Subsidised ISKA training weekends in April
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:43 pm
ISKA wants to encourage upskilling of all members, so we’re organising some generously subsidised training courses in April 2018.
We’ve organised 3 courses with some excellent providers:
· Eileen Murphy and Sean Pierce of Shearwater Kayaking will run a weekend in Achill on April 28th/29th, targeted at experienced paddlers brushing up on skills needed in challenging west coast conditions. You should be paddling at least at the equivalent of an experienced L3/3* or above.
· Ronan O’Connor from Ardmore will run a weekend on the south coast, also on April 28th /29th. This will be targeted at people paddling at L3 and above.
· This one's still not finalised, but we're working with Oisin Hallissey of Tollymore to run a weekend, probably in Strangford area (date TBD) targeted at people at or close to 3*BCU/L3 ICU and wanting to brush up on their skills. Participants will have an opportunity to be assessed for BCU 3* during the weekend. (There may be a small extra cost)
All courses will aim to push you out of your comfort zone, expect to be challenged and get wet!
· Prices will be about €60 for all courses
· Places are limited to 12 on each course.
· Open to all who were ISKA members in 2017 and have paid up for 2018
· Limited number of places available, so book early to avoid disappointment.
· Each member can get a discount for 1 course only
· Attendees will be benefiting from a discount of about €60 from ISKA. If you apply later for the subsidy ISKA offers for L3 or L4 certification, that subsidy will be reduced by €60 to ensure the funds have as broad a reach as possible.
· Price only includes training costs. You’re responsible for your own equipment, suitable for the time of year, and all travel, food and accommodation costs.
· Refunds will only be available until 15th March, after this only if someone else of an appropriate level is available to fill the place on the course.
· Courses are expected to go ahead regardless of the weather
Now, I bet you want to know where to sign up?
We’ll send out an email with final details, booking information and membership renewal form within the next few weeks. Just giving you a heads up so you can check your diaries and be looking out for the email so everyone gets a fair chance.
The Committee
We’ve organised 3 courses with some excellent providers:
· Eileen Murphy and Sean Pierce of Shearwater Kayaking will run a weekend in Achill on April 28th/29th, targeted at experienced paddlers brushing up on skills needed in challenging west coast conditions. You should be paddling at least at the equivalent of an experienced L3/3* or above.
· Ronan O’Connor from Ardmore will run a weekend on the south coast, also on April 28th /29th. This will be targeted at people paddling at L3 and above.
· This one's still not finalised, but we're working with Oisin Hallissey of Tollymore to run a weekend, probably in Strangford area (date TBD) targeted at people at or close to 3*BCU/L3 ICU and wanting to brush up on their skills. Participants will have an opportunity to be assessed for BCU 3* during the weekend. (There may be a small extra cost)
All courses will aim to push you out of your comfort zone, expect to be challenged and get wet!
· Prices will be about €60 for all courses
· Places are limited to 12 on each course.
· Open to all who were ISKA members in 2017 and have paid up for 2018
· Limited number of places available, so book early to avoid disappointment.
· Each member can get a discount for 1 course only
· Attendees will be benefiting from a discount of about €60 from ISKA. If you apply later for the subsidy ISKA offers for L3 or L4 certification, that subsidy will be reduced by €60 to ensure the funds have as broad a reach as possible.
· Price only includes training costs. You’re responsible for your own equipment, suitable for the time of year, and all travel, food and accommodation costs.
· Refunds will only be available until 15th March, after this only if someone else of an appropriate level is available to fill the place on the course.
· Courses are expected to go ahead regardless of the weather
Now, I bet you want to know where to sign up?
We’ll send out an email with final details, booking information and membership renewal form within the next few weeks. Just giving you a heads up so you can check your diaries and be looking out for the email so everyone gets a fair chance.
The Committee