Re: [Paddlewise] Teaching Kids: Looking for sources

I'm obviously checking this list for  the first time in ages -

Regarding the Y, Tom Long, in Idaho, has had a very successful program
for kids. He had created a club for kids, with a behavior contract they
sign, and works from creative pool games to national competitive slalom.
Kids can progress as fast or slow as they want and he encourages kids as
coaches as he feels peers can teach each other as well as or better than
adults.....

Andree

On Mon, 6 Jan 2003, Jack Gilman wrote:

> Hi All-
>
> Our paddling club, in partnership with the local YMCA
> will be doing some pool sessions with kids from the
> Y's swim team this winter.
>
> Does anyone know of any sources for information on
> teaching kids to paddle kayaks?
>
> I'm sure this will be a lot of fun, just want t get on
> the right track from the start.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>
> Jack Gilman
> Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club
> Yonkers, NY

Andree Hurley
http://www.onwatersports.com/
Port Townsend, WA

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