UCD Canoe Club
Committee Announcements => Announcements => Topic started by: Niall Finch on November 11, 2013, 22:04:50
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S'craic guy y gals !
I'm putting a feeler out there for people interested in partaking in a level 3 Assessment in the next couple of weeks, please put you name below that I might know those interested. If you're interested but not sure re. personal level sign-up anyway* !
*If you're not sure if you're up for it send me an oul PM on this or FB and we can work it out I'm sure ! :)
Chanx bad lads !
Your friendly neighbourhood safety officer,
Finch
Interested:
Aoife Sheridan
Rory O'Connor
Dave Mulrooney
Sarah Keogh
John Byrne
Andrew Lynam
Johannes Thun
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Yuppity :)
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afro.gif says yep
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Yeah I'd love to give it a whack! 8)
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I want to sign-up Helena, whether she likes it or not.
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Jeez Aoife, you're in a rush. You'll be a lvl 99 pa(dd)ladin by christmas..
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Jeez Aoife, you're in a rush. You'll be a lvl 99 pa(dd)ladin by christmas..
Years of no assessments does that to you :P
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Yup definitely interested if I'd be able for it?! Gladly give it a go anyway :)
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Yea Id be up for it, unless there's any objections like but definitely would like to give it a go :)
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Give it a shot! Why not! :P
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Great to see all the interest, especially from our Freshers. Don't be too worried about putting your name forward for it. You've all been practising these skills in the pool and on river trips. If ye've any questions about any of the skills, don't hesitate to ask any of the older members, we love to help :)
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Well then... put me on the list for general interest and we'll see how I get along the next weeks ;)
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What-up home-slices,
If people want some pre-assessment prep then I'll be at the pool tonight and will try and make it there next week.
I'm not a L3 instructor but am very familiar with the material on the syllabus and am happy teaching it all ( although I'm only a L2, I teach most of the L3 syllabus to people doing l2s so that the L3 isn't such a big step and people get a better handle on developing the skillz).
I've also logged a few L3 assessments and am familiar with what different types of assessors are looking for.
Y'know, if you like. If not; sound.
see yis lateraz.
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What-up home-slices,
If people want some pre-assessment prep then I'll be at the pool tonight and will try and make it there next week.
I'm not a L3 instructor but am very familiar with the material on the syllabus and am happy teaching it all ( although I'm only a L2, I teach most of the L3 syllabus to people doing l2s so that the L3 isn't such a big step and people get a better handle on developing the skillz).
I've also logged a few L3 assessments and am familiar with what different types of assessors are looking for.
Y'know, if you like. If not; sound.
see yis lateraz.
Hey Niall,
Thanks very much for offering your time to coach some of the guys!
Anyone who sees this before the pool tonight, I would really recommend you pop along and make an appointment with Niall at some point in the night. He taught me a lot of the stuff I know!
It's good to get a run through of everything on the assessment while you still have time to practice and master the skills!
Peace...
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Thats dead sound of ya man, I'll gladly be a sponge and soak up all the know how and knowledge you throw at me! :D
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Thanks a lot for this evenings session, learned loads Niall really appreciate it! :)
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id be up for it if im around...
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I know most of you are all just back from Lahinch (hope it was wonderfully banterful) but I'm just wondering is or when can it be confirmed if there is defo a level 3 assessment happening this saturday? Please and thanks y'all!
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Hey guys, so we're probably going to go ahead with this assessment this weekend, first of all can all of the seven interested make it this Saturday ?
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Yup!
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A note to the folks that I was working with last Thursday (or anyone else):
(the following represents my own opinions and inclinations towards jabbering on)
We didn't quite cover the full syllabus, but go a lot of the more finicky things covered.
Skills and box-ticking:
Suggestion of things that you might want to look at before assessment.
*Low-brace - important
*x-rescuing - (you can practice in the pool - important to both be able to empty the boat AND look after/direct the person that you're helping.
*Making sure that you're happy rolling one of the playboats - good to practice without setting up (although, the standard of rolling for the assessment isn't necessarially that high)
*Know what defensive/offensive swimming are.
*Basic river features
*Basic river signals
*Ferry-gliding -
More importantly:
Although not explicitly stated on the syllabus, the thing that will impress the assessor most will be seeing that you competently paddle and run the river. That you're generally aware of and actively participating in your group, are in control of the boat, are aware of that the river is doing and planning what you're going to do.
Actively running the river; trying to use the full range of your skills and trying to make full use river features (ie. showing off as much as possible without doing anything unsafe or getting in the way of others/ holding people up).
IMHO: The Level3 is what you make of it; if you just view it as another exam, a piece of paper or an article of validation that proves your prowess to others then it will be worthless.
What it is wonderful and invaluable for is as frame of reference and as a milestone in your own personal development - the point at which you are able to hold your own and even look out for others. As a point where many doors are opened and there are an array of challenges to seek out.
In short- it's where you can start making the paddling really fun.
Ps. if for some reason you can't make the assessment this weekend or don't think you're up to it; don't get upset - it's the most commonly run assessment in the country, you'll get another chance.
pps. Mods- if you think this was too waffly or off-topic then feel free to move/edit as you wish.