Rolling Clinic  

Rolling Clinic             09:00 until 16:00 October 10^th                  Newbiggin Beach

Coaches: Tom Thomas, Chris Scott, Liam Hodgson

Participants 12 Cost £6.00 (No refunds)    Public toilets available in town Bring spare clothing, food and hot drink     

This is a session in which you will work reciprocally with others to develop or improve your water confidence and your roll:

 Session Aim: Learning Outcomes:

1. Improve technical competence at rolling
2. Greater awareness in the water
3. Greater awareness of rolling teachnique
4. Being able to help others learn

Plan:

1. Warm‑up: Regular landing on the beach to take a walk and gain warmth
2. Main activities: rescue and roll
3. Progressions: Bow presentation rescues – rescues/roll with “hands to hands” assistance – roll with buddy assisting paddle placement and support – extended paddle roll (if required), paddle float roll (if required)

Safety:

1. Hazards: Drowning – buoyancy aids worn and each underwater activity with a buddy present to assist if necessary
2. Hypothermia – windproof clothing, group shelter and hot drink available on the beach
3. Injuries to the head – helmets compulsory
4. Emergency plan: Phone on beach

Equipment: Sea Kayaks, Paddles, Paddle Floats, Personal Equipment - contact tompaddler.thomas@gmail.com if you require club kit

Review: At the end of the day (or shortly afterwards) we would like your opinions /thoughts on these three topics

1. What went well:
2. Improvements:
3. Next steps:

Contact: