Kayak & Canoe Coaching Courses at Canolfan Tryweryn

CT is a National Centre of Excellence for Canoesport in Wales and is internationally recognised as a Centre of Excellence for both paddlesport coaching and safety and rescue training. The centre combines top level coaching with the best whitewater facilities in the UK , is the UK agent for Rescue 3 International and is the leading provider of swiftwater safety and rescue training in the UK.

Kayak Coaching on the River Tryweryn CT's coaches are amongst the most experienced and dedicated in the UK. Either Level 5 or Aspirant Level 5 (with the occasional GB Freestyle team member thrown in on the playboat courses), the staff at the centre are committed to delivering the standard-setting courses that CT is renowned for. A number of the coaches are directly involved with the BCU in the development of its coaching scheme. The combination of these close links with the WCA & BCU and high quality coaching means that Canolfan Tryweryn is undoubtedly a centre of excellence for coach development.

Scheduled/open courses are run across the year including:

Whitewater skills
Freestyle workshops
BCU 4 star & 5 star awards
Level 3 Coach
Coaching processes
Safety and rescue
BCU raft guide scheme

In addition to these open courses private coaching & private courses are also available for individuals and groups/clubs. These can offer a significant financial saving as well as the opportunity for tailor-made coaching.

What’s included in the courses?
Use of the facilities at Canolfan Tryweryn for the day(s) of your course and all instruction.
For safety and rescue courses it also includes use of all specialist equipment.
Personal equipment may also be included on some courses. Please check individual courses for more details or contact the Centre.

What’s not included?
Food and accommodation*
Registration and assessment fees for BCU coaching/awards courses.
Personal equipment (unless otherwise stated – please check individual courses for more details

* All of the courses are non-residential allowing you to choose the kind of accommodation you prefer. CT produces an accommodation booklet which lists many of the hotels, B & B's, bunk houses and camp sites in the local area.

Please email us here to request an accommodation booklet

Water

River Tryweryn
The majority of the courses are run on-site at the Tryweryn and, although the river is dam released, water isn't guaranteed every day of the year. If it happens that there isn't a release the course will be re-located to an equivalent venue or, if this is not possible, re-scheduled for a later date. In the event of a re-scheduled course all participants will be offered either a place on the new course or a full refund.

Click here for the latest water release information
Or call our Water Information hotline – 01678 520826

Other Local Rivers
Some courses that are run on rivers other than the Tryweryn i.e 5 Star Assessments are very much rain–dependant. These courses are run across the winter as the chances of water are greater and they fit in with the access agreements. However, North Wales rivers are fickle creatures and perfect water levels can't be guaranteed for every course. If the rivers are too low for any of the off-site courses then they will be re-scheduled for a later date and all participants will be offered either a place on the new course or a full refund.

Minimum Age

Unless otherwise stated (in course pre-requisites) the minimum age for all courses is 12 years.

Insurance

Whilst Canolfan Tryweryn has an excellent safety record and every possible step is taken to ensure your safety, there is an element of risk with all whitewater sports. All participants are strongly advised to arrange suitable insurance.