The 2016 Tutor Training Registration will close on November 27th 2015.   

Coaching Ireland Tutor Training will take place on the following dates in 2016

Weekend 1 Jan 16th – 17th Coaching Ireland – Limerick
Weekend 2 Feb 13th – 14th Coaching Ireland – Limerick
Weekend 3 Mar 5th – 6st Coaching Ireland – Limerick
Weekend 4 April 2nd – 3rd Coaching Ireland – Limerick
Weekend 5 Apr 16th – 17th Coaching Ireland – Limerick

Interested candidates should complete the Tutor Training Nomination form and return it by email to benny@canoe.ie by 25th November, or post to Canoeing Ireland.  Section 1 must be completed by the candidate and Section 2 must be completed by the NGB.  Both sections must be completed prior to submission to Coaching Ireland.

The cost of the course is €1,000 per candidate, however Canoeing Ireland provide a €500 subsidy for the first four successful course applicants.

Application pre-requirements are explained below.

Pathway to becoming a Canoeing Ireland Tutor

Instructors who wish to be nominated for Tutor training must fulfil the following criteria:

Have an instructor or coach qualification at intermediate level – Minimum Level 3 Instructor or Level 2 Coach

Be an active Instructor or Coach for a minimum of 6 years

Have completed Instructor or Coach Training Panel registration criteria (see below)

Complete the Tutor Nomination form

Be nominated by Canoeing Ireland

Panel Membership Procedure

For those wishing to become a member of either a Trainer Panel or an Assessor Panel there is a procedure to follow which is outlined below.

Firstly identify the type of course you would like to train or assess for and then follow these three steps.

Attend as an observer on one training course or assessment given by a current panel member who signs the panel application confirming your attendance.

Attend as an assistant on one training course or assessment given by a current panel member who determines whether to recommend you for panel membership. The Tutor or assessment organiser may recommend that you gain further experience before recommending you for panel membership.

Forward the Panel application for consideration to the Training and Development Committee.  Following successful consideration, an applicant will be registered on the panel database.