About Canoe Coaching
Tom's Qualifications
Tom Sibbald has been working in the outdoor industry for the past 17 years. He has experience of instructing and management at the highest level at outdoor centres in both Scotland and the Lake District. Tom also co-ordinates the English Canoe Symposium, part of the National Canoe Symposium.
Canoe and Kayak:
Canoe Coach (Level 5), Canoe Assessor (A5)
Kayak Coach (Level 4), Kayak Assessor (A4)
British Canoe Union (BCU) Assessor Trainer’s Award.
British Canoe Union (BCU) Contracted Course Provider.
Related outdoor qualifications:
Summer Mountain Leader, Single Pitch Award, Cave Leader (Level 1), RYA Powerboat, British Alpine Snowsport Instructor (BASI) Alpine Instructor, BASI Telemark Instructor, Intermediate Temporary Care First Aid, Midas Minibus Driver Awareness Certificate.
Training and background:
BSc (Hons) Geography & Geology, University of Sheffield
Certificate in Management Studies, University of Kent
Certificate in Christian Counselling, St John’s, Nottingham.