Discuss the advantages of the various types of roll available to the paddler.
Demonstrate the recovery position.
How would you treat a bleeding nose?
How would you avoid the two common canoeing injuries?
How many people are there in a canoe polo team?
Practical
There is no pre-requisite of time prior to assessment for this award however the candidate should still maintain a log book of sessions/experience.
Use a reaching rescn- to recover a swimmer.
The candidate should be able to demonstrate a number of types of rescue with a variety of aids, over a distance of between 2 to 5 metres. The candidate to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of the methods demonstrated. Examples of non rigid aids - T-shirt, spraydeck, buoyancy aid. Examples of rigid aids paddle, kayak, pool equipment.
Paddle two lengths of pool with swamped kayak.
It is important that boats have sufficient buoyancy and air bags are recommended. Candidates must show they are ab-e to control the kayak and maintain forward momentum in a straight line, although some dire-nonal instability is acceptable.
Perform bow rudder/ bow turn for two circuits of the swimming pool - both clockwise and ami- clockwise.
Candidate to paddle circuit of pool and at each corner perform a bow rudder to turn the kayak through 90 degrees. The intention is to indicate the kayak can be pivoted around the paddle. The turn to be induced by applying a sweep stroke on the opposite side of the turn. The blade should then be planted in the water at a comfortable distance from the gunwale, about level with the knees, with the drive face towards the boat but the leading edge angled away from the bow. Trunk rotation should be in evidence, the top arm across the top of the head. The boat is driven around the paddle by use of the opposite knee.
Recovery on both sides with shoulder in water.
Both stationary and on the move - both paddling forwards and backwards.
Perform two of the following :
Screw Roll
Put Across
Blade Roll
Pawlata Roll
The candidate is to perform two of the rolls mentioned above , should further expansion of the techniques involved be required refer to "BCU Canoeing Handbook".
Demonstrate a throw line rescue of a struggling swimmer 10 metres away. Time limit 60 seconds - the line must land within reach of swimmer.The rescuer must adopt a stable position. Instructions should be clear. The rope must land within arms reach of swimmer. As many throws as are needed within 60 seconds can be made.
Take charge of an all in rescue of 4 kayaks within three minutes (spray decks on).
Rescue must take place in deep end of pool, contact with the bank is not allowed. Candidate to take part and be in control, giving clear instructions. Time stops when spray decks on, and paddles in hand of all paddlers.
Cross deck paddling across the width of the pool, perform on both sides.
Candidate to turn head and shoulders through 90 degrees, in order to paddle boat sideways by operating the paddle as normal. A slight lean away from the paddle is necessary.
Pass and catch a ball (polo or football) on the move three out of five times.
The candidate must be able to throw and catch a ball over distance of 5 metres while on the move, achieving their aim three out of five times for both throwing and catching. Target may be stationary.
Roll on the move.
Candidate to forward paddle at a reasonable speed, capsize and roll, followed by forward paddling. Any roll is acceptable.
Perform a Crossbow Rudder.
Good forward momentum is required.The paddle is lifted across to the opposite side of the kayak without altering the hand positions, and by employing good trunk rotation. The drive face of the paddle needs to be towards the kayak and commitment given to the paddle. The kayak should turn through 90 degrees without any additional strokes.
Supervise and coach a Pool Blade Level 1 group for two sessions.