[BOATERS] Pool rolling instructors workshop on November 5

[DanWYork@aol.com]

Hello boaters,
You've seen the announcement that our indoor paddling season is about to  
begin. We're going to kick off the season with a special session that will be  
devoted to working with those of you who would like to teach that vital kayaking 
 skill of rolling. 
 
This instructors workshop will take place on Sunday, November 5. We  invite 
both experienced instructors (I really could use some  help!) and those of you 
who have never taught rolling before. The  most important qualification is a 
desire to work with others. Naturally, it  helps greatly if you have a 
consistent roll yourself, but that's not an absolute  requirement. You can still learn 
some of the teaching skills to help  others----and in the process, will 
probably also improve your own roll.
 
To start things off we're going to watch the instructional video, "The  Kayak 
Roll"  while munching on pizza. We will meet at  noon---likely in the 
Hoofer/Bradley Lounge, but I've got to confirm  that. After an hour or so of pizza 
and video, we'll load boats and proceed  to the pool for our usual 2-4 p.m. slot.
 
Unlike regular sessions, you will NOT need to buy a ticket for this.  The 
club rightfully recognizes the importance of generating new leaders and  
instructors, so is picking up the costs for this session (along with the  pizza).
 
Sign-up is by email only (to me)--make sure you include your name, paddler  
rating and a note about your experience level teaching rolling. We also  could 
use some volunteer beginning paddlers/rollers (maybe 3?--the first  3 to 
volunteer will be in) to serve as guinea pigs (er, model students!)  for this 
session.      
 
Happy paddling,
Dan York