Paddle Discovery
The Paddle Discovery program is designed for participants to learn the basic skills of paddling in an experiential manner through a range of games and activities. Basic instruction may be required to consolidate learning from the games and activities. Very basic craft handling and safety skills should be achieved by the completion of this level. The program can be delivered in a swimming pool and is suitable for all ages of children.
AIMS OF PADDLE DISCOVERY
The Paddle Discovery program aims to introduce young people to the activity of paddling. Participants will be able to learn basic paddle skills through the use of games and a fun environment, discovering what an exciting activity paddling can be!
VENUE
The venue for the Paddle Discovery program can be almost any swimmable, enclosed flat water. This program would work well in a swimming pool, or on a lake or slow-moving river which would allow for a very controlled environment or safety and ease of communication during activities.
PROGRAM CONTENT
- Awareness of water safety
- Choose and fit your lifejacket and appropriate clothing for conditions
- Demonstrate basic knowledge and use for parts of paddle
- Get into and out of craft from shore without assistance
- Paddle your craft with an upright sitting position
- Change direction while paddling to follow a course
- Maintain balance while rocking craft from side to side
- Exit your craft, swim around, self-rescue with assistance
- Make appropriate safe decisions when paddling with others
- Improved water confidence
Paddle Ball
The Paddle Ball program is designed for participants to learn the basic skills of paddling in an experiential manner to enable them to develop skills and knowledge to participate in the team sport of Paddle Ball. Very basic craft handling, safety skills and rules of the game should be achieved by the completion of this level.
AIMS OF PADDLE BALL
The Paddle Ball program aims to introduce young people to the sport of Canoe Polo using a modified version of the game, known as Paddle Ball. The aim of the program is to promote an activity that can be delivered by a local community or group, on their local waterway or pool, targeting all ages.
VENUE
The venue for the Paddle Ball program can be almost any swimmable, enclosed flat water such as a swimming pool or similar venue which allows for a very controlled environment for safety and ease of communication during activities.
PROGRAM CONTENT
- Choose and fit your lifejacket and appropriate clothing for conditions
- Show basic knowledge and use of parts of paddle
- Get into and out of craft from shore without assistance
- Paddle your craft with an upright sitting position
- Change direction while paddling
- Maintain balance
- Make appropriate safe decisions
- Awareness of water safety
- Improved water confidence
- Gain knowledge and experience the game of Paddle Ball
- Work as part of a team
- Strengthen relationships