphasis on flexibility
and meeting individual needs. Each module (or part of) can be completed in any
order when the Cadet is ready with informal assessment based on demonstration
and questioning.
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The Modules are based on practical experience and include
Organisation, Safety, Skills Instruction, a Personal Skills and experience
log, Role of the Cadet Leader and a two-part project of their choice.
Limits, Links and Progression
The award is only valid for the Club/organisation where the
Cadet completed the award. If the cadet moves to another Club there is an
additional short module to complete to help them learn about the safety and ways
of operating at their new club.
Other National Youth Awards can be linked to this Award such as
Duke of Edinburgh (PDF
doc 15k in size), JSLA and school qualifications as well as Paddlepower Two
challenges or disciplines specific awards.
This award replaces the Junior Instructor qualification. When
the Cadet Leader reaches 16 they can move onto the National Coaching Scheme -
Level 2 training and assessment at 18.
How Do We Register for the Scheme – What Is Required?
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Club/Centres who wish to participate in the award should apply
for a Cadet Leader Award
Registration Form (PDF doc 15k in size)or email
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We will need details of the Coach who will supervise the
training and their qualifications.
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The Cadet must be an individual member of Canoe Wales or a
nominated Canoe Wales affiliated Club member .
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The cost for registration for each Cadet is £6.00 which
includes their Log Book, Guidelines for Coaches Running the Award,
Certificate, registration at the BCU with on-going support.
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