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Caoimhe_F
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Hey guys, there will be a Level 2 assessment on Monday 13th October at 1pm! All that this involves is being assessed on the Level 2 skills that you've been learning in the pool for the last few weeks. And all it's going to cost is 6euro!

If anybody wants to know any more about the Level 2 Assessment follow this link;
http://www.canoe.ie/en-gb/awardsqualifi ... c354395992
and if you still have questions feel free to ask me (Caoimhe Farrell).

If you're around for this I'd highly recommend you to do it so please SIGN UP BELOW and bring your money on the day.

Places are limited so sign up quick!

If you want to do an assessment but are not free at this time please write below your name and the time and day that you are free to do one and we'll try our best to accomodate everyone :)
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Here are the guidelines on the assessment. If there's anything there that you're not 100% confident on just ask any of us in the pool and we'll show you, it's all stuff that you'll pick up in a few minutes.
Entry and Exit

Can be carried out with or without the use of paddles, depending on what is most appropriate to the situation.

Forward Paddling

Some directional instability is allowed for. This should not include complete loss of forward movement or continuous veering from side to side, aiming for a point/gap as a task.

Reverse Paddling

Some directional instability is allowed for. This should not include complete loss of reverse movement or continuous veering from side to side. A wider stroke than that used for forward paddling is permissible.

Stopping

Stopping should occur in a straight line allowing some leeway, but not veering from side to side. Ability to stop should be demonstrated while paddling forward and in reverse.

Forward Sweep Stroke

There should be full arm extension. The sweep should be initiated at the front of the kayak and continued to stern with trunk rotation evident.

Reverse Sweep Stroke

Trunk rotation to place paddle in the water at stern should be evident. There should be continuous sweep to the front of the kayak as the trunk unwinds. There should be full arm extension throughout.

Draw Stroke

The paddle should remain in the water throughout. Some slight bow or stern swing is acceptable. An ability to maintain the paddle shaft vertically should be evident. Some body rotation towards the paddling side should be evident.

Low Brace Support

The kayak must be sufficiently tilted for water to reach the spraydeck. A good push down with the elbows above paddle and associated hip action should be evident.

Turning on the Move

The kayak should be moved at good speed through a series of turns. The turns should be induced by applying a combination of strokes and edge control appropriate to the kayak and the participant. The kayak should continue moving throughout the series of turns without stopping or significantly slowing down.

Capsize Drill

While wearing a spraydeck, and followed by a 10 metre swim towing the kayak and paddle to the bank, then emptying the kayak correctly. The paddle should be retained.
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Laura_os29
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Is the assessment in the pool or on the river? :)
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Phone: 0871206381
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EoinK
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River! Assessments aren't allowed to be done in a pool.
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AislingMacca
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Heya, I'm not really free at that time! Any hope of Wednesday morning? :lol:
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luize
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Yeah Wednesday morning would suit me better too! Anytime up to 1pm? :P
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caoimhe051
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Wednesday before 11am or after 1pm suits me but I can't make it on Monday at 1pm.
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Zaria
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Hey - I'd love to finally get my assessment done. Surprisingly both Monday and Wednesday suit me :P
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Bobbie5
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I would like to do it but i wouldnt be able to do it on monday wednsday at 2 would suit me best...
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JoshMorris2011
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I'd love to do it but not on the Monday! Any chance of it being sometime after 12 on the Wednesday? :)
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Johnkelly1989
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Hi

Monday or Wednesday suits me.
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patriciaflynn
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I cant go on the Monday, any chance it could be after 2 on Wednesday maybe?
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Caoimhe_F
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Anybody who's interested in this ye now have two options;

Option 1:
Do the assessment this Wednesday 15th October, meeting at the boathouse at 10:15. For those who are unsure, if you attend this, you can't count on being back for college at 12, but you can be pretty sure you'll be back for 1. If you want to come to this assessment sign up below (even if you have already said you're free at that time on this thread) with your full name and say that you want to do the assessment on Wednesday 15th.

Option 2:
Do the assessment next Wednesday 22nd October, meeting at the boathouse at 1:50. You will be back in college for 4 after this one. If you want to come to this assessment sign up below (even if you have already said you're free at that time on this thread) with your full name and say that you want to do the assessment on Wednesday 22nd.

Anybody is still free to sign up for this, however there are limited places and it's first come first serve!

For anyone who still wants to do an assessment but can't make either of these, comment below the day and time that you're free to do one and I'll try to organise one if there is enough people.

For everybody that is coming to these, bring your money on the day to the boathouse and please have the exact amount (6 euro). Other than that all you need to bring is what you normally bring when going paddling - a spare change of clothes, old shoes and a towel.

Any q's please ask :)
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Johnkelly1989
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Hi john Kelly here I'll do it this Wednesday 15th option 1 @ 10.15

Apologies change it to Wednesday 22 please
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caoimhe051
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Caoimhe Phillips Wednesday 22nd October please :)
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