This guidance has been put together to provide a framework for coaches to use when working with intermediate to advanced paddlers. It is worth noting that as coaches, we must continue to emphasise fun at this stage and attempt to instil a love of the sport within each session. Each paddler is unique, as is their paddling journey.
While there is no definitive definition of an intermediate to advanced paddler, this. guide has defined them as those who have completed their first winter in a stable K1/C1 and have started competing, through to those that have been racing for a few years. As a reference based on the divisional and ranking systems, it could also be defined as Boys & Girls C – A/ Division 6 – 3.
