As a charity we offer activities for all, both for club members and also courses which are open to the general public, schools, youth groups and disabled groups.
We have professional British Canoe Union qualified coaches working on canoe and kayak skills from beginner to world class. The club runs the following courses:-
One Star course
This will cover basic paddle strokes and skills. The course takes 6 2-hour, sessions to complete and costs £30 members and £45 non members. We’re running One Star courses on the following dates
| Start date | End Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 April 2009 | 23 May 2009 | Saturday | 9:00-11:00 |
| 18 April 2009 | 23 May 2009 | Saturday | 11:30-13:30 |
| 20 April 2009 | 1 June 2009 (no session on 25 May) |
Monday | 17:00-19:00 |
| 20 April 2009 | 1 June 2009 (no session on 25 May) |
Monday | 19:00-21:00 |
| 8 June 2009 | 13 July 2009 | Monday | 17:00-19:00 |
| 8 June 2009 | 13 July 2009 | Monday | 19:00-21:00 |
Two Star Course
This will hone the skills to be able to participate to instructor course level should you wish or merely take yourself off exploring and picnicking when and where you like. The course takes 8 2-hour, sessions to complete and costs £40 members and £60 non members. We’re running Two Star courses on the following dates:-
| Start date | End Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 April 2009 | 17 June 2009 (no session on 25 May) |
Wednesday | 17:00-19:00 |
| 24 June 2009 | 23 Sept 2009 (no sessions between 16 July and 1 September) |
Wednesday | 17:00-19:00 |
| 22 April 2009 | 17 June 2009 (no session on 25 May) |
Wednesday | 19:00-21:00 |
| 24 June 2009 | 23 Sept 2009 (no sessions between 16 July and 1 September) |
Wednesday | 19:00-21:00 |
Course requirements
The courses are open to anyone however anyone participating must be able to swim. The minimum age for courses is 8 years old although younger children can paddle if properly supervised in smaller groups.
You should also make sure you were suitable clothing which is lightweight and appropriate for the weather conditions. Footwear such as wetsuit shoes plimsoles or trainers must be worn.
Clothes to be avoided are:-
- jeans
- woolly jumpers
- anything that gets heavy when wet
- walking boots
You will also need to bring a spare change of clothing.
Please contact Andy and Kelly Barkway on 07854372925 or email abarkway@aol.com for bookings and information.
What else do we offer?
Alternatively you may find yourself wanting a place in the next Olympic team. Kelly and Andy Barkway are former British Olympic Sprint Squad members and have already forged the links with the Scientific Sports Lab at UEA and can give the coaching required.
The club also provides more fun activities such as adventure birthday parties (the club has also applied for an Activities Centers License which is required by law to take groups of children canoeing if parents are not present; the AALA can be contacted on 02920755715 for any queries) and a program of canoeing is available in the summer half term school holidays and the summer holidays. Five half day sessions costs £50 per member and £75 non members. The dates and times for these courses are:-
Holiday courses – children aged 8-12 and adults
| Start date | End Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2009 | 29 May 2009 | Mon-Fri | 13:00-16:00 |
| 20 July 2009 | 24 July 2009 | Mon-Fri | 13:00-16:00 |
| 27 July 2009 | 31 July 2009 | Mon-Fri | 13:00-16:00 |
| 3 August 2009 | 7 August 2009 | Mon-Fri | 13:00-16:00 |
| 10 August 2009 | 14 August 2009 | Mon-Fri | 13:00-16:00 |
| 17 August 2009 | 21 August 2009 | Mon-Fri | 13:00-16:00 |
| 24 August 2009 | 28 August 2009 | Mon-Fri | 13:00-16:00 |
Holiday courses – children aged 12 and over
| Start date | End Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2009 | 29 May 2009 | Mon-Fri | 9:00-12:00 |
| 20 July 2009 | 24 July 2009 | Mon-Fri | 9:00-12:00 |
| 27 July 2009 | 31 July 2009 | Mon-Fri | 9:00-12:00 |
| 3 August 2009 | 7 August 2009 | Mon-Fri | 9:00-12:00 |
| 10 August 2009 | 14 August 2009 | Mon-Fri | 9:00-12:00 |
| 17 August 2009 | 21 August 2009 | Mon-Fri | 9:00-12:00 |
| 24 August 2009 | 28 August 2009 | Mon-Fri | 9:00-12:00 |
Please contact Andy and Kelly Barkway on 07854372925 or email abarkway@aol.com for bookings and information.
Equipment
The club has many different types of canoes from recreational kayaks and Canadian canoes to elite racing boats. All the boats used for the courses are brand new and thoroughly swamp tested and life jackets are top quality and inspected regularly.. AALA officials inspect regularly unannounced. Their contact number is.