Junior Beginner Kayaking Course 2026

Beginner kayaking course for juniors (12-17).

Course dates are Saturday 27th June – Sunday 28th June.

The timing of the course is as follows:

• Saturday 27th, 10am – 3pm
• Sunday 28th, 10am – 3pm

The courses will take place at the Back Avenue, Doorly Park Sligo both days. Participants are asked to come a little early and are required to bring the following items:

• Wetsuit
• Packed lunch inc. water
• Suncream (if the weather is nice)
• Footwear that can get wet i.e. booties or runners (crocs of flip flops are not allowed)
• Towel & change of clothes
• Any medicines they may require during the course of the weekend

Additionally, participants are required to meet the following conditions to take part in the courses:

• Have at least a basic ability to swim as all participants will be capsizing during the course of the training
• Be of sufficient fitness to be able to take part in moderate physical activity over the course of the weekend

Back Up Course Dates

Please note: if the weather conditions prevent us from running the course on the advertised date, a new date will be proposed. Refunds can be issued if the new date does not suit all.

Refund Policy

Please note that refunds can only be issued up to 3 days in advance of the course start dates. No refunds can be issued if not requested on time or if someone withdraws from a course.