Canoeing Ireland Instructor Symposium 2024

9th - 10th November 2024

Gartan Outdoor Education Centre. Donegal.

The Canoeing Ireland Instructor Symposium is back at Gartan this November.

Collaborate, exchange ideas and learn from peers and explore with some of Ireland’s most experienced instructors.

Along with a multitude of opportunities to exchange, network and listen there will be four main workshops over the two days with a mix of dryland and water-based delivery:

Sessions include.

• Assessments, Debriefing and Feedback – Shane McElligott
• Paddle Able Educate program – Emer Carton
• 50 Ways to leave an Eddy (Coaching) – Stephen Hannon
• Observation and stroke analysis – Kevin ‘Geo’ O’Callaghan

The event welcomes all levels of instructors and all water environments/disciplines.

And the Symposium carries 90 points on the upcoming CPD system

The event welcomes all levels of instructors and all water environments/disciplines.

Note: Please book early to avoid disappointment. Only 90 spaces on offer. Valid membership required one day license not accepted.

Two ticket types are available one with accommodation (2 nights) and one without accommodation.

Both Ticket Types are inclusive of all meals (Breakfast/Packed Lunch Dinner on Saturday and Breakfast/Packed Lunch on Sunday) and Workshops.

Special dietary requirements can be catered for (please enter information when booking)

For any questions relating to the Symposium please contact Canoeing Ireland Development Officer Steve Fahy development@canoe.ie