Complete the following theory assessment sheet, print it off and bring along to the pool sessions once required. If you are struggling with any of the answers then ask the coaches or use the club books.
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1. Name 3 characteristics of a river kayak

2. Name two paddle sport disciplines that are completed at Olympic level

3. What is required to paddle on a canal?
   

4. Is this paddle left or right handed

5. Where would you expect to find additional buoyancy in a kayak?
   

6. What is the BCU?
   

7. Why is it important to warm up before kayaking?
   

8. Which of the following strokes can be used to turn a kayak? Tick below

   Stern rudder	Draw stroke
   Low brace	Sweep stroke

9. Name a river with navigable rights
   

10. Name the discipline

    I play in a team of 5 and have to score goals in the opposite teams net 2 meters above the water.
    I paddle a boat with a strange shaped stern down rivers usually between grade 2 and 4 in the shortest possible time.
    I paddle a boat between gates and get penalties for touching them.