Rules for White Water Trips
Environment | Coached Trip | Led Trip | 2019 BC Awards |
---|---|---|---|
Artificial courses | Determined by venue rules | ||
Moderate water
As defined by BC (typically Grade 2/3) |
1 X L2 WW MWE: 6 students
Maximum group size: 7 It is strongly advised that group includes a helper of minimal standard of 3* WW with WWSR |
1 x 4* : 6 x paddler
Maximum group size: 7 It is strongly advised that group includes a helper of minimal standard of 3* WW with WWSR |
Minimum Coach:
White Water Kayak Coach (MW) White Water Canoe Coach (MW) Performance Coach WW
White Water Kayak Leader White Water OC1 Leader Canoe Leader
WW Award + WWSR |
Advanced water
As defined by BC (typically Grade 3+) |
1 x WW AWE : 4 paddlers
Maximum group size: 5 |
1 x 5* WW : 4 x paddlers
Maximum group size: 5 |
Minimum Coach:
BC Coach (Advance Water) BC Coach (AWE)
Advance Water Leader
Progressive Level WW |
Uncoached / unled groups taking place on same trip as coached or led groups | Text to be inserted |