TDU

The Training and Development Unit through its countrywide network of qualified instructors is responsible for the promotion of recreational canoeing in all its forms. The TDU’s role is to –

  • Actively promote, review and develop the Awards Scheme
  • Keep up with new developments and modern teaching practices
  • Propose changes and develop new courses where needed
  • Promote the further training of club canoeists
  • Provide a forum for members contributions
  • Ensure consistency of courses and assessments
  • Promote and develop further training for Instructor & Coaches
  • Actively promote and review safety issues

Committee

The TDU is involved in making policy decisions, setting operational standards, promoting the training and qualifying of Outdoor Adventure staff, developing resource material, research, training of instructors, consultation, provision of equipment, and promotion of all disciplines through non certificate training courses. The Committee contains the following positions –

Chairperson

Enda Prendergast

Secretary

Caroline Berry

General Member

Chris O’Loan

General Member

Caoimhe Connor

General Member

Niamh Harrison

General Member

Pa Conway

General Member

Gina Kelly

General Member

Matthew White